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Walter Howard Iii

Walter Howard Iii

Mar 1, 2018

Walter "Lou" Howard III, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at age 70. He graduated from Berry High School where he sang in the concert choir, then attended the University of Alabama. Lou was active as a Boy Scout and later as a Boy Scout leader. He was a lifelong Presbyterian, and served as a deacon...

Perry Simmons

Perry Simmons

Feb 27, 2018

Perry Chadwick Simmons, 46, of Hoover, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born in Owensboro, KY, a 1990 graduate of Daviess County High School, and a 1994 graduate of Furman University. Chad was employed as a financial advisor with Primerica Financial Services. He was a devoted husband...

James Rhoden

James Rhoden

Feb 19, 2018

James Charles "J.C." Rhoden, of Pelham, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at the age of 91. He was the very last of the railroad telegraph operators. He served our country in WWII in the 75the Infantry. He also served as a deacon in Oak Mountain Baptist Church.

J.C. is survived by his 3 daughters, Sandra Oldham...

Samelia Thomas

Samelia Thomas

Feb 16, 2018

Samelia Fiorella Thomas, age 65, of Pelham, Alabama, died peacefully on February 16, 2018. Samelia was born November 1, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Sam and Katherine Fiorella. She attended Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and was involved in commercial real estate. Being a mother was Samelia's true passion and delight. In addition to raising...

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright

Feb 11, 2018

Matthew Sterling Wright, of Homewood, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the age of 61. He grew up attending Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Matt graduated from Berry High School. While in Gulf Shores, Matt was a contract painter. After this he was employed as an over-the-road driver in the trucking industry.

He is preceded...

Michael Bratton

Michael Bratton

Feb 11, 2018

Michael Bratton, 55, is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.

Mike was born on November 24th, 1962 to Dean and Doris Bratton. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, attending Presbyterian Day School, Briarcrest Christian School, Christian Brothers University, and Memphis State University. An actor and entertainer, Mike...

Michael Gibbs

Michael Gibbs

Feb 8, 2018

Lane was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, but raised in Abbeville, Georgia. After graduation from Georgia Southern with a degree in art he taught in the Savannah, Georgia school district for 5 years. Then he moved to Birmingham, Alabama and worked in the sprinkler design business until he retired. He loved to paint and collected fine art. Along with his interest...

John Murdock, Jr

John Murdock, Jr

Feb 7, 2018

John "Jack" Murdock, Jr., of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at age 82. A Memorial Service will be held in Jack's honor on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2 PM in the Chapel of Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Massey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Multiple Myeloma Research (www.themmrf.org/donate-to-mmrf/)....

Opal Eggers

Opal Eggers

Feb 6, 2018

Opal Jordan Eggers, age 93, died peacefully on February 6, 2018, at her home at the Galleria Woods, Birmingham, AL. She was born October 6, 1924, in Johnson County, TN, to Hedrick and Lily Bruce Jordan. She graduated from Johnson County High School where she played basketball. From there she lived all over the country and Europe with her husband,...

Jack Crim

Jack Crim

Feb 4, 2018

On the morning of Sunday, February 4, 2018, Jack Eugene Crim, age 83, went home to be with the Lord. Jack faithfully served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Most recently he resided at Town Village in Vestavia Hills and was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...

Eugene Burgett

Eugene Burgett

Feb 3, 2018

Eugene Burgett of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the age of 86. Eugene was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association where he had won many awards for competition shooting. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish and also loved watching Birmingham Barons baseball. Mr. Burgett was retired from Southeastern Meats....

Donald Johnson, Jr

Donald Johnson, Jr

Feb 2, 2018

Please select the "Service Schedule" tab for all arrangement times. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Monday, February 5, 2018 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home 2701 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 Graveside 2:00 PM ,Monday, February 5, 2018 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Samuel Poynter, Sr

Samuel Poynter, Sr

Feb 1, 2018

Samuel Lane Poynter, of Hoover, born August 16, 1937, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Carlson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ann Esham Poynter, as well as children, Samuel Lane Poynter Jr. (Christine), and Mary Poynter Johnson (David). He was also blessed to...

Early Smith

Early Smith

Jan 31, 2018

Early Ray Smith, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at age 86. He was born and raised in the Bay Springs community in Dothan. Ray graduated from Brannon Stand Elementary, Wicksburg High School, and Troy University. He served in the Alabama National Guard (22nd Infantry) and also in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Ray was...

Sue Parker

Sue Parker

Jan 29, 2018

Sue Chandler Parker, 87, longtime resident of Bluff Park, AL passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years, Norman Parker, as well as her grandson, Christopher Michael Sawyer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and known well in her community. She...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Jan 28, 2018

Mary E Davis, at age 97, lost her battle with cancer and went to be with her beloved husband of over 50 years Paul, who preceded her in death, and her Lord Jesus. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and loyal Christian who truly loved all she knew. She also was preceded in death by her son,...

Fred Blackwell

Fred Blackwell

Jan 27, 2018

Fred Allen Blackwell, of Bessemer, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the age of 89. He was the best and most loving father anyone could ever want. He loved God, his family, and Alabama Football. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Blackwell. He is survived by his son, Bruce Allen Blackwell (Barbara); his...

Lloyd Rafalsky

Lloyd Rafalsky

Jan 26, 2018

Lloyd Arthur Rafalsky, of Hoover, born May 29, 1942, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 26,2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Lloyd Rafalsky; brother, Lee Rafalsky; and sisters, Celeste O'Donnell and Diane Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gail Reid Rafalsky, as well as children, Gregg Rafalsky (Alysia), Natalie Denton...

Kenneth Kiker

Kenneth Kiker

Jan 25, 2018

Kenneth "Ray" Kiker, of McCalla, passed away on Thurs, Jan 25, 2018, at age 71. He was raised in B'Ham, AL, and attended Phillips H.S.. In 1965 he joined the U.S. Army and served for 3 years. Ray later retired after 34 years of service with the Homewood Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a member of Open Door...

Bruce Atkinson

Bruce Atkinson

Jan 24, 2018

Dr. Bruce W. Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Born on July 17, 1953, in San Francisco, CA, Bruce attended schools in California, completing a PhD degree in Mathematics at the University of California San Diego in 1980. He completed 40 years dedicated to researching and teaching Mathematics at four different universities culminating in 20 years of...

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