Obituaries

Jun 9, 2017

Ryan Lee Luster, age 45, of Alabaster, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was a graduate of UAB and employed by the Southern Company for 25 years.

He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Soonju Luster; his son, David Luster; parents, Grady and Janice Luster; brother, Paul Luster; sister, Christie Brooks (Jeff); grandmother,...

Jun 6, 2017

Neola Helmbold, a long-time resident of Hoover, AL, died June 6, 2017, at age 97. She loved her God, her husband, and her family. Neola loved to serve her Savior. She is preceded in death by her husband, F. Wilbur Helmbold and an infant son, Arthur Joseph Helmbold.

Born in 1919 in Kingston, PA, Neola moved to...

Jun 6, 2017

Earnest Lee Franklin, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the age of 70. He retired from UPS after 30 years of service. Afterward, Earnie worked for Mountain Lakes Resort in Guntersville, AL in the security department for 10 years. He enjoyed golfing and camping. He is preceded in death by his father, Lecil Franklin; mother, Octavia Franklin;...

Jun 2, 2017

Ruth Ernestine Mills Smalley, of Alabaster, achieved her greatest life goal when she peacefully entered into eternity with her Savior on Friday, June 2, 2017, at age 90. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Teen was a member of Inverness Vineyard Church and retired after more than 40 years in the Real Estate Title Insurance business....

May 24, 2017

Nancy White Roberts, 79, of Stockbridge, GA, formally of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2017 in Stockbridge, GA.

Visitation will be held at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm.

A Graveside service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South immediately following...

May 20, 2017

Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 2nd Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Thursday, May 25, 2017 Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church 5224 1st Ave N Birmingham, AL, Jefferson 35212 Funeral Mass 2:00 PM ,Thursday, May 25, 2017 Our Lady of La Vang...

May 19, 2017

Sherry Hinson, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, at age 65. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and a graduate of Samford University School of Nursing. She is preceded in death by her father, Parks Hinson and her brother, Kenneth Hinson.

She is survived by her mother, Betty H. Hinson; several...

May 17, 2017

Rayburn Eaton passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2017, at age 69. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Eaton; his parents, Roy and Doris Eaton; and his brother, Jerry Eaton. He is survived by his sister, Imogene Reaves; his aunt, Ruth Shepherd; and many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on...

May 16, 2017

It is with great sadness, we note the passing of Elizabeth T. Burleson after a long but valiant struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mrs. Burleson will be fondly remembered as “Mrs. B” to the many hundreds of children who passed through her classroom. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Elizabeth taught school in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, retiring...

May 16, 2017

Francis Joyce Lovoy Antonio, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents Pat and Minnie Lovoy. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Michael J. Antonio; her son, Michael David Prosch (Miriam) and their children, Mary Elizabeth, Danielle Michelle and Joyce Madison; and her brother, Steve P. Lovoy...

May 16, 2017

Jerry C. Thrasher, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the age of 77. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, and friend. He is preceded in death by former wife, Ruby Thrasher; son, Lucien Dion; daughter, Alice Hatley; brothers, John, Roy, and Troy; sister, Jean Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 38 years,...

May 15, 2017

Shirley M. Blair, of Hoover, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at the age of 82. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hoover. Ms. Shirley was a very devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Waylon "Ed" Blair. She is...

May 13, 2017

Matthew J. Mascia, Sr., of Hoover, formerly of Bellmore, NY, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the age of 91. He was a school teacher in New York Hollis-Queens for 25 years and was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Stella Mascia; 2 sons, Matthew Mascia, Jr. (Cindy) and...

May 13, 2017

Ramon Vega Runez, of Alabaster, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at age 63. The family will have a Memorial Service to honor Mr. Runez on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 10 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in the Chapel.

May 11, 2017

John F. Isbell, of Alabaster, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the age of 54. He was a member of Cahaba Heights Baptist Church and a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Isbell. He is survived by his daughters, Olivia Douglas and Emily Isbell (Todd); his grandchildren, Brittany and...

May 11, 2017

W.L. "Lew" Lewellyn, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at age 95. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Gene, and four of his five children: Gwendellyn (Joe) Lewellyn McLean; George (Brenda) Lewellyn; Robert (Joan) Lewellyn; and Chad (Cassandra) Lewellyn. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

May 11, 2017

John William Huseman, 24, of Hoover, AL died unexpectedly on May 11, 2017. He was born on Nov. 24, 1992 in Birmingham, and was a lifelong resident of Hoover. He graduated at Spain Park High School in 2011, where he enjoyed being a member of the wrestling team. He attended the University of Alabama before heading on to work...

May 8, 2017

Dr. Ebb Aaron Berry, III, age 81, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2017. Ebb is preceded in death by his parents Ebb Aaron Berry, Jr. & Lois Gray Berry, and his wife Leah Louise Norcross Berry. He is survived by his loving wife Paula Carroll Berry and their precious dog Benjamin, children Sean Patrick Berry (Debbie),...

May 8, 2017

Terry W. Haltiwanger, age 70, of Hoover, AL passed away at home on Monday. He was a graduate of Shades Valley High School and attended Jacksonville State University and UAB. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. He worked at Royal Automotive for over 40 years. Terry loved Alabama football, NASCAR and he enjoyed fishing and golfing....

May 7, 2017

Luke Ward Ogran, precious baby boy to Stephen and Rebecca Ogran, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at just 19 days old. Although baby Luke was not on this earth for very long, he was very, very loved and touched many lives. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 10 AM...