Obituaries
Anne Spruce
May 17, 2009
of Hoover, passed away at home on Sunday, May 17, 2009, at the age of 79. She was a member of Oakmont Presbyterian Church and Lakeview Residential Association. She was raised in Roanoke, VA and graduated from Madison College. Mrs. Spruce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was looking forward to becoming a great-grandmother to Hadley Anne...
James Freeman
May 14, 2009
FREEMAN, JAMES ELVIS, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the age of 94. He was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Hilda Boger Freeman; his parents, Charlie and Maggie Freeman. He is survived by son, James Elvis Freeman, Jr.; daughter, Joan Freeman Crossett (George...
William Norred
May 8, 2009
NORRED, WILLIAM EMERIS, of Jemison, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the age of 84. He is survived by his son, Billy Norred; grandson, Tim Norred; and three great grandsons. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 11, 2009 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150, Hoover. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM in...
Douglas Hulon
May 7, 2009
, of Pelham, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the age of 84. He served in the US Army Corp of Engineers during the D-Day invasion on Omaha beach. Red was a local contractor for over 50 years in the Birmingham area. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ted D. Hulon and Joe L. Hulon. He...
Steven Judd
May 4, 2009
, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009, at the age of 37. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his father, David Edward Judd. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Ola Michelle Judd; son, Pierce David Judd; daughter, Peyton Leigh Judd, all of Hoover; parents, Pauline and Bob...
James Tierney
May 3, 2009
,of Hoover, formerly of McLean, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the age of 91. He was an administrative law judge at the Federal Communications Commission for many years. He had been serving as an arbitrator for the DC Bar Association and NASD up until March 2009. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Prince...
Daniel Harrison
May 3, 2009
of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the age of 60. He was Regional Vice President of Liberty National Life Insurance Company. He retired after 33 years of service. Mr. Harrison was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Danny was close to being "the perfect father" in that he was devoted to his wife. He was...
Mayanice Walton
May 2, 2009
WALTON, MAYANICE, of Columbiana, passed away at a private facility on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the age of 87. She was educated at the University of Montevallo, and Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She worked many years for the State of Alabama and retired in October 1986. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Mims of Homewood; and...
Nira Gallups
Apr 30, 2009
, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the age of 75. She was born June 30, 1933 to N. Dewey and Willie Mae Studdard. Sue was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She was formerly employed by The Federal Reserve Bank. Sue loved family, friends and church. She also enjoyed the game of golf having...
Robert Bruce
Apr 29, 2009
went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Through interim music work at local churches and teaching Sunday school for many years with his wife June, Bob's faith and optimistic view of life touched innumerable people. His lifelong dream of owning his own business was realized in 1983 when Bruce Office Supply was incorporated. A...
Bob Barthel
Apr 26, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the age of 54. He was a native of North Louisiana and was a resident of Alabama for the past 12 years. He was the head football coach at Bumpus Middle School in Hoover, AL and formerly coached at Oak Park Middle School in Decatur, AL. Mr. Barthel was actively...
Floria Cook
Apr 25, 2009
, of Calera, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the age of 85. Her life was dedicated to her family. She was an amazing woman and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Homer Samuel Cook, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Parker (Danny); five sons, Homer Samuel...
Edna Pinkerton
Apr 23, 2009
PINKERTON, EDNA LOUISE, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the age of 94. She was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church, and was a loving and devoted mother who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Pinkerton Peden; and two sisters, Mildred McCulley of Rockwood, TN and Mary Rogan...
Dr. Frances Manning
Apr 21, 2009
of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the age of 64. She was born and raised in Homewood and was a graduate of Shades Valley High School, class of 1963. Dr. Manning graduated Auburn University where she received her B.S. and Masters Degree and then received her Doctorate Degree from U.A.B. She started her career as a...
Jack Skibbs
Apr 21, 2009
of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a Realty businessman. He is survived by a daughter, Michelle; and many friends and business associates. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 28th, 2009, at 1:00 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150, Hoover. Interment will follow in Jefferson...
Sandra Warren
Apr 17, 2009
of Helena passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009 at the age of 66. Sandra was born in Atlanta GA, grew up in Marietta where she graduated from Marietta High School. She then attended The University of Georgia where she majored in art. Sandra was the first freshman ever selected as Homecoming Queen, a member of Phi Mu Sorority, Arnold...
Mildred Davis
Apr 15, 2009
of Alabaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the age of 79. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Alabaster and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Davis was a devoted mother and "Granny" to all those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Charles Scott
Apr 12, 2009
of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the age of 80. He was a member of Loveless Park Baptist Church and was a U.S. veteran who served as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles LeRoy Scott. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine...
Jean Roe
Apr 12, 2009
ROE, JEAN H., of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the age of 71. She graduated from the Birmingham College of Allied Health and was employed at Parkside Rehabilitation Treatment Center as a substance abuse technician, working with women. She also worked at UAB in the Neuro-intensive Care Unit as a unit secretary. Jean overcame many difficulties...
Sally Spain
Apr 10, 2009
, of Shannon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the age of 74. A member of First Baptist Church of Shannon, Sally was a loving wife, mother and Granny who touched the lives of many. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe “Toby†Judson Spain, Jr. She is survived by her...
