Obituaries

Dec 30, 2017

John Benjamin "Jack" Pflaum, 89, passed away on December 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Randich Pflaum; his parents, Benjamin and Edna Marie Janak Pflaum; and his sister, Marilyn Schuberg. He is survived by his children, Tina Marie Pflaum of Birmingham, David John Pflaum and his wife Linde, of Brentwood, Tennessee, Keith James Pflaum...

Dec 30, 2017

 John L. Patton, age 95, passed away December 30, 2017. He retired from Alabama Gas Corp. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a long time member of the Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, and son, John L. Patton, Jr. He is survived...

Dec 30, 2017

Rev. Jerry M. Batts, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the age of 87. He was a graduate of both Wheaton College and Dallas Theological Seminary. Jerry served as pastor of 4 churches over the span of 60 years, finishing his service for the Lord as Senior Adults Pastor at Shades Mountain Community...

Dec 28, 2017

Josephine L. Contorno, 77, of Maylene, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Josephine "Jo" was a devoted and loving wife and was a woman of Catholic faith. She played the organ for her church, loved cooking for her family, and traveling the world. Jo is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Annie...

Dec 26, 2017

Fred Gwin, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wint and Mildred Gwin; and 2 brothers, Grady and Ronnie Gwin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Gwin; 2 daughters, Stacy Valentino (Kevin) and Gynger Knight (Eric); his son, Jason Gwin (Bethany); 7...

Dec 26, 2017

Please select the "Service Schedule" tab above for arrangements. Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Thursday, December 28, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Graveside 10:00 AM ,Friday, December 29, 2017 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Dec 25, 2017

Angelo Nicholas Sarris, 64, died of natural causes on Christmas morning, December 25, 2017, at his private residence in Birmingham, Alabama.

Angelo is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ruth Sarris; his two stepsons, Craig Sanford and Kelly Sanford; his two grandchildren, Anna and Caroline Sanford; his eldest brother, Emmanuel Nicholas Sarris; five nieces and nephews...

Dec 20, 2017

Boyd Hughes, of Bessemer, Al. passed away peacefully early on December 20th 2017. Born June 8th 1923 in Lawrenceburg, Tn. Boyd came of age during the Great Depression. He lost his mother at an early age and became essentially independent as a teenager. Boyd joined the CC Program, a depression era effort to employ young men. He was in "Camp"...

Dec 20, 2017

Betty W. Graham, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at age 87. She retired from Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan Association after 37 years of service. Mrs. Graham was a ground breaker for women in the business world. She rose to the position of Vice President of Legal Services, an unbelievable accomplishment for that time period. She...

Dec 19, 2017

Thomas Rodney Peden, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at the age of 84. He graduated from Howard College (Samford University) with a degree in Pharmacy and retired from Bruno's Pharmacy. Mr. Peden was a member of Oakmont Presbyterian Church for many years, participating in the choir and other church activities. Mr. Peden was known...

Dec 19, 2017

Please selected the "Service Schedule" tab for arrangements. Visitation 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ,Friday, December 22, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Funeral Service 1:00 PM ,Friday, December 22, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Interment Friday, December 22, 2017 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins...

Dec 18, 2017

Danny Bryan Deese, of Birmingham, formerly of Sylacauga, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at the age of 70.

He is survived by his daughter, Hope Deese Harper (Lee); his son, Mark Deese; 2 grandchildren, Ella and Jon Allen Harper; his brother, Scott Deese (Angie); and his sister, Ginger Deese.

The family will receive friends...

Dec 17, 2017

Sarah Smith Beavers, of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at the age of 89. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Mount Olive. Sarah retired after 30 years as the Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing for Jefferson County.

She is survived by 3 sons, Robert Murray Turberville (Claire), Charles Edward Turberville (Ruth), and Daniel...

Dec 15, 2017

Louis P. Hamer, Jr. died December 15, 2017. He was born in Columbus, GA on October 17, 1927, but left after high school to play football at Vanderbilt University. There he graduated with a degree in business. He servied in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. His work career spanned 27 years working for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals....

Dec 13, 2017

Willie Mae Simmons, of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the age of 75. She is preceded in death by her son, Nathaniel Simmons. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jacob Richard Simmons; sons, Sean Simmons and his wife, Dawn, and Shannon Simmons and his wife, Ashley; her daughter-in-law, Angelic Simmons; 8 grandchildren, Shauntiera, Victoria,...

Dec 11, 2017

Connie M. Standifer, known to many as "Miss Healthy Harvey," of Alabaster, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at the age of 93. She will be leaving a big loving family behind to carry on the things that she taught, which could come only from her strong belief in Eternal Life, the love of God, with the love of...

Dec 10, 2017

Joyce McBride Steele, of Birmingham, was called home by her Savior, Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the age of 86. She was a life-long resident of Birmingham, a 1950 graduate of Ensley High School, retired from Southern Company Services, and a long time member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Joyce was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Ed, for...

Dec 9, 2017

Sam E. Lorino, Jr., of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the age of 51. He was a loving father, an avid outdoor person, a fisherman, a hunter, and a pilot. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Lorino; his daughter, C.J. Lorino; his sister, Rose Mary Lorino Lanzi; his brothers, Frank Lorino (Jennie) and Robert Lorinot (Anne);...

Dec 9, 2017

Please select the "Services Schedule" tab for arrangements. Visitation 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ,Saturday, December 16, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Graveside 2:30 PM ,Saturday, December 16, 2017 Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 13956 Butler Mill Rd Lapine, AL, Montgomery 36046

Dec 6, 2017

Lee Kinzer Lampkin, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the age of 45. He is preceded in death by his brother, Eric Lampkin. He is survived by his parents, Len and Leita Lampkin; and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins., as well as his beloved dog, Digby. The family will receive friends from 4-6, Monday, December...