Obituaries
Ethel Belew
Feb 28, 2008
born November 29, 1927, passed away February 28, 2008 at the Oaks on Parkwood, a senior living community, after a long battle with colon cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Susie Siniard of Athens, AL; four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jim Belew; a daughter, Susan Evans...
Willie Phillips
Feb 26, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the age of 101. She was the oldest living charter member of Parkwood Church of God, where she had been secretary, pianist and Sunday school teacher over the years. She was a very strong Christian and prayer warrior who will be sorely missed. Mrs. Phillips made her first airplane flight...
Roy Frazier
Feb 22, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2008 at the age of 82. He was a US Naval Veteran during WWII. Mr. Frazier was a graduate of Tulane University and received his Master's Degree from the University of Florida. He taught for several years before he went to work for the Social Security Administration where he was employed for...
Hal Edwards
Feb 20, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on February 20, 2008 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born on Feb. 16, 1921 in Terre Haute, Indiana, Hal is preceded in death by his parents James and Nema Edwards and his brother Billy Edwards. In 1938 he joined the Army Air Corps and served in the European Theatre during WWII. Upon his...
H. Terry
Feb 19, 2008
of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at the age of 87. He was a graduate of Arlington High School, KY, and a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology in 1951. He proudly served the United States during WWII as a T/Sgt in the Army Air Corps 16th. H.B. retired from U.S. Steel after 31 years service...
Clingman Mitchell
Feb 18, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008 at the age of 82. He was a native of Aulander, NC. Mr. Mitchell served in the US Navy from 1944-1946 and was an electrical engineer salesman with General Electric for 25 years. He was an active member in his church, the Cathedral Church of the Advent where he was part...
Ann Hardy
Feb 18, 2008
Former Birmingham, AL resident Anne Ferguson Hardy, 90, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ February 18, 2008, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Jim Farrow in Carmel Valley, CA. A time of visitation with the family will be held at Shades Crest Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL on February 23, 2008 from 12:00pm until...
Marjorie Derr
Feb 16, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the age of 89. She was a member of Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church in Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert G. Derr; a brother, Williard Walsh; and a granddaughter, Bethany Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Taylor (Skip); a grandson, Ozzie Taylor (Christy) of...
Omega Long
Feb 14, 2008
of Southside Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008, at the age of 98. She graduated from Troy University and was a 2nd grade teacher for many years. She was a hostess at Independent Presbyterian Church on Highland Avenue for over 25 years and was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Henry Campbell
Feb 13, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at the age of 59. Henry was a friend to everyone. He served our country in Vietnam, and he enjoyed drag racing. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Henry Campbell, and his sister, Lois Campbell. He is survived by his mother, Louise Campbell of Bessemer; 3 sisters,...
Ruby Bacon
Feb 12, 2008
of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at the age of 88. She attended Hunter Street Baptist Church for 85 years, where she served in many church organizations. Mrs. Bacon was an office manager for the family's hardware and building supply business for many years. She was a supportive and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was loved...
Kelsey Gracien
Feb 10, 2008
beloved son of James and Cheryl Gracien passed away unexpectedly in Destin, FL on Sunday, February 10, 2008. He was born November 3, 1985, in Destin, Florida. He moved to Birmingham, AL, in 1987. He was a graduate of Vestavia High School in 2003. He worked for Superior Marine, out of LA. His compassion and big heart touched the lives...
B. Ross
Feb 10, 2008
of Genry's Gap, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008, at the age of 72. Mrs. Ross was a retired nurse from Shelby Medical Center. She was a member of Bessemer ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, W. T. "Billy" Ross; 2 sons, Joel Thomas Ross (Vanessa)...
L. Florence
Feb 8, 2008
of McCalla, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, at the age of 84. He was a WWII Veteran and a life member of Masonic Lodge 757. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ethelene; 2 sons, Tommy and Ray; a daughter, Darlene; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 4...
Carol Turner
Feb 8, 2008
of Vestavia, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, at the age of 64. She was a long-time elementary school teacher and a loving wife, mother and "Mimi". J.O.Y. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dan Turner, Sr.; a son, Daniel Turner, Jr. (Candice); a daughter, Caroline Woods (Jeremy); 4 grandchildren, Allison and Amelia Turner, and Jacob...
Idella Franklin
Feb 7, 2008
of Hoover, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, February 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Idella was born July 24, 1915, in Morgan County, AL, to Joe and Lula Beard. She lived on the family farm until her marriage in 1939 to the late George Franklin. Idella later moved to Cullman where she lived most of her...
Elizabeth Vipperman
Feb 6, 2008
of McCalla, AL, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Broadus M. Vipperman; and her parents, Charles & Mary Long. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Camp (Billy) of McCalla, AL; her sister, Willie Mae Bass of Baltimore, MD; two grandsons, Charles V. Camp (Joanna) and Randall E. Camp (Christy);...
Winifred Pass
Feb 5, 2008
of Vestavia, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at the age of 84. She is survived by her son, David Pass and his wife, Rhonda Wallace and their daughter, Sarah Pass, all of Southlake, TX; and a sister, Theda Broome. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, from 9:30-11:00 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150,...
Mary Mccombs
Feb 4, 2008
age 82, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008. Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2008, from 12-1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, with services to follow.
Anthony Jones
Feb 2, 2008
of Alabaster went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the age of 46. He is survived by his loving wife Sherri; his children, Whitney Faith and Anthony Garrett; his parents, H. Clinton and Avis Jones; his sister Lisa Ruggieri; and close family, Johnny and Sheila Stapleton, Tony and Darlene Stapleton, Michael and Lisa Stuart, Kevin...
