Obituaries
H. Terry
Feb 19, 2008
of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at the age of 87. He was a graduate of Arlington High School, KY, and a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology in 1951. He proudly served the United States during WWII as a T/Sgt in the Army Air Corps 16th. H.B. retired from U.S. Steel after 31 years service...
Clingman Mitchell
Feb 18, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008 at the age of 82. He was a native of Aulander, NC. Mr. Mitchell served in the US Navy from 1944-1946 and was an electrical engineer salesman with General Electric for 25 years. He was an active member in his church, the Cathedral Church of the Advent where he was part...
Ann Hardy
Feb 18, 2008
Former Birmingham, AL resident Anne Ferguson Hardy, 90, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ February 18, 2008, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Jim Farrow in Carmel Valley, CA. A time of visitation with the family will be held at Shades Crest Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL on February 23, 2008 from 12:00pm until...
Marjorie Derr
Feb 16, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the age of 89. She was a member of Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church in Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert G. Derr; a brother, Williard Walsh; and a granddaughter, Bethany Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Taylor (Skip); a grandson, Ozzie Taylor (Christy) of...
Omega Long
Feb 14, 2008
of Southside Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008, at the age of 98. She graduated from Troy University and was a 2nd grade teacher for many years. She was a hostess at Independent Presbyterian Church on Highland Avenue for over 25 years and was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Henry Campbell
Feb 13, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at the age of 59. Henry was a friend to everyone. He served our country in Vietnam, and he enjoyed drag racing. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Henry Campbell, and his sister, Lois Campbell. He is survived by his mother, Louise Campbell of Bessemer; 3 sisters,...
Ruby Bacon
Feb 12, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at the age of 88. She attended Hunter Street Baptist Church for 85 years, where she served in many church organizations. Mrs. Bacon was an office manager for the family's hardware and building supply business for many years. She was a supportive and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was loved...
Kelsey Gracien
Feb 10, 2008
beloved son of James and Cheryl Gracien passed away unexpectedly in Destin, FL on Sunday, February 10, 2008. He was born November 3, 1985, in Destin, Florida. He moved to Birmingham, AL, in 1987. He was a graduate of Vestavia High School in 2003. He worked for Superior Marine, out of LA. His compassion and big heart touched the lives...
B. Ross
Feb 10, 2008
of Genry's Gap, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008, at the age of 72. Mrs. Ross was a retired nurse from Shelby Medical Center. She was a member of Bessemer ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, W. T. "Billy" Ross; 2 sons, Joel Thomas Ross (Vanessa)...
L. Florence
Feb 8, 2008
of McCalla, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, at the age of 84. He was a WWII Veteran and a life member of Masonic Lodge 757. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ethelene; 2 sons, Tommy and Ray; a daughter, Darlene; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 4...
Carol Turner
Feb 8, 2008
of Vestavia, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, at the age of 64. She was a long-time elementary school teacher and a loving wife, mother and "Mimi". J.O.Y. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dan Turner, Sr.; a son, Daniel Turner, Jr. (Candice); a daughter, Caroline Woods (Jeremy); 4 grandchildren, Allison and Amelia Turner, and Jacob...
Idella Franklin
Feb 7, 2008
of Hoover, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, February 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Idella was born July 24, 1915, in Morgan County, AL, to Joe and Lula Beard. She lived on the family farm until her marriage in 1939 to the late George Franklin. Idella later moved to Cullman where she lived most of her...
Elizabeth Vipperman
Feb 6, 2008
of McCalla, AL, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Broadus M. Vipperman; and her parents, Charles & Mary Long. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Camp (Billy) of McCalla, AL; her sister, Willie Mae Bass of Baltimore, MD; two grandsons, Charles V. Camp (Joanna) and Randall E. Camp (Christy);...
Winifred Pass
Feb 5, 2008
of Vestavia, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at the age of 84. She is survived by her son, David Pass and his wife, Rhonda Wallace and their daughter, Sarah Pass, all of Southlake, TX; and a sister, Theda Broome. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, from 9:30-11:00 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150,...
Mary Mccombs
Feb 4, 2008
age 82, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008. Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2008, from 12-1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, with services to follow.
Anthony Jones
Feb 2, 2008
of Alabaster went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the age of 46. He is survived by his loving wife Sherri; his children, Whitney Faith and Anthony Garrett; his parents, H. Clinton and Avis Jones; his sister Lisa Ruggieri; and close family, Johnny and Sheila Stapleton, Tony and Darlene Stapleton, Michael and Lisa Stuart, Kevin...
Robert Goodner
Feb 1, 2008
passed away February 1, 2008 at the age of 77. He was a life long resident of Birmingham, born December 11, 1930. Mr. Goodner was a 57 year member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #1 and a master stone and brick mason. Mr. Goodner proudly served his country as a Marine in Korea from 1950-1951....
Willie Patton
Feb 1, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008, at the age of 85. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover. Mrs. Patton was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, her parents, and four brothers. She is survived by a son, George Michael Patton (Susan); two, daughters, Susan Snyder and Martha Engstrom; two grandchildren,...
Evelyn Miller
Jan 29, 2008
age 83, of Birmingham, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was known for her warmth, charm, strength and courage. Mrs. Miller was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to the late, George Elias and Frankie Margaret Griffiths. She resided in Bluff Park...
Anne Helton
Jan 26, 2008
of Hoover, originally of Glade Spring, VA, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, at the age of 76. Anne was a talented, artistic homemaker, mother, and wife. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles "Chuck" Helton; a son, Charles T. Helton, Jr. (Cindy) of Winter Park, FL; a daughter, Barbara Anne Helton of Bluff Park; three...
