Obituaries

Nov 14, 2016

Leah H. Moore, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at age 47. Leah was a member of Church of the Highlands. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Leah was a school teacher and taught in Birmingham, Mobile and Eufaula. She was an avid...

Nov 11, 2016

Laverne Clemons Boles, of Hueytown, passed away at her Hoover residence , Friday, November 11, 2016, at the age of 89. She is survived by 3 sons, Hugh Boles, Jr. (Elizabeth), John Boles, and David Boles (Tonya); 2 daughters, Pamela Ray (Joey) and Suzanne Burnett (Wayne); 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a brother, Ross Clemons. The family will receive...

Nov 10, 2016

William "Bill" Chappell, of Alabaster, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at age 65. He was a member of the family of ushers at Church of the Highlands, Alabaster campus. He never met a stranger and was known by many as Coach Chappell. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 38...

Nov 9, 2016

Johnny E. Owens, of Alabaster, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the age of 82. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Olivia Bearden. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mamie Carden Owens; his son, David Owens; 2 daughters, Tami Bearden (Wayne) and Kris Faulkner (Billy); 8 grandchildren, Destinee Patterson (Tracey), Elyse Bristow (Wes), Paden...

Nov 8, 2016

Bridgett G. Barnes, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at age 56. Bridgett grew up in West Blocton. She worked in the dental field in the Birmingham area for 36 years. She truly enjoyed giving people better smiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ballard and Dean Gilbert; and her sister, Gloria Cobern (Pete). She...

Nov 8, 2016

Mildred Hobbs passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the age of 83. Mrs. Hobbs, along with her husband Tom, was a longtime employee of RadioShack Corporation in Montgomery, Birmingham and Kansas City, Missouri. She also worked for Baker Dairy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Hobbs, and a daughter, Nika Lee Hobbs. She...

Nov 6, 2016

Jeanne M. Richeson (Hazel Jeanne McCutchen Richeson), age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2016 surrounded by family at St. Martin's in the Pines in Irondale, AL. She was born on November 1, 1925. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, T. Ray Richeson. She is survived by her son, Tom Richeson, her daughter,...

Nov 6, 2016

Evelyn Niven Mayo, of Shannon, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the age of 86. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Evelyn loved flowers, hummingbirds and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kelley Lee Mayo and her infant son, Steven Lynn Mayo. She is survived by...

Nov 4, 2016

Mike Robertson, of McCalla, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at the age of 67. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Mike was a member of the VFW and Vietnam Veteran's of America. He was a longtime builder and property manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sammie and Etoyle Robertson, and a brother,...

Nov 1, 2016

Margie Mullins, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the age of 83. She was a long time member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Margie was retired from Gulf Oil Company and Social Security Administration. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Joe Mullins; parents, Flora and L.C. “Bill” McCravy; sister, Katie...

Oct 31, 2016

Martha Sue Mahaffey passed away at her home on October 31, 2016 after a brief illness. She was 85. Born in Arkadelphia, Martha was a loving wife and mother who worked tirelessly over the years in the several churches her husband pastored. (Vance Baptist, Randolph Baptist, Ryan Baptist and Dogwood Grove Baptist). She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 31, 2016

Wilford E. Coker, of Hoover, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2016. He served Him faithfully at Shawmut First Baptist Church and was a current member at Hunter Street Baptist Church. He retired from Batson Cook company (West Point, GA) after 39 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Danny Wilford...

Oct 30, 2016

Glen E. Michael, 74, of Pelham Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born and raised in Winchester, VA and was a graduate of Virginia Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Glen was known as true “Mr. Fix It”, and could pretty much fix anything that was broken. Glen was a longtime Master Mason...

Oct 25, 2016

Daryl D. Thomas, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at age 59. Daryl was a graduate of Fairfield High School and the owner of Alabama Amusement Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ethridge and Monette Thomas; and a sister, Gwen T. Fitts.

Daryl is survived by his wife of 26 years,...

Oct 24, 2016

Sheila M. Dentico, 72, of Hoover, Al, formerly of Garnerville, NY, passed away, surrounded by her her loving family and cats on October 24, 2016. She was born in Manhattan, NY and attended Alfred University where she met her husband. She and her husband owned and operated Abyroad Cattery for over thirty years. She loved all kinds of music, especially...

Oct 24, 2016

Vandy Lowery Ellis, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2016, at age 46. She was a graduate of W.A. Berry High School, a state champion in diving, and was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. Vandy volunteered her time as an animal advocate and rescued many animals. She was a certified veterinarian assistant and had her own...

Oct 22, 2016

Stephen Vann Walker (Steve) passed away on Oct. 22, 2016 due to a single car accident in Illinois. Steve was born on Dec. 2, 1966 in Missoula, MT, along with his twin brother, Tom Walker. Steve graduated high school in 1985 from Faith Academy in Manila, Philippines where he was a star athlete and an exceptional student. He attended UAB...

Oct 20, 2016

Kellen was born in Kenya on January 6, 1955. She married Johnstone Mwaniki on April 19, 1980. They were blessed with 3 children: Fred, William, and Grace. She immigrated to the United States in December 2006. Kellen passed away in Hoover on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She leaves behind her husband, Johnstone Mwaniki Njue; sons, Fred and Nosim Muthii, William...

Oct 19, 2016

Sandra Kelley Chapman, 71, of Alabaster, Al passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Chapman, son; Sammy Chapman and one great-grandchild, Brantley Payne Burnett. She is survived by her children; Jimmy Chapman and Tami Burnett, grandchildren; Daniel Burnett (Leann), Kathleen Burnett, Emma Burnett, Erica Chapman and Samantha Chapman, great-grandchildren;...

Oct 16, 2016

Charles Edwin Scantland entered through the great door of heaven into the Lord's Kingdom on Sunday the 16th of October, just before noon.

Born in Harrodsburg, Ky., the seventh of nine children, Charles grew up during the depression and war years, surrounded by beautiful farm country.

His dad the Reverend William Scantland and his mother...