Obituaries
Hughes Sharp
Apr 25, 2010
of Alabaster, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the age of 74. Born on November 4, 1935, he is preceded in death by his parents, James and Jessie Sharp of Alexandria, AL. Bud graduated from Alexandria High School and went on to graduate from Auburn University in 1961 where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity....
Mary Trammell
Apr 23, 2010
Mary Alice Hill Trammell, age 80, went to be at home with the Lord on Friday, April 23, 2010. "We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and...
Ruth Mitchell
Apr 19, 2010
MITCHELL, RUTH P., age 89, passed away on April 19, 2010 in Birmingham, AL after a brief illness. Mrs. Mitchell graduated from Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, Tennessee and from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. She taught in the Madison County Alabama School system for 32 years. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her son, Dr. Bob Mitchell and...
Ross Maple
Apr 8, 2010
67 of McCalla, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010. After 42 years of service he retired from U.S. Pipe and Foundry. Graduated from Bessemer High School in 1962. He loved cooking outdoors with his family and was an avid Alabama football and Nascar fan. He was a loving husband, father and a very special grandfather. He is survived by...
H.E. Blackstock
Apr 8, 2010
H.E. "SHORTY" BLACKSTOCK, of Hoover, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 after an extended illness. He was a member of Rocky Ridge Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Katherine Blackstock, and his son, H.E. "Butch" Blackstock, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Alhorkosi (Jason); grandsons,...
Thomas Avery
Apr 7, 2010
79 of Hoover passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born on August 13, 1930 in Atlanta GA. He served honorably in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in Japan. He was a dedicated member and Elder at the Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. He was President of Alabama Numismatic Association and President of the Insurance Fieldman's Association. He was...
Greg Wagnon
Apr 5, 2010
of McCalla, formerly of Gadsden, went to be with His Savior on Monday, April 5, 2010, at the age of 61. Greg served as an elder or a deacon and a teacher for more than 40 years in various Churches of God of Prophecy and Churches of God. He was an avid sportsman, antique car collector, and Alabama football fan....
Billie Driver
Apr 2, 2010
BILLIE KNIGHTEN DRIVER of Alabaster, went to be with her Savior Friday, April 2, 2010, at the age of 87. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and a devout Christian. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ollie Knighten, Sr. and husband, Wayne Driver. She is survived by two sons, Ken Knighten and Ollie Knighten,...
Joan Wyatt
Mar 26, 2010
of Vance, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the age of 70. She was a member of Morgan United Methodist Church for the past 40 years, where she was director of the New Life Group and teacher of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Mrs Wyatt was also a member of the Red Hat Society for the past...
Thomas Messina
Mar 21, 2010
age 15, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010, after a tragic accident. He was a 9th grade student at John Carroll Catholic High School, where he played football and was on the Track Team. A member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Thomas loved life, had a kind spirit, a great sense of humor and unbelievable determination....
Robert Bailey, Sr
Mar 18, 2010
age 85, born July 27, 1924 passed away March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by son Robert Bruce Bailey, Jr in January 2009. He is survived by Wife Gladys M. Bailey, daughter Rebecca Jacks (Carl) and son Richard Bailey (Judy). Bruce was a retiree of Southern Company Services having worked there for 38 years. He was a member...
Tony Townsend
Mar 10, 2010
TOWNSEND, TONY "FAT DADDY," of Alabaster, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the age of 41. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was employed by Mid South Steel. He is preceded in death by his mom, Ann Atkinson and his dad, Charles Townsend. He is survived by his wife, Robin Townsend; two sons, Joshua Andrew Townsend...
Debbie Gipner
Mar 1, 2010
of Hoover, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at the age of 56. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. She was employed by the City of Hoover and was active in the Southeastern Rett Syndrome Alliance. Debbie was a graduate of Thompson High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Phillips. She is...
J. Mccallum
Feb 28, 2010
of Hoover, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010, at the age of 60. He had been a psychology professor at Birmingham-Southern College since 1982. Dr. McCallum was born in Laurinburg, NC, and graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, NC. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Masters degree from Old Dominion...
Bruce Eidson
Feb 22, 2010
EIDSON, BRUCE LAWRENCE, of Hoover, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010, at the age of 51. He was born in Chicago, IL, raised in Rockville, CT. Bruce moved to Birmingham in 1977. He was co-owner of the family business, DS of Alabama, an internet automotive services company. He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis; mother, Ann; and brother,...
Marvin Jones, Jr
Feb 21, 2010
of Helena, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the age of 77. He was a long time member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Anniston and The Knights of Columbus. He was a restaurateur in Anniston for 20 years and was a contractor and remodeler until he retired in 2006. He was preceded in death by his...
Elaine Scott
Feb 21, 2010
of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the age of 77. She was a long time member of Loveless Park Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles B. Scott and a son, Charles LeRoy Scott. She is survived by a son, Kelly...
Joe Iii
Feb 21, 2010
MORGAN, JOE W., III, of Vestavia, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the age of 46. He was born in Mobile, AL and spent his young years in an Army family, with frequent moves. He attended schools in NC, GA, AL, and NJ, and was graduated from Monmouth Regional High School in Monmouth County, NJ. He returned to AL...
Wallace Prather
Feb 18, 2010
of Vestavia, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the age of 88. Mr. Prather served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He was district manager for F.W. Woolworths, having given more than 50 years of service to the company. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Georgie Mae Prather. He is survived by two...
