Obituaries
Arthur Jones
Apr 14, 2012
Mr. Arthur McDonald (Mac) Jones, of Hoover, AL passed away on April 14, 2012 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his son, Arthur McDonald Jones, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Canant Jones; daughters: Sally Jones Gay (Noah), and Robin Jones Whitesides (Rob) of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren: Mason and Laura Kathryn Gay, Andrew,...
Paula Trunec
Apr 13, 2012
Mrs. Paula Schillaci Trunec, age 54, of Hoover, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. She graduated from John Carroll High School in 1977. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a beloved wife, mother, and sister, who loved caring for children. She never met a stranger and...
James Jones
Apr 13, 2012
of Shelby, passed away on April 13, 2012 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Jane, of almost 55 years; his sons Jimmy of Wetumpka; Jerry (Jenny), of Oxford; Jeff (Kathy) of Columbiana, and daughter Janell (Mark) Witherspoon, of Melbourne, Florida; grandchildren Michael (Heather) Jones; Matt (Lauren) Jones; Zachary and Brady Patterson; Rebecca and Karry Jones;...
Kathryn Thomas
Apr 12, 2012
Mrs. Kathryn McDonald Keeton Thomas, age 83, of Maylene, AL, formerly of Alabaster, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. She was retired from Shelby County Hospital. She grew up in the Eastlake Community and is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hettie McDonald, her first husband, Earl...
Joan Lewis
Apr 12, 2012
Mrs. Joan B. Lewis, age 77, of Pelham, AL, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She was retired from the Jefferson County Health Department. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who gave herself to her family and her Lord. She is survived by her husband, Robert T....
Billy Brantley
Apr 9, 2012
Mr. Billy Ray Brantley, age 66, of Pelham, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. An avid hunter and sportsman, he was larger than life. He was a lifelong Shelby County residence and a 3rd generation homebuilder. He was preceded in death by his parents, JW & Helen Brantley,...
Eithel Pacheco
Apr 9, 2012
Mrs. Eithel Pacheco, of Hoover, went to Heaven Monday, April 9, 2012, to join her husband Joe and her son Jerry. She was 94. She is survived by 2 sons, Bob Pacheco (Mary) and Wayne Pacheco (Patricia); 9 grandchildren; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. The family will receive friends from 9-10 AM, Thursday, April 12,2012, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hoover....
Larry Guthrie, Jr
Apr 8, 2012
On Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, Larry Lee Guthrie, Jr, our dearly beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend at the age of 40 suffered a massive heart attack. Lee was born June 8, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, to his parents Larry and Becky McBrayer Guthrie. The family moved to Tennessee shortly thereafter where he resided until finishing middle...
Don Scott
Apr 7, 2012
of Helena, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the age of 65. He was a member of Church of the Highlands, Riverchase Campus and was a loving, caring and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Denna Scott; 3 daughters, Ginger Scott Martin (Chad), Paige Scott Knight (Adam) and Lindsey Owens;...
Renie Rockett
Apr 5, 2012
Mrs. Renie Brown Rockett, born November 28, 1927, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the age of 84. She graduated from Elyton Grammar School and West End High School. She was a former member of Vine Street Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Edwina Corum and Dorfa Wildsmith. She is survived by her husband of...
Eugene Nail
Apr 2, 2012
Rev. Eugene Roberts Nail of Plano, Texas, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord on April 2nd, 2012. He was 83 yrs. old. "Gene" was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 28, 1928. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Gene became a graduate of Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, AL, Gordon-Conwell Seminary...
Robert Grantham
Mar 28, 2012
Mr. Robert L. “Bob†Grantham, age 82, of McCalla, AL, passed away March 28, 2012. He was a US Air Force veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a founding member and deacon of Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church. He was a founding member and current board member of the McCalla Fire District. He was also an active...
Jerry Walker
Mar 28, 2012
went to meet his Heavenly Father on March 28, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of the Alabaster community and a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Dale Walker (Kendall) and David Walker (Regina); five grandchildren, Lindsay and Jake Brown, Nicholas, Trace, and Dylan Walker; two sisters, LouRay Mask and Gay Taylor;...
Louis Stanton
Mar 24, 2012
Mr. Louis Cooperman Stanton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Lou, as he was known to his family and friends, was the long time proprietor of Bluff Park Auto Service. Lou is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rebecca Mosier Stanton; son, Dustin Stanton; stepson, Shawn Adams; granddaughter, Bailey; and his brother, Joel Stanton, all of the...
Daniel Kremer
Mar 20, 2012
went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2012. He passed away suddenly on Tuesday afternoon from a heart attack. He was a long time employee of Rust International, and more recently, Southern Company. Danny was known as a man of God. His family and friends cherished him for his sense of humor and generous nature. He...
Wayne Phillips
Mar 19, 2012
Mr. Wayne R. Phillips, age 85, of Hoover, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by two sons, Rick & David Phillips. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Anne Phillips,...
James Iii
Mar 18, 2012
Mr. James "Jamie" Maxwell, III, of Helena, a loving servant of Christ passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the age of 44. He was a 1986 graduate of Berry High School and then graduated from UAB, where he was a member of the ATO Fraternity. He was a licensed CPA and owned his own business, Maxwell and Associates, for...
George Watson, Sr
Mar 15, 2012
Mr. George F. Watson, Sr., age 91, of Homewood, AL passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Dadeville in Dadeville, AL. He was retired from Dundee Mills and served in the US Army during WWII. He was a graduate of NC State University. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Wenona George
Mar 12, 2012
Mrs. Wenona Thoma George, age 91, of Birmingham, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Birmingham. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Louis Thoma. She is survived by her husband, Frank W. George, two daughters;...
Glenn Kennedy
Mar 11, 2012
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the age of 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a charter member of Shades Mountain Independent Church and more recently attended McCalla Bible Church. Mr. Kennedy retired from McCullough Oil Company after 40 years service. He loved his bride of 64 years and was a...
