Obituaries
Virginia Swatek
Aug 6, 2009
SWATEK, VIRGINIA, of Alabaster, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beaulah Norwood. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tom Swatek; four children, Van Shell (Sheila), Terri Matherson (Frank), Mike Swatek (Jennifer), and Kelly Brown (David); and thirteen grandchildren. The family will receive friends...
Ruby Bain
Aug 5, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the age of 86. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Ruby was a member of several ballroom and square dancing groups. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Bain; her parents; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived...
James Fort, Jr
Aug 4, 2009
died Tuesday, August 4, at his home in Vestavia. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Frances Fort of Verbena, Alabama, and by his first wife, Mary Anne Hamilton Fort. He is survived by his wife Becky and by his three children: Mary Buford Fort of Joseph, Oregon; his son Bruce Fort (Ann) of Atlanta, Georgia; and...
Margie Parris
Jul 31, 2009
of Pleasant Grove, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the age of 81. She retired from Cottage Hill Nursing Home after 35 years of service. She was preceded in death her husband, Hayden Parris and her son, Randy Parris. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Parris Cohen (Michael); a granddaughter, Cathy Isbell; two great-grandchildren, Parris Elizabeth Brown...
Donna Rogers
Jul 30, 2009
age 39, of Alabaster, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 1, 1969 in Birmingham, AL to Gene and Faye Scott. She graduated from Fultondale High School in 1987 and University of Montevallo in 1990. Donna was a loving wife and mother. For...
Alton Johnson
Jul 20, 2009
, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was an avid outdoorsman, who truly loved Alabama football. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Johnson; a grandson, Brandon Lee Johnson; two brothers, Dugan and James; a sister, Helen. He is survived by a daughter, Donna...
Faye Britton
Jul 19, 2009
of Jackson's Gap, AL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ike Britton; two sons, Rip Britton (Vera) of Birmingham and Rob Britton (Beth) of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Rip III, John Harris, Robert Davis, Scott and Sam Britton; one brother; Ruel Russell, Jr. (Margaret) of Birmingham;...
Mae Henson
Jul 19, 2009
of Hueytown, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the age of 88. She was a member of Brooklane Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Shirley Henson Gwin, Bradley W. Henson, Charles L. Henson and Curtis Gregory Henson; 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, from 12:00 to...
Bracie Parsons
Jul 16, 2009
PARSONS, MRS. BRACIE VINES, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the age of 106. She was a dedicated member of Asbury United Methodist Church and a Home Economics teacher in Albertville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Richmond H. Parsons. She is survived by son, Jim Parsons (Bobbie Jo) of Shoal...
Carol Rodgers
Jul 16, 2009
RODGERS, CAROL ROSENTRETER, of Vestavia Hills, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the age of 79. Carol was born on July 15, 1930, in New Orleans, LA. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church, Joy Faith Circle, Panorama Pines Garden Club, and the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association. She was...
Mary Veitch
Jul 15, 2009
of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the age of 42. She is survived by her parents, Franklin and Billie Veitch, Bessemer, AL; her sister, Christine Hobson (Darryl), Bessemer, AL; a nephew, Bryan; a host of aunts and cousins. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 17, 2009 from 1:30-2:30 pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway...
James Ellenberger
Jul 14, 2009
 of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the age of 79. He was a member of Bluff Park UMC, a graduate of UTEP, and served in the USAF during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Geraldine Ellenberger and a son, Matthew Scott Ellenberger. He is survived by his wife...
Dextra Groce
Jul 13, 2009
35 years old, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Brookwood Medical Center. Dextra grew up in Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina. He was a graduate of Jacksonville State University, where he met and fell in love with his lovely wife. Dextra was currently pursing a Master's Degree. Dextra was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Mrs....
Joan Wolfinger
Jul 12, 2009
Heaven reached down and took the hand and soul of our precious wife and mother, Madonna Joan Laird Wolfinger on Sunday, July 12, 2009. Joan and John celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary just one day before her passing. Joan leaves behind a grieving husband, John P. Wolfinger, Jr. of Hoover, AL; three devoted children, a son, S. Wesley Teague, III...
Mary Corona
Jul 10, 2009
of Alabaster, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the age of 81. She was a good wife and great mother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joe Corona; one son, Barry Corona (Faye); two daughters, Lenora Williams (Jimmy) and Donna Jo Walling (Glenn); five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother, James H. Billings (Virginia); and several...
Dean Morrow
Jul 8, 2009
, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the age of 80 after a long battle with heart disease. Mr. Morrow was born in Topeka, KS on January 18, 1929 to Charles E. and Alberta Anderson Morrow. He graduated from Washburn University in Topeka. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His...
Sally Mccrorie
Jul 5, 2009
age 63 of Birmingham, AL passed away on July 5th, 2009 after a long and brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Don McCrorie; her mother, Margaret Pickard; her children, Tommy (Robin) Chambers, Debbie (Bart) Chandler, Liz (Brian) Sandifer and Brian (Amanda) Gaskins all of Birmingham; a step-son, Donnie (Lani) McCrorie of Remlap, AL; her brother, Fred...
Harriet Rankin
Jul 3, 2009
passed on to heaven on July 3, 2009. Harriet was born on April 11, 1944 in Mobile Alabama to Walter "PO" Davis and Anna Davis. She attended the University of Montevallo where she studied Psychology and Modern dance. After graduation Harriet worked for the State of Alabama Employment Office for more than 20 years until her illness MS forced her...
Trieu Duong
Jul 2, 2009
of Birmingham, passed away on July 2, 2009, at the age of 53. He was from Jewelry For Less. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday, July 9, 2009, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Patsy Malcom
Jul 1, 2009
of Vestavia, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2009, at the age of 64. She was a graduate from Southeastern Bible College in 1966, with a degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Malcom taught the 6th grade at Alliance Christian School for 5 years. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church and was the Dean of Women at Southeastern...
