Obituaries
Robert Janchus
Mar 25, 2008
passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the age of 81. He was born May 30, 1926 to Gustave and Mary Ann Shurina Janchus in Irvington, NJ. Mr. Janchus graduated from Irvington High School in June 1944 and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served in the European Theater. He attended Seaton Hall University in NJ...
Thomas Underwood
Mar 24, 2008
of Maylene, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2008, at the age of 83. He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Maylene. He is survived by four sons, Tommy Underwood (Glenda) of Hoover, Wayne Underwood (Sue) of Alabaster, Mike Underwood (Zandra) of Vandiver, David Underwood (Michelle) of Alabaster; a daughter, Karen Scott (Thomas) of Verbena; and a brother,...
Foster Turner
Mar 21, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008 at the age of 12. Fosty attended Bumpus Middle School, and his passion was Motocross racing. He was an up-and-coming champion of the sport he loved, already having proved himself as a racer with the wins he had under his belt. Fosty was a compassionate, loving boy with a "smile bigger...
Joshua Wallace
Mar 19, 2008
our Angel on earth was called home, March 19, 2008, at the age of 21. Josh loved life, his friends and family. He enjoyed motorcross, hunting, fishing, Alabama football and coaching his little league team at McAdory. He was a 2004 graduate of McAdory High School where he was a member of the baseball team. His loving spirit will live...
Homer Cook, Sr
Mar 18, 2008
of Calera, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He enjoyed an illustrious career as a Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He also enjoyed cooking and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Grady Cook, Sr. and Lois Timms Wall. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his...
John Morrow, Jr
Mar 16, 2008
of Hoover, a native of Evergreen, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at the age of 82. He was a dedicated employee for over 60 years at Southern Coach, Truck Parts and Equipment, and City Truck and Trailer. Most recently, John worked at Publix, where he loved working and making many wonderful friends with the employees and customers. He...
James Eubanks
Mar 14, 2008
passed away on Friday,March 14, 2008 at the age of 74. He is survived by his son Arnold Smith (Karen); his brother, Billy Eubanks; his sister, Virginia Ingles; grandchildren, Amanda Dickey (Dwight) and Aaron Lee Smith; his great granddaughter, Libby Dickey. The family will recive friends on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 5-7pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150, Hoover....
Horacio Tabares
Mar 12, 2008
passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008. In 1961 Mr.Tabares came to this country from Habana, Cuba where he worked in the banking industry. Here in the US he was employed for 12 years with Bruno's Incorported and at the time of his retirement he was the Assistant Treasurer. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40...
Albert Forbes
Mar 12, 2008
of Helena, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the age of 87. He was a retired civil servant from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH and served in the Air Force during WWII. Mr. Forbes was a graduate of Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. He was a member of Helena Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he was...
Jean Bearden
Mar 11, 2008
of Shannon, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the age of 67. She was a life-long resident of Shannon and was a member of First Baptist Church of Shannon. Jean retired after 36 faithful years with Golden Flake. She is survived by her son, Wade Bearden (Tammy) of Cahaba Heights; her daughter, Sharon Wallace (Cary) of Palmetto, FL;...
Alice Crawford
Mar 10, 2008
age 86, passed away at a local hospital on Monday, March 10, 2008, after an extended illness. Mrs. Crawford was born on May 19, 1921 in Birmingham, AL and was a life-long resident thereafter. She was a member of the North Park Baptist Church. She was a warm loving wife, mother and sister who will be dearly missed. She was...
Beth Webster-Kuch
Mar 6, 2008
of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the age of 40. She was preceded in death by her father, L. T. Hester, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Randy Kuch of Pelham, two daughters, Monica Webster and Misty Webster, both of Hueytown; her mother, Joyce Hester of Hoover; a brother, L. T. Hester, III (Cathy) of...
Morgan Jones
Mar 4, 2008
of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the age of 60. He was retired from the U.S. Air National Guard and was a member of First Baptist Church of Gardendale. Travis was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Jones, and a brother, Andy Jones. He is survived by his...
Elizabeth Capps
Mar 3, 2008
of Hoover passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 after a valiant, 10 year long battle with breast cancer. She passed away at the age of 65 at home with husband and daughters at bedside. The only child of James Ferrell and Mary Agnes Seaton (both deceased), Elizabeth was a graduate of Phillips High School and the University of Montevallo. She...
Hazel Williamson
Mar 1, 2008
age 90 of Chelsea, Alabama passed away March 1, 2008 following an extended illness. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a charter member of Mt. Signal Baptist Church of Sterrett and Hixie Anna Chapter # 490 Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Spright D. Williamson, parents...
Ellie Hollis
Feb 29, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008, at the age of 90. She was a member of Jonesboro Church of God. Mrs. Hollis was a compassionate, caring, loving and praying mother who loved her family, friends and community, as well as a fantastic cook. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Louis Hollis, and...
Ethel Belew
Feb 28, 2008
born November 29, 1927, passed away February 28, 2008 at the Oaks on Parkwood, a senior living community, after a long battle with colon cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Susie Siniard of Athens, AL; four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jim Belew; a daughter, Susan Evans...
Willie Phillips
Feb 26, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the age of 101. She was the oldest living charter member of Parkwood Church of God, where she had been secretary, pianist and Sunday school teacher over the years. She was a very strong Christian and prayer warrior who will be sorely missed. Mrs. Phillips made her first airplane flight...
Roy Frazier
Feb 22, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2008 at the age of 82. He was a US Naval Veteran during WWII. Mr. Frazier was a graduate of Tulane University and received his Master's Degree from the University of Florida. He taught for several years before he went to work for the Social Security Administration where he was employed for...
Hal Edwards
Feb 20, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on February 20, 2008 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born on Feb. 16, 1921 in Terre Haute, Indiana, Hal is preceded in death by his parents James and Nema Edwards and his brother Billy Edwards. In 1938 he joined the Army Air Corps and served in the European Theatre during WWII. Upon his...
