Obituaries
O. Taylor
Jul 11, 2013
Mr. O. E. "Skip" Taylor, of Pelham, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Bethany Taylor Johnson. He is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Linda Taylor; his son, Ozzie Taylor (Christy); 4 grandchildren, Abbey and Peyton Taylor and Allison and Hunter Johnson; and son-in-law, Scott...
Freda Burgett
Jul 9, 2013
Mrs. Freda Burgett, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Ms. Burgett was retired from Lloyd Nolan Hospital after many years of faithful service. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gene Burgett; a brother, Edward Capps (Diane); and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 PM, Friday, July 12, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson...
Yahia Vatany
Jul 8, 2013
Mr. Yahia Vatany, of Pelham, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the age of 53. He was self employed. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Narges Vatany; 2 handsome sons, Sam, 14, and Sina, 12; his parents, Ali Asghar and Mah Vatany; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. The family will receive friends on Saturday,...
Shirley Sundberg
Jul 7, 2013
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Sundberg, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the age of 76. Retired legal secretary after 45 years, Shirley had strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother, known as "Mimi." She was preceded in death by a son, Morris Dale Sundberg. She is survived by two sons,...
Grace Christian
Jul 6, 2013
Mrs. Grace Black Christian, of Birmingham, born in Montgomery, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the age of 88. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Medical Technology. She worked at UAB, Drs. McCoy and Moughon, Lakeshore Rehab, and Samford University Library. Grace was a longtime, active member and pianist at Philadelphia Baptist Church...
Frances Grubbs
Jun 29, 2013
Mrs. Frances Grubbs, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 50 years, Benjamin F. Grubbs. She leaves behind one daughter, Ginger (Joey), two grandchildren, Brandon (Kelli), and Ben (Megan) and two great grandchildren, Luke and Peyton. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home,...
Dr. Milan Tomana
Jun 28, 2013
Dr. Milan Tomana, of Hoover, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at the age of 81. He was born June 7, 1932 in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia. For nearly 40 years, Dr. Tomana was employed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Professor in the Medical School and in research, retiring from the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology. He...
Helen Burgess
Jun 27, 2013
Mrs. Helen Lydia Icard Burgess, age 92, was born in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile and passed away in Birmingham on Thursday, June 27, 2013. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. After working many years for Alabama Power in Mobile, she retired in 1988 from Providence Hospital. She enjoyed...
Melvin Williams
Jun 24, 2013
Mr. Melvin Lawrence Williams, of Hoover, Alabama went home to be with his Savior on June 24, 2013 at the age of 87. Melvin was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He retired from US Steel with 42 years of service. Melvin was married to Janet Stanier Williams for 62...
Dorothy Wilson
Jun 23, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy C. Wilson, of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the age of 90. She was a long time member of Eastern Valley Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey A. Wilson & son, Stephen A. Wilson. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jean W. Norris (Jim) and Beth Gibson (Milton); daughter-in-law,...
Dick Hudson
Jun 22, 2013
Mr. Dick Hudson, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the age of 85. Dick was born March 29, 1928 in Clanton, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University with an Electrical Engineering degree, served as a Lieutenant in the Army, and as a deacon in Green Valley Baptist Church. His interests included golf, track, research into...
Richedean Oden
Jun 21, 2013
Mrs. Richedean E. Oden, 83, of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church for 60 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Andy Oden. She is survived by two daughters, Delores Oswell (Jack) and Karen Woods; her son, Richard Oden; five loving grandchildren, Rebecca and Cole Oswell, Haley and...
Louise Morris
Jun 20, 2013
Mrs. Louise Porter Morris, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the age of 89. She was a longtime member of Canaan Baptist Church, Greenwood. For many years, she worked in the shoe department of Parisians in Vestavia Shopping Mall. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Morris, and a brother, James Porter....
Ruby Lowery
Jun 16, 2013
Mrs. Ruby Zell Lowery, of Pelham, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the age of 91. Ruby had been a member of Lipscomb Church of God since 1956. She was a loving mother who dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by 2 sons, Joseph W. Searcy (Pat) and J.T. Searcy (Faye); 1 daughter, Brenda N. Willis;...
H. Jones
Jun 16, 2013
Mr. H. Clinton Jones, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the age of 83. Mr. Jones served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Avis Jones, his parents, Porter C. and Idell Ross Jones; his step-mother, Mildred Ezell Jones; and his son, Anthony Jones. He...
Thomas Hobbs
Jun 13, 2013
Mr. Thomas Hobbs, of Bessemer, passed away June 13. Visitation will be Tues, June 18, from 9:30-11 AM at Currie-Jefferson with services at 11 AM.
James Turnley, Jr
Jun 13, 2013
Mr. James Edwin Turnley, Jr., of Hoover, AL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the age of 89. He was a graduate of LSU and a US Marine Corp veteran of WWII. He retired from International Paper Company after 30 years of service. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, of...
Troy Bryant
Jun 13, 2013
Mr. Troy T. Bryant, 94, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Bessemer for over 50 years. Mr. Bryant retired from US Steel after 42 years of service. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army 7th Division 32nd Infantry Company F, and received the Purple Heart and...
Jason Cagle
Jun 12, 2013
Mr. Jason Scott Cagle, of Alabaster, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the age of 36. Jason's warm, loving, caring personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jason was preceded in death by his father Ricky Cagle; his 2 brothers, Jamie R. Cagle and Michael W. Turquitt, Jr.; his grandparents, Carl and Thelma Cagle; and his...
William Johnson
Jun 11, 2013
Johnson, Mr. William Allen Johnson, age 59, went home to be with his Lord on June 11, 2013. He was a long time employee of Walter Energy. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marcia Johnson, children, Clint Johnson, Stacy (Shane) Davidson, grandchildren, Ben and Wade Davidson, Shelby, Raeanna, and Caidie Johnson, and...
