Obituaries
Roberto Luna, Jr
Oct 16, 2006
of Pelham, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006, at the age of 47. His humor and spirit brought much joy to his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Roberto and Josefa Luna, of Pelham; a brother, Alexander Luna (Elizabeth), of Indianapolis, IN; a sister, Elizabeth Maziarz (Michael), of Birmingham; and nieces and nephews, Blake, Taylor, Anna...
Gladys Gordon
Oct 2, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006 at the age of 89. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church for the past 30 years, where she was part of the Dawsonaires senior choir. Mrs. Gordon was a long-time employee of Lakeshore HealthSouth Hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was an inspiration to all...
Asher Iii
Sep 29, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2006, at the age of 69. He was a decendant of the Bragan family who were early pioneers of Birmingham and was proud to be related to the famous Bragan baseball family. Asher attended Birmingham Southern College and Auburn University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He served his...
Charles Carr
Sep 25, 2006
age 64 of Hoover, formerly of Ft. Payne, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 25, 2006. He graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and became a successful agriculture commodity jobber with AGRI Products formed by him and his business partner, Bill Barnes. Charles was an avid nature lover who cherished local hikes as well as national parks, especially...
Eugene Hutchins
Sep 24, 2006
age 88, of Hoover, passed away on September 24, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens South. Rev. John Autry officiating. Survivors: wife of 60 years; Pee Wee Hutchinson, son; Gene (Karen) Hutchinson, two grandchildren; Nicole (Will) McClintock and Daniel McDaniel. In lieu of flowers family request...
Emily Duke
Sep 23, 2006
DUKE (INFANT), EMILY ROSE, six weeks old, daughter of John and Susan Duke, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006. Graveside services will be at Oak Mtn. Bapt. Church Cemetery 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home directing.
Gretchen Elliott
Sep 20, 2006
age 84, of Vestavia Town Village, passed away on September 20, 2006. She lived most of her life in Menerva and Canton Ohio. She was an active organist with a deep love of music. She was retired from Bank One after many years of service. A memorial service will be held at Vestavia Town Village on Saturday, September 23, 2006...
Miguel Cardenales
Sep 16, 2006
God called his devoted son home on September 16, 2006, at the age of 41. Miguel's guiding scripture in life was John 10:10, and his moment of passing was 10:10 Saturday evening. He was a resident of Hoover. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Cardenales; a son, Andrew Cardenales; a daughter, Elizabeth Cardenales; his father, Miguel Cardenales; his...
Arley Fetters
Sep 13, 2006
of Bluff Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the age of 98. He was a retired construction supervisor and, after retiring, he always aided the residents of the community when a hammer and nail were needed. Mr. Fetters was a member of the Carpenters Union in Birmingham for over 50 years and was a member of the...
Fred May
Sep 12, 2006
age 90, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 13, 2006, from 6 - 8 pm, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 pm. Father Henry McDaid officiating.
Rebekah Loveless
Sep 10, 2006
age 87, of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. Mrs. Loveless was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for more than 50 years and later, Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She served the Lord in various capacities in these churches, such as Sunday school teacher, the food bank, and the Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Loveless was...
Jimmie Turquitt
Sep 7, 2006
passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006, at the age of 65 in Leesburg Hospital, Leesburg, FL. He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Turquitt, whereabouts unknown; two brothers, Osbye Turquitt and Mike Turquitt, both of Bessemer; three sisters, Doris Ready, of Oak Grove, OR, Olga Kioushifes, of Munster, IN, and Patricia Chance, of Bessemer; ten nephews and nine nieces, and...
Ottie Keef
Sep 1, 2006
of Snellville, GA, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2006, at the age of 86. She was a long time member of the Eastern Stars at Cahaba Heights Lodge. Mrs. Keef was born in 1920 to Rose and Will Bearden of New Merkle, AL and was one of the eight children that shared a life long bond of love and...
William Gober
Sep 1, 2006
age 81, of Montevallo, passed peacefully at his home on September 1, 2006, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons. The eldest child of Pearl and Bob Gober, he was preceded in death by a son Reggie. Mr. Gober was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Pacific in the Coast Guard. He retired from Barber's Ice Cream after 38 years...
Harold Heerssen
Aug 28, 2006
age 50, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Melinda Taylor Heerssen; a daughter, Lauren Heerssen Davis (Joel) of Birmingham; a son, Scott Anthony Heerssen of Tuscaloosa; his parents, Harold and Ann Heerssen of Roswell, GA; his parents-in-law, Zack and Alice Taylor of Big Canoe, GA;...
Louise Head
Aug 24, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006, at the age of 92. She was retired from Loveman's Deparment Store and was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Head was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Head. She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. Head (Beverly) of Vestavia and James L. Head (Winnie) of...
Albert Bowen
Aug 23, 2006
BOWEN, ALBERT SIDNEY age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at home in Hoover Wednesday, August 23, 2006. He was born August 7, 1918 in Fulton, MS and moved to Alabama after serving in WWII in the Army Air Corp of Engineers. Mr. Bowen was stationed in the Pacific Theater and participated in the invasion of...
Virginia White
Aug 22, 2006
of Stuart, FL, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the age of 76. She will be remembered for her faith in God, love of her family and helping others as a volunteer supporting ministries for the homeless and King's Kids after school ministry in Stuart, FL. She is survived by her three children, Becky Whaley...
Cecil Erwin
Aug 22, 2006
of Alabaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the age of 78. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Alabaster First United Methodist Church. Mr. Erwin was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Marshall Erwin and Pearl Landers Erwin and his five siblings. He is survived by...
Thurman Hubner
Aug 21, 2006
age 81, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006. He was formally of Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Bill was also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. His love of life sparkled in his eyes and remains with us all. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia E. "Ginny" Hubner. He is survived by...
