Obituaries

Dec 24, 2019

Dennis (Dan) L. Ireland went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 24, 2019. Visitation will be held on December 30, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with a graveside service immediately thereafter at Currie Jefferson Funeral Home at 2701 John Hawkins Parkway in Hoover, AL. Dr. Ireland...

Dec 22, 2019

Donaldson, Margaret DeLoach, age 83, of Hoover passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born in Roanoke AL on January 8, 1936, the daughter of James Theo and Bertha Brumbeloe DeLoach. She was a 1954 graduate of Handley High in Roanoke and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Auburn University in 1957, marrying Marlin Talmadge Donaldson...

Dec 22, 2019

Mr. Charles R. Bellsnyder III, 53, of Hoover, AL passed away on December 22, 2019.

Charlie was a loving and caring husband, father, son, and brother.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Bellsnyder Jr; and is survived by his loving wife of over 29 years, Deanna Cathey Bellsnyder; sons, Mason and...

Dec 20, 2019

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

Dec 20, 2019

Darden Deats Barton (D.D.) of Hoover, AL went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2019. D.D. was born in Tuscaloosa, AL and lived in Ralph, AL until 1962 when he married Judy Patton of Northport, AL. They were together for fifty-seven years, had three wonderful children, Jeff (Tara) Barton of Mobile, AL, Natalie Barton Joiner and Karla...

Dec 16, 2019

Jean S. Smith, of Vestavia, passed away December 16, 2019, at the age of 79.  She was born in Ariton, Alabama, on October 7, 1940. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and in Albany, Georgia. Jean attended Albany High School and Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Jean married her high school sweetheart, Dave Smith and they were married for 41...

Dec 16, 2019

Pat Handley of Clanton, AL passed away December 16, 2019 at 93 years of age. His parents William E. Handley, Sr. and Minnie M Handley preceded him in death.

Viewing will be at 11:00 Friday, January 3, 2020, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home with a graveside service to be held at 12:00 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South, in...

Dec 12, 2019

Phyllis Schofield Bishop, 93, a longtime resident of Birmingham, Alabama, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019, in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Phyllis was born in Hiko, Nevada, to William Udall Schofield and Josephine Olive Bean on Augusts 31, 1926. She married Clarence Ethridge Bishop, Jr., April 21, 1946, in Riverside, California. She was a homemaker and mother and eventually...

Dec 11, 2019

Frances Louise Sudduth Foster of Hoover, AL passed away December 11, 2019 at the age of 96.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Birmingham and Friendship Sunday School Class.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Heber Foster; her grandson, Austin Key; parents, Sherman and Lenore Sudduth; sisters,...

Dec 9, 2019

Robert "Freddie" Steading, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the age of 70. He retired from UAB and DCI after 50 years of service.  Freddie was an avid fan of Auburn Football and loved to spend time with his family at Lake Martin. Freddie was also a lover of all Dachshunds and especially Beasley and...

Dec 8, 2019

David M. Fleming, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, passed away on December 8, 2019, at the age of 42.  He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and the University Of Alabama School Of Law.  David was an attorney and partner with Huie, Fernambucq and Stewart, LLP.  He was also a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Cahaba Heights.

Dec 8, 2019

Vernon Burnett Gibson, died on Dec. 8, 2019, at the age of 84. He was born in Blaine, Mississippi, on Sept. 28, 1935. He graduated from Sunflower County High School and Mississippi State University. He was a long time member of Chace Lake Golf Club and he enjoyed golfing and family vacations. He was a retired accountant. He was...

Dec 7, 2019

Mary passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 13, 1933 to her parents, John Olen and Blanche Marie Holdsambeck in Woodstock, Alabama.  She graduated from West Blocton High School and then moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where she lived the rest of her life.  Mary had a zest for life and...

Dec 7, 2019

Velma Jo Robinson O’Neal, 82, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019.

She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 24, 1937 and resided in Birmingham, Alabama for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney J. Robinson and Nina Mae Robinson, her son, Michael Lee O’Neal,...

Dec 6, 2019

Verda Louise (Stinard) Campbell, 85, of Dillonvale, Ohio passed peacefully the morning of December 6th, 2019. Born November 20, 1934, at home in Cherry Valley, Hopedale, Harrison County, Ohio to Loman & Esta Stinard, predeceased by her parents and her loving Husband, Ronald T. Campbell. Verda was a 1952 graduate of Dillonvale High School. She is survived by Dennis...

Dec 1, 2019

Richard was born in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1961. He attended Western New England University and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business and then with a Master Degree in Accounting (MBA). Richard started his career as an Accountant and quickly became Controller for several Fortune 200 companies. He was a private pilot...

Nov 30, 2019

Wayne L. Burke, age 85, passed away on November 30 with his family by his side. He was born in Orrville, Ohio and lived most of his life in Suffield with his wife, Phyllis. He spent his entire career in education at the Springfield Local School system near Akron, Ohio where he began teaching and ultimately rose to high...

Nov 27, 2019

Mr. Qi Kang, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the age of 89.

There are no services planned at this time.

Nov 25, 2019

Vonice L. "Memaw" Arnette, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the age of 90.  She was born in Douglas, Georgia, and had been a resident of Hoover for a number of years. Mrs. Arnette retired from AmSouth Bank, and after retirement she loved painting, hairdressing, crafts, gardening, and playing "Skip Bo" with her friends. She was a...

Nov 24, 2019

Lunell Purser Rutherford, 79, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home. She graduated from Leeds High School and worked part-time in Birmingham while raising her family. Lunell was a long-time member of Glen Iris Baptist Church and supported the church school and other ministries. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir....