Obituaries
Hoyt Lyon
Jun 26, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the age of 74. He was an Alabama native who served in the U.S. Army from 1955 until 1958. Mr. Lyon was retired from Conners Steel and Birmingham Steel after 40 years of service. He most recently retired from Green Valley Drug Store, where he delivered prescription drugs to their...
Nedra Ethridge
Jun 24, 2008
ETHRIDGE, NEDRA FAYE PRUETT, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the age of 86. She is survived by her children, Larry N. Ethridge, Gail E. Thomas, and Mark S. Ethridge (Angela); five grandchildren, Emily Skelton (Perry), Laura Gail Claassen (Steven), Rebekah Ethridge, Noah Ethridge, and Alexandra Ethridge; three great grandchildren; a sister, Ernestine Pruett; and a...
Larry Hogan
Jun 20, 2008
HOGAN, LARRY J., of Helena, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008, at the age of 57. He was preceded in death by a son, Justin Guy Hogan. He is survived by his wife of more than 35 years, Trish Hogan; three sons, Jason Hogan (Brandi), Nicholas Hogan, and Patrick Hogan; one grandson, Branson Hogan; parents, Joe and Doris Hogan;...
Paul Iii
Jun 17, 2008
, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the age of 52. Mr. Wysong was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Bellsouth. He is preceded in death by a brother, Barri Wysong, his father, Paul Barringer Wysong, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Wysong;an aunt, Elizabeth Johnson of Waco,...
Gloria Frazier
Jun 15, 2008
FRAZIER, GLORIA ANN, of Montevallo, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the age of 76. Mrs. Frazier, a dedicated wife and mother of four children, was a passionate witness for Christ. She found joy in singing, spending time with her family and gardening at her home. She was preceded death by her parents, Floyd...
Joe Abernathy
Jun 14, 2008
, age 70, of Brandon, Florida passed away June 14, 2008 at Shelby Ridge Select Rehab in Alabaster, AL. Mr. Abernathy was born in Fayette County, AL., on Feb. 19, 1938, to Jesse and Avie Lou Abernathy. He spent 21 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force, where he was involved in the development of the F-111 Fighter...
Fred Carter, Jr
Jun 13, 2008
, of Pleasant Grove passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008 at age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Carter and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 10-11am at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150, Hoover. Graveside service will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Abigail Davis
Jun 13, 2008
of Montevallo, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008, at the age of 17. Abby attended Shelby Academy and was going to be a cheerleader and a senior. Through her years she danced, had a black belt in karate, and she loved Starbuck and Happy Meals. She may be gone, but never forgotten, with her beautiful smile. Abby was preceded in...
James Weaver
Jun 12, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the young age of 25. He was a member of the Sheet Metal local Union 48. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time with his son, family and friends who will all miss him deeply. He is survived by his son, Colby Weaver; his father, James G. Weaver...
Philip Bates
Jun 9, 2008
BATES, PHILIP E., of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008 at the age of 63. He retired from BellSouth after 30 years of faithful service and from Parsons after 10 years of service. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Maurine Bates of Shelby; and his son, Alan Bates and Alan’s wife, Terra....
Arlyn Woods
Jun 6, 2008
WOODS, ARLYN McKINNON, of Helena passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the age of 82. She was a previous member of Pleasant Grove Beautification Board and a member of the Joy Circle of Ensley First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Woods was a former member of the Eastern Star and Morning Glories. She was a member of Riverchase United...
James Beall
Jun 4, 2008
BEALL, JAMES ROBERT, Lt Col, USAF(ret), (Jim), (Red), age 81, of Pelham, formerly of Bessemer, died on June 4, 2008 at his home. He was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years and where he expressed his love for the Lord and his wonderful church family. He graduated from Bessemer High...
Thelma Thrasher
Jun 3, 2008
THRASHER, THELMA LEA, of Homewood, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the age of 93. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend; and she will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by two sons, John and Roy Thrasher. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Thrasher (Louise) and Troy Thrasher; four daughters, Julia...
Wynand Jooste
Jun 3, 2008
JOOSTE, WYNAND “GEORGE,†of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the age of 19. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 10:30-12:00 PM at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the church, Rev. Reid Crotty officiating.
Aleene Wheless
Jun 2, 2008
passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the age of 93. She was a member of Hoover First UMC, a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Wylam Crescent Club. She is survived by two sons, William Davidson and Carl Ray Gober; a daughter, Mary Anne Cockerill; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; four...
Lennie Watson
May 31, 2008
WATSON, LENNIE PEARL, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Erbie Lee Watson; a sister, Edith Toddoroff; and a brother, ZD Cox. She is the beloved mother of three daughters, Aloma Goss (Frank) of Knox, IN, Diane Holmes (Robert, Sr.) of...
Camille Schuessler
May 30, 2008
SCHUESSLER, CAMILLE, of Birmingham passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 at the age of 61. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Roseanne Baker. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lewis Schuessler; three sons, Burt Schuessler (Susan) of Birmingham, David Schuessler (Angela) of Alabaster, and Philip...
Richard Higgs
May 28, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was employed with Compass Bank for 20 years and was also a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Higgs was an Elder with Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church and served on numerous committees. His generosity and kindness will not be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belle and...
Katherine Wood
May 24, 2008
formerly dwelling in Atlanta, now of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the age of 39 after a year-long battle with breast cancer. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents, Lee and Olivia Wood of Hoover; sister, Sarah Germanson (Matthew) of Dothan; grandfather, Thomas C. Kemp of Hoover; nephew,...
Joshua Walker
May 24, 2008
age 20, of Hoover, formerly of San Diego, CA passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008. Josh had battled the aftermath of brain cancer since the age of eight. He was a well-loved student at Berry Middle School in the special education program. Josh’s strength and courage were an inspiration to us every day. He was preceded in death by...
