Obituaries
Carl Perryman
Apr 4, 2017
Carl "Cotton" Perryman, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the age of 70. He proudly served his country in the US Army as a medic during the Korean Conflict. Cotton had an unconditional love for his family and will be missed by those who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and...
Kevin Swank
Apr 4, 2017
Kevin Swank, of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at age 62. A visitation will be held in his honor on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in the Chapel. Visitation 2:00 PM ,Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Andrew Deason
Apr 4, 2017
He loosed the bonds of earth and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Andrew Deason, of Montevallo, was 86. He was a member of Montevallo First Baptist Church. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and retired after 23 years of serving his country. He had a love of nature and enjoyed gardening....
Michelle Swelling
Apr 3, 2017
Michelle Aceto Swelling, of Hoover, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at the age of 41. She is survived by her husband of 7 years, Kenny Swelling; 2 sons, Holden Cates and Gabe Cates; her mother, Susan Konetzki; her father, Steve Aceto (Cheryl); 2 sisters, Katrina Jackson (Gordon) and Vanessa Aceto; and brother, Marco Aceto. A memorial service will be...
Jeanene Lowrey
Apr 1, 2017
Lowrey, Jeanene Glasgow, 86, passed away 1 April 2017. Born 8 Dec, 1930, she graduated Jones Valley HS. A lovely and talented dancer, Jeanene was a finalist in the 1948 and 1949 Miss Alabama Contests. She married James Lamar Lowrey (her husband of 62 years) in 1950 and had four children; Mike (Glory), Mitch, Jan (Javier) and Jon (Lynn)....
Glenn Munch
Mar 31, 2017
Glenn Munch, of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, at age 70. A Graveside Service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 12 PM at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, AL. Graveside 12:00 PM ,Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Pine Crest Cemetery Mobile, AL
John Griffin
Mar 29, 2017
GRIFFIN, John Brandon, of Hoover, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the age of 24. He was a 2011 graduate of Spain Park High School and was currently attending Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Shields Griffin; father, John Christopher Griffin; twin sister, Brittany Christine Griffin; grandmothers, Jackie Brothers...
Dr. Magdi Tadros
Mar 23, 2017
Dr. Magdi Shoukri Tadros, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at age 82. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he was one of six children. He graduated from the American University in Cairo, with a degree in Arts. He then came to Alabama and attended Walden State University and earned his PhD in psychology. He taught at Wallace State...
Dr. Seth Poole
Mar 22, 2017
Dr. Seth W. Poole, of Alabaster, went home to be with his Lord on March 22nd, after a brief illness. He was born in Abanda, AL, on December 7, 1928. After serving in the U.S.A.A.F. during the Korean War, he attended and graduated from the University of Alabama Medical School and practiced urology from 1964-1999. After retirement, he continued to...
John Hartley, Sr
Mar 21, 2017
John Malcolm Hartley, Sr., of Hoover, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the age of 84. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Headland, AL. He graduated from Columbus High School (GA), then spent 4 years active duty in the Navy, 4 years in reserves while earning 2 degrees from Auburn University. Upon...
Kathryn Denson
Mar 20, 2017
Kathryn Denson, of Riverside, formerly of McHenry, IL and Atlanta, GA, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, at the age of 76 after a brief illness. She was a house manager for Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House for 27 years. She lived to serve others, helped those in need, and gave whenever she could. She is survived by her daughter, Louise...
Jimmie Matson
Mar 15, 2017
Jimmie Sue "Nannie" Matson broke free of her earthly chains and met her Lord and Savior singing His praises joyfully. Impatiently awaiting her arrival (in their newly built one story mansion) was her husband of 68 years Paul (Mr. Kool) Matson, along with her parents, siblings, granddaughter, great grandson, and a host of others. A native of Talladega, she spent...
Barbara Lagle
Mar 13, 2017
Barbara S. Lagle, age 81, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. She was a member of Parkwood Church of God since 1962. She was retired from AT&T after 32 years of service. She donated a lot of time and money to various non-profit organizations. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Carrol "Buddy" Lagle; two...
Anne Horn
Mar 13, 2017
Anne Fisher Horn, of Pelham, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, at age 102. There will be a service in her honor on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in the Chapel. Memorial Service 2:00 PM ,Friday, March 17, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
E. Pulliam
Mar 13, 2017
E. Lacy Pulliam, of Hoover, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at the age of 82. He graduated from Winston County High School and was president of the Senior Class, captain of both the football and basketball teams, and was the proud recipient of the Babe Ruth Athletic Award. Lacy retired from Vulcan Materials after 39 years of service. Additionally,...
Reita Walsh
Mar 11, 2017
Reita Eujannie Buzachero Walsh, Jane or Jannie if you knew her well, was born in Dothan, AL, on March 27, 1943. She lived up to her initials REB and forged her way in life by her own rules. She and former husband Thomas Walsh had one son, Sean. She prayed he’d have a sense of humor, and found this...
Dawn Poplin
Mar 9, 2017
Dawn Massey Poplin, of Alabaster, our sweet angel of God, went home into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She may have lost her battle with cancer, but she won the ultimate prize: everlasting, pain-free life in Paradise. She was a loving wife and mother, and she loved her children more than life itself. A loving daughter,...
Barbara Umstead
Mar 7, 2017
Barbara Jean Umstead, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard "Dick" Umstead; her son, Richard Umstead, Jr. (Cynthia); her daughter, Kimberly Williams (Ray); 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and her sister, Mae Cothran. The family will receive friends from 1-2, Friday, March 10, 2017,...
Sandra Luther
Mar 5, 2017
Sandra " "Sandy" N. Luther, 73, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away March 5, 2017. Sandy is preceded in death by her husband, George J. Luther, Jr.; and three brothers, Michael Berkowitz, Louis Berkowitz, and Jerry Berkowitz. She is survived by her daughter, Michele McCay (Jim); 2 sons, Michael Luther (Meredith) and Mark Luther; and 4 grandchildren, Matthew and Jason McCay...
Shane Stansberry
Mar 2, 2017
Shane James Stansberry, 5 months, passed away March 2, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Jamie and Shawn Stansberry. The family will host visitation at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Monday, from 6:30- 8:00 PM. Funeral service to be held graveside at Brownville Cemetery in Evergree, Tuesday at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to UAB...
