Obituaries

Dec 2, 2011

George John ("Bud") Bogs died Friday, December 2, 2011 in Birmingham, Alabama of heart failure after a long illness. He remained optimistic and courageous to the end and was a tremendous inspiration to his family and many friends. George was born in Wisconsin on April 6, 1926, the son of George Herman Bogs and Meta Nolte Bogs. He had...

Dec 2, 2011

Hollis Brown, age 77 of Argo, AL passed away on December 2, 2011. He was born in Moundville, AL. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Argo, AL. He retired from Joy Manufacturing. He worked in his vegetable garden and was always on his tractor. He was always tinkering with something. He was preceded in death by is...

Dec 2, 2011

Cleo Neil DuBose, age 89, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2011. He worked for Chicago Bridge and Iron Company for 42 years. He was a Deacon at Huffman Baptist Church and a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church. He served in the Army in World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Dec 1, 2011

Mary Ellen McCullough, 80, went home to be with her Lord on December 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeeRoy McCullough; her infant son, Dewey McCullough; her parents, George Dewey and Annie Belle Campbell' and her brother, Joseph Wayne Campbell. She is survived by her two sisters, Sara Lou Schramm, and Patricia Cato (Jerome), along...

Dec 1, 2011

Vera "Betty" Sisson, age 71 of Trussville, AL passed away on December 1, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Sherri Bishop (John), Jan Adler (Scott) and Rita Hastings (Shane); sister, Pat Stone; brothers, James Robert Perry and Ivey Lee Perry; grandchildren, Chad, Louie, Jennifer, Brandi, Adam, Lonnie, Cody, and Christopher; 6 great grandchildren. Services will be on Monday,...

Dec 1, 2011

Margaret T. Dimon, 86 of Birmingham passed away on December 1, 2011. Margaret was a faithful member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Floyd W. Dimon, Jr.; Survivors include her children, William Dimon (Lynn) and Diana Dimon Dwyer (Andy); one brother, Arthur Tatum (Jean); two sisters in law, Shirley Tatum...

Nov 28, 2011

Danny Thomas "Papa Doo" Martin, 60 of Moody passed away on November 28, 2011. Danny worked as Regional Vice President of Pizza Hut for Central AL/Memphis TN, General Manager of Cracker Barrel, Owner of Yesterday's in Southaven MS and owner of D's Pizza. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Winston Allen and Norma Jean Martin. Survivors include...

Nov 25, 2011

WEBB, MARIAN ELWELL, 78, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2011. She was born to the late Martha and Kenneth Elwell of Anniston, Alabama on March 31, 1933. She graduated from Shades Valley High

School, studied at the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, and was an accomplished classical pianist. Marian

was the past...

Nov 25, 2011

Dennis E. Gallman, age 85, of Pinson, AL passed away on November 25,2011. He was a member of Lake Highland Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Gallman of Cleveland, AL;brothers, Fred Gallman of Birmingham, AL and Kent Gallman of Cummings,GA. He is survived by his wife, K. Ann Gallman; sons, Gene...

Nov 23, 2011

OLIVE, BEECHER; Beecher Olive was born in Ramer, Tennessee on November 24, 1921, the youngest son of John Richard and Lula Olive. Surrounded by family, he entered into God's Glory, and much deserved rest, on November 23, 2011, just 3 hours short of his 90th birthday. His wife of 63 years, Geraldine Noles Olive, and his siblings Robert Olive,...

Nov 23, 2011

Arvin Dixon Braden, Sr. age 89 of Birmingham, AL passed away on November 23, 2011. He was a WWII Veteran. He owned Braden Steel for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Betty Braden; sons, Dick Braden, Jr. (Becky), David Braden (Paula), and Steve Braden (Cathy); grandchildren, Ashley, Dixon , Winnie, John William, Lisa, Andy, Melinda, Holly, Christopher,...

Nov 19, 2011

Herman Evers Jr. age 80, went to be with his Creator, Saturday, November 19, surrounded by his family. He was born in Decatur, AL October 13, 1931 and had been married to his life-long partner Sandra Evers for over 36 years. He served 36 years in the military, he is a retired Birmingham Police Officer of 27 years, and...

Nov 18, 2011

CARTER, JR, CLURTIS Mr. Clurtis Carter, Jr., age 82 of Irondale, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 18, 2011. The family will receive friends Monday, November 21, 2011 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Jefferson Memorial Trussville Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 2:00PM at Jefferson Memorial Trussville Chapel with burial to...

Nov 17, 2011

John Matthew Fernandes, age 43, of Pinson, passed away on November 17, 2011. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pinson; he was a sincerely caring, giving and loving person. John was an awesome father, husand, and friend. He was loved dearly and will be missed greatly by all. He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 16, 2011

EWERS, CONRAD EUGENE God our Father took home his son Conrad Eugene Ewers on November 16, 2011 at the age of 82. Conrad was born in Readstown, Wisconsin on March 16, 1929. Conrad served in the United States Navy. He moved with his family to Beloit, Wisconsin in 1952 than in March 1970 they moved to Birmingham, Alabama. He...

Nov 15, 2011

Lura June Armstrong, age 81, of Remlap, passed away November 15, 2011. She was a member of Springville Road Church of Christ and was preceded in death by her husband H. W. Armstrong. Chapel services will be on Friday, Nov 18, at 2pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. David Hester will be officiating. Visitation will be one...

Nov 14, 2011

Janice Sorenson Isbell, 68, of Springville, passed away on November 14, 2011. She was born June 22, 1943, daughter of the late Alice and Walter Sorenson. Her father was a Danish immigrant, and she was very proud of her Danish heritage. She was overjoyed when her only granddaughter called her "Mor Mor", which is Danish for grandmother. She was...

Nov 13, 2011

Betty Townson Marlin, 76, of Springville, Alabama, passed away on November 13, 2011. Mrs. Marlin was born May 23, 1935 in Blount County, Alabama. She attended Snead State Community College and The University of Alabama in Birmingham. She was a substitute teacher for many years in the Birmingham City School System. She was a member of Springville Methodist Church...

Nov 12, 2011

Catheren Cook Shannon, 91 of Birmingham passed away on November 12, 2011. Catheren was a member of Huffman Baptist Church for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lillian Cook of Birmingham and two sisters, Louise Outlaw of Birmingham and Virginia Hall of Atlanta GA. Survivors include her loving husband John R. Shannon ,Jr....

Nov 12, 2011

Mr. W. J. "Bill" Williams of Springville, AL passed away November 12, 2011. His infectious smile and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Flora Edna Williams; his parents Luther and Zettie Williams and a sister, Dorothy Jean Lovell. Mr. Williams is survived by his daughter, Debera...