Obituaries
Karen Hickman
Jul 7, 2008
age 50, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, died, Monday, July 07, 2008. Karen was born March 20, 1958 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Glenn Edward White and Mary Ellen White. She moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida in 2007 from Birmingham, Alabama, where she had resided for 19 years. Karen had a B.S. Degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Pharmacy in...
Opal Smallridge
Jul 2, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the age of 102. Ms. Opal was a lifelong Alabama resident who lived independently until the age of 100. Upon graduating, she entered the business world, serving as a buyer for 25 years for Blach's Dept. Store, travelling to New York every season. After retiring, she directed club activities at the...
Bernice Perryman
Jul 2, 2008
of Cahaba Heights passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the age of 84. She was a charter member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Family and friends will always remember her great love for the Lord and her willingness to serve others. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, William...
Evelyn Mosley
Jul 1, 2008
,of Homewood, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Earnest Mosley. She is survived by her son, Howard E. “Bud†Mosley of Homewood; her daughter, Margaret Mosley Raines of Birmingham; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; her sister, Peggy Blackstock of Homewood; and her brother,...
Louise White
Jun 28, 2008
,of Alabaster passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis E. White; a son, Jerry E. White; two brothers, Jack and Edward Tingle and a sister, Viola White. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Whaley; four grandchildren, Tim Whaley, Monte Whaley, Marty White (Eve), and Angela...
Margaret Ehrhardt
Jun 27, 2008
of Birmingham, AL, passed away gracefully Friday, June 27, 2008. Her life was filled with love for her sister, husband, children, grandchildren and many dear friends. Following retirement from Control and Power, she volunteered her time and talents as a docent to the Birmingham Museum of Art, Friends of the Hoover Library, Hoover Express and ushered for numerous local cultural...
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.
