Obituaries

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....

May 15, 2016

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 11, 2016

Louise L. Annino died peacefully in her home on May 11, 2016. She joins her loving husband, Joseph S. Annino, her parents, Placida and Antonio Labbadia, brother-in-law, Kenneth J. Masek, best friend, Dorothy Cotter, and a host of other relatives and friends. Left behind to mourn her passing while rejoicing that she is now in her eternal home are...

May 7, 2016

Mrs. Frances Farley Elliott, of Vestavia, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the age of 86. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she was Kindergarten Director for decades. She was born in Dale Co. and then moved to Birmingham and worked for Bell South. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. She was...

May 7, 2016

Barbara Ann Stoffregen-Mears 77, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on May 7,2016. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her devoted brother, two daughters , two grand daughters, three grandsons and one great grand daughter. Family and friends Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 from 6-8 at Currie Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services will...

May 4, 2016

Mr. Joy Ethridge, of Vestavia, born in Adger, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the age of 83. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1958 with a Business Administration degree and worked for South Central Bell for 32 years. Joy was a Civitan and a Gideon. He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church for...