Obituaries
Maurice White
May 28, 2005
age 84, of Hoover, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2005. He was at home with his loving devoted and caring wife Louise Falkner White at his side. The terrible disease Cancer had encroached into his body; Mr. White chose "The Metabolic Cancer Therapy Treatment" (Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and the "Electro-Positive Diet" of excellent foods), therefore...
Mary Cosper
May 25, 2005
of Helena, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at the age of 90. She was born on September 28, 1914, in Fort Deposit, AL. A member of Pelham Church of Christ, she loved to travel and lived life to the fullest. Mrs. Cosper was a beloved mother and grandmother who entertained many with her amusing songs and stories. She is...
Betty Dooley
May 24, 2005
of Pelham, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at the age of 64. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Bridgmon of Pelham; a son, Russell Crowe (Tricia) of Calera; two grandchildren, Gracie and Mason Crowe; four brothers, James White, Vance White, Butch White and Arlen Davis; and seven sisters, Sandra Bentley, Jackie Lewis, Elizabeth Fortenbury, Loubell Favors, Alice Butler,...
Bob Cramer
May 23, 2005
of South Shades Crest, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2005, at the age of 67. He was a member of Discovery United Methodist Church and an active member of the Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cramer was a Train Master with more than 25 years of service with the Birmingham Southern Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine;...
Clara Thomas
May 23, 2005
a long time resident of Vestavia, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2005, at the age of 76. A member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church, she was known for her servanthood and for spoiling grandchildren. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her son, John Thomas; her daughter, Pat Boutener (Raymond); a grandson, Christopher Feltner, all of Vestavia; and a sister, Christine...
Gordon Hatcher
May 23, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2005, at the age of 84. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and was retired from South Central Bell after 30 years of service. Mr. Hatcher was a member of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Hatcher of Hoover; a...
Stella Mauter
May 23, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away Monday, May 23, 2005. Stella was born December 4, 1919 in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Montevallo College. Stella married John N. Mauter in 1945 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She worked at Argo & Company for numerous years. Original members of Our Lady of the Valley Church on Highway 119 in Shelby County, Stella and John...
Shirley Keydoszius
May 20, 2005
of Hoover, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005, at the age of 78. She was born on October 28, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Michael J. and Sarah Bertha (Foote) Dunlevy. Her brothers Michael and Jerry, and sisters, Jo-Ann, and Georgia preceded her in death. Shirley married Richard James Keydoszius July 17, 1948. They have been residents...
Adelle Wilson
May 17, 2005
of Chelsea, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the age of 83. She was an active member of Chelsea Church of God for the past 30 years. Ms. Wilson was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by a son, Roger C. Wilson (Brenda), of Sterret; a daughter, Jane Boykin (Buddy), of Chelsea; two grandchildren, Angela Boykin...
Bill Barnette
May 9, 2005
of Homewood, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005, at the age of 73. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and retired from State Farm Insurance, after 33 years of service. Mr. Barnette was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved raising Shelties and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Mary H. Barnette, of Homewood; a...
George Reynolds
May 9, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005, at the age of 75. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and served at the Pentagon during his enlistment. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama and received his Master's Degree from George Washington University in Washington, D. C. Mr. Reynolds spent all...
Thomas Robinson
May 5, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the age of 79. He was retired from Southern Company Services, serving as a mechanical engineer for more than 25 years. Mr. Robinson was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists in Birmingham. He was a scoutmaster of Troop # 1 in Vestavia. Mr. Robinson is survived by...
Daisy Smith
May 5, 2005
90, of Midfield, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005, Mrs. Smith was an active member of Lipscomb Church of God and served as Sunday School secretary and church treasurer for many years. She was a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Carl David Smith, Sr. She is survived by...
Henry Murphree
May 5, 2005
of Homewood, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the age of 84. He retired from ACIPCO after 45 years of service, and was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Murphree was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Louise Murphree; two sons, Grant Murphree,...
Sadie Hand
May 5, 2005
of Vestavia, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the age 80. She is survived by her husband, Archie B. Hand; a brother, Robert Francis Flowers; nieces, Jeanie Stephens, Susan Flowers, Nancy Flowers, Mary Flowers and Joan Flowers; and nephew, Robert Dale Flowers. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 6, 2005, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm...
Forrest Ryals
Apr 30, 2005
age 21, of Hoover, AL passed away on April 30, 2005. Forrest was a 2002 graduate of Hoover High School. Survivors include his parents Bob and Susanne Ryals of Hoover, AL and Chuck and Deneene Reeber of Tampa, FL.; Grandmother Nelda Straub Rogers; Brothers Philip, Alan, and Tyler Ryals, and Zack Williams; Sister-in-law Donna Ryals; Uncles Ron, Glen, Richard, and...
Barbara Brackins
Apr 29, 2005
of Mobile, passed away on April 29, 2005 at the age of 69. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Brackins, of Mobile; one son, Danny Higginbotham, of Homewood; one daughter, Rita K. Pope (Michael), of Pleasant Grove; four grandchildren; three brothers, William, Edward and John Carroll. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 30, 2005, from 3:00 p.m....
Glenn Woodruff
Apr 26, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at the age of 66. He is survived by two sons, Jim Woodruff (Elena), of Hoover and Todd Woodruff (Shannon), of Anchorage, Alaska; one granddaughter, Brittany Woodruff; two brothers, Alan Woodruff (Peggy), of Syracuse, NY and Harold Woodruff (Jean), of Thousand Oaks, CA. A memorial service will be held in San...
Pattie Kirkpatrick
Apr 24, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on April 24, 2005. She embraced life fully, leaving an indelible impression on all who knew her. Patti will be sadly missed by her sisters, Florence Bower of Centerpoint and Connie Denham of Pinson; her nephew, Kenny Denham of Pinson, and scores of friends whose lives she touched over the years. Patti was a member of...
Harry Iii
Apr 22, 2005
age 51, succumbed to a fierce yet gracious battle with cancer on April 21, 2005 at UAB Hospital. Harry was in the company of his loving family at the time of his death. Harry was born in Birmingham, AL in 1953. He later moved to Atlanta, GA, Summit, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, and Cleveland, OH. He graduated from North Allegheny High...
