Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

Bette-Lynn Manskie, 76, of Hoover, AL, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a short illness.

She was born in New Jersey but lived a large portion of her life in Slidell, LA, where she retired from the St. Tammany Parish School system as a longtime educator.  She was preceded in death...

Dec 31, 2021

Mary Anne Hutto, 63, passed away on December 31, 2021. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 2pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL.

Mary Anne was born on April 9, 1958 in Tuscaloosa, AL. She graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1976. She was dedicated to childhood nutrition for Hoover City...

Dec 30, 2021

James Edward Bonds, age 77, passed away on December 30th, 2021 with his family by his side.

James retired from the Birmingham News after many years of service in the Press Room.

He was preceded in death by parents, George Fred Bonds, Sr. and Mary Lou Ray Bonds; brothers, George Fred, Jr. and George Truman...

Dec 30, 2021

Margaret Allene Segrest, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021.  Margaret was born in Montgomery, AL on August 22, 1945 to Allene Summerlin Segrest and John Rogers Segrest of Luverne, AL in Crenshaw County.  Margaret was raised in Luverne and graduated from Luverne High School where she was a cheerleader.  Margaret went on to further her education at Auburn...

Dec 27, 2021

Kristi Ann Metz, age 32, was called home to be with Jesus on December 27, 2021, surrounded by her family in Birmingham, Alabama. Kristi graduated from Spain Park High School in 2008, where she was a member of the school’s show choir. She had such a love for music and was always singing. Over the years she played the...

Dec 26, 2021

Colonel Thomas James Dunlap, Jr. (USAF Ret.), a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away December 26, 2021, at the age of 99. Colonel Dunlap was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 13, 1922. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Dunlap and Christina Sanders Dunlap, sisters, Nellie Barnes, Jean Melbourne and Elizabeth Walker and a brother,...

Dec 24, 2021

Nell Marie Howard was born on March 25,1928 and went to her Heavenly home on the morning of December 24,2021 at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Beulah Robertson, husband George Howard Senior, daughter Nelda Workman, daughter and son-in-law Linda and Jimmy Shackelford, son and daughter-in-law George Junior and Reba Howard. Also by...

Dec 22, 2021

Myrtle Connell, born on February 23, 1931, passed away on December 22, 2021. A private funeral is planned for December 27, 2021.

Dec 19, 2021

Raelynn Dixie Hicks passed away peacefully at home on December 19,2021 surrounded by her mother, father, and sister of Fort Polk Louisiana. She is

survived by her mother, Lavanna Griffin Hicks, her father Carson Hicks, and big sister Sophie Hicks. Friends are invited to support the Hicks family at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home on Thursday,

December...

Dec 17, 2021

Evelyn “Evie” Mae Walker joined our Father in Heaven on December 17th, 2021 in the loving embrace of her family. Evelyn Mae Walker was born on June 24, 2021, to Hannah and Matthew Walker. Evie was a miracle from the start! She was a fighter and a trooper. Despite her circumstances, she was happy and thriving. She brought so...

Dec 16, 2021

Shawn C Wandry was born in Aberdeen, SD and moved to Birmingham, AL area at age 7 to live with his Mother, Diane, and his brother, Jesse (4).  He lived much of his childhood in Birmingport, AL near the Black Warrior River teaching himself and his bothers to swim and fish.  He was a gifted athlete and excelled at...

Dec 14, 2021

Bettie Elaine Smith, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on December 14, 2021. Elaine and her husband loved traveling in their spare time, spending time with family and friends, and having fun.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Jack Smith; son, Jack Smith, Jr.; and nephew, Christopher Holt.

She...

Dec 14, 2021

Peggy Ruth Heard Shores was born at home in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, AL on October 5, 1933. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1951. Her career began at State Farm Insurance Company during which time she joined the Beta Sigma Phi sorority where she made life-long friends. In 1951 she married John Wesley Shores, Jr. and...

Dec 13, 2021

Annabell Fleming, age 98, passed away peacefully on December 13th. She was born September 29, 1923 in Wylam, AL to Andrew and Emma Abercrombie. Annabell was preceded in death by her husband Walter Fleming, and also her siblings Hunter, John and Marguerite. Annabell and Walter were married in 1945 after just two weeks of dating and shared 71 years...

Dec 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Tajdin Jiwani. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 10, 2021

Emma Hammitt passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the age of 87. She loved the Lord and was a member of Loveless Park Baptist Church for 70 years. An avid baker, she loved baking for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Hammitt; her mother, Bertha Snyder; great grandson, Clifford Wade...

Dec 8, 2021

His journey began in Nelson County, Virginia on April 29, 1938, and passed on to the Lord in Dadeville, Alabama, on December 8, 2021, at the age of 82. Growing up, he loved to come home from school and grab an apple from the orchard or take the saltshaker to the garden and polish off a few tomatoes. He...

Dec 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Kyle Rutherford, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2021

Rhonda Henley Wharton Obituary

October 26,1953  - December 7, 2021

Rhonda Wharton, native name Ozawaa Bizhiw, was born in Birmingham, Alabama and came home from Jefferson/Hillman hospital (now known as UAB) to her 3-year-old brother, and a very thrilled 7 year old sister, who considered this her very own, real-life baby doll. By the time...

Dec 3, 2021

Linda Grace Coopwood, age 82, of Hoover, AL went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021 in Indian Springs. She was born on January 12, 1939 to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Rankin of Selma, Al who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Treadwell B. Coopwood of...