Obituaries
William Hendon
Dec 6, 2016
William Ralph Hendon, age 88, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. He was a devoted member of McElwain Baptist Church. He retired from Southern Company Services. He is survived by Mary his beloved wife of sixty years, adored children Susan and David, sisters Maxine Kemp, Eloise (Charlie) Alexander, and much loved nieces and...
Robert Sparks
Dec 6, 2016
Robert Earl Sparks, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the age of 75. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. A real outdoorsman. He also loved athletics and excelled at them in high school. As an adult, he played various sports with church leagues and always enjoyed it. Robert was a rare breed of man, the...
Charles Coppock
Dec 5, 2016
Charles Van Coppock, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016, at age 69. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 1-2 PM at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Hueytown. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 PM with Rev. Jeff Spiller officiating. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Saturday, December 10, 2016 Pleasant Ridge...
Elizabeth Sterrett
Nov 26, 2016
of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the age of 67. She was a retired loan officer and was a loving daughter, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Lacy M. Sterrett and Sarah S. O'Neal (Eric); 2 grandchildren, Jacy L. Stanford and Kacy W. Sterrett- Bogard; her father, Paul P. Curtis; a...
Gerald Elliott
Nov 23, 2016
Gerald Franklin Elliott was born on April 16, Easter Sunday in 1933; He grew up in Birmingham, having gone to Elyton Grammar School and West End High School where he played football. Auburn University awarded him with an athletic scholarship to play football. His college education was interrupted by a call from the Marines; he went on active duty during...
Carl Powell, Sr
Nov 21, 2016
Carl E. Powell, Sr., of Pelham, passed away on November 21, 2016, at age 85. He was born in Risco, Missouri. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran who served two tours in Korea., and was ranked as a Staff Sergeant prior to his return home. Carl met and married the love of his life, Hazel. He was a wonderful husband,...
Ronald Drake
Nov 21, 2016
Ronald Alex Drake, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016, at age 84. Ronald joined the US Air Force in 1950, served in the Korean War, where he was awarded a Bronze Star, and completed his military service in the National Guard, serving our country for 27 years. He became a sales manager for Southern Duo-Fast (1970-1991) for...
Donald Oakley
Nov 18, 2016
Donald F. Oakley, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at the age of 84 after a long battle with lung cancer. Donald spent 3 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and he graduated from the University of Alabama. He spent his working years in banking, having served as president of Henry County Bank. Mr. Oakley...
Robert Stovall
Nov 15, 2016
Robert E. Stovall, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the age of 87. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Mr. Stovall worked as an account with Motion Industries and Latta Plumbing Company for over 40 years, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He is...
Leah Moore
Nov 14, 2016
Leah H. Moore, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at age 47. Leah was a member of Church of the Highlands. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Leah was a school teacher and taught in Birmingham, Mobile and Eufaula. She was an avid...
Laverne Boles
Nov 11, 2016
Laverne Clemons Boles, of Hueytown, passed away at her Hoover residence , Friday, November 11, 2016, at the age of 89. She is survived by 3 sons, Hugh Boles, Jr. (Elizabeth), John Boles, and David Boles (Tonya); 2 daughters, Pamela Ray (Joey) and Suzanne Burnett (Wayne); 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a brother, Ross Clemons. The family will receive...
William Chappell
Nov 10, 2016
William "Bill" Chappell, of Alabaster, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at age 65. He was a member of the family of ushers at Church of the Highlands, Alabaster campus. He never met a stranger and was known by many as Coach Chappell. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 38...
Johnny Owens
Nov 9, 2016
Johnny E. Owens, of Alabaster, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the age of 82. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Olivia Bearden. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mamie Carden Owens; his son, David Owens; 2 daughters, Tami Bearden (Wayne) and Kris Faulkner (Billy); 8 grandchildren, Destinee Patterson (Tracey), Elyse Bristow (Wes), Paden...
Bridgett Barnes
Nov 8, 2016
Bridgett G. Barnes, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at age 56. Bridgett grew up in West Blocton. She worked in the dental field in the Birmingham area for 36 years. She truly enjoyed giving people better smiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ballard and Dean Gilbert; and her sister, Gloria Cobern (Pete). She...
Mildred Hobbs
Nov 8, 2016
Mildred Hobbs passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the age of 83. Mrs. Hobbs, along with her husband Tom, was a longtime employee of RadioShack Corporation in Montgomery, Birmingham and Kansas City, Missouri. She also worked for Baker Dairy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Hobbs, and a daughter, Nika Lee Hobbs. She...
Jeanne Richeson
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,...
Evelyn Mayo
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...
Mike Robertson
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,...
Margie Mullins
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...
Martha Mahaffey
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,...
