Obituaries
William Corn
Mar 17, 2006
age 87, of Bessemer, passed from this life March 17, 2006. A decorated soldier who participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. Corn served his country in the US Army during WWII. He retired from US Steel after 36 years of service and was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. Mr. Corn is survived by his wife of 59...
Michael Hayes
Mar 17, 2006
age 52, of Hoover passed from this life March 17, 2006. A huge Tennesee football fan, Mr. Hayes had served his country in the US Navy for more than 22 years, retiring in 1993. Most recently he had been employed by DEL Properties as their Maintenance Supervisor. Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Hayes....
James Dutton, Jr
Mar 16, 2006
of Bluff Park, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at the age of 80. He was a WWII veteran and was retired from ACIPCO. Mr. Dutton was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church, Fultondale. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaNeil Horsley Dutton. He is survived by a son, James Hill Dutton, III (Lisa); two daughters,...
Bertha Brashier
Mar 14, 2006
of Wilsonville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at the age of 92. She was a charter member of Pelham Church of God. Everyone loved her cooking, and she was an excellent homemaker and a maker of quilts. Mrs. Brashier is survived by a son: Ivan Brashier (Robin) of Helena; two daughters, Marie Driggers (A. J.) of Hoover and...
Mary Landry
Mar 13, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006, at the age of 77. She was born in Washington D. C. Alice married Richard Landry in 1951 and lived her adult life in Birmingham, where she took on the most demanding but rewarding of jobs; being a mother to six children. As time went by, she became a loving grandmother...
Edward Skinner, Jr
Mar 12, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on March 12, 2006 at the age of 59. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was employed at BellSouth for 27 years. Mr. Skinner was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and was an avid LSU Fighting Tigers fan. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gwen Denoux Skinner; a step-mother; Theresa...
James Quinn
Mar 11, 2006
77, of Shannon passed away March 11, 2006. Mr. Quinn was a man who loved his family and enjoyed such pasttimes as traveling and fishing. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Mr. Quinn is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Velma W. Quinn; 3 sons, Frank Quinn of Kimberly, James Quinn (Sherry) of Harpersville,...
Hazel Hatcher
Mar 11, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Hatcher. Mrs Hatcher is survived by a son, Gordon T. Hatcher, Jr. (Jeri) of Hoover; two daughters, Carol Anne Magee of Birmingham and Melissa Lambert of Pleasant Grove; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister Mary...
Renee Mosley
Mar 5, 2006
of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2006. Ms. Mosley was a 1970 graduate of Bessemer High School and was employed by BellSouth for 27 years. She is survived by a son, Wesley Mosley of Hartselle, two daughters, Lori Fuller (Kevin) of Bessemer and Jami Mosley of Birmingham; a granddaughter, Ella Fuller; her parents, Johnnie and Betty Cook of...
Frances Wood
Mar 2, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at the age of 76. She was a member of Valleydale Baptist Church and spent a great deal of time with her Lord and reading her Bible. Mrs. Wood enjoyed painting and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bill Wood; two sons, Terry Wood of Birmingham and...
Angie Rudick
Mar 2, 2006
of Calera, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at the age of 36. She was a 1987 graduate of E. B. Erwin High School. Angie worked for the U. S. Government for the past 17 years and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Huffman. She was a great mother who loved to read to her...
Jasper Carbonie
Mar 1, 2006
of Cahaba Heights, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at the age of 73. He was a WWII and Korean veteran. Mr. Carbonie established Cahaba Heights Shoe Repair in 1960, and was in the shoe repair business for 60 years. He was a member, deacon and ushers chairman at North Shelby Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife...
Lois Todd
Mar 1, 2006
age 91, of Hoover, passed away from this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, to join her recently departed husband of 53 years and her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a member of Glen Iris Baptist Church. Mrs. Todd is survived by two sons, David Todd of Columbus, OH, and Paul Todd (Carolyn) of Hoover; four grandchildren, Leah, Kristina, Daniel...
Frances Miller
Feb 22, 2006
f Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at the age of 72. She attended Shades Mountain Independent Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (Jack) Miller. She is survived by a son, David Miller; a daughter, Linda Blankenship (Richard); six grandchildren; and a brother Dub Smith. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February...
Wanda Hood
Feb 20, 2006
of Hoover, passed away February 20, 2006 at the age of 89. Loved by all who knew her, her table was always welcoming - food for the body and love for the soul. At her death, her friends are more than numerous, her love for others limitless. A wonderful mother, grandmother, friend and person. Mrs. Hood was preceded in death...
Errol Prisby
Feb 19, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at the age of 63. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and was employed by Gestamp Automotive. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ethel Prisby; two sons, Warren Dwain and Gregory Kellum Prisby; a daughter, Lorre Prisby; two grandchildren, Jennifer Nichole Prisby and Xavier...
Leo Baldwin
Feb 19, 2006
age 83, of Hoover, passed away on February 19, 2006. Leo was the son of Thomas and Julia Baldwin of Wadena , Iowa. He was a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and attended the school of banking in Madison, Wisconsin. He was a banker by trade serving as president of Fidelity Bank of Marshalltown Iowa and retiring from...
Bobbie Pettyjohn
Feb 18, 2006
age 72, of Bessemer, went home to be with the Lord February 18, 2006. She was a member of Parkwood Church of God for 47 years and was greatly loved by family and friends. Mrs. Pettyjohn was preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Earlene Ingram and her brother, Billy Joe Ingram. Bobbie is survived by her husband of 56...
Johanna Guenther
Feb 17, 2006
of Birmingham, was a Godly woman who went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, February 17, 2006, at the age of 96. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Louis Guenther. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Doug) Hill; granddaughters, Denise and Lauren Hill; special caregiver...
Susan Durham
Feb 16, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at the age of 55. The family of Susan Durham would like to express our tremendous gratitude for all of the prayers, love and support throughout her battle with cancer. We were incredibly blessed to have such an amazing wife, mother, neena, and friend touch our lives. Mrs. Durham is survived...
