Obituaries
Ronald Pitts
Feb 8, 2011
Mr. Ronald Pitts, age 63, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011. He was an active member of Shades Crest Baptist Church, where he taught childrens sunday school for many years. He began his career at channel 42 television in Birmingham before going to Alabama Power Company where he retired after more than 24 years of service. He...
Richard Paulson
Feb 7, 2011
Paulson, Richard V. “Dick†Richard Paulson, age 83, of Hoover, AL passed away Monday morning following a courageous struggle with emphysema, heart disease and cancer. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley who passed away in 2006. Dick, as he was known to family, friends and co-workers all his life, was a loving husband, father and beloved Grandpa...
Harper Mckay
Feb 7, 2011
Graveside Services for Harper Kate McKay will be Saturday, Februay 12, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. She is survived by her mother, Katie McKay, her dad, Doug McKay, grandparents, Toby and Jamie Vinson, Doug McKay,and Lori Collins, great grandparents, Mary Rimmer, Tom Rimmer, Mary Jean Vinson, Ken and Carolyn Patterson, and Richard McKay, several aunts, uncles...
W. Carpenter
Feb 3, 2011
Mr. W. Wade Carpenter, age 72, of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Billie Carpenter; two sons, David Jones and Abe Jones; two grandchildren, Katelyn Jones and Cody Jones. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 2 pm in the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with burial...
Robbie Kitchens
Feb 1, 2011
Mrs. Robbie "Roberta' G. Kitchens, age 73, of Midfield,passed away February 1, 2011. She was retired from the Jefferson Co. Dept. of Health. She had a passion for genealogy and was a past member of the Birmingham Genealogical Society and a member of Stonewall #724 United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter. Preceding her in death were her husband, William H....
Emmett Johnson
Jan 31, 2011
Mr. Emmett Raymond Johnson, of Birmingham, died Monday, January 31, 2001, at the age of 82. Born in Houston, TX. Emmett was a graudate of North Texas State University and received a masters degree in Hospital Administration from Northwestern University in 1952. He retired from Baptist Health System in 1994 after 19 years as Chief Executive Officer. A member of...
James Finlen
Jan 28, 2011
Mr. James Michael Finlen,87 years old, of Auburn, Alabama passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2011. He was a former longtime resident of Birmingham and relocated with his wife and daughter, Ann, to Auburn several years ago. Mr. Finlen was best known as "Daddy", "Paw Paw", "Big Gem", and "Honest Jim." He was an avid fan of...
Lucille Alexander
Jan 28, 2011
Mrs. Lucille Alexander, age 95 of Hueytown, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Luster Alexander and one son Sonny Alexander. She is survived by her two daughters, Geraldine Morris and Fay Faust; four grandchildren, Teresa Haythorn, Charles Faust Jr., Jimmie and Jeff Morris; five great grandchildren, Taylor and Tyler Morris, Lindsey,...
Dorothy Kinzinger
Jan 27, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Kinzinger, of Birmingham, passed away after a brief illness, Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the age of 86. She is predeceased by her husband, Harold Lee Kinzinger and her son, Robert John Kinzinger. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Kinzinger Bennett(Edwin) of Las Cruces, NM, and Nancy Kinzinger Lynn of Birmingham; three grandchildren, Dr. Jason Bennett...
Paul Junkins
Jan 27, 2011
Memorial service will be held at Mountain Chapel Methodist Church in Vestavia Sunday, February 6 at 1:30 pm.
Doris Burnett
Jan 27, 2011
Mrs. Doris Burnett, age 86, formerly of Lipscomb and Hueytown left this life on earth to join her family in heaven on Thursday, January 27, 2011. Doris was a loving wife and mother of five children. She was fully dedicated to her entire family. This was her mission in life to serve her family. She is preceded in death by...
Evelyn Butler
Jan 24, 2011
Mrs. Evelyn Amanda McCrory Butler, of Hoover, died Monday, January 24, 2011, at the age of 86. She was born March 23, 1924 to the late Harry Lee and Elliotte Stockard McCrory. Evelyn was the oldest of four children. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo E. Butler, in 1996, after a marriage of almost 51 years; her grandson, Christopher...
Maxine Stobert
Jan 24, 2011
Mrs. Maxine Stobert, age 86, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Stobert Jr., and daughter, Susan Castine. She is survived by her children, Thomas W. (Buddy) Stobert III (Mary), Nancy Voizin (Bill), Mark Stobert (Cathy) and Marcella Stobert; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; also survived by...
Catherine Lee
Jan 23, 2011
Catherine Lorrell Lee, age 74, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A precious and brave Southern lady, she touched everyone with her gracious nature. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa at Florida State University and taught elementery and middle school students for 23 years. She was a devoted member...
Berthila Ortega
Jan 23, 2011
Mrs. Berthila Ortega, age 66, of Hunduras, passed away January 23, 2011. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 12 to 1 at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, with a memorial service will following.
Mary Starzyk
Jan 21, 2011
STARZYK, MARY age 95, of Hoover passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sophie and Joseph Robak; her husband of 48 years, Charles M. Starzyk, and siblings; Edward, Stephen, Stanley, Joseph, John, Theodore, Helen, Stephania and Josephine and a niece, Jean Hunt. She is survived by her daughter Joan (Richard) Kubik; two...
Evelyn Gordon
Jan 20, 2011
Evelyn Hays Gordon, of Vestavia Hills, passed away January 20, 2011, at the age of 64. Evelyn was a devoted member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, where she volunteered time to the hospitality network and other ministries. She treasured time with family, and most of all, with her two granddaughters who lovingly called her "Evie." She proudly worked as...
Billy Cobb
Jan 18, 2011
Mr. Billy R. Cobb, age 78, of Gardendale, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011, in Birmingham, AL. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 20, 2011, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL.
Beverly Winters
Jan 17, 2011
Ms. Beverly Winters passed away Monday, January 17, 2011, in Birmingham.
Louise Minshew
Jan 16, 2011
Mrs. Louise Bradford Minshew, age 92, of Helena, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy H. Minshew and sister Lillian Smith. She attended Hunter Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, sewing, rescuing animals and especially enjoyed her family. She is survived by her daughter Ann (Wayne Sr.) Booth and...
