Obituaries

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...

Dec 3, 2012

Robert Leon Richeson, 80, was born on April 10, 1932 in Granite City, Illinois. He was one of the first Eagle Scouts in the Eastern region of Birmingham. He served his country for four years in the Air Force, while stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was a active member of IBEW136. He is survived by his...

Dec 3, 2012

Mary Helen Connor Odom

September 13, 1940 - December 3, 2012

Helen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Neil Odom, children Christine (Randy) Yergert, Mycha Odom, Randy (Amy) Odom, grandchildren Michael (Jamie Rushing) Coley, Nicole Odom, Lyla Odom and Connor Odom, sister Gayle (Bill) Shanlever, nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.She was...

Dec 3, 2012

Lovella C. Reese, age 87, passed away on December 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Reese, Jr. and her son Brian T. Reese. She is survived by her sons, William F. Reese, III (Lea), Robert C. Reese, Benjamin R. Reese (Debbie), E. Bruce Reese (Beth) and Bradford E. Reese; daughter, Goldie LaNett (Reese-Stack-Ortiz);...

Dec 1, 2012

David Francis Mosko, Jr., age 71 of Moody, AL passed away on December 1, 2012. He retired from Norfolk/Southern Railroad after 35 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid fisherman and loved Alabama Football. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Mosko; children, Tom Langer (Sharon), Tim Langer (Dawn), Tony Langer, and Tammy...

Dec 1, 2012

Claudelle Holliday Mayo, age 75 of Hoover, AL. She is a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Thomas O. Mayo. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 5 to 7PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East....

Dec 1, 2012

Betty "Bebee" Josephine Travis Shufflebarger of Clay, Alabama passed away at her home surrounded by her family on December 1, 2012 at the age of 76 after a short and brave battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Byron Warwick Travis (1982) and Effie Loujean (Lee) Travis (1988) both of Birmingham, Alabama; Brother Byron "Dick"...

Dec 1, 2012

Ola C. Scogin of Leeds, formerly of Birmingham, passed away December 1, 2012. She was retired from the city of Birmingham and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leeds. Mrs. Scogin was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence H. Scogin Sr.; her son, Clarence H. Scogin, Jr.; her parents, Jesse R. and Daisy Crane of...

Nov 30, 2012

Betty Hamilton Coulter (Memama) of Pinson, Alabama went home to Heaven on Friday, November 30, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell Hugh and Jessie Clyde Borders Hamilton; her husband, Frances Marion Coulter, Jr. and her baby daughter, Beth Coulter. She leaves behind her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Son - Russell F. Coulter and wife,...