Bill Thurman, long time member of Fuel Department at SCS has passed away.
Bill’s wife Mary Alice Thurman let us know that Bill passed away this week. There will be a visitation at Vestavia Methodist Chapel at 10:00, followed by a service at 11:00 on April 30.
Don Smaha passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Sondra after 61 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son John and his wife Robyn, his grandson Wes and his wife Ashley, his brother Joe and his wife Shirley, his sister Carol Smaha Cheshire and her husband Monty, and several nieces and nephews.
Don obtained his Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University and his Masters degree from UAB. He served in the US Navy Seabees and 2 tours in South Vietnam. He worked at SCS for 30 years in the System Planning Department and in the Technical Service Department.
Don was a devoted husband and father and will be missed. He was buried Tuesday, April 13, 2026 at Elmwood Cemetery.
Robyn Smaha
SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES AND
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR RETIREES
SPRING LUNCHEON
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
TO BE HELD AT THE CLUB
1 Robert Smith Drive in Homewood
10:30 a.m. – Check-in of Retirees, Spouse and/or Guest and Social Time
11:30 a.m. – Luncheon: Garden Salad served with Ranch or Balsamic Dressing; Herb-Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce; Basil Infused Roasted Red Potatoes; Broccolini; Apple Pie with Caramel and Whipped Cream and Berries, or Strawberry Cake, layered with a Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing, served with Strawberry Sauce, White Chocolate and Fresh Strawberries; Orange Rolls, Yeast Rolls and
Butter
12:15 p.m. – Guest Speaker: Lou Long – SNC Retiree, Speaking on His Early Experience at Southern Company, including the Barton Nuclear Plant and the Founding of Southern Nuclear
1:45 p.m. – Door Prizes and Adjournment
A RESERVATION MUST BE MADE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
PLEASE PAY A $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON
You may pay by CHECK made out to “SCS/SNC Retirees” or you may PAY ON-LINE by credit card by Clicking Here or scanning the OCR code shown.
If paying by check, please print the following form and mail with your check to:
Dave Lisenby
1213 Boundary Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
Reservations are accepted no later than Friday, April 24
Cancellations accepted up to Noon, Monday, April 27
by calling Rick Graham at 205-807-1890.
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Retiree________________________ Spouse/Guest_________________________
Please print name(s)
It’s that time of year where we need all members to update their membership information and pay their yearly dues. You will soon or should have already received your 2026 membership renewal form in the mail. Please fill in that form and mail it to Dave Lisenby at the address shown – or if you prefer, you can make your payment on-line by clicking the Payments link here or above in the menu.
If you pay on-line, please continue to fill in the form, check the “Paid On-line” box and send the form to Dave Lisenby so that we have all of your contact information.
In case you did not one, here is a link to a copy of the 2026 membership renewal form.
Membership renewals and payments are due by March 27, 2026.
Note that there are several categories of membership as discussed on the form and repeated below. Please pay the amount appropriate for your level of membership. Most members should pay the regular member $20.00 rate (inside the Birmingham area):
2026 SCS/SNC Retirees Membership Qualifications & Dues:
(Note: Employees retiring after September 2025, the 2026 dues are NOT required.)
Thank you!
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