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Starks, Mrs. Patsy Mae, age 87, of Birmingham, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Chapel service will be Tuesday, June 8th at 11:00 A.M. Burial in Shadowlawn Cemetery. Survi vors: sons, Mr. Jimmy Lee Starks of Clarksville, Tenn., and Mr. Willie James Starks of Birmingham; two nieces, Mrs. Willie Mae Rice and Mrs. Ruby Wilson. Arrington Funeral Home directing.
Sijgers, Dr. Hendrik K., age 64, of Birmingham, died Sunday, June 6, 1999. He was originally from the Netherlands, a loving father who overcame great adversity to independently raise his three children in Reston, Virginia. He was an active community member involved in the Lions Club and coached youth soccer. He was a graduate of the University of Delft in The Netherlands. He had an outstanding career at Fort Belvoir, Virginia where he developed night-vision and other optical equipment for the Department of Defense. He retired to Birmingham, Alabama in 1995. Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 10, at 3:30 p.m. at Southern Heritage Chapel. Survivors: sons, Frederik Sijgers and wife, Julie; Henk Jan Sijgers and wife, Peggy, all of Birmingham; daughter, Miriem Sijgers and fiance, Mark McLaughlin of Birmingham; grandchildren, Joshua, Cristina, Garrett, Juliana, and Allison; special friend, Coralynn Goldsborough of McLean, Va.; mother-in-law, Johanna Al of Netherlands; sister, Ans and husband, Rob Grijseels of Netherlands. Memorials to UAB Liver Transplant Program. Ridout's Southern Heritage, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham directing.
Neal, Katie C., age 93, of Birmingham, died June 9, 1999. Graveside service will be Friday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Visitation: Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Survivors: daughter, Betty Jean (Thomas) Lowe of Punta Gordo, Fla.; grandchildren, Kenneth Lowe of California, Kevin Lowe and Keith Lowe, both of Florida; great grandchildren, Austin Lowe, Branson Lowe, and Connor Lowe; nieces, Yvonne Young of Trafford and Sarah Haynie of Birmingham. Roebuck Chapel directing.
Fortenberry, Celestia, age 94, of Alabaster, died Tuesday, June 9, 1999. She was a devoted mother; lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Pelham; member of Althea Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Jefferson Memorial So uth with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens South, Hoover. Dr. Mike Shaw officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 9, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fortenberry and son, William Fortenberry. Survivors: daughters, Betty and Jimmy Leard of Carrollton, Clara and Buck Thomas of North Shelby, Rebecca and Francis Guy of Newnan, Ga.; sons, Robert and Mary Frances Fortenberry, Jimmy and Sandra Fortenberry, and Tommy Fortenberry, all of Alabaster; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Family suggest memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Pelham Building Fund. Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home of Hoover directing.
Gavin, Marion C., age 81, o f Trussville, died June 9, 1999. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church; lifetime member of Concordia Beneficial Society and member of Ladies Aux. of Disabled American Veterans. Funeral services will be Friday, June 11, at 2 p.m. from Jefferson Memorial Trussville Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville. Visitation was Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors: husband, Richard P. Gavin; daughters, Carolyn R. Platts and Paula A. Mitchell; son s, Davis B. Gavin and William F. Gavin; brother, Robert M. Chism; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Jefferson Memorial Trussville Chapel directing.
Nabors, Marvin H, age 81, of Irondale, AL., died June 9, 1999. He was a lifelong active member of Avondale United Methodist Church, and was retired from U. S. Steel. He was a 50 year member and past Master of Woodlawn Fraternal Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Chapel service will be on Friday, June 11, 1999 at 2:00 p.m., at Ridout's Roebuck East Chapel with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Sims officiating. Survivors: wife of 60 years, Ethel P. Nabors; five daughters, Patricia N. (David) Johnston, Sharon N. (Richard) Harris, Libba N. (Buddy) Ellison, Judith N. (David) Sharp and Nannette N. (Jim) Davidson of Dauphin Island; eight grandchildren, Bonnie (Steve) Sanders, Julie (Keith) Waterhouse, Bubba Ellison, Shannon (Kyle) Minor, Clay Sharp, Caren Davidson, Lori Harris and Shannon (Mark) Shumate; two great-grandchildren, Chase and Lauren Waterhouse; sister, Helen Rodgers; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Avondale United Methodist Church. Ridout's Roebuck East Chapel directing.
Nix, Sue, age 67, of Homewood, formerly of Walker County, died June 13, 1999. She was preceded in death by son, James Michael Nix. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 16, at 2 p.m. at New Horizon Memorial Chapel with burial in Cross Roads Methodist Church Cemetery, Jasper. Rev. Max Byrd officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors: daughter, Shelia Hamilton of Birmingham; son, Donald Nix of Brilliant; special friends, Poula Thompson, Mollie Cooper, both of Birmingham, Robbie Roy and Risa Maier, both of Panama City, Fla.; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, five nieces, and many other special friends. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home directing.
Whitaker, Margaret James, age 70, of Gardendale, died June 15, 1999. She was employed with Yeildings for 20 years. Member of Sardis Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 16, at Noon at Oakwood Memorial Gardendale Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Bro. James Abel and Rev. G. C. Bromley officiating. Survivors: husband, Fred Whitaker; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Diane Whitaker; brothers, Joel James and Harold James; granddaughter, Alicia Whitaker. Oakwood Memorial Gardendale Chapel directing.
Joseph, Judy Shahid, of Pelham, died Saturday. Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, w here she was a member. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Father Richard Saad officiating. The family will receive visitors at 6:00 p.m. and the Incense Service will be at 7:00 p.m. at Ridout's Valley Chapel on Monday evening. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip A. Joseph. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Rose Margaret Hall, Birmingham; and several nieces and nephews. Ridout's Valley Chapel directing.
Breeland, James ("JIMMY"), 18, of Homewood, died June 13, 1999. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 14, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel. The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. He was a graduate of Homewood High School. He played in the Birmingham Youth Hockey Program and employed with Design Display, Inc. The family requests memorials to: Camp Winnatasha, Liberty Park, Vestavia, AL 35244; Hockey Ministries International, P.O. Box 36, Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada HQW 5T6; the Homewood High School DECCA Program, or the Birmingham Youth Hockey Program. Survivors include: mother, Beth Breeland; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wallace, Sr. Elmwood Chapel directing.
