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Obituaries
Edward Duke
Dec 24, 2005
of McCalla, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2005, at the age of 69. Edward was born and grew up in Pleasant Grove, AL. He attended Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Hueytown and Fairfield High Schools. He joined the U.S. Marines in September, 1953 and served his country until September, 1956, two and a half years of which was spent...
Thomas Norman
Dec 24, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2005, at the age of 43. He graduated from Southern Technical Institute in Atlanta and worked as a structural engineer for Lowe & Associates in Marietta, GA. Thomas was an outdoorsman who loved to hike, rock climb and fish. He is survived by his parents, Joseph E. and Shirley Norman of Hoover;...
Dr. Virginia Horns-Marsh
Dec 21, 2005
passed away on December 21, 2005. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama to Rev. John Clifton and Icie Draper. Rev. Draper served in the North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church for many years. Dr. Horns-Marsh was preceded in death by her brother Rev. John C. Draper, Jr. , who also served in the Conference. Dr. Horns-Marsh completed her...
Johnnie Chambliss
Dec 19, 2005
passed away at his home on December 19, 2005 at the age of 79. He was born in Butler County, AL on January 5, 1926. Mr. Chambliss was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp and retired from Baker & Sons Dairy. He was a longtime member and deacon of McElwain Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,...
Leon Wooten, Sr
Dec 18, 2005
passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2005, at the age of 87. He was in business for 55 years at the Rocky Ridge Grocery & Shell. Mr. Wooten was a deacon at Lakeside Baptist Church, a Mason and was Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Department's first Assistant Fire Chief. During WWII, he worked as a fitter in the Pascagula Shipyard and...
Waylon Blair
Dec 17, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2005, at the age of 71. He was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Hoover, and a past Mason and Shriner. Mr. Blair was a Realtor for 28 years and had just opened Blair Realty Company. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley McCullough Blair; 2 daughters,...
James Neilson
Dec 15, 2005
of Jemison, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at the age of 62. He worked as a salesman most of his life and was a Mason for more than 25 years. Mr. Neilson loved to work with his hands and loved to help people. He was a positive individual with a sunny disposition who never met a stranger. He...
Myrtis Hollis
Dec 14, 2005
of Homewood, formerly of Hwy 150, Hoover, passed away on December 14, 2005 at the age of 82. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Ms. Hollis was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Hollis, and a daughter, Doris Nell Cowart. She is survived by four sons, William Jerry...
Ronnie Cowart
Dec 14, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at the age of 50. He was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Cowart was a friend to many, many people and always put others before himself. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Cowart of Hoover; his best friend, Paul Brannon of Pelham;...
Mary Barnette
Dec 12, 2005
Barnette, Mary Elizabeth Hutchins, of Homewood, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2005, in Bloomington, IL, at the age of 67. She was born April 26, 1938, in Covington, Kentucky to James P. Hutchins and Evelyn Jane Terry Hutchins. She married William (Bill) Brantley Barnette on December 12, 1959, in Birmingham. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2005....
Elbon Christian
Dec 11, 2005
passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2005, at the age of 77. He was a graduate of Auburn, with a degree in Architecture. Mr. Christian worked with several architectural firms, and retired from Alabama Power Architectual Department. He was an active member and deacon at Philadelphia Baptist Church and was devoted to the Baptist Mission Department. He worked and used...
Donald Jolly
Dec 8, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2005, at the age of 73. Formerly of Okalona, MS, he was a graduate of the Universities of UAB and Southern Mississippi. Mr. Jolly served our country honorably in the United States Air Force, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and The Sons of Confederate Veterans. He is survived...
Joanne Johnson
Dec 7, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away, Wednesday, December 7, 2005. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she was active in her Sunday School class. An enormous Auburn Football fan, Joanne was loved by many people and had a tremendous impact on their lives. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Edd R. Johnson; 2 sons, Eddie Johnson...
William Darby
Dec 5, 2005
passed away on Monday, December 5, 2005, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise Darby; a son, David Darby; two daughters, Dee Ann Darby Bradley and Dana Darby; three grandchildren, Jason Bradley, Amanda, Patrick and Jarred Darby; two brothers, Robert Darby (Goldie) and Jimmy Darby (Pauline). The family will received friends on...
Teresa Morris
Dec 1, 2005
Funeral services for Tera, age 12, will be held on Saturday, December 3, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m., Rev. John Fallon and Rev Henry McDaid officiating. Visitation will be held Friday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Tera is survived by her mother and father, Pat and Pat Morris,...
Kip Brown
Nov 24, 2005
of Hoover, passed at the age of 38. He was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and was owner of Quality Lawn Services. Kip was loved and will be missed by all. He is survived by his daughter, Alexandria V. Brown; his mother, Karon Turner; a brother, Kirk Brown (Amber); his grandfather, Buddy Bailey; sister-in-law, Patricia Brown; and a...
Lara Ricketts
Nov 23, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away on November 23, 2005, at the age of 61. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Ralph Davidson
Nov 22, 2005
of Altadena, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the age of 98. He was born in Richmond, VA on March 28, 1907. Mr. Davidson was retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Howard Davidson; and a brother, Tom Davidson. He is survived by...
Carolyn Green
Nov 22, 2005
of Altadena, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the age of 98. He was born in Richmond, VA on March 28, 1907. Mr. Davidson was retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Howard Davidson; and a brother, Tom Davidson. He is survived by...
John Skipper
Nov 22, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the age of 77. He was a lover of football and was known as "Mr. Football" on his High School Football team. Mr. Skipper was a devoted family man who loved to fish and was a member of Stogies Dance Club. He was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church...
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