Obituaries

Dec 18, 2012

Peggy Bradley, age 78 of Birmingham AL passed away December 18, 2012. She was a member of Gardendale Mt. Vernon Methodist Church and had previously been a member of St. Johns Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, but most of all loved God and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bradley Sr.;...

Dec 17, 2012

Bernice Odell, age 96, of Birmingham, originally from Weogufka, AL, passed away December 17, 2012. She was retired from Birmingham Trust National Bank after 28 years. Her last position was supervising teller over business accounts. Mrs. Odell was also a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW of the US and a member of post 43 (East...

Dec 17, 2012

Bill James Abernathy, age 58, of Tuscaloosa, passed away December 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Willie Abernathy. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday night from 6 to 8pm at St Luke United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Dec 20, at 2pm with burial in...

Dec 15, 2012

Gary Chastain, age 78 of Birmingham, AL. he grew up in the Bear Creek area, when he was a young boy. He was of the Church of Christ Faith. He attended the University of Alabama. He was an avid Alabama Fan. He enjoyed playing golf. He coached baseball and football as a hobby, when his son was younger. He...

Dec 15, 2012

Roger W. Kettering, age 84 of Trussville, AL passed away on December 15, 2012. He was a FNA & M Mason. He was a World War II veteran. He retired from the Army Corp Engineer as an architect. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Kettering; children, David Kettering (Dartha), Tom Kettering (Emmy), Dale Kettering (Kelly), Lynn Morris...

Dec 14, 2012

SIMS, SYBLE S., age 75 of Birmingham, AL passed away December 14, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with dementia. Syble was a beautiful lady who loved life and enjoyed so many things; among them gospel music, gardening, fishing and especially her dog, Haywire. She went to work at the phone company soon after graduating from St. Clair County...

Dec 14, 2012

Gregory T. Powell Harmon, age 30 of Birmingham, passed away December 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Goldie Powell and A. James Powell. He is survived by his mother, Linda F. Powell; his father, John F. "Frank" Harmon; his aunt, Brenda Rawson (Jim); and his cousins, James Rawson and Robert Rawson. Visitation will be held...

Dec 14, 2012

NAUGHER, WILLIAM "ALFRED" Age 81 of Cropwell, AL passed away December 14, 2012. He was a retired truck driver for BFI after 32 years of service. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Ellen Naugher; son, Larry Naugher; daughter, Teresa Shotts (Prince); brother, Norman Naugher; grandchildren, Tim Shotts, Jennifer Shotts Childers, Eric Shotts, Mathew Naugher, Andrew...

Dec 12, 2012

Joseph M. Cherry, age 64 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 12, 2012. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service. He is survived by his son, Douglas Cherry of Sarasota, FL and his wife, Brooke; mother, Ann Cherry of Birmingham, AL; sister, Pamela Thompson of Birmingham,...

Dec 12, 2012

Ruth Reed Ellis, 59, passed away on December 12 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband Don, her sister Helen Pullen (Wes), and also leaves behind sisters-in-law Jane Hester (Dave) and Joyce Ellis Wadsworth, brothers-in-law Johnny Ellis, Jimmy Ellis (Sherry), also 3 nieces, 5 nephews, 2 great nieces and 3 great nephews, an aunt Iva Holloway...

Dec 12, 2012

On December 12, 2012, Christi Vincent lost a valiant battle with cancer, and her family and friends here and around the world lost an inspirational force and role model for living life to its fullest. The adjectives carefree, gregarious, generous, adventurous, flamboyant and multi-faceted only begin to describe Christi and the impact she made on each and every person...

Dec 11, 2012

Joel Knox Johnston, age 69, of Hoover, passed away December 11, 2012. He was a retired teacher from Warrior Middle School. Graveside services will be on Friday, Dec 14, at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 1pm until 2pm Friday. He is survived by his daughter Shelly Marie Galloway (Jerry), grandson Justin Galloway,...

Dec 10, 2012

William G. Lusk "Bill", age 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 10, 2012. He was a member of Huffman United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Faith Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Bell-South Telephone Company. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lois...

Dec 9, 2012

Fenix (Bari) Brooks West, 51, of Panama City, Fl, beloved daughter of Robert and Helen Brooks of Birmingham, passed away Dec. 9th. She attended the Baptist Church in Panama City. She was preceded in death by her husband, James West. She is survived by her parents and her three sisters; Bretta Spruell of Cincinnati, OH, Bonnie Stephens of Vance,...

Dec 9, 2012

Thomas Gerald Bates, age 78 of Birmingham, AL passed away on December 9, 2012. He was a member of Edwards Lake Church of Christ. He was a Radio and TV Personality in Chattanooga, TN. He retired from Stanback Company as Vice President. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Walker Bates; children, Brian Bates, Kim Bates...

Dec 8, 2012

KENNEMUR, PAUL "POP" age 84 of Center Point AL passed away on December 8, 2012. He was originally from Limestone County AL where he grew up. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Sheet Metal Local 48 after 32 years of service. He was a long time member of Center Point First Baptist. He is preceded in...

Dec 7, 2012

Louise B. Hood, age 82 of Curry, AL passed away on December 7, 2012. She was a member of Curry Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Hood. She is survived by her sons, Terry Hood (Susan), Billy Hood (Ellen), Roddie Hood (Betty), and Jimmy Hood; sister, Myra Baird; brothers, Leonard and David...

Dec 6, 2012

IRBY, JOHN John Irby, age 57 of Birmingham, passed away on December 6, 2012 after a brief illness. He was retired from Northwest Airlines, where he was employed for over 23 years. He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship, and greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, as well as telling jokes, fishing and watching Alabama...

Dec 4, 2012

LANDERS, KATHY COCHRAN WILEY

Age 52, of Springville AL passed away December 4, 2012. She was a member of Grace Independent Baptist Church of Argo AL. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Shay Landers; brother, Rodney Cochran. She is survived by her sons, Shane Wiley (Jessica) and Josh Wiley; mother, Sara Glasshoff (Dale); father,...

Dec 3, 2012

Michael Breck Evans, age 20, of Helena, passed away December 3, 2012. He was a member of Helena United Methodist Church and attended Jefferson State. Michael was a talented musician playing the trombone and was a self taught guitarist. Graveside services will be held on Friday Dec 7 at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. He is...