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| "Forever" Coon Awards Obituaries can be expensive and normally are included in the costs of the funeral expenses, so here are some that mean something to me and others, and to help preserve them so you don't have to pay to have the un-archived from another website. Most Obits are taken from the Birmingham News & www.al.com I will not take any obits down from the site in fear they are lost, and anyone wants to check them out or print them for their records. Obits descend with the newest on top. NAZARCHYK, JANET B: . Janet B. Nazarchyk,age 66 of Morris Al. passed away on Friday November 11, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter George Nazarchyk and her father Curtis Monroe Barnett Sr. She is survived by her Mother Betty Barnett, sons Terrance Hayes and Michael Nazarchyk. Brothers; Monroe Barnett, Gene Barnett and George Barnett. Sister Diane Barnett, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren 4 nieces and 3 nephews. Graveside services will be held on Thursday November 17, 2011 at 11:00 am at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Gardendale Al.Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel. >
BRADEN, NORMA ROWENA WRIGHT Norma Rowena Wright Braden died peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was born on August 11, 1925, in Jonesville, Louisiana, the third daughter of a family of six. She attended Louisiana State University where in 1942, she met Earl M. Braden at a serviceman's dance. They were married on June 20, 1948. She worked in the dietary service of St. Vincent's Hospital and the American Red Cross in Birmingham, Alabama, and in 1977, became Child Nutrition Director at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. Four of her employees there, Lena, Christine, Olivia and Eula, became her devoted friends. She retired in 1990, after which time the dining hall was named in her honor. She was an active member of St. John's United Methodist Church, where she and her husband were charter members. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a member of the church's AIDS Care Team. Indeed, caring for others was her life-long joy. For the past two years, she resided at Regency Retirement Village with her son Michael; the staff and residents never failed to express their love and also feel the grief in her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Braden. She is survived by her sister, Myrtis Wright Thornton; her children, Gibby Braden Seals, Michael Braden, and Bruce (Carol) Braden; grandchildren, Amanda Kay Seals (Austin) Bersinger, Jackson Seals, Mack Braden and Brick Braden, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, at 11:00AM from Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing. >
PREWETT, GEORGE C age 95 of Vestavia Hills, Alabama passed away February 13, 2011. George was the Owner and operator of Alabama Music Center for over 55 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II for 4 1/2 years. He was a Professional musician and President of the Musician's Union for many years. George is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Blanche, a brother, Bo Prewett, a sister, Maude Shores, four daughters, Anita Hutchinson (Bradley) Sara Benson (Jerry), Donna Roberts, Diane Jordan (Marlin), and 6 Grandchildren. He was a wonderful and loving grandfather. Samantha and Cameron Mathews will miss him very much. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers of Amedisys. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Elmwood Chapel, with the service immediately following and graveside afterwards at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 14731 County Road 51, Jemison, AL 35085. HERON, TODD ALAN Age 45, of Forestdale died Sun., Jan. 30, 2011. He was a member of Hillview Baptist Church and graduate of Fultondale High School. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Hillview Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet Heron of Forestdale; mother, Patricia Heron of Pell City; father, J.W. (Linda) Heron of Locust Fork; sons, Joshua and Jonathan Heron of Cullman; daughters, Jessica Heron of Cullman and Jaeden Heron of Forestdale; grandmother, Helen Adams of Pell City; brother Jay Heron of Jasper; sister, Tonya (Eric) Cole of Adamsville; and many nieces. nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dewayne Teer. DEFREESE, JOHN IRA, 67, died unexpectedly at his home of a massive heart attack on Friday, May, 21, 2010. He is predeceased by his parents, Sarah and Ira DeFreese and his step-father, Ray Brigham. Johnny is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sylvia Caswell; his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jack Parris; 2 daughters, Paige Swafford and Stephanie DeFreese and 2 grandchildren, Hannah Barnett and Hunter Coke. Johnny grew up in eastern Birmingham and had family and many friends who loved and cherished him. He loved to laugh and joke and loved 50's music and Alabama Football. He clearly loved his family and his best friend, Boomer. He was a kind, loving, sweet and helping man who had a heart as big as all outdoors. He was one of a kind. His death has left a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew him...anyone who knew Johnny loved him. Johnny was retired from Sheet Metal Local #48 where he worked for 20 years and from Federal Express where he worked 25 years as a courier. He was presently employed part-time at Southern Diagnostics. He was a member and Deacon at Carson Road Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Monday, May, 24 from 6-8 pm at Jefferson Memorial Trussville. Funeral service will be May, 25 at 2 pm at Jefferson Memorial Chapel with burial in the Love Garden. Dr. Tom Cleveland officiating. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing. I found Granny's obit. And should be scanning it in sometime soon. Mr Cefard E Wood Age 71, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009. He was born on September 6, 1937 in Haralson County to the late Alfred Monroe Wood and Sallie Azilee Garner Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown for over 33 years. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, General Officer, and Coordinator for the preschool class for birth – three year old classes. Mr. Wood was also a R.A. Leader, an usher, and a member of Brotherhood and Brothers in Action. Mr. Wood served as Secretary for the Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the relocation to the Buchanan City Square and restoration of Little Creek’s One-Room School House in Haralson County. He was a 1955 graduate of Steadman High School. He is a veteran of the U. S. Army. He attended Berry College and Georgia State. He was employed with Fulton National Bank for 25 years. He was retired from the Rome Coca-Cola Company after 26 years of service. Until his illness in 2008, he worked part-time in the office of Sullins Enterprise. Mr. Cefard Wood is preceded in death by parents, Rev. and Mrs. Monroe Wood; brothers, Ralph, Hoyt, and Carlton Wood and infant brother; sisters, Zera Mize, Florence Williams, and infant Gertrude Wood; and nephew, Johnny Williams. Mr. Cefard Wood is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Anne Moore Wood, whom he married on June 21, 1969; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Douglas and Miranda Wood; son, Michael Wood; daughter, LeAnne Wood Shelton; grandchildren, Chaz and Braden Shelton and Luke, Sam, and Sara Kate Wood; sisters, Inez Wood Chandler and Theo Wood Waddell; brothers, Euzeal Wood and wife Chris; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Mize, David & Trish Moore; sister-in-law, Faye Wood. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. The full obituaries can be found here. PERKINS, ELAINE TAYLOR, 2 months old of Hoover, passed away May 6, 2009. Services for Elaine will be Thursday 7:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church with burial Friday morning 10:00 AM at Southern Heritage Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 at the church. She is survived by her parents, Rebecca Aycock Perkins and Charles Matthew Perkins.
DUNN, MARTHA JO BOWERS, age 64, of Hoover, AL, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, after a 16-year battle with cancer. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Rowe and Nettie Bowers of Damascus, Alabama. She graduated from Elba High School in 1962 and attended Troy State University. She received a Masters degree in Education from the University of Alabama. She taught English, Business Mathematics and Typing at the high school and collegiate levels. She began serving the Lord in music as a child in Damascus Baptist Church and was the organist for First Baptist Church of Hoover for over 20 years through the time of her passing. She also played piano and taught music for Children's Dance Foundation and Cathedral Day Care. Previously, she had blessed her family, church and friends with a host of other talents including teaching, singing, painting, and sewing. She passionately enjoyed hearing, singing and playing Southern Gospel music in church and at home. Martha is survived by husband Larry, son Steven, sister Merita Shutt, niece Wanda Brown, nephews Chris and Tim Watson, cousin Danny Vaughn, and daughter-in-law Yevgeniya Dunn.
Vanny: SIDES, VAN, age 91, of Birmingham, died September 21, 2008. He was retired from U. S. Steel. Graveside Service will be Wednesday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Edgemont Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed. Preceded in death by parents, C. A. and Bevar Sides. Survivors include: wife of 70 years, Frances Borden Sides; daughter, Rebecca Chambers (Jim); granddaughter, Angela Grill (Chad); great grandchildren, Brianna Grill and Alexander Van Grill; nieces, nephews, Nanci Turner-Shults, Charles Edward Borden, Ronald Borden, Nancy Morrow, James Sides, and Michelle Flowers. Memorials to your local Humane Society. Ridout's Roebuck Chapel directing.
Obit below: Found this online just the other day. He was a nephew of August, according to my dad. | GRILL, MR. JOHN GEORGE, JR., age 67, of Avon Park, a much loved man, died Tuesday night, April 15, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with melanoma. A native of Birmingham, Alabama he moved to Florida in 1983 and had lived in Avon Park since 1987. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1958 to 1961. He was a commercial and industrial contractor. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He was an avid supporter of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. ROLL TIDE! He was a member of the Parks and Recreation Board. He was a member of Beach Boopers of Orlando, Tampa Bay Beach Boopers, Magic City Boopers and Avon Park Beach Boopers. He was founder and Past President of Highlands County Softball League. He was active in the Florida Senior Softball League. He was founder of the Depot Lunch Club. He was a life long promoter and supporter of youth sports. He is survived by the love of his life, Janice Adams, Avon Park; four sons, John Grill, III, Avon Park, Eric "Scoop" Grill, Coral, Don "Rusty" Long, Avon Park, Josh and Susi Adams, Raleigh, NC; two brothers, Frank (Eva) Grill, Birmingham, AL, Jimmy (Barbara) Grill, Pell City, AL; nine grandchildren; faithful canine companion Beau, feline companion, Moet; and beloved nieces and nephews, extended family and a large and special "Circle Of Friends". Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fountain Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary and Prayer Service will be at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday morning, April 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, with Father Nick McLoughlin officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johns-Ridout's Mortuary "Elmwood" Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Birmingham, AL. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. Donations may be made to Johnny Grill Memorial Fund for the Highlands County Sports Complex at Highlands Independent Bank, Hope Hospice, and The Livestrong Foundation. Arrangements with Fountain Funeral Home, Avon Park. | | Published in The Birmingham News on 4/18/2008 |
TROMBLY, JEAN SCREVEN, 84, died December 15, 2007. She was predeceased by husband William. Survived by daughter, Jean Grill (Morris); and grandson, Frank Benton. She was loved and will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will be held at St. Mary's on The Highlands Epscopal Church Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation immediately following, at the church. In lieu of please send memorials to St. Mary's on The Highland Episcopal Church. - From www.al.com
LIDDLE, LOUISE "COOKIE", age 90, of "Eddingstown" Montevallo, AL, passed away on July 17, 2007. Funeral Services will be held at Macedonia Cemetery July 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Thursday, July 19th from 6-8 p.m. at Rockco Funeral Home Chapel.
Published in The Birmingham News on 7/19/2007.
SHEPHERD, BETTY SUE GARNER, age 77, of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Thursday, the 2nd of August, 2007. Born in Oneonta, Alabama, Dr. Shepherd was a graduate of Judson College and earned her Master's Degree from the University of Alabama. She studied at Julliard School of Music and was active throughout her life in the field of music. Dr. Shepherd served as Professor of Music at Samford University for 50 years, was the organist at Ruhama Baptist Church for 14 years, and recently retired as organist at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church after 38 years of service. She received the Algernon Sidney Award from Judson College in 1950 and twenty nine years later was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for her outstanding accomplishments throughout her musical career. She performed at many venues across the United States including performances with the Alabama Pops Orchestra, the Birmingham Symphony, and the University of Alabama Symphony Orchestra. In 2004, Dr. Shepherd received the coveted George Macon Award as Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Throughout the years, she had three of her works published and produced CD's of her musical arrangements. Dr. Shepherd touched many lives throughout her years as a Professor of Music and she will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. C.A. (Neil) Shepherd, Jr. She is survived by her two daughters, Susanne E. Shepherd and Jacqueline Y.S. Johnson (Robert); two sisters, Corine Allred and Peggy Irons; two grandchildren, Audra Yvonne Johnson and Courtney Caitlin Johnson. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Saturday, the 4th of August from five o'clock in the afternoon until seven o'clock in the evening at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood. The Funeral Service will commence at two o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 5th of August at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church with burial immediately following, via escorted cortege, in the Shepherd Family Estate of Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Betty Sue Shepherd Memorial Fund at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church located at 2600 Vestavia Drive, Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (879-3401) located at 1800 Oxmoor Road in Homewood.
Published in The Birmingham News on 8/4/2007.
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