Obituaries
Marguerita Wooldridge
Jan 18, 2008
passed away on Friday, January 18, 2008. Mrs. Wooldridge was born in Limestone County, Alabama on February 22, 1917. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Dennis Wooldridge; her parents, John Cleveland Varnell and Gertrude M. Snipes Varnell; two sisters, Adell Dowdy and Mary Lester; and a brother, Dennis H. Varnell. She is survived by her husband, William...
Infant Travis
Jan 17, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Jennifer Travis of Birmingham; a brother, Benjamin Boyd of Birmingham; grandparents, James and Wanda Cagle of Hoover and Carolyn Travis of Adamsville; two aunts, Jesslynn Cagle of Vestavia Hills and Tracy Mungara (Charan) of Gardendale; and numerous cousins. A graveside service will be...
Joe Phillips, Sr
Jan 12, 2008
age 92, of Hoover, AL passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Mr. Phillips was born November 16, 1915 in Helena Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Pickney Phillips and Oneida Phillips and two grandsons, Joseph Mark Phillips and John Christopher Phillips.He is survived by his sons, Joe Thomas Phillips, Jr, of Hoover, AL and Jimmy...
Betty Cain
Jan 11, 2008
73, of Birmingham passed away on Friday, January 11, 2008. Mrs. Cain was preceded in death by her loving husband Edwin L. Cain Jr, her parents Seth and Lena Munkus and twin brother Bobby Ray Munkus. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kyser, her sons Edwin Cain, Richard Cain, David Cain, her sister Linda Little, thirteen grandchildren and eleven...
Ella Brantley
Jan 10, 2008
of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at the age of 79. She was a life-long member of Lakeview United Methodist Church in Pelham. Mrs. Brantley was a long-time Eastern Star member and taught piano lessons for many years. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Lucius "Dick" Brantley;...
Robert Schaffhausen
Jan 9, 2008
age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at his home. He was born in Kansas City, MO to John Joseph Schaffhausen and Lorna Hahn Schaffhausen, who preceded him in death. Bob was a graduate of the Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO (Civil Engineering) and received his masters degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He came to...
Shannon Langston
Jan 8, 2008
of Birmingham passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Acie Langston, Sr. and Mable Langston. He is survived by his daughter, Madeline Grace Langston; his father, Lee Langston; his mother; Vickie Langston; his sister, Hannah Ferguson; and his grandparents, Terry and Ruby Dison. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 12,...
Timothy Cagle
Jan 6, 2008
of Mt. Olive, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2008, at the age of 49. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 2 PM at Mt. Olive Cornerstone Church, with Bryan Knox officiating.
Michael Giddens
Jan 3, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at the age of 28. Michael was a 1998 graduate of Hoover High School and attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Giddens. He is survived by, Amanda Giddens of Hoover; 2 daughters,...
Edna Cox
Dec 24, 2007
COX, EDNA RUTH, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2007. She was born August 9, 1914 in Newnan, GA, the third child of James Robert Cox and Jewell Ophelia Jackson Cox. Edna was reared in LaGrange, GA, but lived most of her life in Birmingham. She retired in 1979 from her secretary/bookkeeping position with Jack Campbell Opticians....
Adele Jackson
Dec 24, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2007, at the age of 93. She was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. Mrs. Jackson is survived by a son, James A. Jackson, Jr. (Judy) of Foley; two daughters, Glenda J. Parkel (Jim) of Gallion and Mary J. Ashley of Marina Delrey, CA; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; six...
Robert Tyler
Dec 20, 2007
1917-2007, departed this life on December 20 at home, surrounded by family. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church since 1927; a former Mason; and his college career at Birmingham-Southern College was interrupted by World War II, where he served in the United States Navy on the USS Shannon mine destroyer from 1942-1945. Mr. Tyler was predeceased...
Harold Harrelson
Dec 20, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the age of 78. He was born and reared in Crossville, AL and attended Auburn University. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Harold was retired from Celetex Corporation and U. S. Steel Corporation in Fairfield, AL. He as a christian and served on...
Edna Sellers
Dec 17, 2007
of Hoover, passed on Monday, December 17, 2007, at the age of 101. She was a member of Bluff Park Baptist Church for over 50 years. Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, W. Gewin Sellers, and a great grandson, Jacob. She is survived by two sons, Douglas R. Sellers (Betty) of Pell City and...
Barbara Mckinley
Dec 16, 2007
of Helena, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at the age of 57. She was employed by Ivan Leonard Chevrolet for over 20 years. Bobbie was a loving wife, mother and nana. She is survived by her husband, Cliff McKinley of Helena; four daughters, Robin Dubble (John) of Hoover, Rachel Roberts (Corey) of Mt. Olive, Shea Ard of Helena...
David Lewis, Jr
Dec 12, 2007
age 72, of Helena, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Eddy served our country in the US Air Force from 1955-1959. He retired after 33 years of service with the US Department of Agriculture, SCS, in 1994. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Riverchase Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Frances Bearden...
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...
