Obituaries
James Piper, Jr
Oct 18, 2008
of Bessemer passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the age of 82. He was a metallurgist for US Steel, an avid gardener, specializing in wildflowers, and a member of the Alabama Dahlia Society. Mr. Piper was a member of Canaan Baptist Church for over 50 years, and served in the pre-school department for over 30 years. He served...
Natalie Freeman
Oct 16, 2008
, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was known for her great love of animals. She loved working with all her patients and co-workers at Eye Care Associates. She is survived by her husband, Anthony and her eighteen month old daughter Evie; her parents, Bob and Cindy Chandler of Clay; sister Suzanne Chandler; brother, Lane Chandler;...
Doris Norris
Oct 14, 2008
, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the age of 87. She was a member of the Vestavia Hills Church of Christ. Mrs. Norris was a former resident of Moulton, AL and a former member of Danville Road Church of Christ in Decatur, AL. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cleo W. Norris...
Ellen Brown
Oct 14, 2008
BROWN, ELLEN VERONICA, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the age of 54. She was employed by Sweet Pea Designs in Pelham. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Stacey L. Brown; two daughters, Jennifer Allen-Catalano and JoAnna C. Brown; son, Stanley P. Brown, all of Hoover; three grandchildren, Veronica and Kaliyah Allen and...
Timothy Hedden
Oct 13, 2008
HEDDEN, TIMOTHY DEE, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2008, at the age of 51. He maintained a chiropractic practice in Hoover with more than 25 years of dedication to his patients; and his patients reciprocated their devotion. Tim was a devoted, full-time, loving father to his three children. He was an avid golfer. A member of Church...
Jack Jones, Sr
Oct 11, 2008
JONES, JACK D., SR., of McCalla, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Jones; daughter, Tonja Casey (Barry); son, Jack D. Jones, Jr.; four grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew, Lauren, and John Thomas Casey; three sisters; two brothers; and several neices and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 10:00...
Kathy Pierce
Oct 7, 2008
PIERCE, KATHY JEAN, of Maylene, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the age of 47. She loved crafts, was a good mother, and loved working with children. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Pierce; her son, Brad Pierce; her mother, Jewel Smith of Hueytown; two sisters, Diane...
Deborah Oelschlager
Oct 7, 2008
OELSCHLAGER, DEBORAH LYNN, of Helena, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the age of 52, following a short-term illness. She was born in McKee's Rock, PA, and was a life long member of Helena United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ted. C. Oelschlager of Vestavia Hills. She is survived by her...
Ruth Shirley
Oct 4, 2008
SHIRLEY, RUTH MAXINE, of Birmingam and Oneonta, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the age of 89. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hoover and the Harvesters Sunday School class. In addition to being an excellent homemaker and loving mother, Ruth also was an Avon representative in Shelby County for more than 20 years, winning...
William Lawrence, Jr
Oct 4, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the age 68. Billy was a 1964 graduate of Howard College and worked as a food broker for 45 years as the owner and manager of Bill Lawrence and Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Lawrence, Sr. and Lucille Lawrence. He is survived by his wife...
Emily Nail
Sep 28, 2008
NAIL, MRS. EMILY TILLMAN, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Hoover, Alabama, entered into her heavenly rest on September 28, 2008. Emily was born in Waycross, Georgia on February 5, 1930. She was preceded in death by her mother and father in Waycross, Georgia. She is a graduate of Southeastern Bible College, Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to being a beloved mother,...
Timothy Klopack
Sep 22, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2008, at the age of 47. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bea Klopack. He is survived by his father, Art Klopack; a brother, Brian Klopack (Linda); a sister, Rose Mary Wyatt (Danny); and two nieces and four nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008...
Thomas Kemp
Sep 21, 2008
formerly of Winston County, Mississippi and Columbus, Mississippi, but currently of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at the age of 94 after a three week hospitalization for infection and pneumonia. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church of God of Dixon, Mississippi. Tom had been an electirician since the early 30's working in construction and...
David Ford
Sep 19, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy D. Ford. He is survived by a brother, Charles E. Ford, Sr. (Adell); a sister, Hazel Lee Painter, of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 22, 2008 at 11:00am...
Yvonne King
Sep 15, 2008
of Lineville, AL, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008, at the age of 57. She was a member of Echota Cherokee Tribe, and Wolf Clan. Mrs. King was a very talented artist who loved to draw and paint. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her mother, La Naylor. She is survived by...
Hilda Freeman
Sep 11, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the age of 85. Mrs. Freeman was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney Garwood Boger and Zora Payne Boger. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James Elvis Freeman; a son,...
Avis Jones
Sep 11, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the age of 77. She was retired from Air and Hydraulics Engineering. Mrs. Jones was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and was a volunteer at the Crisis Center. She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Jones. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, H....
Catherine Cooksey
Sep 8, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at the age of 71. Although born in Morgan County, Catherine spent most of her life in Birmingham. She was a long time member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooksey put her skills as an expert beauty consultant to work with ownership of a Merle Norman franchise in Homewood. She was a...
Joe Cotten
Sep 7, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at the age of 82. He was a member of Bluff Park Baptist Church for over 30 years where he was a former deacon and an active member of the building committee. He served in the U. S. Army in the Calvary during WWII. Mr. Cotten was a member of Homewood...
