Obituaries

Jul 10, 2020

Harold Parish Ward, age 93, of Birmingham, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family July 10, 2020. Born in Abbeville, AL, he spent most of his childhood life in Geneva, AL, graduating from Geneva High School. His parents were David Hickman Ward and Lillian Parish Ward. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II....

Jul 7, 2020

Visitation will be on Friday, July 10, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South with Reggie Rose officiating.

Jul 5, 2020

Mrs. Laura Diane Daniel, 73, of Hoover, AL passed away on July 5, 2020. Diane was a graduate of Phillips High School and was a faithful member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She wrote and taught numerous bible studies, was a member of the adult choir and senior choir, and established the single adult ministry. She worked for 35...

Jul 4, 2020

Mr. Edward M. Smith Sr., 65, of Hoover, AL passed away on July 4, 2020. Ed was born on August 20, 1954 in Newark, NJ and resided in Levittown, PA before relocating to Birmingham, AL in 1992. He retired from US Steel after 38 years and spent his retirement enjoying his love of the outdoors surrounded by family.

Jul 3, 2020

Harrison Bay Hinkle, 25 passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2020.  He was a graduate of Hoover High School and employed with Trinity Contractors.  Harrison enjoyed hard work and fixing things for other people, but his passion was riding his dirt bikes.  Harrison made friends easily.  He always had a big smile that got even bigger when he was...

Jul 2, 2020

Before going to be with Jesus and reunite with her husband Gus and countless other loved ones, Cary Lawson Moore of Birmingham checked off both life boxes – “longevity” with 93 years and “quality” with a life of involvement, service, joy and love. Her pride for her four sons and their families was boundless, but “family” extended beyond blood...

Jul 2, 2020

Gregg Champion, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 71. He grew up in Florence, Alabama and graduated from Coffee High School in 1966, where he was a running back on Coffee's State Championship Football Team in 1965. Gregg matured earlier than most boys his age and was blessed with an abundance of...

Jun 30, 2020

The Reverend Leonard Bertram Gush, 92, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa to Hilda Creak and Bertram M. Gush and was called to his heavenly home on June 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Bettye Nell (Clark) formerly of Hopkinsville, KY, daughter Beth Williams (Donald), son Kevin Gush (Lori), sister...

Jun 27, 2020

Mr. David Marcus Neas, 46, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on June 27, 2020. David graduated from Pelham High School in 1992 and attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He worked as a Chef at various restaurants in Birmingham, was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church, and enjoyed art, music, and Alabama football.

He...

Jun 27, 2020

Mrs. Katherine K. Ferretti, 94, of Birmingham, AL entered her eternal home on June 27, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1925 in Washington D.C. She received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Delaware and, later in life, Master's in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a Librarian at Our Lady of...

Jun 26, 2020

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

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Lois Porter Gunter, 91, of Hueytown, AL passed away on June 24, 2020. Lois was a dedicated member of Concord Highland Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Department of Revenue.

She is survived by her four children, Donna Sims, Janet Argo (Larry), Joy Porter, and Mark Porter; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. Richard Allen Payton, 70, of Wilsonville, AL passed away on June 22, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee Payton and Sarah Mae Payton; and brother, Roger Bruce Payton.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Carol Payton; daughter, Jobie Payton Lynch; brother, Ronald Lee Payton (Sylvia); and sister, Cynthia...

Jun 22, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Wright Stanford, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on June 22, 2020. Virginia was born and raised in Sulligent, AL and moved to Birmingham after high school, where she got married and raised her family. She was a very devoted and loving mother with a servant's heart. She loved cooking for her family and always made good...

Jun 19, 2020

Bill Wood, of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 93. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was retired from the Birmingham Fire Department. Bill was a long time member of the former South Roebuck Baptist Church, He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Frances Wood. He is survived...

Jun 17, 2020

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

Jun 15, 2020

Frances Hoggle passed away June 15, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born in Washington D.C. on October 26, 1937. She married Stanley Hoggle in 1957 and subsequently moved to Birmingham in 1958 residing in Hoover, AL. Frances attended Shades Crest Baptist Church and greatly enjoyed services and in particular her Sunday School Class. Francis loved to...

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. James "Carl" Carter, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on a farm on February 14, 1931 in Pierce County, Georgia where his family were tenant farmers. After high school, Carl became the manager of the Lyric Theater in Waycross, GA. It was there that he met the love of his life,...

Jun 6, 2020

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

Jun 3, 2020

Elvin Quentin “Buddy” Waters went to be with his Lord June 3, 2020.

Buddy was born on August 28, 1936 in Cullman AL. He graduated from Hueytown High School in 1955 and spent 3 years in the Army at Fort Gordon GA and 3 years in the Alabama Army National Guard.  As a civilian he worked for...