Obituaries
Benjamin Iii
Oct 3, 2011
Mr. Benjamin R. Cato, III, age 56, of Hoover, AL, passed way Monday, October 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Dee Cato, two sons, Sean Cato, and Daniel Cato, daughter, Andrea Siverly, mother, Wilma Cato, brother, Jonathan Cato, sister, Karen Cato, and three grandchildren, Ethan Cato, Benjamin Cato, and Fallynn Siverly. A memorial service will be Friday, October...
Mattie Hopper, Jr
Sep 30, 2011
Mr. Mattie "Dee" Hopper, Jr., of Pelham, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011, at the age of 91. He retired from South Central Bell as a supervisor after 38 years of service. Mr. Hopper served our country in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sarah E. Hopper; stepdaughter, Linda Russell (Ron);...
William Mosley
Sep 24, 2011
Mr. William D. "Moe" Mosley,age 81, of Hoover, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and never met a stranger. He found joy in bringing laughter to all those around him. "Moe" grew up in Ensley, and raised his family in Greensprings where he owned Mosley's Ice Cream...
Evan Thomason
Sep 22, 2011
Evan Thomason, age 10, of Helena, AL, passed away September 22, 2011. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church and in Cub Scout Troop 367. He participated in choir at church and school. Evan was an honor student and on the broadcast team at McAdory Elementary. In his spare time, he was an avid reader, a Lego architect...
Ella Riley
Sep 20, 2011
age 75, of Hoover, AL, passed away September 19, 2011. She was married to Bobby Dale Vice from 1953 to 1994. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Inez Bowman, and a sister, Bobbie Stovell. She is survived by her husband, Bill Riley; two sons, Benny Vice (Sharon) of Sulphur Springs, TX, and Robert Vice (Nandale) of...
Larry Hedden
Sep 20, 2011
Mr. Larry D. Hedden, of Hoover, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the age of 75. He was born in Gas City, IN, on September 23, 1935. He was the son of Clelan and Sylvia Hedden, and brother to Roselyn Hedden Planck. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1954. On November 25, 1954, he married Ada...
Andrew Tsimpides
Sep 19, 2011
Mr. Andrew George Tsimpides, born August 16, 1917, of Birmingham, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. He was a World War II Calvary veteran. He was a Professional Wrestling Manager for Gorgeous George and Manager for World Strong Man Paul Anderson. He was the co-owner of the 5 O'clock Club and the Crazy Horse. His is preceded in death by...
Walter Bridges
Sep 17, 2011
Walter Joseph Bridges was born to Joseph and Katherine Bridges on July 12, 2011 and was carried into the arms of Jesus on September 17, 2011. Walt was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his great grandparents, David and Alice Beatrice Nichols, Bernard Barton, and Herbert Masters, and is now living a new life with them and his Heavenly...
Christopher Lawrence
Sep 17, 2011
Mr. Christopher Lawrence, age 37, of Hoover, AL, passed away September 17, 2011. Chris was born on July 22, 1974. He attended Jacksonville State College where he studied in the field of Broadcasting and Communications. After Chris got his first real break in the radio broadcasting business, he became well known and well-liked by all who knew him. He assisted...
Ray Bower
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Ray Bower, age 58, formerly of Owensville, MO, passed away September 13, 2011. He was retired from the Boeing Corp since 2000. He was an avid electronic gamer and dog trainer. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Gehlert. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Bower; three sons, Todd Bower, Michael Bower, and...
Betty James
Sep 13, 2011
Mrs. Betty Claire Collins James, passed away on September 13, 2011. She was a native of Birmingham and also lived in Atlanta, and Milwaukee when her husband, the late Ray W. James was transferred there. She graduated from Ensley High School in 1943 and the University of Alabama in 1947 as a Personnel major. She worked for Jefferson-Pilot and Moore...
Roy Staggs
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Roy "Wayne" Staggs, 66, peacefully went into the healing hands of God on September 13, 2011. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather and friend to so many, loved to fish, treasure hunt, and go to yard sales on Saturday mornings with his friend, Clint Scherf and son in law, Tony. He graduated from Thompson High School and...
Daisy King
Sep 12, 2011
Miss Daisy Elaine King,77, Pelham, passed away Monday, September 12, 2011. Ms. King, affectionately known as "Tee," was born on December 14, 1933, in Pelham, Alabama. Although deaf and blind from childhood, Tee led a wonderful and inspirational life. In her youth, she attended The Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega, where she learned to communicate through...
Donald Barr
Sep 7, 2011
Mr. Donald Barr was born in Cleburne County Alabama and resided in Bessemer for more than 50 years. He was a Navy veteran and was a major appliance technician. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Fairfield Highlands. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda, a brother, Edwin, and a sister, Marjorie Fendley. He is...
Louella Andrew
Sep 7, 2011
Mrs. Louella Louise Stone Caye Dykes Andrew, age 89, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on September 7, 2011. Born in Hollywood, California and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a long term resident of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, during its development and growth where she worked in Real Estate . She is survived by two sons, William C. Caye...
Robert Littlepage
Sep 6, 2011
Mr. Robert W. Littlepage, of Birmingham, went to be with His Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, after an all-too-short battle with cancer. He was 61. Bob was a loving son, and he loved both his family and his church family, serving as a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Bob also was an avid sport shooter and a...
Joseph Ferretti
Sep 1, 2011
Mr. Joseph James Ferretti, age 81, of Pelham, AL, passed away Sept. 1, 2011. A graveside service will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at 10:00 AM at Southern Heritage Cemetery.
Brandie Tennyson
Aug 31, 2011
Mrs. Brandie Dailey Tennyson, age 33, of Calera, AL passed away, Wednesday, August 31, 2011. She attended Westwood Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She loved to travel and enjoyed life. She is survived by her husband of ten years, Richard Tennyson, a daughter, Emma Shea Tennyson, her mother, Rhonda Rutledge (David), her...
Virginia Rogers
Aug 30, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Christian Rogers was born September 10, 1925, and spent most of her life in Des Moines, Iowa. She died in Hoover, AL, August 30, 2011. She attended school at Park Avenue Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in June of 1943. She attended Iowa State Teacher's College and taught a short time...
Bennie Mendelson
Aug 28, 2011
Ms. Bennie K. Mendelson, age 69, of Episcopal Place, Birmingham, AL, went peacefully in her sleep at home August 28, 2011. She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Morgan (Joey), her mother, Janet Kessler, a sister, Mary Kessler, four grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
