Obituaries
Claire Bishop
Aug 20, 2013
August 24, 1933 – August 20, 2013 Claire was born in Birmingham, Alabama and made her permanent home in Hoover, Alabama. She and her husband spent many wonderful years living on the Warrior River enjoying the serenity of nature and God’s handiwork. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Riley Bishop and is survived by her children, Cathy...
Robert Ford
Aug 19, 2013
Mr. Robert "Bob" Ford, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013, at the age of 88. He served in the U.S Navy in the Pacific during WWII. Mr. Ford graduated from Mississippi State University on May 23, 1949, and was married to his wife, Dorothy that same day. He retired from South Central Bell after 36 years service....
James Manning
Aug 18, 2013
Mr. James Olin Manning, born in Tarrant City April 10, 1936 to Emmett Euel and Pearl Parks Manning died in his home in Bluff Park on August 18, 2013. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1963 as Aircraft Mechanic / T-33 Crew Chief. After leaving the service he worked at Hayes International / Pemco Aeroplex...
Lisa Brown
Aug 17, 2013
56, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Lisa graduated from W.A. Berry High School as a valedictorian in 1974 and belonged to Kappa Gamma Sorority. She lived her early married life in New Orleans, a place that remained dear to her and her husband. She was a member of Dawson...
Harry Vickers
Aug 15, 2013
97, died August 15, 2013. Born February 1, 1916 in Watertown, TN, he was the son of Marvin Haber Vickers and Callie Lee Smithson Vickers. He was a 1935 graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon and attended Cumberland University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was married to Mary Neil Thackston for 61...
Jerry Brasher
Aug 14, 2013
BRASHER, JERRY HOUSTON 74, of Thorsby, passed away on August 14, 2013, in Randolph. He was born on April 31, 1939, in Birmingham, son of the late Houston Y. Brasher and the late Velma Hollis Brasher. He was a retired manager of Synergy/Coast Gas in Jemison, AL. Surviving are his son, Jerry D. (Tam) Brasher of Meridian, MS; daughter, Christy...
Arlene Wells
Aug 10, 2013
Arlene Wells departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2013 to be with her Lord Jesus Christ forever. She was my mother, friend, and a friend to all who knew her. She will be missed by her family and friends. However, our loss is Heaven's gain. She was 76 years old, survived by one daughter, Robbyn L. Wells; 3 precious...
Susan Darden
Aug 10, 2013
of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the age of 63. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home with interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Vera Hendrix
Aug 7, 2013
Mrs. Vera Nell Elliott Hendrix, of Pinson, formerly of Hueytown, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at the age of 84. Ms. Hendrix was a graduate of Carbon Hill High School, Howard College, and the University of Alabama. She loved teaching and was retired from Jefferson County Board of Education, having taught at Oak Grove High...
Pearline Whittington
Aug 1, 2013
Mrs. Pearline Underwood Whittington, 93, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013. She had a tremendous love for gardening and cooking. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Pat Whittington. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Shattuck and Shirley Young (Eddie); three grandchildren, Bernard Shattuck (Jonny), Scott Young (Jill), and Nikki West (Joey); five great...
Arthur Williamson
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Arthur E. Williamson, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the age of 87. Art served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Phillips Williamson; 2 sons, Mark Williamson (Valerie) and Paul Williamson; granddaughter, Natalie Williamson; and 2 brothers, Carl Williamson (Joyce) and Luther Williamson (Lavon)....
Dorothy Powell
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Smith Powell, 99, a sinner saved by God's marvelous grace, has been at home with the Lord Jesus Christ since July 30, 2013. A memorial celebration will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Crest Presbyterian Church, 560 Lake Crest Dr....
Stanley Vasa
Jul 29, 2013
Mr. Stanley "Stan" Sundar Vasa, 62, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1951 in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, to Manoharam and Krupabai Vasa. Stan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and a Master of Science degree in Meteorology and Oceanography...
Margie Abbott
Jul 28, 2013
Mrs. Margie S. Abbott, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 28. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, she graduated from Bessemer City High School and studied at Samford University. She loved being on-the-go, and was active in a number of organizations. A devout Christian, she was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church where she was close to...
John Mauk
Jul 28, 2013
Mr. John Wayne Mauk, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on July 28, 2013. He was born on January 20, 1939 in Birmingham to Dorris Henry and Claude H. Mauk. He graduated from Phillips High School, attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, and was a graduate of Georgia State...
Doris Stinnett
Jul 21, 2013
Ms. Doris Stinnett, of Adger, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the age of 72. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of her life in her home, 720 Carl Dr., Adger, AL on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 2 PM. Doris is survived by her son, Rick Salley and her daughter, Bridgette Goolsby.
William Kennedy
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. William "Bill" Kennedy, of Hoover, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the age of 60. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
Sandra Bragan
Jul 18, 2013
Mrs. Sandra Thornton Bragan, age 74, of Birmingham, passed away on July 18, 2013. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where she was a dedicated fan of Alabama Football, as well as a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She started a career in Nutrition, working for the National Dairy Council. She was devoted to her faith and...
Frances Stagner
Jul 16, 2013
Mrs. Frances, Stagner, of Shannon, AL, passed away July 16, at the age of 69. The family will receive friends, Friday, July 19, from 9-11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Linda Wood
Jul 13, 2013
Linda Joyce Smith Wood, age 63, of McCalla, passed away at her home surrounded by her closest loved ones, on Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lois Smith. She is survived by Charles Wood; her daughters Misty Wood Smith and Christy (Kelly) Warnick; her grandchildren Lindsay Dodd and Aiden Warnick; and her...
