Obituaries

Aug 30, 2016

Harold "Don" Austin, of Chelsea, passed away Tuesday, August, 30, 2016, at the age of 90. Don was born Mooresville, MS. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1984 and enjoyed many good years fishing and hunting. Don was a Member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Chelsea. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tracy and Annie...

Aug 30, 2016

Beverly Dale Self of Vestavia Hills passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016. She had a long career with BellSouth and was an avid University of Alabama football fan. She spent many years as a volunteer for the Salvation Army.

Beverly was devoted to her little dogs Sweetie, Jazz and many others over the years.

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Aug 29, 2016

Mr. John A. Shelton, Sr., age 80, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father & mother, Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Shelton of Pisgah, Alabama, and three sisters and three brothers. John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Maggie Sullivan Shelton; daughter, Tina Heartsill; son, John A....

Aug 28, 2016

Sybil Lessley Mosko, of Pelham, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at age 68.

Aug 28, 2016

Betty Ruth League, of Helena, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the age of 75. Mrs. League was formerly of Midfield and originally of Bear Creek where she was a 1958 graduate of Phillips High School. In her early life, she was a proof reader for the Birmingham News, and later on a mother to three children,...

Aug 27, 2016

Jake Peebles, of Helena, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at age 15. He was a sophomore at McAdory High School. Jake loved motorcycles, dirt bike racing, soccer, adventures, working in his family business, Pablos in Hoover, and especially his family. He was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Henry and Sue Peebles;...

Aug 26, 2016

Shirley Sue Lewis, of Huntsville, passed away on August 26, 2016. She is survived by her children Tom Allen of Warren, NJ, Kyle Irvine (Helen) of Levittown, PA, Steve Irvine (Carol) of Birmingham, AL, and Laura Irvine (Jennifer) of San Francisco, CA; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother John Russell Lewis of Natchez, MS; cousins Patricia Rice of Scarborough, ME...

Aug 26, 2016

Mike Reed, age 70, of Mt. Olive, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Reed. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Emily Karen Reed Lay; his father, Lamar Reed (Joan); Bro-in-law, Rheuben Dawson (Joyce); three nieces, DeLaine Summerville (Mike), Tracie Barlow (Robby) and Ginger Hyde (Jason); six great...

Aug 24, 2016

Kenneth "Cowboy" Adkins, of Sylvan Springs, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at age 65. He was retired from Southern Company after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bible Comes to Life Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved working with computers. He is survived by his son, Kenny Adkins; his brother, Dan Adkins (Katty);...

Aug 23, 2016

Mark Drew Cushing, of Alabaster, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 23, 2016, at age 32. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama on July 23, 1984, the son of Jerry and Stacy (Davis) Cushing. He graduated from Thompson High School in 2002 and later graduated with honors from CEFA Electrical School. Following his education, he worked...

Aug 22, 2016

Evelyn Womack, of Hueytown, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016, at the age of 86. There will be a Graveside Service in her honor on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 10AM, Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 10:00AM ,Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Aug 21, 2016

James H. Collier, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at age 92. He was a longtime active member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church. Mr. Collier and his wife Frances, served as youth coordinators for over 20 years at Saint Mark. They toured with the youth choir every summer on their youth choir trip. Mr. Collier served...

Aug 20, 2016

Laura Cristina Buitrago, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the age of 20. Her family will honor her with a Memorial Service on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 1:00pm at Church of the Highlands - Riverchase Campus. Memorial Service 1:00PM ,Thursday, August 25, 2016 Church of Highlands - Riverchase Campus 9013 Helena Road Pelham, AL 35124

Aug 19, 2016

Jean Latta Selman, of Vestavia Hills, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2016, at the age of 76. She had been owner and operator of her Merle Norman Studio for the past 50 years. Ms. Selman was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist church and of the Kline Sunday School Class, whom she loved dearly. She...

Aug 18, 2016

Yolanda Torrijos, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the age of 56. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 21, 2016, from 6pm-8pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. The service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016, at 1pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

Aug 15, 2016

Avery Grace McCain

August 2, 2016 - August 15, 2016

Avery Grace McCain was an unexpected gift from heaven. She brought joy to all who she was around. She entered Sarah and Jonathan’s life and wrapped joy and love around their family. Avery, dearly called, “Little Bird” by her loving parents flew away from them on...

Aug 15, 2016

George D. Speake, 61, passed away on August 15, 2016. He is survived by his daughter; Charlotte Speake and one granddaughter; Sparrow Hayes. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel, on Hwy 150 in Hoover, AL. Memorial Service 1:00 PM ,Thursday, August 18, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home...

Aug 6, 2016

Daniel H. Zackerman, born July 18,1921, went to be with the Lord on August 6,2016, at age 95. He will be dearly missed by all his family. He was a WWII veteran, spent many years traveling the world with his beautiful wife serving the United States government and retired in 1973. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and...

Aug 2, 2016

Drew Miller, of Helena, formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away Tuesday, August, 2, 2016, at the age of 46. He is survived by his son, Hunter Gingras; grandson, Mason Gingras; his mother, Joyce Miller; and his brother, Doug Miller. The family will receive friends from 12-1, Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150 in Hoover. Graveside service...

Jul 31, 2016

Linda was a beautiful person inside and out. Everyone whose life she touched was better off for having known her. She was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She taught us all how to live with courage, compassion and most of all, love. Linda was a genuinely kind and selfless woman who was happiest when caring for others....