Obituaries

Nov 2, 2017

Roy H. Krotzer, of Vestavia, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at age 88. He was born on July 15, 1929, and was raised in his hometown of Parrish, AL. Roy graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, which is now Auburn University, in 1956 with an Electrical Engineering Degree. Later Roy would retire from Alabama Power after a long and...

Oct 24, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" C. Anderson, of Hoover, returned to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at age 68. Tommy owned his own construction company for over 40 years and was a longtime member of the Birmingham Home Builders Association. He was also an active member of First Baptist Church Pelham where he served in various ministries and...

Oct 21, 2017

Jackie Pois Scott, Sr., of Hoover, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faye Scott. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Faye Scott; his son, Jackie Pois Scott, Jr. (Vickie); 2 grandchildren, Ashley and Austin Scott; and other extended family. The family will receive friends from...

Oct 21, 2017

Evelyn B. Smith, of Helena, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William "Bill" Smith; 3 sons, William L. Smith, Jr. (Cindy), Stephen Smith (Karen), Greg Smith (Lane); daughter, Jackie Whited (Lane); 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Betty Cargile, Ruby Rhinehart, and Juanita Gault...

Oct 19, 2017

Joel Edward Gray, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at age 77.

Born December 23, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Edward R. and Sadie Cooper Gray, he was the oldest of eight children. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne in Europe during the Berlin Crisis. During his military service he was European ping pong champion and...

Oct 18, 2017

Randa Jane Campbell Sansing, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at age 69. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Betty Campbell.

Randa is survived by her husband, Thomas Sansing; two daughters, Shannon Randolph (Phillip) of Montgomery, and Ashley Holladay (Jason) of Rutledge; step-son, Brent Sansing (Kathy) of Chelsea; seven grandchildren, Colin and Campbell...

Oct 14, 2017

Adam Anselmo Thomas, age 43, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away on October 14, 2017. Adam was born in Brookwood Hospital on April 28, 1974. From an early age and all throughout his life, Adam learned and practiced the virtue of friendship welcoming several of those friends into his life making the Thomas house the "gathering place" and second home to...

Oct 11, 2017

Bobby Howard Oakley, of Calera, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at age 79. There is no better example of a man who worked hard to love, care and provide for his wife and family. He was a loving husband and father, and was "Papa" to his 3 grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Oct 11, 2017

Mr. Matthew Wayne Bowden, age 52, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017 fro 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the National Wildlife Federation. Visitation 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ,Sunday, October 15, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701...

Oct 5, 2017

Samuel H. Prudhomme was born October October 21, 1972 in Vicksburg, MS to Gerald and Louise Prudhomme. He graduated from Warren Central High School and later from The University of Mississippi. He worked as Vice President of Regions Bank in Birmingham , Alabama. Sam bravely fought a two year battle with cancer and was surrounded by his family and friends...

Oct 5, 2017

Kathryn (Kathy) Jean Gunter Manering of Hoover, Alabama passed away on October 5, 2017. Kathy was born in Herrin, Illinois in September 1974, to Michael Gunter and Lana Williams. Kathy attended Herrin High School, Herrin, Illinois, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky and received a Specialist Degree in Education from the University of Alabama Birmingham. Kathy was a teacher in...

Oct 4, 2017

France Henderson Arrington, of Vestavia, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at age 89. She was born on September 20, 1928, in Birmingham, AL to her late parents, William Steavie and Minnie May Henderson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Bedsole; brother, James Henderson; and her beloved husband of 66 years, Glynn Arrington.

Sep 28, 2017

Kaye Jones, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 73. She was a 1966 graduate of the University of Mississippi and retired as a kindergarten teacher at All Saints Episcopal Day School in Homewood. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon Fridy. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Jones; sons, Sean...

Sep 25, 2017

Mary Catherine "Big" Fish, of West End, passed away on Mon., Sept. 25, 2017, at age 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delma A. Fish; a son, James R. Fish; & a daughter, Barbara M. Mielke. Mary is survived by 1 son, Paul E. Fish (Lois); 2 daughters, Catherine L. Crawford and M. Susan Fish; 4 grandchildren;...

Sep 25, 2017

Please select the "Service Schedule" tab above for arrangements. Memorial Service 6:00 PM ,Monday, October 2, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Sep 22, 2017

Janice Louise Ritchey Steinberg, 96, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017, in Birmingham, Alabama. With her family by her side, she passed away peacefully. Janice was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1920 and called Pennsylvania her home until relocating to Huntsville, Alabama and then to Birmingham. In her younger years, Janice and her brother...

Sep 19, 2017

Monnie Elizabeth Harris, 97-years-old, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, after succumbing to a brief illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends and her unwavering faith in God, independent spirit and concern for others were in full evidence until her passing.

Elizabeth was born on July 28, 1920 in...

Sep 19, 2017

Evelyn Randich Pflaum, 87, passed away on September 19, 2017. She was a sweet and generous lady who loved God, her family, her precious pets, playing bridge and following her beloved Chicago Cubs. Her grandchildren brought her tremendous joy and were a huge part of her “golden years”. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Amelia...

Sep 18, 2017

Nelson Hicks, Jr., a life-long resident of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017, at age 91. He retired from the Bessemer City School System after 26 years of service. Nelson was a member of the Bessemer Chorale, a music leader in several churches over his life and most recently was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. He is...

Sep 18, 2017

Betty Lee Baker passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born on August 6, 1931, in Anniston, AL, to Arthur and Odette Cockrell. She was a graduate of Alabama College (University of Montevallo) Class of 1953. She was a teacher with Tarrant City and Jefferson County Schools and was employed by the Social Security Admin. She is preceded...