Obituaries

Jan 10, 2016

Louise passed away Sunday morning at home in Mobile. She was a member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bart Naish, her daughter, Pat Naish McNiel and her son Wayne Naish. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Sue Duke; grandchildren, Greg Duke, Bart McNiel, Andy McNiel, Sandra McNiel, Shane Naish and Chad...

Jan 5, 2016

Mike Gilotti, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the age of 33. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Heather Higgins Gilotti; sons, Russell and Kevin Gilotti; his parents, Michael J. and Angela Gilotti; his sisters, Lauren and Kristen Gilotti; and his Aunt Pamela Bender. The family will receive...

Jan 3, 2016

Charles W. Callans age 88 of Birmingham, Al died on January 3, 2016.

Charlie is remembered most as a leader by example for his selfless caregiving, for his undying love and devotion to his family, dedication to his church, utmost integrity, hard work and kindness for all.

He is survived by his wife of 66...

Dec 30, 2015

Hazel Louise Miller Weaver, of Shannon, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at the age of 89. She was a member of Pine Haven Baptist Church. She retired as Postmaster of Shannon after thirty years and was the pillar of the community. She is preceded in death by her husband; Chester L. Weaver, son; Terry Weaver, two daughters;...

Dec 30, 2015

Mr. B. J. "Bill" Hendrix, age 84, of Hoover, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was a member of the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church serving over the years as a Sunday School teacher, usher, and greeter along with participating in disaster relief locally and nationally to build and rebuild houses and churches. During...

Dec 29, 2015

Mrs. Frances M. Triantos, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at the age of 95. She was a member of Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. She was a graduate of Berry High School in Berry, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Triantos, Sr. She is survived by two sons,...

Dec 25, 2015

Mrs. Etta Payton Redmond, of Alabaster, passed away on December 25, 2015 at the age of 84. Born and raised in Chilton County, she lived in Midfield for a number of years before moving to Alabaster. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Midfield before becoming a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. Etta's...

Dec 15, 2015

Carl Larry Brock, age 73, of Vestavia Hills passed away unexpectedly, December 15, 2015. He was married to his loving wife, Glenda Sandlin Brock, for 53 years. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on December 18, 2015 at Metropolitan Church of God. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral at 1 p.m. and burial...

Dec 12, 2015

Phillip Richard Simendinger passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Phil was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio where he met and married the love of his life, Joyce Ann McAtee Simendinger on August 17, 1968, after returning from the Navy. His children include Marie Suzanne Sharpe and husband Mike, Anne Renee Manscill and husband David, Linda Jayne Kurtts and...

Dec 9, 2015

Phyllis V. McGrath, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the age of 87. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. She was a retired nurse and school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. McGrath, II and her son, Michael F. McGrath. She is survived by two...

Dec 8, 2015

Carolyn V. Thompson’s roots reached into the fertile Kentucky farmland. She grew up as the only daughter in a household of 5 boys near Lewisburg, learning not only to cook, sew, and grow things, but also to reach any goals she set. After she left the farm as a young woman, she created a family and career in Los Angeles...

Dec 7, 2015

Mrs. Thelma Christine Cox Skeahan, of Hoover, AL, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015, at the age of 95. She was a longtime member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Skeahan, Jr., who passed away in July 1974. She is survived by her...

Dec 4, 2015

Janet Sewell, of Pelham, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015, at the age of 57. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Stephen Sewell; her daughter, Lindsey Manning (Landon); 2 grandchildren, Cooper and Sewell; her mother, Clara McCaleb; and her sister, Nancy Hill. The family will receive friends from 12-2, Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home,...

Dec 3, 2015

Robert Parnell Amerson, born April 4, 1966, known to all as Parnell, went home to his Savior surrounded by those he loved on December 3, 2015. Parnell Amerson was a loving husband and father, song writer, avid turkey hunter, Eagle Scout, and sometimes he was known to make signs. He is survived by his devoted wife Cami, his four loving...

Dec 1, 2015

Mrs. Betty Spidle Burnett, of Hoover, AL, went to be with her Savior and joined her beloved husband of 70 years, Harold Elton Burnett, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at the age of 87. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a devout Christian, who loved her church, family and all her friends. She enjoyed...

Nov 29, 2015

Pamela Daniels of the Meadow Brook/Inverness community lost her battle with cancer on November 29, 2015. Pam spent her early life in Talladega and graduated from Talladega High School. She graduated from the University Hospital School of Nursing (now UAB) and qualified for her Registered Nurse license. She worked for several hospitals including Emory University Hospital in Atlanta before...

Nov 24, 2015

Mrs. Bettye Reese Jolley left this earth on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Bettye was born January 27, 1930, in Bessemer, Alabama, the daughter of John Horton Reese and Pauline Acker Reese. She was a loving wife of 58 years to the love of her life Melvin Jolley, and a wonderful mother, and grandmother. She was a stay-at-home Mother to daughters...

Nov 21, 2015

Betty Jane Furtick Blaising, 82, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2015. She was at her home in Hoover, AL surrounded by her husband and children. Betty Blaising was born May 1, 1933. She grew up in St. Matthews, South Carolina and married Richard Blaising on July 3, 1952 in Charleston, South Carolina. They began...

Nov 19, 2015

Mrs. Selma Elizabeth Dail Richards, of Hoover, AL, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the age of 87. She was born in Tarboro, NC and served in the US Air Force. Selma was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years; Bill Richards, daughter; Ginny Hedgepeth, her parents; Leo and Alberta Dail, sister; Virginia Brown and brothers; Roy...

Nov 16, 2015

Kenneth Grimes, Sr. of Bessemer, AL, passed into Heaven's gates Monday, November 16, 2015, at the age of 80. Ken was a great father, husband, grandfather, Christian leader and servant. He graduated from McAdory High School and was an active member of Flint Hill Masonic Lodge #810. He served over 65 years in the Lord's service as an active member...