Obituaries
Minnie Garrett
May 31, 2014
Minnie Elizabeth "Betty" McCoy Garrett, born December 25, 1940, Betty succumbed to colon cancer on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Betty is survived by her husband of over 54 years, Charles Garrett of Calera; children, Charlene Garrett, Clifton Garrett (Ritcha), and Terry Garrett; grandchildren, Heather Harlow (Matt), Amanda Garrett, Cody Garrett, and Heath Garrett; great grandchild, Layla Harlow; brother, Richard McCoy...
James Mccormick
May 24, 2014
of Hoover, AL passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 60. He was born in McDonald, NC and attended Rowland High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University and the Duke Fuqua School of Business where he obtained his MBA. Jim retired from pharmaceutical sales after 35 years service. He is survived by his wife...
Myrtice Manley
May 23, 2014
81, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She is survived by her son, A. Scott Manley (Kristi); three daughters, Terrie White (William), Donna McClure (Rick) and Louise Holt (Greg); six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; her brother, Roy Stephens and her sister, Dorothy Wilson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 1 until...
Jeanette Ruffino
May 23, 2014
Mrs. Jeanette Manzella Ruffino, of Pelham, AL, passed away May 23, 2014, at the age of 86. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and Our Lady of Fatima Altar Guild. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Albert S. Ruffino Sr., sons, Anthony Ruffino (Paula) and Albert S. Ruffino, Jr., sister, Bernadine...
Gary Winterberger
May 20, 2014
Major General Gary A. Winterberger, USAF, Retired, of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 65. While not religious, Gary was spiritual. He loved this country and proudly served for 34 years. Gary cherished his family. He will be remembered as good son to Lou and Gwen Winterberger, a faithful and true husband, a great...
Bobby Scott
May 20, 2014
Bobby Wayne Scott, of Shannon, "went fishing with his father (Aaron Scott)," Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 74. He is survived by Ruth Ann Scott Perkins; sons, Jeffrey Wayne Scott and Edsel Joe Scott; daughter, Elizabeth Marie Bishop (Charles); mother, Lois Marie Scott; sister, Annette Ashworth (Donald); brother, Danny Scott (Connie); 5 grandchildren, Brandon, Eric, Blake, Daulton,...
Roy Shelton
May 20, 2014
Mr. Roy W. Shelton, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 81. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Pisgah, and also attended Parkwood Church of God, where he coached the men's and women's softball teams for many years. After retiring from US Steel, he and his wife enjoyed traveling in...
William Schiesz, Sr
May 15, 2014
The son of Willard and Nona Schiesz, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the age of 79. He was retired after 40 plus years as a sales engineer in the material handling industry. A recent member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, he was involved in lay ministry and grief support ministry. He was an active Scouter in...
Leandra Campbell
May 13, 2014
Mrs. Leandra Gaye Garner Campbell, of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at the age of 51. She was born in Gadsden, AL, and graduated from T. R. Miller High School in Brewton, AL, and University of Alabama. She was employed by Sherry and Co. for more than 24 years and was the VP of Ops at Accustaff...
Harold Roberts
May 9, 2014
Mr. Harold W. "GG" Roberts, of Hoover, AL, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at the age of 75. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover for the past 42 years. A loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, of 55...
Charles Greene
May 9, 2014
Mr. Charles Lessley Greene, of Pelham, AL, passed away May 9, 2014, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Stella Greene, a daughter, Paula Greene Payton, 2 brothers, Frank Green, Jr. and A.J. Green, and a sister, Mae Hall. He is survived by a son, Charles R. "Ricky" Greene (Felicia); 2...
Brenda Barnett
May 9, 2014
Mrs. Brenda J. Barnett, of Vestavia, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at the age of 70. She was a member of Metropolitan Church of God. She taught 1st grade at West Hills School in Bessemer, AL before retiring, and loved her students. More than anything she loved being with her family, going on an all girls trip along with...
Thabet Mekhail
May 9, 2014
Mr. Thabet Mekhail, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed on Friday, May 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Yvonne Hanna; his 3 children, Hanna Mikail (Brenda), Michael Mikhail, and Isis Mikhail; 2 granddaughters, Alexandra and Victoria Mikail; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 12 noon at...
Patricia Scott
May 7, 2014
Mrs. Patricia Snowden Bolden Scott, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her residence. She was a native of Daphne, AL and was a member of The Worship Center Christian Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 1 PM at The Worship Center Christian Church (Bessemer Campus) where Vanable...
Tommy Florence, Sr
Apr 27, 2014
Mr. Tommy Lee Florence, Sr., passed away April 27, 2014. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 2:PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 2:00 PM ,Saturday, March 1, 2014 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Billy Stell
Apr 27, 2014
Mr. Billy L. Stell, of Calera, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the age of 77. He was a former employee of ESP. Billy was a charter member and deacon of Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family and his church. He is survived by his wife...
Shirley Byrd
Apr 26, 2014
Shirley Ann Byrd, of Birmingham, Alabama, born January 23,1937 in Hickory, North Carolina died April 26, 2014. She was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise and Klutz McCoy Crytz . She is survived by her children, Diane Vaughan Payne(Burt) of Birmingham; Debbie Vaughan Murray(Kerry) of Ooltewah,TN; Michael David...
Nancy Graham
Apr 23, 2014
Nancy B. Graham, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the age of 86. She is survived by 2 sons, Bill Graham and Arthur Graham; and granddaughter, Haley Graham. A memorial service will be held at 5 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Hoover First United Methodist Church, Pastor Rachel Radeline Gonia officiating. Memorial 5:00 PM ,Sunday, April...
Martha Rumley
Apr 23, 2014
Martha Ezell Rumley born November 8, 1954 in Butler, AL died April 23, 2014. She was raised in Lisman, AL and received a bachelors at Livingston University. She resided in Livingston for years, and later settled in Birmingham where she worked as a Registered Nurse at UAB Hospital. Martha found great joy in travel, both across the country and around...
Louise Kughn
Apr 22, 2014
Mrs. Louise Reitzell Kughn, “Ms. Senior Calhoun County of 2004”, age 90, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her residence in McCalla, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Randolph Reitzell and mother, Lelia Kitchen Reitzell; a sister, Anna Mae Celia and two brothers, Eugene Reitzell and Sam Reitzell, Sr. Ms. Kughn was a native of Louisiana...
