Obituaries
Ray James
Apr 19, 2005
passed away April 19, 2005 at the age of 82. Mr. James, a native of Eufaula, AL, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. His career in pharmaceutical sales over the years was...
Steve Hicks
Apr 16, 2005
of Huntsville, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the age of 42. A graduate of McAdory High School and the University of Montevallo, he was Branch Manager with Redstone Federal Credit Union in Huntsville for 15 years. Mr. Hicks was a member of Capshaw Baptist Church in Capshaw, AL, and was an avid supporter of...
Gwendolyn Pardue
Apr 14, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the age of 76. She was a teacher with the Birmingham City Board of Education at Minor Elementary School and retired after 30 years of service. Ms. Pardue was a very active member and past president of FDSK Club of Birmingham. She was a member of the Honorary Teacher's Sorority,...
Ocie Watkins
Apr 13, 2005
of Birmingham, passed away on April 13th, 2005 at the age of 91. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Watkins, and a son Robert Edward Watkins. The Watkins were residents of Vestavia Hills for over 50 years and long time members of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Watkins, a...
Walter Duncan
Apr 9, 2005
born on March 3, 1924, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005. A Veteran of WWII, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorthy L. Duncan; daughters, Peggy Russell (Bill), Pamela Balsley (Mike), and Cynthia McKenzie (Benny); a son, Mark Duncan; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to...
Sophia Lembicz
Apr 8, 2005
of Hoover, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005, at the age 87. She was a member of Saint Peter's Catholic Church where she participated in Our Lady of Lourdes. During her twelve years in the Birmingham area, Mrs. Lembicz made numerous Teddy Bears for the Telephone Pioneers and crocheted many hats for children with cancer at...
Shirley Paulson
Apr 7, 2005
age 76, of Hoover, Alabama peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 7th, 2005 from complications related to recently diagnosed lung cancer. A loving wife and devoted mother of three, she was born Shirley Lou McDowell in Detroit, Michigan, attended Ohio Wesleyan University and created beautiful homes for her family in Detroit and Owosso, MI, Chicago, IL, Richmond, IN, Lexington, KY,...
Mattie Hurst
Apr 3, 2005
of Russellville, AL passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2005 at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by a son, Pat McCollum. Ms. Hurst is survived by one son, Mike McCollum (Joan), of Decatur, AL; one daughter, Linda Mayo (Mike), of Southside, AL; three grandchildren, Wally Mayo (Brandy), of Gadsden, AL, Andrea Maeger (Phillip), of Southside, AL,...
Kelly Jefferson
Mar 31, 2005
age 76, of Hoover, Alabama peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 7th, 2005 from complications related to recently diagnosed lung cancer. A loving wife and devoted mother of three, she was born Shirley Lou McDowell in Detroit, Michigan, attended Ohio Wesleyan University and created beautiful homes for her family in Detroit and Owosso, MI, Chicago, IL, Richmond, IN, Lexington, KY,...
Wilma Neal
Mar 29, 2005
of Hueytown, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur R. Neal and a son, John C. Neal. She is survived by a son, Steven C. Neal and a daughter, Bonnie Neal Acton (Earl); two granddaughters, Deborah Acton Sessamen (Dick) and Denise Acton Michard (Todd); 6 great grandchildren; a sister, Rubie...
John Holifield
Mar 28, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on March 28, 2005 at the age of 85. He received his BA Degree from Mississippi College, and his Masters of Divinity Degree from the New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He pastored Baptist churches in Mississippi from 1948-1985,where he retired from Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, MS. In addition to pastoring, he served his denomation in various...
Bernice Bamberg
Mar 27, 2005
of Vestavia, known to family and friends as B.B., departed this life on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005 at the age of 90. She will be dearly missed and loved by her family and friends alike. She was the oldest of 12 children. Bernice was born October 14, 1914, and at the age of 11, accepted Christ to be the...
Catherine Johnson
Mar 22, 2005
of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the age of 82. Ms. Johnson was a member of Rocky Ridge Baptist Church in Hoover. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to read and walk. She is survived by three sons, Stewart E. Johnson, Jr. (Marjo), of Muscle Shoals, Jimmy Johnson (Vicky), of Helena, and David...
Curtis Bailey
Mar 20, 2005
of Cullman, formerly of Cahaba Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2005, at the age of 79. He retired from military service after 42 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Bailey, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Waits Bailey, of Cullman; two sons, Barry N. Bailey (Kim), of Addison, and Greg S. Bailey...
Pearl Hawkins
Mar 19, 2005
of Vestavia Hills, AL. passed away on Saturday March 19, 2005. She was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on February 29, 1916. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward W. Hawkins Jr., son Keith B. Hawkins, three brothers and one sister. She was a member of JBY Dance Club, Vestavia Seniors Dance Group, Birmingham Ball Room...
Jorge Md
Mar 18, 2005
age 83, of Fairfield, AL, passed away Friday, March 18, 2005. He attended St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bessemer. Dr Martinez was born in Cuba, and graduated from the University of Havana Medical School in 1956. He came to this country in 1957 to do an internship in a Wisconsin hospital. In 1958, he came to Birmingham to do a...
Josephine Turner
Mar 17, 2005
of Pelham, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the age of 82. She was a devoted wife of 57 years to the late J. W. Turner. Ms. Turner was a loving and caring mother and grandmother to all her children and grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, James W. Turner, of Santa Clara, CA, Russell Turner (Linda), of...
Gracie Littlefield
Mar 16, 2005
of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the age of 89. She was born in Chelsea, AL and lived for many years in Lipscomb. Ms. Littlefield was an active member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church and the Hoover New Horizons. She was retired from Sears Roebuck and Co. where she had worked in the credit department. She...
Orville Johnson
Mar 15, 2005
of Alabaster, passed away March 15, 2005 at the age of 78. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, and retired from Alabama Power after 40 years of service. Mr. Johnson was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Alabaster. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Betty H. Johnson, of...
Lewis Edney
Mar 14, 2005
of Hoover, passed away Monday, March 14, 2005 at the age of 75. He was a member of the Gardendale First Baptist Church , and was a member of the Welcome Sunday School Class. Mr. Edney retired from U. S. Steel after 37 years of service. He enjoyed all types of fishing, and loved to work in his garden. He...
