Obituaries

Jun 27, 2016

Dorothy Knight Quinnelly, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, AL, on November 25, 1925, to the late Robert and Annie Knight, and was one of seven children. She worked for the Veterans Administration in Memphis, Montgomery and Birmingham before she became a full-time stay at home mother. Throughout...

Jun 27, 2016

Idamae H. Stover, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the age of 92. She was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, AL, and a graduate of Birmingham Southern with a degree in English. As a person who loved books, her favorite job was working at the Birmingham Library. In addition, she was president of the Women's Auxiliary...

Jun 21, 2016

Mr. David Ray Williams, of Helena, passed away in his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Williams; daughters, Dava Ann Acton (Lynn) and Raela Beth Williford (Brett); and grandchildren, Katelyn Jones Bishop (Kip), Janey Ann Acton and Elizabeth Kay Williford. Mr. Williams also has numerous beloved siblings,...

Jun 18, 2016

Hazel Hicks, 84, of Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord on June 18, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was retired from EMC Ins. and had worked in the commercial insurance business in the Birmingham area for 40 years. She loved playing golf and spending time with her family. She was preceded...

Jun 17, 2016

Billie Lane Norris, 80, of Birmingham Al passed peacefully, on Friday morning, into the arms of her Loving Savior. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and Real Estate Agent. Mrs. Norris was a faithful student of the Bible and participated in Community Bible Study for over 15 years. Mrs. Norris was also a faithful member of Hoover Church of Christ....

Jun 16, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Webb Erwin, Jr., passed away DATE, at the age of 62. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Erwin, Sr., mother, Beth Erwin and sister Kim Stone. He is survived by sister Lisa Erwin, two nieces; Ashley Stone Hudson, Caitlyn Erwin Stone, a great-nephew Layton Hudson, and a devoted friend, Kenneth Wayne Bolling. A Graveside...

Jun 15, 2016

Donna Guest, 54, of Moody, AL passed away after a fierce battle with leukemia. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a passion for rescuing dogs and finding them loving homes. She was a longtime employee, for 25 years, with Regions Bank and a graduate of Samford University. Most of all she loved to spend time...

Jun 8, 2016

Mrs. Maurece Glass Thornton, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at age 92. She was a graduate of Barry Women's College in Miami. She lived her life in Coral Gables, FL, and then in Birmingham. She was an executive secretary for years and retired from AT&T. She loved spending time in her garden and tending to her...

Jun 6, 2016

Glenn E. Bell, of Hoover, AL, passed away on June 6, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 85. He was born in Sterlington, LA and has left this earth and returned to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Imogene Bell, two children Patrick Bell and his wife Denie, and Debbie...

Jun 5, 2016

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 7th from 6-8pm with a funeral service to be held at 7pm in the Chapel of Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home on Hwy 150 in Hoover, AL. A Graveside committal and burial will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10am in the Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South on Hwy 150 in Hoover, AL. Visitation...

Jun 3, 2016

May 28, 2016

Imogene Powell, of Hoover, passed away on Saturday at the age of 77. She retired from Brasfield & Gorie Construction after 43 years of service and was a member of First Church Birmingham. She is survived by a sister, Ruth Powell; 2 brothers, Hoyt and Hiram Powell; nieces, Beverly Powell and Shanda Cotney; nephews, Wendel Powell (Ami) and Timothy Powell...

May 27, 2016

Catherine F. Turquitt, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the age of 80. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Currie-Jefferson...

May 23, 2016

Doris L. Lake, of Mt. Olive, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016, at the age of 87. She is survived by 3 daughters, Pat Cork (Ronnie), Stephanie Smith, and Sharon Borrell (Ken); 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and brother, Steve Lankford (Mary). The family will receive friends from 10-11, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150 in...

May 23, 2016

Delores "Dee" Curvin Russell, of Helena, passed away at her home on Monday, May 23, at the age of 60. Born Sept. 9, 1955, in Anniston, Ala., Delores Curvin was the 11th child of Sam and Maggie Curvin of Jacksonville. Raised in a large and loving Christian home, "Dee" grew up with an unshakeable faith in the God she...

May 22, 2016

Mary J. Griffin, of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the age of 93.She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Griffin; 2 brothers; and a sister. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Nell Bentley and Shirley Warren (Radford); 6 grandchildren, Bobby Bentley (Cheryl), David Bentley (Tinka), Brian Bentley (Audra), Chris Warren (Jennifer), Monica Haynes...

May 21, 2016

On May 21, 2016, Louise VanDeventer Boyd, of Vestavia, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a brief illness, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, of 49 years. She is survived by her children: Gwendolyn Boyd, D. Garrison (Shelley) Boyd, Sandi (Philip) Robers, and Barbara Boyd. Also by her grandchildren: Gretchen...

May 18, 2016

Billie Strickland Cost, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in her Vestavia Hills, AL home, at the age of 82, after an extended illness. Originally from Fair Bluff, North Carolina, Mrs. Cost is preceded in death by her parents, Delmas and Treva Strickland, as well as her brother, Douglas Strickland. Billie is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years,...

May 17, 2016

Mrs. Gladys Evelyn Walker, of Birmingham, AL passed away on May 17, 2016, at the age of 89. Gladys graduated from both Howard College in Birmingham and The Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, KY. She used her training to be the wife and ministry partner of her beloved husband, Arthur. She was active in the Women’s Missionary Union of Alabama...

May 15, 2016

Roger was born on February 9, 1951, and passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. He proudly served our country as a Marine for 4 years, stationed in San Diego and Camp Lejeune. He worked hard at his job in the finance department at Edwards Chevrolet for over 30 years. Roger was a dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend....