Obituaries
Joe Muncher
Aug 5, 2012
Mr. Joe William Muncher, 75, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Franklin NC. He was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a current member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church and a former member of Bluff Park Baptist Church. He was a member of the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society and also...
Roy Skelton, Jr
Jul 31, 2012
Mr. Roy Clifford Skelton, Jr., 78, of Bessemer passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He was a member and Deacon at Canaan Baptist Church for many years. He was retired from US Steel after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Madie Skelton; one son, Steve Skelton (Debra); three grandchildren, Chris Guess, Jared...
James Craig
Jul 30, 2012
89, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012. He attended Ensley High School and graduated from Auburn University after serving in the Navy during WWII. He worked at USS as an Engineer for 38 years. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amanda and Parley W. Craig...
Dorothy Miller
Jul 27, 2012
95, of Birmingham, passed away on July 27, 2012. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Miller and her son Richard Miller. She is survived by one son, Robert Miller (Marcia) and daughter-in-law, Susie Miller. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 10 am at the Jefferson Memorial...
Sarah Wade
Jul 19, 2012
Mrs. Sarah Wynell Wade, 86, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter "Bill" Wade. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Garrett (Mike) and Robyn DiGiorgio; four grandchildren, Leslie Garrett, Wade...
Sylvia Hawn
Jul 15, 2012
Sylvia Ann Hawn, of Vestavia Hills, AL, formerly of Newton, NC, passed away July 15, 2012, at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy E. and Cleo Hawn. Sylvia is survived by her sister, Joyce H. Wilkinson (Wayne), two nieces; Pam W. Conklin (Charlie) of Hoover, AL, and Carol W. Causey (Wendell) of Marietta,...
Frank Whitfield, Jr
Jul 15, 2012
Mr. Frank E. Whitfield, Jr., of Helena, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the age of 70. He was a graduate of Ensley High School and attended Jacksonville State and Auburn University. He was a member of the 87th MAC Army Reserve. He was a member of Grace Life Baptist Church in McCalla for...
Orez Nichols
Jul 12, 2012
Mrs. Orez Veazey Nichols, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the age of 85. She was a long time member and librarian of Bluff Park Baptist Church. Her hobbies were quilting, cross stitching, knitting and Veazey family historian. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Bobbie England
Jul 12, 2012
Mrs. Bobbie C. England, age 82, of Columbus, GA, passed away July 12, 2012. A memorial service will be Monday, July 16, 2012, at 2 PM in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Columbus.
Mary Black
Jul 11, 2012
Mrs. Mary Lou Black, age 89, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. She attended Central Park-Ensley Presbyterian and First Methodist in Alexander City. She was retired from the Birmingham Board of Education. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Patterson Black, Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Kelley and Jane Boren (Terry); five...
Jamie Cagle
Jul 6, 2012
After a long and courageous struggle with her illness, Jamie, age 35, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. Her testimony touched the lives of thousands, many of whom didn't know her personally, but prayed for her daily. She graduated from Hueytown High School in 1995 where she was a cheerleader and member of...
Dr. Lou Hedden
Jul 6, 2012
Dr. Lou Ann Hedden, DC, Da BCN passed away on the 6th of July, 2012. Dr. Hedden was board certified to practice in Maryland, Virginia, Alaska, Alabama and Washington State. She attended Ohio State University and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, upon graduation she moved to Soldotna, Alaska and founded Hedden Chiropractic. Dr. Hedden practiced for...
George Mccaleb
Jul 4, 2012
Mr. George Shepherd McCaleb "Shep," age 83 of Hoover passed away July 4, 2012. He was from Cleveland, MS, but he had made Birmingham his home for the last 55 years. Shep was small of frame but "big of heart." He graduated from Cleveland High School and from Delta State University. Shep received his Masters degree in Organic Chemistry from...
Geneva Emanuel
Jul 1, 2012
Mrs. Geneva Crocker Emanuel, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the age of 85. Memorial service will be on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Ken Maynard officiating.
Willard Wyatt
Jul 1, 2012
Mr. Willard C. Wyatt, of Helena, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the age of 74. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Eula Wyatt. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gloria Wyatt; 2 sons, Darrell Wyatt (Elizabeth) and Greg Hand (Wren); a daughter, Teresa...
Dennis Shipic
Jul 1, 2012
Mr. Dennis Andrew Shipic, of Hoover, entered into eternal rest July 1, 2012 at the age of 73. He was a beloved, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Dennis was born on November 30, 1938 in Wheeling, WV, the only son of John and Helen Shipic. He graduated from Wheeling Central Catholic High School and attended West Liberty State College....
Antonio Caro
Jun 29, 2012
Mr. Antonio Caro, of Birmingham, passed away, Friday, June 29, 2012. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 5, 2012, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home and family and friends will be welcome Friday, July, 6, 2012, starting at 8 AM. A funeral service will be Friday, July 6, 2012, at 2 PM at the funeral home.
Charlene Hornsby
Jun 28, 2012
Mrs. Charlene J. Hornsby, of Birmingham, formerly of Baton Rouge, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the age of 63. She lived for her husband and family and was a Godly example of wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Billy Hornsby; and 2 grandchildren, Will and...
Herol Stone
Jun 24, 2012
Mr. Heron H. Stone, of Alabaster, formerly of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the age of 89. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served duing WWII. He retired after 30 years service as an electrical engineer with Southern Company. He was a member and former elder of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is...
James Mays
Jun 22, 2012
Mr. James Noel Mays, age 72, of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012. He was retired from US Steel after 40 years of service. He was an officer in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Faye Mays; three daughters, Kim Sanders, Mary Fleming (Joseph), and Susan Norris (Randy); nine grandchildren, Patrick...
