Obituaries
James Jordan, Sr
Apr 5, 2008
age 79, of Birmingham, passed away in a traffic accident on Saturday, April 5, 2008, along with his son, Patrick Jordan. He was a trombone musician and played with Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and Radio City Music Hall and Disney World, as well as, many other well known bands. He volunteered his musical talents in many churches both locally and...
Patrick Metcalf
Apr 5, 2008
passed away on April 5, 2008, at the age of 4 days. He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Amy Metcalf of Hoover; a brother, Zachary; a sister, Piper; grandparents, Janice Metcalf, Terry and Lynn Metcalf, Mary and Wesley Carmichael, and Gary and Brenda Carlisle; many, many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends who loved him very much. The...
Rebecca Isbell
Mar 27, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the age of 45. Becky was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Betty Jane Heiner. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Herbert W. Isbell, Jr. of Hoover; 3 daughters, Mary K. Khorishidian (Mahmoud) of Louisville, KY, Ashley...
Mallie Morrison
Mar 26, 2008
of Birmingham, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. She was born April 30, 1920, the daughter of the late Thomas Anglin White and Mallie Brown White. She was a graduate of St. Mary's College in Raleigh, NC and of the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Junior...
Robert Janchus
Mar 25, 2008
passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the age of 81. He was born May 30, 1926 to Gustave and Mary Ann Shurina Janchus in Irvington, NJ. Mr. Janchus graduated from Irvington High School in June 1944 and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served in the European Theater. He attended Seaton Hall University in NJ...
Thomas Underwood
Mar 24, 2008
of Maylene, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2008, at the age of 83. He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Maylene. He is survived by four sons, Tommy Underwood (Glenda) of Hoover, Wayne Underwood (Sue) of Alabaster, Mike Underwood (Zandra) of Vandiver, David Underwood (Michelle) of Alabaster; a daughter, Karen Scott (Thomas) of Verbena; and a brother,...
Foster Turner
Mar 21, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008 at the age of 12. Fosty attended Bumpus Middle School, and his passion was Motocross racing. He was an up-and-coming champion of the sport he loved, already having proved himself as a racer with the wins he had under his belt. Fosty was a compassionate, loving boy with a "smile bigger...
Joshua Wallace
Mar 19, 2008
our Angel on earth was called home, March 19, 2008, at the age of 21. Josh loved life, his friends and family. He enjoyed motorcross, hunting, fishing, Alabama football and coaching his little league team at McAdory. He was a 2004 graduate of McAdory High School where he was a member of the baseball team. His loving spirit will live...
Homer Cook, Sr
Mar 18, 2008
of Calera, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He enjoyed an illustrious career as a Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He also enjoyed cooking and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Grady Cook, Sr. and Lois Timms Wall. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his...
John Morrow, Jr
Mar 16, 2008
of Hoover, a native of Evergreen, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at the age of 82. He was a dedicated employee for over 60 years at Southern Coach, Truck Parts and Equipment, and City Truck and Trailer. Most recently, John worked at Publix, where he loved working and making many wonderful friends with the employees and customers. He...
James Eubanks
Mar 14, 2008
passed away on Friday,March 14, 2008 at the age of 74. He is survived by his son Arnold Smith (Karen); his brother, Billy Eubanks; his sister, Virginia Ingles; grandchildren, Amanda Dickey (Dwight) and Aaron Lee Smith; his great granddaughter, Libby Dickey. The family will recive friends on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 5-7pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150, Hoover....
Horacio Tabares
Mar 12, 2008
passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008. In 1961 Mr.Tabares came to this country from Habana, Cuba where he worked in the banking industry. Here in the US he was employed for 12 years with Bruno's Incorported and at the time of his retirement he was the Assistant Treasurer. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40...
Albert Forbes
Mar 12, 2008
of Helena, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the age of 87. He was a retired civil servant from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH and served in the Air Force during WWII. Mr. Forbes was a graduate of Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. He was a member of Helena Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he was...
Jean Bearden
Mar 11, 2008
of Shannon, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the age of 67. She was a life-long resident of Shannon and was a member of First Baptist Church of Shannon. Jean retired after 36 faithful years with Golden Flake. She is survived by her son, Wade Bearden (Tammy) of Cahaba Heights; her daughter, Sharon Wallace (Cary) of Palmetto, FL;...
Alice Crawford
Mar 10, 2008
age 86, passed away at a local hospital on Monday, March 10, 2008, after an extended illness. Mrs. Crawford was born on May 19, 1921 in Birmingham, AL and was a life-long resident thereafter. She was a member of the North Park Baptist Church. She was a warm loving wife, mother and sister who will be dearly missed. She was...
Beth Webster-Kuch
Mar 6, 2008
of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the age of 40. She was preceded in death by her father, L. T. Hester, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Randy Kuch of Pelham, two daughters, Monica Webster and Misty Webster, both of Hueytown; her mother, Joyce Hester of Hoover; a brother, L. T. Hester, III (Cathy) of...
Morgan Jones
Mar 4, 2008
of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the age of 60. He was retired from the U.S. Air National Guard and was a member of First Baptist Church of Gardendale. Travis was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Jones, and a brother, Andy Jones. He is survived by his...
Elizabeth Capps
Mar 3, 2008
of Hoover passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 after a valiant, 10 year long battle with breast cancer. She passed away at the age of 65 at home with husband and daughters at bedside. The only child of James Ferrell and Mary Agnes Seaton (both deceased), Elizabeth was a graduate of Phillips High School and the University of Montevallo. She...
Hazel Williamson
Mar 1, 2008
age 90 of Chelsea, Alabama passed away March 1, 2008 following an extended illness. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a charter member of Mt. Signal Baptist Church of Sterrett and Hixie Anna Chapter # 490 Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Spright D. Williamson, parents...
Ellie Hollis
Feb 29, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008, at the age of 90. She was a member of Jonesboro Church of God. Mrs. Hollis was a compassionate, caring, loving and praying mother who loved her family, friends and community, as well as a fantastic cook. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Louis Hollis, and...
