Obituaries
Rebecca Galdo
Jan 26, 2023
Rebecca Jane Galdo (nee Williams) of Hoover, AL, age 70, peacefully ended her struggle with Alzheimer’s on January 26, 2023 after an infection with COVID-19. Becky was born on March 30, 1952 in Amherst, OH to John “Jake” and Genevieve “Genne” (nee Sennett) Williams.
Early in life, Becky found herself to be the life of any party,...
Rebecca Jane Galdo
Jan 26, 2023
Rebecca Jane Galdo (nee Williams) of Hoover, AL, age 70, peacefully ended her struggle with Alzheimer’s on January 26, 2023 after an infection with COVID-19. Becky was born on March 30, 1952 in Amherst, OH to John “Jake” and Genevieve “Genne” (nee Sennett) Williams.
Early in life, Becky found herself to be the life of any party, devoted to family,...
William Jones
Jan 26, 2023
William Alan Jones passed away peacefully on January 26 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Betty Jones, and best friends Pete, Johnny, and Larry. He is survived by his wife Marcie Mitchell - Jones on February 12, 1989. Daughters, Morgan Lee Jones and Marissa Lyn Jones, grandson Ryker, brother Davey (Janie) Jones, nephews...
William Jones
Jan 26, 2023
William Alan Jones passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Jones, and best friends, Pete, Johnny, and Larry. He is survived by his wife, Marcie Mitchell - Jones who he married on February 12, 1989; daughters, Morgan Lee Jones, and Marissa Lyn Jones; grandson, Ryker;...
Ralph Webster Bearden
Jan 24, 2023
Ralph Webster Bearden, Sr., 86, of Vincent, Alabama passed away January 24, 2023, at his home. Ralph was born April 27, 1936, to loving parents Joel Elwyn, Sr and Irene Lanning Bearden in Helena, Alabama. Ralph was a life-long dairyman in Shelby County, having moved to Shel-Clair Farm in 1974. He is a founding member and longtime elder of Logan...
Ralph Bearden
Jan 24, 2023
Ralph Webster Bearden, Sr., 86, of Vincent, Alabama passed away January 24, 2023, at his home. Ralph was born April 27, 1936, to loving parents Joel Elwyn, Sr and Irene Lanning Bearden in Helena, Alabama. Ralph was a life-long dairyman in Shelby County, having moved to Shel-Clair Farm in 1974. He is a founding member and longtime elder of...
Lois Okon
Jan 22, 2023
Lois Louisa (Sherry) Okon, 81, of Hoover, AL, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Hoover AL.
Visitation will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on February 3rd at 10:00 AM. Funeral service will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Hoover AL following visitation at 11:00 AM with Reverend John Fallon of Prince of Peace Catholic Church officiating. Burial and graveside service will be on February 15that Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse NY....
Lois Okon
Jan 22, 2023
Lois Louisa (Sherry) Okon, 81, of Hoover, AL, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Hoover AL.
Visitation will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on February 3rd at 10:00 AM. Funeral service will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Hoover AL following visitation at 11:00 AM with Reverend John Fallon of Prince of Peace Catholic Church officiating. Burial and graveside service will be on February 15that Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse NY.
Lois is survived...
James "Chris" Kent
Jan 20, 2023
James Christopher Kent of Alabaster, AL passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 59. Chris is preceded in death by his father, James “Jim” Kent, his mother, Camellia “MeeMee” Swindle, his step-mother Anne “Nana” Kent, and his father-in-law, William “Billy” Kelly.
His beloved family including his wife of 30 years, Cheryl...
James "Chris" Christopher Kent
Jan 20, 2023
James Christopher Kent of Alabaster, AL passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 59. Chris is preceded in death by his father, James “Jim” Kent, his mother, Camellia “MeeMee” Swindle, his step-mother Anne “Nana” Kent, and his father-in-law, William “Billy” Kelly.
His beloved family including his wife of 30 years, Cheryl Kelly Kent, his sons, Tyler Kent...
Rena Corley Chamblee
Jan 19, 2023
Rena Sue Blackwell Corley Chamblee, age 80, passed away on January 19, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Bernice Cole Blackwell, and her husband, Dale Corley. She is survived by her husband, Charles Chamblee; her children, Phillip Corley (Isabel) and Susie Walker (Ben); her step-children, Teresa Shufflebarger (Bob) and Charles Chamblee, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Chamblee Shufflebarger,...
Rena Chamblee
Jan 19, 2023
Rena Sue Blackwell Corley Chamblee, age 80, passed away on January 19, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Bernice Cole Blackwell, and her husband, Dale Corley. She is survived by her husband, Charles Chamblee; her children, Phillip Corley (Isabel) and Susie Walker (Ben); her step-children, Teresa Shufflebarger (Bob) and Charles Chamblee, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Chamblee...
Jack Edward Veazey
Jan 17, 2023
Born on November 4, 1932 in Jefferson County, Alabama; passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Pelham, Alabama. He was a native of Birmingham. Jack attended Ensley High School and was a proud graduate of The University of Alabama, class of 1959. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. He retired...
Jack Veazey
Jan 17, 2023
Born on November 4, 1932 in Jefferson County, Alabama; passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Pelham, Alabama. He was a native of Birmingham. Jack attended Ensley High School and was a proud graduate of The University of Alabama, class of 1959. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. He...
Emile Khoury
Jan 15, 2023
Emile Toufic Khoury passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 94.
He lived in Beirut, Lebanon, where he owned his own business selling stationary, art supplies, and engineering products.
Later in his life, Emile moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where he worked as a committed salesman for Kay Jewelers. His friendliness, honesty, and...
Emile Toufic Khoury
Jan 15, 2023
Emile Toufic Khoury passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 94.
He lived in Beirut, Lebanon, where he owned his own business selling stationary, art supplies, and engineering products.
Later in his life, Emile moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where he worked as a committed salesman for Kay Jewelers. His friendliness, honesty, and kindness contributed to his success...
James Perry
Jan 12, 2023
James T. Perry, 90, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on January 12, 2023. Jim was born on April 1, 1932 to the late Bob and Tachie Russell Perry of Perry Store Community. The Coffee County native attended Kinston Schools graduating in 1950.
Jim received his degree in Business Administration from Auburn University (API) in 1954. While at...
James Thomas Perry
Jan 12, 2023
James T. Perry, 90, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on January 12, 2023. Jim was born on April 1, 1932 to the late Bob and Tachie Russell Perry of Perry Store Community. The Coffee County native attended Kinston Schools graduating in 1950.
Jim received his degree in Business Administration from Auburn University (API) in 1954. While at Auburn, he was...
James Lowell Golden, Jr
Jan 11, 2023
James Lowell Golden, Jr. born February 19th, 1926, died January 11th, 2023. He was the son of James Lowell Golden, Sr. and Lucinda Short Golden. J. L., (Brother) (Jimmy) (Daddy) (Little Papaw) he answered to all, grew up in Oak Grove, Al. As a teenager he traveled to Mobile, Al. where he worked in the shipyards. At 17, he joined...
James Golden, Jr
Jan 11, 2023
James Lowell Golden, Jr. born February 19th, 1926, died January 11th, 2023. He was the son of James Lowell Golden, Sr. and Lucinda Short Golden. J. L., (Brother) (Jimmy) (Daddy) (Little Papaw) he answered to all, grew up in Oak Grove, Al. As a teenager he traveled to Mobile, Al. where he worked in the shipyards. At 17,...
