Obituaries
Julia Winton
Nov 5, 2012
of Birmingham, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the age of 100. Ms. Winton was a charter member of Christ Church United Methodist Church and was active for many years. She is survived by her grandson, Johndavid Winton; and 2 great grandchildren, Jacob and Johndavid Winton, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, November 10,...
Eugene Cagle
Nov 2, 2012
Mr. Eugene Curtis Cagle, age 91, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 2, 2012, at his home in Hoover, AL. Mr. Cagle was born in Holly Springs, GA and moved to Birmingham in 1940. His love of cars provided him a long career in the car business. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. He was...
Beth Erwin
Nov 2, 2012
Mrs. Beth F. Erwin, 85, of Inverness, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Erwin and a daughter, Kim Erwin Stone. She is survived by a son, Charles W. Erwin Jr., a daughter, Lisa Erwin Putman, two grand daughters, Ashleigh Hudson and Caitlin Stone and a great grandson Layton Hudson...
Hannah Wood
Nov 1, 2012
of Alabaster, went to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the age of 15. She was a 9th grade Honor Student at Shades Mountain Christian School and loved playing in the SMCS Band. Hannah was an avid artist who loved being outdoors with her family. She was an active member of Church of the Highlands and...
Clara Nolen
Oct 31, 2012
Mrs. Clara Guy Nolen, 85, of Alabaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was a lifelong member of Siluria Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Callie Guy who were lifelong residents of Shelby County. She is survived by her husband of 63 years James Nolen; two children, Sheila Wallace (Brent) and James...
Irene Griffith
Oct 31, 2012
88, born Myrtle Irene Stough and affectionately known as "Pat," passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012, in the presence of her family, at the Alive Hospice on Patterson Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Alton Coke Griffith and mother of their daughter, Gwendolyn Griffith. Born on February 20, 1924, in Fayette County, Alabama,...
Francis Boutwell
Oct 29, 2012
Memorial services for Francis "Randy" Boutwell, 87, of Hoover, will be on Saturday at 2:00 with visitation at 1:00 at Mountain Chapel United Methodist. Reverend Tom Parrish will officiate. Mr. Boutwell passed away peacefully on October 29, 2012. He was born in Gardendale, AL. He is survived by Judy Malley, a twin sister, Violet Branham of Ruston, LA, and his...
Walter Selman
Oct 26, 2012
Walter Selman, of McCalla, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 26, 2012, at the age of 77. Mr. Selman was a life-long resident of the Bessemer area, a graduate of Bessemer High School, and the owner-operator of Selman Fabricating for over 30 years. His family, especially his grandchildren, were his passion in his retirement. He is survived...
Edward Stacy
Oct 25, 2012
Mr. Edward Lee Stacy, of Helena, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the age of 84. Mr. Stacy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bettye Stacy; daughters, Angela Bovender (Buddy) and Jan Stacy; son, Greg Stacy; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great...
Patricia Salter
Oct 22, 2012
Mrs. Patricia "Patsy" Salter, of Hueytown, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the age of 66. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Emery Salter; 1 niece; 2 nephews; 6 great neices and nephews. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 2 PM at Open Door Church Community Center in Minor, AL.
Wilton Roberson
Oct 22, 2012
Mr. Wilton E. Roberson, 67, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. He was retired from the freight industry. He was an avid Alabama fan and enjoyed working out at the Hoover Rec. Center. He is survived by his three children, Selena Oswalt (Scott), Zac Roberson (Angie) and...
Jo Baker
Oct 21, 2012
Mrs. Jo Ann Weaver Baker, of Vestavia Hills, AL, died Sunday, October 21st at home after a five year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born in Birmingham, AL, February 14, 1948, to Noah Ottice and Ila Mae Weaver, Jo Ann was a lifetime student and teacher; she received her undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University, master's degree from the University of...
Jim Lyle
Oct 20, 2012
Few people impact as many lives as Jim Lyle. Jim spent his life working to provide children a safe environment to grow and learn. He was an advocate for people in need: a strong arm for the weak, a voice for those who could not speak for themselves. A man who will be remembered for his compassion, Jim truly lived...
Ava Gobeil
Oct 20, 2012
Mrs. Ava Maxine Fearnow Gobeil, of Pleasant Grove, passed away at age 96 on Oct. 20, 2012. She was born in West Virginia to John Tyler and Bettie Fearnow in 1915, but lived most of her life in Homewood. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Henry G. Gobeil, her son and caregiver, Henry G. Gobeil,...
William Mcalister
Oct 20, 2012
Mr. William Herbert McAlister, 84, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Bill was a member of Fairfield Highlands Church of Christ. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Bill was a lifelong member of Local 91 Plumbers and Pipefitters. Bill was preceded in death by his son William Wade McAlister, parents Nathan and Mamie McAlister, brothers...
William Curtis, Jr
Oct 19, 2012
Mr. William M. "Moe" Curtis, Jr., 71, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012. He was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. He was an Army veteran and a member of the McMakin Masonic Lodge #120 in Cincinnati. Moe was a local business owner of Burrow School Specialty / The Education Station. He was a lifelong golfer who...
Imogene West
Oct 18, 2012
Mrs. Imogene West, 84, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Birmingham where she was a member of the Faith Sunday school class. In recent years she attended Garywood Assembly of God. She retired from Children's Hospital after 23 years of service. She was preceded in death by her...
Kenneth Walls
Oct 18, 2012
Mr. Kenneth "K.C." Walls, II, of Hoover, formerly of West Virginia, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the age of 59. He graduated from Marshall University and West Virginia University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in the coal business for the past 38 years, and was currently employed with Warrior Investment,...
John Freeman
Oct 14, 2012
Mr. John Ennis Freeman, of Vestavia, passed away on October 14, 2012 at the age of 87. A military veteran, John joined the Army Air Corp upon graduation from West Jefferson High School in 1943. As a P-51 fighter pilot in World War II, John served with distinction flying bomber escort missions off Iwo Jima. He later saw action in...
Fred Fuller
Oct 11, 2012
Fuller, Fred Endsley, age 84, of Pelham, AL, passed away October 11, 2012. Born and raised in Cullman, AL, he graduated from Cullman High School in 1946.He attended Auburn University, where he finished in Mechanical Engineering in1950. In 1951, He entered the US Army, serving for two years, one year in the Korean Conflict. As a mechanical engineer he enjoyed...
