Ralph O. Bailey
Sep 18, 2009
Bailey, Ralph O. , age 94, died September 18, 2009 at home after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was known most of his life as "the milkman" for many homes and businesses in Hueytown, Bessemer and McCalla, one of six sons in the family business of W. C. Bailey and Sons Dairy. When the dairy closed, he worked for...
Lola Sawls Smart
Sep 14, 2009
Smart, Lola Sawls , finished her days on earth September 14, 2009. Born May 9, 1923 in Fairfield. She now joins those gone before her; her husband, Dr. Hoyt G. Smart; her parents, Carl H. "Tom" and Lola Sawls, her sister Carlene White and her brother Lt. Col. (Ret) Carl Sawls. She leaves behind her children; Pete (Kenna) Anderson, Gaylord...
Carolyn Barker Strain
Sep 12, 2009
Strain, Carolyn Barker, age 87, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009, where she had been residing in Duluth, Georgia. Mrs. Strain was born November 7, 1921 in Pensacola, Florida, to Gilbert and Mary Barker. During her teens she moved to Birmingham where she attended Ramsay High School and Birmingham Southern College where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta...
Fred W. Crisswell
Sep 9, 2009
Crisswell, Fred W., passed away Tuesday, September 8,2009 at the age of 83. Mr. Crisswell was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Bessemer for over 55 years, served as a deacon for over 50 years, sang in the church choir, and served as a trustee. He was also an Avid Auburn Fan. Mr. Crisswell was preceded in death...
Opal L. Belk
Sep 5, 2009
Belk, Opal L. , age 82, of Midfield, AL, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009. She was a member of Wilkes Baptist Church, Midfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Donie Lucas Crowe; her husband, Clifton Belk and her son, Gary Clifton Belk. She is survived by her daughter, June (Roger) Edwards and her grandson, Blake...
Billie Goodell
Aug 31, 2009
Goodell, Billie , age 85, of Bessemer, AL, passed away August, 31, 2009. Goodell was a decorated veteran of World War II, and served in the Navy for twenty two years. Goodell was awarded the Destinguished Flying Cross, seven good conduct medals, a Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Defense Medal, Navy occupation medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Operation Medals...
Eddie Hubert Gilmore
Aug 28, 2009
GILMORE, EDDIE HUBERT June 12, 1925- August 28, 2009 Eddie Hubert Gilmore of McCalla, Alabama, born June 12, 1925 to Eddie Henry and Grovie Franklin Gilmore, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009. He led an extremely fulfilling life first and foremost as a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He attended Alliance Elementary, Springdale Elementary, Jefferson County High...
Harvey Brown
Aug 21, 2009
Brown, Harvey , age 53, of Adamsville, AL, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Daisy Jane Brown. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Brown; sons, Thomas (Mary) Brown, Brian (Jessica) Brown, Kenny (Sarah) Brown and Jeffrey Carlisle; grandchildren, Emma, Stephanie, Lee,...
Ralph Earl Anderson
Aug 17, 2009
Ralph "Earl" Anderson, Jr., age 62, of Hueytown, AL went home to be with his heavenly father on August 17th, 2009. A Birmingham native, Earl graduated from Hueytown High School and attended Auburn University where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He was retired from the design engineering field after 30 years of service in the Birmingham area with...
Christy Mitchelle Toxey
Aug 13, 2009
Toxey, Christy Mitchelle , age 40, of McCalla, AL, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009. Mitchelle was a graduate of U.A.B. with a B.A. in early childhood education and an M.A. in learning disabilities. She was a talented lampworking artist and a wire sculpture designer. She was a member of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers. She was a...