Obituaries
Elizabeth Berman
Nov 28, 2014
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Gertrude (Cannarella) Berman announces her passing after a yearlong battle with leukemia. Elizabeth passed away at her home in Birmingham, in the presence of her loving family. Elizabeth was born on January 22, 1961 in Clifton, New Jersey, the daughter of Carmine and Mary Ellen Cannarella. She graduated from Rutgers...
Clara Johnson
Nov 28, 2014
Mrs. Clara Gene Johnson, of Alabaster, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 90. She attended Elyton Grammar School and West End High School. She was a member of The Club and The Sophisticates. Molly was a member of several fraternal dance clubs, including Jack O Hearts and Debonairs because of her love of dancing. She...
Beverly Laird
Nov 27, 2014
Dr. Beverly Lee Laird, age 64, died on November 27, 2014 following a long battle with cancer. Beverly was born on December 2, 1949 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Joyce and Harry Lee, Sr. Beverly grew up in Paris, Tennessee and married her high school sweetheart, Chae E. Laird, Sr., in 1969. Beverly received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the...
Mable Whited
Nov 24, 2014
There is no greater loss than the loss of a mother. Mable Ree Whited, 88, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, passed away on November 24, 2014. She was born to Lewis Vivian and Maude Pearl Milstead on April 19, 1926. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Leroy Whited. She found her soul mate and partner...
Una Holmgren
Nov 23, 2014
Mrs. Una Mae Vig Holmgren, 81, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Hoover, Alabama. She was born June 3, 1933 at Hammer, South Dakota to Harry and Jeanette (Johnson) Vig. Una and Byron Holmgren, her husband of 60 years, lived in Hoover, AL. A memorial service will be Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 1 PM at Rocky Ridge Baptist...
Rhonda Roan
Nov 22, 2014
Ms. Rhonda Roan, of Alabaster, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the age of 48. She attended Thompson High School and was a very loving and generous person who was loved by all that knew her. She is survived by 2 sons, Tyler and Landon Wideman; her mother, Kathy Roan; a brother, Ronnie Roan; a sister, Reganne Thompson;...
Charlotte Adams
Nov 19, 2014
Charlotte Adams, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, November 19, at the age of 76. She was a retired Jefferson County school teacher. Mrs. Adams was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, former member of Shades Mountain Baptist and South Highland Presbyterian Churches. 1955 High School graduate, PS DuPont, Wilmington, Del. She attended the University of Florida and graduated from...
Hugh Tilson, Sr
Nov 18, 2014
Mr. Hugh L. Tilson, Sr., of Oxford, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the age of 86. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Oxford. He is preceded in death by his son, Steve D. Tilson. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Martha Tilson, two sons, Hugh L. Tilson, Jr. (Andrea) and David...
Colby Mccain
Nov 18, 2014
of Helena, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the age of 21. He was a member of The Station Church in Hoover. He graduated from School of Technology in 2011 and attended Lawson State for Diesel and Heavy Equipment. He loved to hunt and fish and loved his truck. He is survived by his mother, Kelly McCain Benson...
Jean Christie
Nov 14, 2014
Jean W. Christie, 84, of Vestavia Hills was called by the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband Jim and other members of her family Friday. She was born to the late Frank and Grace Weber on February 2, 1930 in Indiana. Jean received a degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. She married the late James Christie...
Winifred Dendy
Nov 11, 2014
Winifred "Winnie" Dendy passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the age of 89. She retired after 43 years of service at Federal Reserve Bank in Birmingham. She was a kind, compassionate and loving person who will be greatly missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson Dendy; 4 brothers, A. J., Bill, Hilliard...
Jo Maxwell
Nov 7, 2014
Jo Ann always had a smile for everybody. She was born in Adamsville Al to Mona Lynn Tingley and Joseph Dunn. She graduated from Minor High School in 1952, also attended Ramsey High School and UAB. Jo Ann had a long business career having spent over 20 years at the Mead Woodward Corporation and over 20 years at the Parisian...
Robert Glasscock
Nov 5, 2014
Robert Glasscock of Hoover, loving son and brother, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the age of 22. He graduated from Spain Park High School and had attended the University of Alabama. Robert was employed locally. He is survived by his parents, David and Kerry Glasscock; his sister, Rachel Glasscock; his grandparents, Robert and Juanita Perry and JoAnn Glasscock;...
Jane Schrubbe
Nov 3, 2014
Jane Huggins Schrubbe, born June 28, 1930 to Gladys Salter and Earl Huggins in McKenzie, AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 3, 2014, after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She attended the Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills. Jane graduated from McKenzie High School and obtained a BS Degree in Home Economics from the University...
James Kelly
Nov 2, 2014
Mr. James E. Kelly, of Birmingham, AL, passed away his, November 2, 2014 at the age of 93. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Sawyer Kelly. She preceded his death on February 17 of this year. He is survived by his son, Jim Kelly, daughter, Karen Kelly Allen, four grandchildren, Kelly Allen Martin, Lisa Allen Gammage, Robin Kelly, and...
Roy Harcourt
Oct 28, 2014
Roy M. and Elaine Bobo Harcourt of Powder Springs, GA, passed away within a week of one another after being married for 74 years. Roy passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the age of 98 and Elaine passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the age of 95. Roy was born in Atlanta, GA and moved to Dalton, GA...
Monty Simmons
Oct 28, 2014
of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the age of 83. He was a member of Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church for the past 50 years and retired from St. Regis Paper and Union Camp. He attended Auburn University, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He was a volunteer for Meal on Wheels...
Patty Dickinson
Oct 27, 2014
Jean Dickinson, formerly of Gary, WV and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away October 27, 2014. She was 88 years old and had endured for the past 8 years the slow, devastating disease of Alzheimer's. At the time of her death she lived in Hoover, AL. Jean was married to John F. Dickinson from May 11, 1947 until his death...
Debbie Griffith
Oct 27, 2014
Debbie Griffith, 62, of Hoover, AL formerly of Dalton, GA, walked into the arms of Jesus and joined the Heavenly choir on Monday, October 27, 2014. She was an active member of the Hunter Street Baptist Church choir ministry. She was also a retired elementary teacher of 20 plus years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend...
Ann Coley
Oct 24, 2014
Mrs. Ann L. Coley, of Vestavia, AL, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014, at the age of 65. The family will receive friends Monday, October 27, 2014, from 12:30-1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1 PM in the chapel. Visitation 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM ,Monday, October 27, 2014 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701...
