Obituaries
Margaret Heath
Apr 20, 2007
of McCalla, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2007. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was the director of the prison ministry in the church for many years. "I have lived a full and wonderful life, and I would not change a thing - God be with you." She is survived by a daughter, Margaret "Meg"...
Joseph Steele
Apr 20, 2007
age 86, of Hoover, passed away April 20, 2007. Mr. Steele was born June 3, 1920 in Birmingham, AL. He was veteran of WWII, retired from US Steel, and a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. His greatest joy and accomplishment was his faithfulness and commitment to his family. Mr. Steele is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce McBride...
Dorothy Whitson
Apr 14, 2007
went home to be with her Lord on April 14, 2007. She was born May 3, 1940 in Birmingham. She graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Judson College. She loved her family and had a keen interest in everyone she met. She was a talented artist and pianist and was an avid fan of the University of Alabama football....
Lougene Phillips
Apr 12, 2007
PHILLIPS, LOUGENE 4/13/2007 1 ---------- text below ---------- of Birmingham, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the age of 80. She was a retired bookkeeper and was a member of Pelham Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Phillips; a son, Don Phillips; and a sister, Opal Rosser. She...
Turner Duke
Apr 12, 2007
of Vestavia, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the age of 87. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Mr. Duke was a member of the Past President's Club and was retired from Kent Corporation. He was an avid Auburn fan. He was a loving and devoted husband,...
Bettie Knox
Apr 11, 2007
age 88, passed away at her home in Alabaster on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. She was born in 1918 in Homewood, Alabama. She was a long time member of Helena United Methodist Church and was a member of the Morning Glories Bible Study Group. She and her husband, Gayle, also attended Shades Crest Baptist Church for many years. They were...
Gary Acker
Apr 9, 2007
of Green Pond, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007, at the age of 51. He faithfully served our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was well loved and will be greatly missed by all.He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Yeager Acker; his children, Landie (Chris) Oliver, Justin (Kandy) Acker, Olivia Parten; grandchildren, Mason Hensley, Faith, Hope and Grace...
J. Shirley
Apr 8, 2007
a long-time resident of the Hoover Community, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 at a local hospital, at the age of 91. He was former owner of the Green Valley Barber Shop and was inducted into the Barber's Hall of Fame. Mr. Shirley was a former member of Indian Springs First Baptist and was a current member of...
Clifton "Cliff"
Apr 7, 2007
passed away April 7, 2007 in his home in Hoover after an illness with cancer. Mr. Tucker, 72, was born in Meridian, Mississippi to Mr. & Mrs. Clifton R. Tucker, Sr. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with degrees in History and Naval Science and was commissioned into the United States Navy, where served his country in that capacity....
George Boyd, Jr
Apr 4, 2007
age 53, passed away in Battle Ground, WA. He is survived by four sons, Timothy, Jay, Kenny and George; several grandchildren; his father, George E. Boyd, III and step-mother, Pauline Boyd; and two sisters, Patti and Jennifer. A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 10:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, with Rev. Reid...
Jimmy Vines
Apr 2, 2007
of Shannon, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2007, at the age of 76. He was a well-known area contractor and was retired from Jimmy T. Vines Construction. Mr. Vines was a member of Pine Lane Church of Christ. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jimmy loved watching his grandkids in all their activities, including sports, gymnastics, and...
Annie Mcreynolds
Mar 29, 2007
of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the age of 79 at South Haven in Hoover, AL. Mrs. McReynolds was born and reared in Perry County, AL. She began her career at the S & H Redemption Center in 1961 and served as store manager at the stores in Tuscaloosa and Bessemer until her retirement in 1988....
Emma Lesser
Mar 28, 2007
age 10 weeks, passed away March 28, 2007. She is survived by her parents, Tom and Karen Lesser; and a sister, Ashley Lesser.
James Schuchman
Mar 26, 2007
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007, at the age of 64. He is survived by two sisters, Joan E. Hannah and June Buente. A graveside will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, at 10:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Peter Lepp
Mar 25, 2007
Surrounded by his loving family and friends, left us peacefully on March 25, 2007. He was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church and was employed by Bill Harbert International for forty-five years. Sol will be remembered for his love and devotion to family and his service to the church. A longtime resident of the Birmingham area, Sol is survived...
Stanley Hoggle
Mar 22, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at the age of 72. He was a veteran of the USMC during the Korean conflict and was a retired draftsman. He was a Baptist and an avid motorcyclist. Mr. Hoggle was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a son, James S. Hoggle. He is...
James Spain
Mar 22, 2007
81, of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Spain was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 91. He was preceeded in death by his granddaughter, Kristie Lynn Spain. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Florence Spain; 2 sons, Doug Spain (Debbie) and...
Jimmy Richards, Sr
Mar 21, 2007
of Bluff Park, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the age of 72. He was retired from The City of Birmingham Finance Department and was a member of Bluff Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Richards. He is survived by two sons, Jim Richards, Jr. of Pinson and Jerry W. Richards (Nancy)...
Mary Murphy
Mar 18, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the age of 74. She graduated from Auburn University with a BS degree in Education. She was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church for the past 50 years, where she was a member of the Opportunity Sunday School Class. Mrs. Murphy loved gardening, was an avid bowler, golfer,...
Rachel Pritchett
Mar 17, 2007
age 78, of Homewood, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2007. She was born in 1929 in Cameron, WV and attended Cameron Elementary and High School, class of 1948. Mrs. Pritchett graduated from Ashland College, Ashland, OH, in 1952 and received a Bachelors Degree in Music. She taught music in Ohio and Texas schools before moving to Alabama. She married...
