Obituaries
Bob Woodard
Aug 28, 2011
age 81, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He was a charter member and Deacon of Green Valley Baptist Church. After 40 years of employment, he retired from Joe Money Machinery, Co. as Vice-President. He was preceded in death by his grandson E. E. Patterson III...
Mary Kyzer
Aug 27, 2011
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the age of 83. She retired from Goodwin Jewelry Co. after many years of service. Mrs. Kyzer was a member of Riverchase Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be greatly missed by her entire family. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Brenda Davis
Aug 27, 2011
Mrs. Brenda Davis, age 47, of Hoover, AL passed away August 28, 2011. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She is survived by her husband, Ray Davis; a son, Alan Kurth, Jr., Ensign US Navy; two daughters, Ashley Nicole Kurth, and Brianna Sue Rayne Davis; her parents, Beverly and Darrel Spainhower; a brother, Brian Spainhower (Alice); and a...
Roger Gilchrist
Aug 26, 2011
Mr. Roger Gilchrist, of Hoover, AL went to be with his loving Lord on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the age of 63. He attended Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and was a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University. Roger was a devoted husband and loving father. He touched many lives with his incredible personality and his endless enthusiasm for life....
Clara Pitts
Aug 23, 2011
Mrs. Clara M. Pitts, age 88, of Helena, AL, passed away August 23, 2011. She was a lifelong member of South Crest Baptist Church. She was the church secretary and nursery coordinator for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jake R. Pitts, Sr., a son, Jake R. Pitts, Jr., and two grandsons, Joey Lutz, and Buddy...
Edna Welch
Aug 23, 2011
Mrs. Edna C. Welch, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She was a life long resident of Birmingham and was much loved. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by one sister, Virginia Craiger Newman, several neices and nephews. Graveside services will be on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 1 PM at the Jefferson Memorial Gardens,...
Jane East
Aug 21, 2011
Mrs. Jane McKay East, age 84, of Vestavia, AL, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011. She is retired from ITT-Grinnell after 30+ years of service. She was a native of North Carolina and a resident of Vestavia for the past 14 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Knox...
Lagrande Connor
Aug 18, 2011
Mr. Lagrand W. Connor, age 94, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Birmingham, Alabama and Newton, Kansas went to be with our Lord August 18, 2011. He proudly served his country in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, of seventy years, and is survived by his Son, Chancie (Dora) Connor, Daughter Sharon Kay (Robert) Olesen; Grandson...
Lisa Allen
Aug 18, 2011
Miss Lisa Carol Allen, age 40, of Montevallo, AL, passed away August 18, 2011. She was a student at Jefferson State Community College in her senior semester in the nursing program. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her dad, George G. Allen, two brothers, Brian Allen (Vanessa Miranda-Allen) and...
Melvin Knight
Aug 18, 2011
Mr. Melvin Leroy Knight, age 80, of Guntersville, AL, formerly of Hoover, AL, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. He was a member of Guntersville First Baptist Church. He served in the US Army and the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 30 years of service as a Food Broker. He was a former member of...
Joshua Edgerton
Aug 3, 2011
Mr. Joshua L. "Edge" Edgerton, age 28, of Pelham, AL, passed away August 3, 2011. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pelham. He loved Alabama football and his fantasy football friends. He also loved his Sunday school class. He worked for the City of Homewood Parks & Recreation Department. He is preceded in death by his grandmother,...
Vernon Cone
Jul 31, 2011
of Hoover, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the age of 88. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a retired rubber chemist from Specification Rubber Products with over 50 years experience. Mr. Cone was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church for the past 45 years where he was...
Gordon Bates, Sr
Jul 26, 2011
Mr. Gordon W. Bates, Sr., age 78, of Hoover, AL, formerly of Huntsville, passed away July 26, 2011. He was a retired civilian U.S. Army, served in the U. S. Marine Corp and was a NASA flight engineer on the Saturn Program. He loved boating, camping and was a loving Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He attended the...
Marinel Crump
Jul 22, 2011
Mrs. Marinel O. Crump, age 82, of Hoover, AL, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A Crump, Sr. She is survived by a son, Charlie Crump (Anna), three daughters, Judy Hanns, Debra Gilliland (Rickey),and...
John Wolfinger, Jr
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. John Phillip Wolfinger, Jr., of Hoover, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011, at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Joan Wolfinger. He is survived by two sons, John Phillip Wolfinger, III of Lyle, WA, and David Wolfinger (Cindy) of Marietta, GA; four grandchildren, Hope Wolfinger Wright (Mark), Jack Wolfinger, Miranda...
Gene Rogers
Jul 19, 2011
Mr. Gene P. Rogers, age 86, of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Gene was born October 23, 1924, in Wynne, AR. He attended schools in Kansas City, Waterloo, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa. After a short stint at Drake University, Gene enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard on his 18th birthday....
Charles Rhodes
Jul 18, 2011
Mr. Charles Rhodes, age 85, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. He was retired from US Steel and was the owner of Rhodes Co. Home Builders, and Broker and Owner of C & L Rhodes Realty. He served in WWII in the Army Air Corps. He is survived...
Elizabeth Turner
Jul 15, 2011
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner, from Vestavia Hills, was born September 3, 1927, in Elberton, GA. She died July 15, 2011, in Asheville, NC. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama and retired from Alabama Power Co. She was a sweet quiet soul and loving mother. She was preceded in death, by her husband, William R. Turner. She is survived...
Angela Pender
Jul 9, 2011
PENDER, ANGELA MCKEE, of Pinson, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the age of 67. She was a graduate of Hueytown High School and a resident of Pleasant Grove for more than 40 years. Angie owned Divine Design Formalwear in Trussville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Farris and Mary McKee, and...
George Boyd
Jul 6, 2011
Mr. George Edward Boyd, age 89, of Hoover, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Auburn University and served in the Air Force during WWII. He is survived by two daughters; Patti Brown, and Jennifer Atwell, a sister; Betty Wilson, six grandchildren; George, Kenny, Timothy, Jay, Chris,...
