Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr.A pet has always been among the most prized fixtures of the household in Donna Jernigan's life. The pitter-patter of paws has been a constant throughout her childhood and adulthood. Her 91⁄2-year-old Pomeranian, Sampson, is the compan- ion in residence at her home in Mountain Brook. “He’s just my little companion,” she … [Read more...]
Opposites Attract: Jeff and Deanna Pizitz Mix Classic and Contemporary in Mountain Brook Home
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. When Deanna Pizitz married her husband, Jeff, 3 1/2 years ago, she said "I do" to more than a man. She said yes to his home on Southwood Road, as well as his devotion to Cavalier King Charles spaniels. With her kids well into adulthood, Deanna said the addition of their spaniel, Kingston, has made the transition into her … [Read more...]
A Husband’s Devotion: Father’s Day Holds Special Meaning for Hoover Family After Alzheimer’s Journey
By Faith Henley When Lois Green’s memory started to fade, her husband, Richard, and their children did not know how rapidly she would forget important dates, how to dress herself or even how to walk. “To look at her and see the emptiness behind her beautiful green eyes was heartbreaking,” said Sandy Lebeau, the Greens’ daughter. “Listening to her ask about her mother and … [Read more...]
Anderson-Daniel
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Jeffrey Anderson of Huntsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Anne Anderson, to Zachary James Daniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Daniel of Mountain Brook. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Marcella Anderson and the late Dr. Bernard Anderson of Reno, Nevada, and the late Colonel and Mrs. Glen Edward Martin of Carson … [Read more...]
Pell-Herfurth
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Byron Pell Jr. of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Sloan Pell, to Connor Wilson Herfurth, son of Mrs. Paige Osborn Priestley of Birmingham and Mr. Michael Cunnane Herfurth of Katy, Texas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Charles Henry Wilson III of Birmingham and the late Dr. Thomas Hansel Peacock Jr. of Birmingham, … [Read more...]