Obituaries
Ruby Newton
Dec 11, 2007
age 58, of McCalla, departed this earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Ruby worked as a registered nurse for Princeton Baptist Medical Center for a number of years. She was a member of Pleasant Hill UMC in McCalla. Ruby was a much-loved youth leader at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove. She and her husband...
Louise Greer
Dec 11, 2007
age 88, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Louise was dearly loved. She is survived by daughters, Patricia Kochem (Ernest) of Alabaster, Katherine Cox (Ander) of Highland, TX, and Linda Allen (Billy) of Sylacauga; a son, Ron Greer (Janet) of Alabaster; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from...
Donna Jenkins
Dec 9, 2007
of Alabaster, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007, at the age of 31. Donna was a loving mother, daughter and sister. She is survived by two daughters, Jurnee Hall and Adrian Jenkins; her father, Kenneth Jenkins; her mother, Donna Caudle; sisters, Sherri Sanders ( Donnie) and Summer Kincade; a grandmother, Myra Pool; a uncle, Bruce Wells; and numerous cousins....
Bonnie Baker
Dec 9, 2007
a long time resident of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007, at the age of 94. Bonnie was a member of the Seventh Street Baptist Church, Morning Glories Garden Club, Hueytown Senior Center, and the Adventure Travel ("Bud's Bunch") Group. She retired from Independent Life after more than 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by...
Jeanelle Palmer
Dec 9, 2007
72, of Alabaster, entered her heavenly reward on Sunday, December 9, 2007. She was a loving minister's wife, mother, "Mimi," and teacher, and she impacted the lives of many children with the gospel of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Donald Palmer; a daughter, Melonie Palmer; 2 sons, Robbie Palmer (Lewanne) and Chris Palmer; 5...
Marjorie Davison
Dec 9, 2007
(Mrs. Vernon G. Davison) of Sterrett, AL, slipped into eternity to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2007. She was two weeks shy of 99 years old. Mrs. Davison had been a resident of the Birmingham area since 1939. Through her husband, she was closely involved with Howard College/Samford University for 40 years. She taught elementary school in...
Christine Jefferson
Dec 8, 2007
of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the age of 77. She was a Property Manager for Metcalf and Mitchell Properties for over 30 years. Mrs. Jefferson was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by a son, Robert N. Jefferson of Pelham; 3...
Johnathan Richards
Dec 7, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007 at the age of 20. He was a Hoover High School Graduate class of 2005. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Nancy Richards; his brothers, Jeremy Richards (Caitlin) and Christopher Richards; his sister, Ashley Richards; his grandmothers, Tonie Carruba...
Lucille Sharp
Dec 3, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2007. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Lucy worked in the family business, Sharp Auto Supply, for a number of years. She was a member of Open Door Church in Minor and was a former member of the Hoover Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde...
Martrine Anderson
Dec 2, 2007
of Hoover, Alabama, passed away December 2, 2007 at the age of 92. Born in New Orleans and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, Mrs. Anderson was a First Lieutenant and physician's assistant in the Women's Army Corps during WWII. During her military service, she met and fell in love with a handsome young officer, Axel W. Anderson, Jr. of Iola...
Percy Thigpen
Nov 30, 2007
of Vestavia, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen B. Thigpen; sons, Stanley Thigpen (Tana Lee), Vestavia Hills and Ed Thigpen of Helena; grandchildren, Lisa Nicholson (Shannon) and Art Thigpen; great grandchildren, Brandon, Briana, and James Moss; caring nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Prentiss Scott (Clair). He was preceded...
Johnnie Mccluney
Nov 30, 2007
of Birmingham passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the age of 88. She was an active member and Sunday School Teacher of Central Park United Methodist Church and was the first female president of the Central Park Civitan Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. George McCluney, Sr. and her parents, John and Jessie Roberson....
Pamela Miller
Nov 27, 2007
of Pelham passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the age of 51. She was a faithful servant of God and attended Kingwood Church. Pam was employed by Orthopedic Specialists of Alabama for 26 years. Her life was characterized by love for everyone; she was "everyone's best friend." She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Joel DeWayne...
Mary Scott
Nov 23, 2007
of Hoover passed away on Friday, November 23, 2007 at the age of 67. Mrs. Scott was a member at First Baptist Church of Hoover. Faye was a 1962 graduate of Auburn University and worked as a realtor for Tom Murphy Realty for many years after retiring from the Hoover City School System. She is survived by her husband of...
Billy Smith, Sr
Nov 20, 2007
passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the age of 87. Billy was born in Pineview, Wilcox County, Georgia. During his life, he lived in Massapequa Park, NY, Pitman, NJ, Beavercreek, OH, and finally, Vestavia Hills, AL for 40 years. Billy attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia, where he met his loving wife, Miriam. After their wedding in Greenville, SC,...
Lauren Owens
Nov 8, 2007
of Helena, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the age of 56. She was born and reared in Mobile, AL. Denise received a B.S., M.A., and M.A.A. in Elementary Education at the University of Montevallo. She taught Elementary School in Talladega and Shelby counties for a total of 28 years and was Shelby County's Teacher of the year...
Carolyn Pierce
Nov 4, 2007
age 70, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007, in her daughter's home in Bessemer, AL. Ms. Pierce was co-owner of Pierce Flooring Company for 30 years. She loved many and was dearly loved by a multitude of others. She cared for many adopted family and children. We wish to thank her caregivers that were very special to her heart....
Mary Winn
Nov 3, 2007
age 77 of Bessemer went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Robert Winn, Bessemer, AL and three children, Russell Winn (Susan), Birmingham, AL; Barbara Murphree (Jim), Bessemer, AL;John Winn, Bessemer, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Snow Pinion. Mary was a...
Helen Miles
Nov 2, 2007
of Helena, AL passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She was born January 4, 1925, in Shelby County, AL, and was the first child and only daughter of Roy Virgil Robinson and Nellie Lowery Robinson James. She attended Thompson...
Don Hayslett
Oct 29, 2007
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2007, at the age of 58. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Big Red One Division during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hayslett was employed by B E & K Engineering and Construction as a HR Staffing Director. He had also worked for Rust International for over 20 years....
