Obituaries
Mack Freeman
Sep 6, 2008
age 78, passed away September 6, 2008. He was one of the most distinguished interior decorators in Alabama. His surviving loving family members include his daughter and her family, Fairy and Frank Sutherland, Ashley, Stephen and Adam Sutherland, of Birmingham; Mason J. and Carol Grimes, Jr. and Mason J. III and Chrisavi Grimes, of Birmingham; his sister; Sada Luvina Lightsey;...
William Arthur
Sep 3, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at the age of 84. He was a WWII veteran in the 8th Armored Division of the U.S. Army. Mr. Arthur was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ann Arthur. He is survived by two sons, William F. Arthur, Jr. (Linda) of Leeds and Robert E. Arthur (Mary)...
Jack Barnes
Sep 2, 2008
passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the age of 73. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service. Jack was employed as a registered nurse at West Georgia Medical for 22 years. Jack is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jo Barnes; a...
Chesteen Ballard
Aug 28, 2008
, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday August 28, 2008 after a long illness. Chesteen was born February 1, 1923 in Starkville, MS. She was employed many years as a bookkeeper with Washer & Refrigerator Supply, dedicated over ten years of service with Women in Construction and later as a member and secretary of Grace Episcopal Church of Woodlawn. She...
Ronnie Saylor
Aug 27, 2008
SAYLOR, RONNIE BANKS, of Chelsea, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Betty Saylor; 2 daughters; Becky Shinn and Amy Joslin (Corey); grandchildren, Matt, Holly and Connor; father, Robert Banks Saylor; stepchildren, Jeannie, John, Benji, and Becky; 13 step grandchildren; and 6 step great grandchildren. The...
Cathie Baucom
Aug 23, 2008
BAUCOM, CATHLEEN MARY, of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the age of 60. She will be loved and missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Baucom, and her parents, Jim and Shirley Coley. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Baucom and Rocky Baucom; her brother, Gary Coley (Ann); and numerous...
Betty Wiggins
Aug 23, 2008
WIGGINS, BETTY BOYD, of Hoover passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the age of 80. Mrs. Wiggins was a longtime member of Shades Mountain Independent Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jimmie L. Wiggins, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Lee Wiggins, Jr. (Renee’) and Billy Wiggins (Thea); three grandchildren, Christina...
Philmore Keith
Aug 18, 2008
of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008, at the age of 77. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was employed with the Alabama State Troopers as a radio operator. Mr. Keith was a member of Shades Crest Baptist Church. He was the son of George and Maude Keith. He was preceded in death...
Edward Kopp
Aug 15, 2008
age 66, of Birmingham, passed away August 15, 2008. He was a graduate of John Carroll High School and the University of Louisville, KY. He retired in 2007 from retail management. He is survived by two brothers, Frank and Eugene Kopp.
Jesse Stubbs
Aug 13, 2008
of Pelham, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Christine; three daughters, Patricia Stubbs of Miami, FL, Susan Henry of Birmingham, AL, and Paula Toole of Pelham, AL; a grandson, Bruce Henry (Rose Wade) of Tuscaloosa, AL. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 15,...
Mary Hudson
Aug 11, 2008
"Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother", age 69, of Pinson went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2008. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Frances McClendon, and her son Brian Hudson. She is survived by her daughters Karen Tucker (Tommy) and Joy Parks (Richard), son Bruce Hudson, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, sister...
Jacqueline Storey
Aug 8, 2008
age 77, of Greene County, Alabama, died August 8, 2008 at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Jefferson and Shelby Counties until 2003 when she moved to Greene Co. Jackie was a devoted mother and grandmother, and faithful to her church. She graduated from LPN school in 1969, and retired after 20 years of service from Brookwood...
Charlene Flint
Aug 3, 2008
of Calera, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at the age of 74. Charlene was very sociable and enjoyed her family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Thomas "Cork" Flint. She will be missed by all. She is survived by a son, Wayne Thomas Flint (Deborah); two grandsons, Kyle Thomas and...
Leldon Corbin
Jul 28, 2008
, of Birmingham passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the age of 86. He served in the US Marine Corps during WWII, and was a member of the Lions Club, the Optimists Club and a long time member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Thelma; two daughters, Juan Dunlap (Larry)...
Ceola Fancher
Jul 28, 2008
, of Hoover passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Howard Lamar; her sisters, Mildred Johnson and Patsy Martin. She is survived by two sisters, Marion Cox and Honey Copeland; a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 31,...
E. Ezelle
Jul 27, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the age of 84. He attended Canaan Baptist Church and was retired after 38 years from Republic Steel. Mr. Ezelle was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener who loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ezelle; two...
Peter Haikes
Jul 26, 2008
, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the age of 64 after a brief illness, bringing to a close a life full of achievement, marked by great happiness and love. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Jennifer Haikes; his children, Brendon Haikes, Cheryllyn Smith (Jason) and Belinda Haikes; his five grandchildren, Austin,...
Genie Mann
Jul 26, 2008
age 99, of Altadena Bend, died Saturday, July 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Paul Loomis Mann, five sisters and one brother. Survivors include her daughter, Paula (Charles) Campbell; four granddaughters, Kathi (Larry) Goodwin, Charlene Campbell, Paula (James) Pegues, and Tracy (Dennis) Williams; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be at 12:00 noon...
Lynda Mitchell
Jul 23, 2008
of Birmingham passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the age of 61. She is survived by her sister, Sherry Gray (Herbert H.); and her nephew, Wes Gray. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150, Hoover. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 in the funeral home chapel,...
Leslie Fleming
Jul 22, 2008
FLEMING, LESLIE RAYBURN, of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the age of 90. We will miss his patience, kindness, and wisdom. He was a good father, grandfather, and friend. Les, known as “Rayburn†as a boy, was born June 2, 1918, to Joe and Una Fleming in Elbridge, TN, where he grew up on a farm...
