Obituaries
Maria Roca
Dec 8, 2009
age 91, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She is survived by a son, Joseph Roca (Alma); three grandchildren, Gave, Joseph and Mary Roca; one great grandchild, Cassidy Roca, and one brother, Marco Tulio Roca. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover.
Garfield Tarpley
Dec 5, 2009
was born May 11, 1937 in Detroit, MI to the late Homer Garfield and Mary Ann Tarpley. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 27 years Brenda Tarpley, 5 daughters, 1 son, 4 sisters, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grands, mother-in-law, 2 sisters-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The family will...
Doris White
Dec 5, 2009
of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the age of 85. She was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA and traveled extensively throughout her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was loved by all who met her. Mrs. White was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons,...
Walter Ferguson
Dec 4, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009, at the age of 69. He was a member of Hope Bible Chapel in Irondale and retired after 50 years in the Computer Software Industry. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Mr. Ferguson was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ginger Ferguson; a son,...
Paul Mcgowan, Sr
Dec 4, 2009
age 97, of Bessemer, AL was born March 12, 1912 and died December 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie McGowan and two sons, Jerry and Charles McGowan both of Bessemer. He is survived by his children, Paul B. McGowan, Jr. (Ann) and Bonnie McGowan both of Bessemer; a daughter, Ethleen Lindsey of Arizona; 12 grandchildren,...
Inez Lee
Dec 2, 2009
formerly of Sterrett, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2009, at the age of 85. She was a member of New Bethesda Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Lee; and a son, Jack T. Lee. Mrs. Lee loved gospel singing. She is survived by a son, James W. Lee (Rikki); two daughters, Diane Lee Link...
Joedythe Mathews
Nov 30, 2009
MATHEWS, JOEDYTHE “JO,†of Birmingham, formerly of Crawford, GA, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009, at the age of 91. Though still a member of Crawford Baptist church, Ms. Mathews attended Hunter Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mathews. She is survived by her son, David Mathews (Denise); four grandchildren, Brian Mathews, Karen McBrayer...
Amy Allen
Nov 29, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at the age of 33. Born in Hueytown, Amy attended UAB and also attended the Church of the Highlands. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved to spend time with her family at the beach. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Ryan Allen; a son, Cole...
Floyd Powell
Nov 26, 2009
POWELL, FLOYD LEE, went home on Thanksgiving Day after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee was a product of the Birmingham School System (Phillips High School), a graduate of the University of Alabama, and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After a lengthy career in banking, Lee went to work for the Vestavia Hills City Schools, with whom he...
William Self
Nov 19, 2009
of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the age of 53. He was an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at UAB. He attended Montevallo University, Cumberland School of Law and earned a PhD from the University of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Self. He is survived by his...
John Wright
Nov 18, 2009
of Birmingham, born February 2, 1928 and died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Frances Wright, and his parents Roy and Ruth Wright, and dear friend Mrs. Ottie Mauldin. He was survived by three children, Sheila Carlton, John L. (Sonny) Wright, Jr. and...
Max Arnett
Nov 17, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the age of 75. He was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and was a resident of Hoover for the past 4 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Arnett retired from Chrysler Corp. in Dayton, OH after 30 years of service. He is...
Thomas Casey, Jr
Nov 9, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009, at the age of 75. He was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher of the Business Men's Class. He graduated from Baylor University with a Degree in Geology, and he was a member of the ROTC. He received his Master's Degree in Paleontology from...
James Lindley, Sr
Nov 5, 2009
of Verbena, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the age of 69. He was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Lindley was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by a son, Jimmy Lindley; two granddaughters, Amber and Meagan Lindley; a brother, Robert Lindley; and a sister, Sandra Boyer. A memorial service will be...
Geraldine Favreau
Nov 1, 2009
FAVREAU, GERALDINE S. (WICK) 11/2/2009 1 ---------- text below ---------- age 68, of 1388 Al Seier Rd., Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Gardner, Massachusetts, died Sunday, November 1, 2009, following a battle with cancer. Born February 5, 1941 in Gardner, Massachusetts, daughter of Waino and Alice (Peckins) Wick who preceeded her in death. Survived by her two daughters, Ginger Holden May...
Mabel Oliver
Nov 1, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the age of 93. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Huffman and a former member of Inglenook Baptist Church in Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter W. Oliver and her parents, H.A. and Luvenia Carter. She is survived by 2 daughters, Carolyn (Brandt)...
Martha Moore
Oct 31, 2009
MOORE, MARTHA FRANCES, of Shelby, formerly of Hueytown, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the age of 85. She was a graduate of Fairfield High School and a member of Shelby Shores Community. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Moore, Jr. She is survived by a son, Lee Moore (Randi) of Hoover; two grandchildren, Natalie Barnett...
Harry Wiggins
Oct 31, 2009
of Birmingham died on October 31, 2009. Mr. Wiggins was born November 7, 1931 to the late Mr. Willie Dean Wiggins and Mrs. Beuna Mae Waters Wiggins of McCalla. Mr. Wiggins was a loving and respected husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. Mr. Wiggins was a true American patriot. He had a long and distinguished career in...
Signe Voreland
Oct 29, 2009
age 91, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Golden Living in Riverchase, Ala., with family by her side. She was born June 10, 1918, in Ã…rendal, Norway, a small village in the Southern part of the country, where she grew up, attended school and lived most of her early life. Mrs. Voreland was a spry, clever child who forged notes to...
