Obituaries

Carolyn Simpson

Aug 29, 2010

Carolyn Love Simpson, 84 of Birmingham passed away on August 29, 2010. Mrs. Simpson was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Estelle Love; her husband, Ernie Simpson; brothers, Leo, Jr., Eddie and Gerry Love; sisters, Leona Thompson, Gladys Cross and Mary Alice Rotollo. She is survived by her daughters, Lynne McCollister (Tom) of Trussville and Kim Mathis (Gary) of...

Myles Reid

Aug 28, 2010

REID, MYLES DAVID Myles David Reid, age 54, of Westover passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010. David is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Gwen Reid; daughter, Devon Brook Reid-Hale: son, Myles David Reid, Jr.; cherished grandchildren Molly and Max; loving mother, Bobbie Pilkington; sister, Jenny Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. David...

Henry Arthur

Aug 28, 2010

Henry Edward Arthur, age 79, of Center Point went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on August 28, 2010.

Mr. Arthur was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church. He was retired from EZ Finance Company and was also a long time member of the Elks Lodge 79. Mr. Arthur was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and...

Barna Goff

Aug 28, 2010

GOFF, BARNA GANT Barna Gant Goff, age 58 of Rayville, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Originally from Birmingham, she was the daughter of the late Roy Gant and the late Elaine Lamberth and was also preceded in death by her nephew, Brian Wordell. She is survived by her husband of 34 years,...

Walter Hooper

Aug 28, 2010

Walter David "Dave" Hooper, born September 15, 1925 departed this life on August 28, 2010. He served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was retired after 40 years with Barber Pure Milk Company. Dave was an avid golfer and he truly enjoyed restoring antique motorcycles. While working for George Barber, Dave suggested that Mr. Barber...

Sally Barron

Aug 28, 2010

Sally W. Barron, age 81, of Priceville, AL., passed away August 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son Stanley Craig Barron. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, Aug 31, at 11am with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Robert "Bob" Barron, son Robert Steven Barron, grandchild Melanie...

Jewell Jones

Aug 28, 2010

JONES, JEWELL MAE Jewell Mae Jones, 87, of Birmingham, passed away on August 28, 2010. Mrs. Jones was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a life long member of St. Michaels Episcopal Church and had retired from ARA Food Services in 1986. She was preceded in death...

Charlotte Deshazo

Aug 26, 2010

DESHAZO, CHARLOTTE Charlotte DeShazo, age 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 26, 2010. She was a devoted servant of God and a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Lovetto "Paula" and step-father, Charlie Lovetto. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia DeShazo (Stephen Sydow), Cindy...

George Stewart

Aug 26, 2010

George D. Stewart, Jr. age 82, of Hayden, AL passed away on August 26, 2010. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Hayden, AL. He was retired from Alabama Power and served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Holley. He is survived by his wife, Olene Lovvorn Stewart; daughters, Janeth...

Willard Gross

Aug 25, 2010

Willard A. Gross Sr., age 94, of Trussville, AL, formerly of Chattanooga, TN, passed away August 25, 2010. He was a member of Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds AL. He was associated with Sands and Company, an affiliate of Southern Railway. He was instrumental in establishing a two party Republican System in the State of Alabama, and...

Herbert Bruce

Aug 25, 2010

Bruce, Herbert Edwin, Jr., "Coach Ed Bruce", age 68, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010. He had retired after teaching and coaching for 38 years in the Bessemer, Birmingham, and Jefferson County School Systems. His last coaching job was as head coach at The Home of the Rockets, Gardendale High School where he had a successful 8-year tenure. His teams...

Carol Glasscock

Aug 24, 2010

Carol Ann Wesley Glasscock, was born March 30, 1943 and died August 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father James O. Wesley. Carol is survived by her loving mother Dorothy Wesley, her brother James L. Wesley (Nancy) and sister Sylvia Tucker (Roger), her faithful niece and caregiver Janice Farr (Hershel), nephews Troy Tucker (Heidi), Brian Wesley...

Elizabeth Files

Aug 23, 2010

Elizabeth H. Files, age 92, of the Huffman area passed away on August 23, 2010. She is a member of Huffman Baptist Church and a former member Ruhama Baptist Church where she served in the nursery for over 40 years. She is preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Patterson. She is survived by her, husband, Carlos Files; daughter,...

James Hagood

Aug 23, 2010

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Opal Markham

Aug 20, 2010

Opal "MeMe" Gann Markham, age 84, of Clay passed away on August 20, 2010. She was a member of North Park Baptist Church. Opal is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Markham, and son, Dean Markham. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Moman (Mike); son, Don Markham; sister, Wanna Graben of Hamilton, AL; brother Douglas Gann of...

Sara White

Aug 18, 2010

WHITE, SARA HARDEGREE Mrs. Sara Hardegree White, 83, formerly of Birmingham, died Wednesday afternoon after an extended illness. Her death occurred in Golden, Mississippi. An English teacher for 40 years, she taught most of her career for the Jefferson County school system. She also served in educational organizations as well as participated in numerous school activities. While residing in...

Lorene Holderfield

Aug 17, 2010

Velma Lorene Holderfield, age 78, of Birmingham, passed away August 17, 2010. She was formerly employed with H.D. Lee on Sand Mountain for many years. She was a member of Baltimore Ave Church of God in Albertville, later Curry Church of God in Curry AL., and Leeds Worship Center for the last 4 years. Services will be Saturday Aug...

Sterling Somerset

Aug 16, 2010

SOMERSET, STERLING MONROE JR., born April 1, 1930. A retired local businessman he attended Woodlawn High School, Graduated High School from Riverside Military Academy in Georgia, class of 1948; Served in the United States Navy for 8 years. During the Korean conflict, he served on the USS Henderson. He was awarded two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, the United...

Cindy Bailey

Aug 14, 2010

Cindy H. Bailey, 51 of Irondale passed away on August 14, 2010. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her loving husband of 15 years, Terry G. Bailey; three children, Keith Allen Smith (Tamera), April Smith (Gary) and Belinda Smith (Tom); two brothers,...

Laura Burns

Aug 13, 2010

BURNS, LAURA MAE, 97, of Irondale AL passed away on August 13, 2010. She was a member of Ruffner Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. Burns is survived by her two daughters, Eleanor Bailey and Reba Sheffield (Art); one son, Douglas Burns (Dorothy) of Florida; 9 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday,...