Obituaries

Nov 6, 2016

Jeanne M. Richeson (Hazel Jeanne McCutchen Richeson), age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2016 surrounded by family at St. Martin's in the Pines in Irondale, AL. She was born on November 1, 1925. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, T. Ray Richeson. She is survived by her son, Tom Richeson, her daughter,...

Nov 6, 2016

Evelyn Niven Mayo, of Shannon, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the age of 86. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Evelyn loved flowers, hummingbirds and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kelley Lee Mayo and her infant son, Steven Lynn Mayo. She is survived by...

Nov 4, 2016

Mike Robertson, of McCalla, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at the age of 67. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Mike was a member of the VFW and Vietnam Veteran's of America. He was a longtime builder and property manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sammie and Etoyle Robertson, and a brother,...

Nov 1, 2016

Margie Mullins, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the age of 83. She was a long time member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Margie was retired from Gulf Oil Company and Social Security Administration. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Joe Mullins; parents, Flora and L.C. “Bill” McCravy; sister, Katie...

Oct 31, 2016

Martha Sue Mahaffey passed away at her home on October 31, 2016 after a brief illness. She was 85. Born in Arkadelphia, Martha was a loving wife and mother who worked tirelessly over the years in the several churches her husband pastored. (Vance Baptist, Randolph Baptist, Ryan Baptist and Dogwood Grove Baptist). She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 31, 2016

Wilford E. Coker, of Hoover, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2016. He served Him faithfully at Shawmut First Baptist Church and was a current member at Hunter Street Baptist Church. He retired from Batson Cook company (West Point, GA) after 39 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Danny Wilford...

Oct 30, 2016

Glen E. Michael, 74, of Pelham Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born and raised in Winchester, VA and was a graduate of Virginia Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Glen was known as true “Mr. Fix It”, and could pretty much fix anything that was broken. Glen was a longtime Master Mason...

Oct 25, 2016

Daryl D. Thomas, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at age 59. Daryl was a graduate of Fairfield High School and the owner of Alabama Amusement Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ethridge and Monette Thomas; and a sister, Gwen T. Fitts.

Daryl is survived by his wife of 26 years,...

Oct 24, 2016

Sheila M. Dentico, 72, of Hoover, Al, formerly of Garnerville, NY, passed away, surrounded by her her loving family and cats on October 24, 2016. She was born in Manhattan, NY and attended Alfred University where she met her husband. She and her husband owned and operated Abyroad Cattery for over thirty years. She loved all kinds of music, especially...

Oct 24, 2016

Vandy Lowery Ellis, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2016, at age 46. She was a graduate of W.A. Berry High School, a state champion in diving, and was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. Vandy volunteered her time as an animal advocate and rescued many animals. She was a certified veterinarian assistant and had her own...

Oct 22, 2016

Stephen Vann Walker (Steve) passed away on Oct. 22, 2016 due to a single car accident in Illinois. Steve was born on Dec. 2, 1966 in Missoula, MT, along with his twin brother, Tom Walker. Steve graduated high school in 1985 from Faith Academy in Manila, Philippines where he was a star athlete and an exceptional student. He attended UAB...

Oct 20, 2016

Kellen was born in Kenya on January 6, 1955. She married Johnstone Mwaniki on April 19, 1980. They were blessed with 3 children: Fred, William, and Grace. She immigrated to the United States in December 2006. Kellen passed away in Hoover on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She leaves behind her husband, Johnstone Mwaniki Njue; sons, Fred and Nosim Muthii, William...

Oct 19, 2016

Sandra Kelley Chapman, 71, of Alabaster, Al passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Chapman, son; Sammy Chapman and one great-grandchild, Brantley Payne Burnett. She is survived by her children; Jimmy Chapman and Tami Burnett, grandchildren; Daniel Burnett (Leann), Kathleen Burnett, Emma Burnett, Erica Chapman and Samantha Chapman, great-grandchildren;...

Oct 16, 2016

Charles Edwin Scantland entered through the great door of heaven into the Lord's Kingdom on Sunday the 16th of October, just before noon.

Born in Harrodsburg, Ky., the seventh of nine children, Charles grew up during the depression and war years, surrounded by beautiful farm country.

His dad the Reverend William Scantland and his mother...

Oct 15, 2016

Edward B. Crain, of Hoover, AL passed away at home on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the age of 85. He was retired from U.S. Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel J. Crain and Mattie E. Crain, brother, Marcel S. Crain and his son, Jon Alan Crain.

Mr. Crain is survived by his...

Oct 12, 2016

Edward Diller Munson, 85, husband of Ann (Myers) Munson, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in his home in Birmingham, Alabama.

Born September 9, 1931, in Mexico, Missouri, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Sadie B. Munson.

“Eddie,” as he was known throughout his childhood, grew up on a farm...

Oct 12, 2016

Johnny Tucker Smalley, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at the age of 71. He was born in Thomasville, Georgia. Johnny attended Fairview Grammar School and Ensley High School, graduating in 1963. He was a 1971 graduate of the University of Alabama, having earned a degree in civil engineering, and he worked for the Alabama Highway Department for...

Oct 9, 2016

Raymond W. Duncan, of McCalla, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at age 92. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of Canaan Baptist Church, and was retired from TCI after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lorene Duncan and granddaughter, Nichole Duncan. Mr. Duncan is survived by two...

Oct 6, 2016

Emily H. Taylor, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 6, 2016, at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, George H. Taylor; her son, Geoff Taylor (Christina); her daughter, Jennifer Taylor; 5 grandchildren, Drew, Micah, Noah, Aegwyn, and Graeme; sister, Sharon Beabout; and her brother, Carlton Henry (Elizabeth). The family...

Oct 5, 2016

Martha Durrett Doran Langston went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church Alabaster. Martha retired from the government after 29 years, with the last 20 years at the Internal Revenue Service. She attended Gulf Coast Community College, UAB, and the University of Montevallo. Martha volunteered her time to help with...