Obituaries
Fred Carter, Jr
Jun 13, 2008
, of Pleasant Grove passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008 at age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Carter and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 10-11am at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Highway 150, Hoover. Graveside service will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Abigail Davis
Jun 13, 2008
of Montevallo, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008, at the age of 17. Abby attended Shelby Academy and was going to be a cheerleader and a senior. Through her years she danced, had a black belt in karate, and she loved Starbuck and Happy Meals. She may be gone, but never forgotten, with her beautiful smile. Abby was preceded in...
James Weaver
Jun 12, 2008
of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the young age of 25. He was a member of the Sheet Metal local Union 48. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time with his son, family and friends who will all miss him deeply. He is survived by his son, Colby Weaver; his father, James G. Weaver...
Philip Bates
Jun 9, 2008
BATES, PHILIP E., of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008 at the age of 63. He retired from BellSouth after 30 years of faithful service and from Parsons after 10 years of service. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Maurine Bates of Shelby; and his son, Alan Bates and Alan’s wife, Terra....
Arlyn Woods
Jun 6, 2008
WOODS, ARLYN McKINNON, of Helena passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the age of 82. She was a previous member of Pleasant Grove Beautification Board and a member of the Joy Circle of Ensley First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Woods was a former member of the Eastern Star and Morning Glories. She was a member of Riverchase United...
James Beall
Jun 4, 2008
BEALL, JAMES ROBERT, Lt Col, USAF(ret), (Jim), (Red), age 81, of Pelham, formerly of Bessemer, died on June 4, 2008 at his home. He was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years and where he expressed his love for the Lord and his wonderful church family. He graduated from Bessemer High...
Thelma Thrasher
Jun 3, 2008
THRASHER, THELMA LEA, of Homewood, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the age of 93. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend; and she will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by two sons, John and Roy Thrasher. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Thrasher (Louise) and Troy Thrasher; four daughters, Julia...
Wynand Jooste
Jun 3, 2008
JOOSTE, WYNAND “GEORGE,†of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the age of 19. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 10:30-12:00 PM at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the church, Rev. Reid Crotty officiating.
Aleene Wheless
Jun 2, 2008
passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the age of 93. She was a member of Hoover First UMC, a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Wylam Crescent Club. She is survived by two sons, William Davidson and Carl Ray Gober; a daughter, Mary Anne Cockerill; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; four...
Lennie Watson
May 31, 2008
WATSON, LENNIE PEARL, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Erbie Lee Watson; a sister, Edith Toddoroff; and a brother, ZD Cox. She is the beloved mother of three daughters, Aloma Goss (Frank) of Knox, IN, Diane Holmes (Robert, Sr.) of...
Camille Schuessler
May 30, 2008
SCHUESSLER, CAMILLE, of Birmingham passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 at the age of 61. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Roseanne Baker. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lewis Schuessler; three sons, Burt Schuessler (Susan) of Birmingham, David Schuessler (Angela) of Alabaster, and Philip...
Richard Higgs
May 28, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was employed with Compass Bank for 20 years and was also a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Higgs was an Elder with Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church and served on numerous committees. His generosity and kindness will not be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belle and...
Katherine Wood
May 24, 2008
formerly dwelling in Atlanta, now of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the age of 39 after a year-long battle with breast cancer. She was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents, Lee and Olivia Wood of Hoover; sister, Sarah Germanson (Matthew) of Dothan; grandfather, Thomas C. Kemp of Hoover; nephew,...
Joshua Walker
May 24, 2008
age 20, of Hoover, formerly of San Diego, CA passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008. Josh had battled the aftermath of brain cancer since the age of eight. He was a well-loved student at Berry Middle School in the special education program. Josh’s strength and courage were an inspiration to us every day. He was preceded in death by...
Lyle Stewart
May 23, 2008
a native of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, May 23, 2008, in Cocoa Beach, FL at the age of 45. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Stewart. He is survived by a daughter, Piper Stewart; a son, Steven Lyle Stewart; two grand-daughters, Leah and Alexis Stewart; his mother, Linda Gail Stewart; a sister, Carla Marie...
James Johnston
May 23, 2008
of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the age of 81, while living with his wife at Galleria Woods Retirement Center in Hoover, Alabama. He was originally from Atlanta, Georgia, where he was born on April 8, 1927 into the family of Jesse and Mark Johnston. Mr. Johnston graduated from Boy’s High School and later, Georgia Tech....
Sara Morton
May 20, 2008
of Rocky Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the age of 88. She was known to all as a loving and faithful servant of her Lord Jesus Christ. Sara was a charter member of Lakeside Baptist Church and had served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Gertrude Curren
May 18, 2008
CURREN, GERTRUDE MAXWELL “Mama Gertâ€, of Bessemer passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the age of 99. Mrs. Curren was born in the Bessemer area on November 12, 1908. She was the daughterof the late Ross and Ida Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred James Curren; a grandson, William Maxwell Curren and many brothers...
John Anderson
May 17, 2008
of Birmingham passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the age of 81. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City. He worked as a commercial artist at Progressive Farmer Magazine and Oxmoor Press for many years before retiring from EBSCO Media. He was a long-time member of Highlands United Methodist Church and was very committed...
James Prestridge
May 13, 2008
of Homewood, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the age of 81. He was a deacon and elder at Homewood Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Prestridge was a maintenance supervisor at St. Vincent's Hospital for 40 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah M. Prestridge; a son,...
