Obituaries

Bobby Short

Apr 6, 2016

Born on March 29, 1941 in West Point GA. Bob departed this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the age of 75. Bob was raised in Lanett, Alabama, and he pursued his education at Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham, graduating from the College of Pharmacy in 1963. During his college years he played football for Howard...

Robert Lindsey

Apr 6, 2016

Robert William "Bob" Lindsey did not meet a stranger. The man even talked to people on elevators! Bob had a heart attack and passed away suddenly April 5th at his desk at work...where else? He was 74 and loved by many. He grew up in Ensley Highlands and went to school at Ensley and Fairfield. His foundation for office furniture...

Evelyn Jones

Apr 6, 2016

Evelyn Cox Jones, of Cahaba Heights, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy and retired from Lawyer's Title. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Jones; a son, Kenneth S. Jones; 4 sisters, Gracie, Myrtle, Dorcas and Stella; and 2 brothers, J.E. and Frankie. She is...

Dorothy Bullock

Apr 5, 2016

Dorothy Bullock, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the age of 83. She retired from Baptist Medical Center Princeton Cancer Research Center as a medical secretary. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, C.W. Bullock. She is survived by 4 sons, David Bullock (Laura),...

Quinton Merryman

Apr 3, 2016

Quinton Dupree Merryman, of Hoover, passed away at only 22 months old. "Quin" had a mischievous laugh that was irresistible and his joy was infectious. His beloved sock-monkey companion "Monk-Monk" was never far away. Quinton was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive type of brain tumor, and received treatments for many months at Children's Hospital of Alabama. Following...

Janell Coleman

Apr 3, 2016

Visitation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ,Thursday, April 7, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Chapel 10:00 AM ,Thursday, April 7, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Bettye Broadhead

Mar 31, 2016

Bettye B. Broadhead, of Alabaster, passed away on Mar 31, 2016, at the age 84. She was retired from Sherman Concrete and previously worked at Buck Creek Cotton Mill. She was a member of Duncanville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed music and dancing. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her...

Don Herring

Mar 29, 2016

Don Stephen Herring, of Hoover, went home to be with our Lord, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the age of 65. Steve retired from the Birmingham Southern Railroad after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Deborah B. Herring; 3 sons, Scott Herring (Marilyn), Brandon Herring...

Donna Wilkinson

Mar 27, 2016

Donna K. Wilkinson, 53, of Hoover, went to be with her Lord on Resurrection Day. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Tommy Wilkinson; her daughter, Katherine Day Wilkinson; her parents, Roy and Betty Krotzer; her brother, Steve Krotzer (Mary Jane); her sister, Debra Krotzer; several nieces, nephews and host of friends. A memorial service will be held...

Doris Lagle

Mar 24, 2016

Doris Virginia Dodson Lagle, 88, of Bessemer, passed away at her Parkwood home on March 24, 2016. Doris was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother who cared for and loved her family and friends. She enjoyed antiquing, camping, and cooking for her family and friends. Doris was a member of the Parkwood Church of God. She was preceded...

Frances Collier

Mar 23, 2016

Mrs. Frances S. Collier, of Hoover, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She was born in Montgomery, AL and graduated from Sydney Lanier High School where she was a majorette. She worked with the youth at Norwood Methodist Church in West Palm Beach and was very active...

William Bailey

Mar 23, 2016

Celebration of Life 3:00 PM ,Friday, March 25, 2016 Holy Episcopal Church

Marion Posey

Mar 22, 2016

Dr. J. Marion Posey, Ph.D., CPA, age 78, passed away on March 22, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama after a brief illness. Marion was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 6, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmo & Ruth Posey and brother David Posey. He is survived by his wife Ann Posey, his children Joshua...

Earlene Upton

Mar 22, 2016

Mrs. Earlene Upton, 79, of Haleyville, passed away on March 22, 2016. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Haleyville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Upton and her son, Gary Upton, Sr. She is survived by her son, Andy...

Nora Fomby

Mar 20, 2016

Nora Jones Fomby, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Birmingham has been her home since 1957 when she and her family relocated here from Tallasee, AL. She retired from Southern Life and Health Insurance Company with over 35 years of service. One of her favorite activities was dancing, and she belonged to several dancing clubs through the...

Christopher Shepherd

Mar 19, 2016

Visitation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Chapel 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Robert Fuqua

Mar 19, 2016

Mr. Fuqua, 93, of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He attended West End High School and was a WWII veteran aboard the U.S.S. Flounder submarine. He was one of the oldest members of the IBEW Local 136 and was a retired journeyman electrician.

He is preceded in death by his wife, of 50 years,...

Roger Lemley, Sr

Mar 19, 2016

Graveside 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ,Monday, March 21, 2016 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Paul Johnson, Sr

Mar 17, 2016

Paul T. Johnson, Sr., of Hoover, passed away on Mar. 17, 2016, at the age of 67. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama, class of 1971, where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was retired as a special agent from the FBI after...

Billie Boley

Mar 17, 2016

Mrs. Billie Sue Boley, 84, of Alabaster passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was a longtime member of Kingwood Church. She raised four generations of children as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Boley and daughter, Sherri Smith. She is survived by one son, Chase Laney...