Obituaries

Jan 26, 2012

Wilma Blythe, 92 a resident of Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation passed away on January 27, 2012. Mrs. Blythe was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Blythe. Survivors include her two sons, William Stanley Blythe and Larry Eugene Blythe; two grandsons, Jeremy and Robert and three great grandchildren, Kiersten, Karis and Jack. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 26, 2012

M. Frances Petrel of Hoover, Alabama passed away peacefully on January 26, 2012. She was married to John "Johnny" Petrel of Center Point for 50 years before his passing in 1995. She was a creative force behind the scenes as they worked side by side in their family sporting goods business for over 25 years. She had a passion...

Jan 26, 2012

Jennie DeGrado Savage of Roebuck, AL passed away January 26, 2012. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for over 45 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Sam P. Savage. She was the last sibling of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors are daughters Rose Ivey (Tom) and Nancy Stewart (James). Grandchildren...

Jan 26, 2012

Sharon Goodwin Chatham, age 68 of Ashville, AL passed away on January 26, 2012. She was a member of Northpark Baptist Church. Sharon worked for many years in the Mini-Storage Industry. She is preceded in death by her son, Larry Michael Goodwin, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Leon Chatham; children, Rus Goodwin (Beverly),...

Jan 25, 2012

Rebecca Ann Hawkins, age 64 of Center Point, AL passed away on January 25, 2012. She was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hawkins; daughters, Jamie Dodson (Scott) and Ashley Flaccavento (Carlo); sister, Glenda Price; grandchildren, Bridgette Dodson, Carlo Robert Flaccavento and Cullen Flaccavento. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 26,...

Jan 25, 2012

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Jan 22, 2012

Ronald Keith Hollis, age 75, of Pinson, AL passed away on January 22, 2012. He was born on February 29, 1936 in Winfield, AL. He attended the University of Alabama. He was first employed at City Lumber Co. in Winfield, AL. In 1967 he moved his family to Birmingham where he worked for Stockham Valves for 25 years; prior...

Jan 21, 2012

The family and friends of Katherine Burden Skaggs mourn her passing from this world but rejoice that she is now in heaven. We will miss her sweet smile and her laughter so much. She was dearly loved by all who knew her. Katherine was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky in 1931 to Herchel Burden and Evelyn (Smothers) Slaughter. In 1966...

Jan 21, 2012

Hazel Nell Gallups Moor, age 80, of Birmingham, AL went home to be with her Lord on Sat , Jan. 21, 2012. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She is survived by Curtis Moor, her devoted husband of 63 years; two sons, James Derwood Moor and wife Denise and Thomas Scott Moor and wife...

Jan 20, 2012

On January 20th, 2012 at 1AM James B Gurholt of Birmingham, Al went to be with our Lord. He was 71 years of age and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. James was a very loving, caring, respectful, generous, hardworking man who was loved and respected by all. He was preceded in death by his mother Erna Gurholt of Hales...

Jan 18, 2012

Tony Hale, age 47, of Corner, passed away January 18, 2012. He was a lifetime resident of Birmingham and a hard worker. Graveside services will be on Saturday, Jan 21, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Pastor Mary Seals will officiate. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Friday and 10am until 11am Saturday. He is...

Jan 17, 2012

William Charles Creel, age 59 of Hayden, AL passed away on January 17, 2012. He was born in Birmingham, AL and was a graduate of Hewitt Trussville High School. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He was a member of the Who Who's of Executives and also a member of the Brisket Brothers Barbeque team of...

Jan 17, 2012

Lisa Ann Terry, age 56, of Birmingham, passed away January 17, 2012. She was retired from AT&T and loved to travel with her family. Graveside services will be on Thursday Jan 19 at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 10am until 11am Thursday. She is survived by her father David Terry and sister...

Jan 16, 2012

Franklin H. Anderson, age 90, of Birmingham, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012. Mr. Anderson was a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather and neighbor. He retired from Birmingham Transit after 46 years. He was a member of Berney Points Baptist Church and a former member of Vinesville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Mariglen Anderson, parents...

Jan 16, 2012

Mary Jean Prater Mestler, age 90 of Tuscaloosa, AL passed away on January 16, 2012. She was of the Baptist Faith. She graduated from the University of Alabama with top honors. She retired from teaching as a primary teacher with over 20 years of service. She was also a demonstration teacher for state colleges. While teaching, she raised four...

Jan 16, 2012

Robert Cleo Beasley, Sr., age 87, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on January 16, 2012. He was a very loving father and grandfather who will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pheba J. Beasley and brother, William Beasley. Survivors include his son, Robert Beasley, Jr, (Jenny); grandchildren, Lacey Beasley, Holly Resmondo (Neal) and...

Jan 15, 2012

John P. Spearman, 92, of Pinson passed away on January 15, 2012. He was born on October 29, 1919. He was a Methodist, a Veteran, A master plumber retired from his own company, a Mason and a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, whom he loved dearly, Charlotte H. Spearman; Also by his daughter,...

Jan 14, 2012

Pauline Berry Clark born May 13, 1929 in Birmingham passed away on January 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Talmadge Berry, mother Ellie Sexton Hemphill, son Larry P. Battles, sisters, Joyce Hallmark and Ellette Horton. She is survived by her husband Derrell Clark; daughter, Cheryl Stokes; sister, Bobbie Hemphill Reid Pilkington; brothers, Bobby Berry, Wayne...

Jan 14, 2012

KEEL, TAMMY CREWS, 50, of Birmingham, died January 14, 2012. Visitation 1:00 PM Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Chapel Services at 2:00 PM with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East

Jan 12, 2012

Fannie L. "Fran" Wright, 88 of Birmingham passed away on January 12, 2012. Fran was preceded in death by her husband, Charley A. Wright. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn; brother, Billy; three sons, Willard (Rose), Charles, Leo and their families. Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, January 15 beginning at 1:00 PM...