Charles G. Mcdowell
Oct 19, 2009
McDowell, Charles G. , age 84, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009. He was retired from US Steel after 31 years of service. Graveside Services will be held at Valhalla Cemetery, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Frank Sims officiating. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L., Sr., and Lola McDowell; his...
Herbert A. "Pete" Thomas
Oct 17, 2009
Thomas, Herbert A. "Pete", age 85, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. Mr. Thomas formerly lived in Montevallo and was retired from Harbison Walker Brick Yard in Bessemer. He is survived by; his wife of 68 years Margaret B. Thomas, 1 son Ray Thomas, 2 grand-daughters; Shelly Renee' Thomas, and Wendy Ray. He also leaves 3 great grandchildren;...
George E. Svetlay
Oct 15, 2009
Svetlay, Sr., George E. , age 80, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred Svetlay; parents, George and Lucile Svetlay; and brother, Theodore Svetlay. He is survived by his children, Shirley (Thomas) Denton of Holt, AL, Retha (Thomas) Burdett of Hueytown, AL and George E. Svetlay, Jr., of...
Mildred Elizabeth Ogden Jones
Oct 15, 2009
Jones, Mildred Elizabeth Ogden , of Hueytown, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. "T.A." Jones; her daughter, Alice "Anne" Jones; two brothers, George "Big Boy" Ogden, Jr. and John H. Ogden, Sr., and her parents, Mattie and George Ogden, Sr. She is survived by three nephews, John H. Ogden, Jr.,...
Hilda Ferne Hyche Scarbrough
Oct 13, 2009
Scarbrough, Hilda Ferne Hyche , age 88, of Rock Creek, AL, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Henry Myers Hyche and Martha Emma Waldrop Hyche. She was a graduate of Hueytown High School. She was married for 55 years to the late Rayford Willard Scarbrough....
Betty R. Hamilton
Oct 11, 2009
Hamilton, Betty R. , of Hueytown, AL, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. She was retired from the Midfield Board of Education and Rutledge Middle School after 22 years of service. Memorial Services will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Rev. Kevin Vanderlaan of Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church will be officiating. She...
Gary E. "Buddy" Tillery
Oct 9, 2009
Tillery, Gary E. "Buddy" , age 67, of Quinton, AL, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. at Valhalla Funeral Home with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Valhalla Cemetery. Bro. Arzell Hyche officiating. He is survived by his wife, Donna Tillery; sons, Gary E. (Jessie) Tillery, Jr....
Frank Dugger
Oct 3, 2009
Dugger, Frank Taylor, 94, of Highland Park (formerly a long-time resident of Bessemer) died on October 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bula M. Dugger, his parents, Arthur Boyd and Josephine Dugger, brother, Robert S. Dugger, sister, Nell Dugger Halfacre, and son-in-law, Tom Cole. He is survived by his daughter Mary Cole, granddaughters Tracey Cole Thagard...
Ruth Nanny Brantley
Sep 26, 2009
Brantley, Ruth "Nanny" , age 81, of Gardendale, AL, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009. As a Mother and Grandmother she was exceptional. A very selfless person that put her God, children and family first. She was active and devoted to her church. Funeral Services will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m....
Jimmy Wayne Sims
Sep 21, 2009
Sims, Jimmy Wayne , age 70, of Oakman, formerly a resident of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 21, 2009. He was the owner of Home Appliance Repair in Bessemer for many years. He was also a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jo and his sister, Clara Dell Sims. He is survived by his son,...