Obituaries
Ann York
Jun 7, 2007
devoted Christian and Mother, passed away June 7, 2007, after an extended illness. Born in Erin, Tennessee, she later moved to Detroit, Michigan where she met and married her beloved husband, James Earl York. The York family later moved to the Washington D.C. area, and then again transferred to the Hoover/Vestavia Hills area 32 years ago. Mrs. York set a...
Evelyn Forbes
Jun 6, 2007
of Helena, formerly of Dayton,OH, passed away on June 6, 2007, at the age of 84. She was a garduate of Patterson Coop High School in Dayton, OH, class of 1940 and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Helena. She was preceded in death by a brother, Nelson Whiteman. She is survived by two sons, Gary Forbes (Karen)...
Jean Sumners
May 29, 2007
of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at the age of 85. As a child, she grew up in McCalla and was the daughter of William D. and Verlie Benton Atchison. She graduated from McAdory H. S. in 1939 and married her high school sweetheart, G. Clyde Cox. Mrs. Sumners worked for Dr. Edward's practice in McCalla and...
Chester Trunec
May 29, 2007
formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at the age of 87. He was a Navy veteran and was retired from Inland Steel in East Chicago, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Trunec and a son, Jamie Trunec. He is survived by three sons, Paul Trunec (Paula), Larry Trunec (Judy) and Greg...
Debra Ray
May 28, 2007
of Pelham, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007, at the age of 46. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pelham. Debra was a wonderfully devoted wife and mother to her husband and children who will be missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilton Cox. She is...
Charles Moore
May 28, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007, at the age of 50. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Moore was the owner of Opelika Prosthetics and Orthotics and was formerly employed by Advanced Orthopedic and Appliance Co. of Birmingham. He was an officer in (IAAPOC) International African American Prosthetic Orthotic Coalition. He is survived by his...
Richard Taylor, Jr
May 21, 2007
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2007, at the age of 68. He was a graduate of Ensley High School and Birmingham Southern College. Mr. Taylor was a long-time businessman in the Birmingham area and the co-owner, with his father, of Continental Enterprises. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Joni Taylor; a son, Steven M....
Frances Haskins
May 20, 2007
of Fultondale, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at the age of 75. She was a member of Shelby Baptist Church in Pelham. She was formerly of the Bluff Park Community and was a former member of Bluff Park Baptist Church. Mrs. Haskins was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a beloved sister and was loved by all. She is...
Isaac Hernadez
May 18, 2007
Graveside service will be on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, with Rev. Randy Norris officiating.
Kristen Flaucher
May 17, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the age of 41. Kristin was employed by the Hoover School System at Spain Park Middle School, and had been previously employed by the Mountain Brook Board of Education. She received both her BS and MS degrees in Elementary Education form Samford University. She was a member of Kappa Delta...
Sebron Sellers, Jr
May 16, 2007
of Pleasant Grove, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the age of 84. He was a veteran of WWII and served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sellers was retired from U. S. Steel. He was a member of Pleasant Grove First Baptist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by a son, Steve...
Newton Pearson
May 8, 2007
of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the age of 81. He was retired from Continental Can Company. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Birdie Pearson; a son, Albert Pearson (Lauren) of Bessemer; two daughters, Linda Jasper (Robert) of Sylvan Springs and Cindy Houtz (Alan) of Oconomowoc, WI; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren....
David Arnold, Sr
May 8, 2007
of Hoover, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on November 26, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Jacob Arnold; a sister, Mavis Arnold Dunn; and a brother, Edsel Arnold. Mr. Arnold was retired from CSX Transportation where he served 44...
Margaret Connor
May 6, 2007
89, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Birmingham, Alabama and Newton, Kansas went to be with our Lord, May 6, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband, Legrand: son and daughter-in-law, Chancie and Dora Connor; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Kay and Robert Olesen; grandson and wife, Bobby and Aimee Olesen and granddaughter, Amanda Olesen. She was a loving wife,...
Corrine Smythe
May 4, 2007
of Maylene, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2007. She was born in Center Star, AL to Clarence Snoddy and Wilma Elizabeth White. Corrine moved to Birmingham in the mid 40's and spent the rest of her life there. She was retired from South Central Bell and was co-owner of Rets Electronics School. She was predeceased in death by her...
David Carroll
May 3, 2007
70, of Mesa, AZ passed away on May 3, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Donna Carroll, 7 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Visistation will be held on May 11, 2007, from 11-1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Bucksville Cemetery.
Cmsgt Galloway
May 2, 2007
Retired,age 75, born June 22, 1931, of Alabaster passed away May 2, 2007. Henry attended Woodlawn High School in Birmingham and began his military career of twenty-six years in 1950. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; daughters, Laura D’Angelo and husband John, Sharon Christensen and Alvin Marek, Donna Wilson, Diane Galloway, Malea Galloway; a son, Justin Moore and...
Thomas Stubbs
May 1, 2007
of Helena, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the age of 83. He served our country in the US Army in WWII and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star. and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Stubbs served two terms in the State Legislator as State Represenative of Shelby County. He was most proud...
Mike Culwell
Apr 30, 2007
of McCalla, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2007, at the age of 51. He was an avid motorcross racer and loved mountain biking. Mr. Culwell was a member of Eastern Valley Baptist Church and owner of Mike's Transmission Repair. He was preceded in death by a son, Markus Culwell and his father, Marlin Culwell. He is survived by his...
