Obituaries
Nina Cranor
Feb 18, 2020
Nina was born in California, September 10, 1928, to Midwestern parents and educated in Texas; worked as a secretary, school teacher, Deputy US clerk, resource associate in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina and Alabama; married in Florida; two children born in North Carolina and able to be a stay-at-home mom. She was a proud resident of Alabama beginning in...
James "Jimmy" Mitchell
Feb 18, 2020
James "Jimmy" Pete Mitchell, of Hueytown, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the age of 78.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2020, from 11 AM until 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. The service will follow in the chapel at 2 Pm with Father Gregory Edwards officiating. Entombment will be at...
Lee Lutomski
Feb 15, 2020
Lee Lutomski , 84, passed away on February 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Lutomski, and her parents, Clara Lee Jackson and Berchard M. Jackson. Lee is survived by her sons Wayne (Teresa) and Don (Jenny); grandchildren Rand (Nicole), Geneva, Evan (Alex), Christopher, David, Mark and Erin Lutomski; great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Carter and Wyatt...
Gordon Sprouse Sr.
Feb 14, 2020
Gordon Earl Sprouse, Sr., 86, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord at 4:40am on February 14, 2020.
Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, William and Della Sprouse and his sister Betty Lou Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Sprouse, his children, Gordon Sprouse, Jr. (Carol), Lisa Kiser...
Roger Halcomb
Feb 13, 2020
Honorable Roger Dale Halcomb passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 75.
Roger was born to his late parents Clements Leon and Johnnie Hortense Halcomb. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lionel Judson Halcomb (Kay).
He is survived by the love of his life of 50 years, Charlotte Mann Halcomb,...
Clara Tucker
Feb 10, 2020
Mrs. Clara Tucker, 88, of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 10, 2020.
Clara is preceded in death by her husband, Tal Tucker; two brothers; two sisters; and her parents.
She is survived by her sons, Jon Tucker (Linda), David Tucker (Julie), and Tim Tucker (Michelle); grandchildren, Brandon Tucker, Matthew Tucker (Emily), Meredith Linville (Chris),...
Smith "Lowell" Ragan
Feb 8, 2020
Mr. Smith Lowell Ragan, "Lowell" to his friends and family, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2020 of pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 83. Lowell earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1957 from Mississippi State University in the School of Business and Industry. He was the president and owner of the Manufacturers Distribution Center of the South,...
Juanita Lebkuecher
Feb 6, 2020
Mrs. Juanita Hatfield Lebkuecher passed away Thursday night, February 6, 2020 at the age of 69. She was surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was predeceased by her father Joseph Hatfield, her mother Freida H. Hatfield, her sisters Robbie Murphy, Freida L, Hatfield and Marilyn Hatfield. She is survived by her husband Andrew Lebkuecher, her daughter Cari McClellan, son-in-law Richard McClellan,...
George Munkus
Feb 5, 2020
Mr. George Ryan Munkus, 83, of Warrior passed away on February 5, 2020. George retired as Captain from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office after 29 years of service, served in the Army and Coast Guard Reserve, enjoyed drag racing, fishing, music, and playing guitar, and was an avid Alabama football fan.
He is preceded in death by...
Marian Nelems
Feb 5, 2020
Marian Howard Nelems, 85, of Bluff Park, passed peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Marian was raised in Pratt City, attended Pratt School and Ensley High School. Marian married the love of her life, Jack Nelems, on June 8, 1952. Marian worked for Jefferson County School System as a substitute teacher in several Over the...
Jeannie Grant
Jan 30, 2020
Jeannie A Grant, age 62, passed away on January 30th 2020 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. She was the first born of 4 children to Benhamin V. Belcher & Betty L. Saylor.
Jeannie is survived by her mother, Betty Saylor; brother, John Belcher (Brenda); Children, Stephen Spangler (Kim), Joshua Spangler, August Grant (Cody), Jordan Grant (Steven),...
Harold Hart
Jan 29, 2020
Mr. Harold J. Hart, 82, passed away on January 29, 2020. Harold worked as an Auto Mechanic, service station owner (Union 76), and a Snap on Tool Dealer. He served in the U.S. Army in 1957-1959 and retired as a school bus driver for the City of Hoover. He was very active in his church, Hoover First United Methodist...
Chris Cuchens
Jan 27, 2020
Christopher Lynn Cuchens, 36, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on January 27, 2020. Chris was a gift of love from God right before Christmas after seven long years of waiting but was totally worth our wait. Chris was the only child before being blessed with the birth of his sister almost four years later. As such, we had...
Douglas "Doug" Mears
Jan 25, 2020
Douglas Vincin Mears, 75, of Pelham, AL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Doug was a truck driver for over 35 years moving families all across the U.S. He was a faithful member of the Riverchase Church of Christ.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Pam; his loving...
Joanna Barnett
Jan 18, 2020
Joanna Catherine Knauf Barnett, 87, of Hoover, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on January 17, 2020.
She was a loving wife, mother to three children, and a friend to anyone she met. She loved talking with people and had a special love for children and animals.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois in...
Donald Frederick
Jan 15, 2020
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Donald Earl Frederick, dedicated husband and father of 3 children passed away at the age of 89.
Don was born on October 10, 1930. He attended the University of Cincinnati in the Engineering Program and went on to join the Armed Forces. In his career, he was a Production Manager in the...
John "Johnny" Walker
Jan 15, 2020
Mr. John E. Walker passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home in Mt. Olive at the age of 74 years old. A military service with honors will be held at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
Peggy Tucker
Jan 15, 2020
Peggy Sansing Tucker, 81, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Born on June 11, 1938, in Woodstock, Alabama, to Robert Edward and Mary Adele Sansing, she was the second oldest of six children. She graduated from West Blocton High School as valedictorian of her class and took classes at UAB and Alverson-Draughon College. She worked for...
George Roberson
Jan 15, 2020
George Richard Roberson, 72, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 15, 2020. George attended Hueytown High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of Woodward Country club, where he enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George...
Paul Nunnally Sr.
Jan 14, 2020
Paul E. Nunnally Sr., 88, passed away January 14, 2020 peacefully at home with family. Born July 5, 1931, a loving father and long term resident of Pelham, served the Lord as deacon at the 1st Baptist Church of Pelham. His career spanned 49 years at Hayes/Pemco Aviation. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Alice, son...
