Obituaries
Tommie Tubb
Dec 27, 2009
of McCalla, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the age of 78. She was a member Tannehill Valley Baptist Church and was retired from Plantation Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. and Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry; a brother, Luther Fortenberry; and three sisters, Elizabeth Turnage, Inez Romanger and Irene Jackson. She is...
Helen Blackwell
Dec 27, 2009
the Lord called her home on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the age of 75. She was a very wonderful wife for 55 years and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Eddie Ruth Hyde of Fannin County, GA. She is survived by her husband, Fred A. Blackwell; her children, Bruce A. Blackwell (Barbara)...
Bobbie Parker
Dec 25, 2009
of Hueytown, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009 at the age of 65. She was a loving Mother, Nana, Sister and Friend. She is survived by two sons, Blake Andrus and Shane Jennings; four grandchildren, Kayla, Brittany, Heather and Michael; one great grandson, Joshua; her mother, Bonnie Parker and one sister, Bonnie Rae Taylor and a host of friends...
Gladys Seales
Dec 24, 2009
of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at the age of 79. She was a member of South Crest Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a great friend. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Eugene T. Seales; a son, Tommy Seales; a daughter, Brenda Warren (James); 3 grandchildren, Kevin Beck,...
Nancy Charles
Dec 22, 2009
of McCalla, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the age of 62. She was a member of Shades Mountain Independent Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Signor and Marguerite Sharpe; and a brother David Sharpe. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bert Charles; two sons, Bert Charles (Tara) and Brad Charles (Carin);...
Bettye Huffman
Dec 18, 2009
of Parkwood, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009, at the age of 64. She retired from Regions Bank after 40 years of service. Mrs. Huffman loved to work in her yard and garden. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family, especially her granddaughter, Kara. She was fun-loving and her sense of humor will...
Howard Higginbotham
Dec 18, 2009
HIGGINBOTHAM, HOWARD "SONNY" ELLIS, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Higginbotham; daughter Rita Kay Pope (Michael); son, Danny Higginbotham; four grandchildren, Michelle Bennett (Rodney), Chris Pope (Joy), Matt Pope, and John Higginbotham; one great granddaughter, Charlee Bennett; sisters, Doris Russell, Charlene Snipes, Betty Russell, Catherine...
Courtney Stevenson
Dec 17, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at the age of 23. She graduated from Hoover High School in 2004 and was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. She was actively involved in local theatre in the area and loved Broadway Productions. She was a loving mother and daughter. She is survived by a daughter, Grace Stevenson-Garrido;...
Elizabeth Atkisson
Dec 16, 2009
of Pelham, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2009, at the age of 73. She was a member of Pelham First Baptist Church and worked at Fran's Restaurant in Pelham. She is survived by her husband, Edward Atkisson; two daughters, Brenda and Linda Atkisson; a brother, Dr. Cecil O. Brown; and a sister, Helen Brantley. The family will receive friends...
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...
