Mary Sam Bowdon Folds passed away April 16, 2021 at the age of 100. She was born March 2, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Pierce Folds of Cullman, Alabama and Son-in-law Harold Maynard Sylvest of Montgomery, Alabama. She is survived by her children Margaret Folds Sylvest and Carol Folds Ahlstrand, and her son-in-law, Donald Charles Ahlstrand. She is also survived by her five grandchildren (Trey) Harold Maynard Sylvest III and wife Wendy Girone...

Louise Hollis Hosey Jun 30, 1931 - Apr 16, 2021 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many passed peacefully Thursday surrounded by love.  A musician, singer, seamstress, gardener and bird watcher, Lou enjoyed retirement showering her family with love in Calera, AL. She was always ready with a smile and a laugh. She loved to dance and to cook for her loved ones. When you had her as a friend, you knew you had a friend for life.  Preceded in death by loving husband, Amos...

Charles D. Russell, 78, of Birmingham, AL passed away on April 15, 2021. Born on February 23, 1943, Charles grew up in McCalla and went into the Navy for four years right after graduating high school. Upon returning home, he began a career with ACIPCO. He met his wife, Kay “Honey” Russell in 1966. Charles made a career move to UPS from where he worked until he retired. Charles was lovingly known as Chuck to his grandkids as well as his family, friends, and neighbors. His favorite...

Michael Allen Von Kanel, 70, of Helena, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Mike was born on October 4, 1950, in Columbus, Mississippi to Lewis and Madge Von Kanel. As a graduate of William Carey College, he spent many years in full time ministry as a music minister at churches in Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. He also had a long time career in sales. His parents, Lewis and Madge Von Kanel of Pascagoula, MS, and his nephew Landon Von Kanel of Tupelo, MS precede him in death. He is...

Carole Roseann Cacciatore, 77, of Birmingham, passed away on April 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney & Evelyn Scalisi and her son, Roger Lee Cahela, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Norman Cacciatore, her son Barry Crick (Kristie), grandson Aidan Cahela, and granddaughters Cecelia Crick and Jillian Crick. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL. The graveside...

James Thomas Boone, Jr. “Jim”, of Hoover, AL passed away on April 6, 2021. He retired from Bruno’s in 1995, and in his retirement years he enjoyed his lifetime hobby of fishing, visiting with family and loved traveling around the world with his wife, Caroline. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Tyree Boone; and parents, James and Pauline Boone. He is survived his by wife, Caroline Boone; daughter, Lisa Ashcraft (Andy); son, Jim Boone (Teresa); 6 grandchildren,...

HULSEY, William Breal of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was a veteran of World War II where he served with the 66th Division; he was assigned to the 264th Infantry Regiment and the 235th General Hospital during the European Theater of Operations. He retired from Trinity Industries, Inc. Born March 22, 1924 in Malvern, Arkansas to William Bartley and Pearl Bell Hulsey, pre deceased by his parents; his wife Margaret Louise Campbell Hulsey; brothers, Herman Norvel...

Mary Turnley, age 88 of Hoover went to her Heavenly Home on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Mrs. Turnley was a resident of Hoover and formerly resided in Grenada, Mississippi and Jackson, Mississippi. She was a member of the Riverchase United Methodist Church. She is survived by his sons Robert and Mike Turnley; daughter, Melissa Richardson ( Tripp Richardson ); Grandchildren; Brittany Durfey ( John Austin Durfey ) and  Beau Richardson; Great Grandchildren; Addison Grace Durfey and...

Mrs. Lauren Marie Pearson, 69, of Bessemer, AL passed away on March 31, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Albert Pearson; son, Brian Pearson; daughter, Kristen Boydston (Jeremy); and grandchildren, Caroline, David, and Nathan. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 9:00am to 10:00am at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover, AL. Graveside service will immediately follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.      

Richard Dee Wakefield, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30th after a long battle with dementia. He is survived by his loving wife Sally, as well as his children, Daniel and Deborah (Arman). He was born in Haleyville, AL and grew up around the world in a military family. He then became a highly decorated officer after serving in various facets of military service himself. He retired as a Colonel before spending nine years in the civil service. He was a lifelong Methodist and a...

Lawrence (Larry) Everett Myers October 21, 1988-March 29, 2021 Larry was born in Bluefield, WV, and at young age he moved to Hoover, AL. His school years were filled with extracurricular activities including many different sports teams, show choir, & spending time with friends. After graduating from Hoover High School in 2007, Larry played baseball at Bevill State Community College. He also attended Auburn University where he enjoyed working in their fisheries center. Some of his...

Mr. David Shields Smith, 91, of Alabaster, AL passed away on March 28, 2021. David was born in Knoxville, TN on February 9, 1930. During his lifetime, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea. His career in sales included Territory Sales Manager for American Greetings Cards. He went on to purchase a franchise of gift stores from American Greetings with stores in Montgomery and Birmingham. He then established D.S. Smith Enterprises, a distributorship for greeting cards and Alabama postcards and...

George Seymour Lee Jr., beloved husband, father, son, uncle, and friend, of Birmingham, AL passed away March 27, 2021 from cancer at the age of 69. Born November 30, 1951 in Mobile, AL to Seymour and Joyce Lee and was the oldest of 4 boys. He graduated from The University of South Alabama in 1972. He started his career with Biomedical Laboratories in 1973 and retired from from LabCorp in 2011 after a total of 38 years. He loved RV camping, hiking, Alabama football, and most of all his...

A Korean War veteran known as Papa, Gramps, Pop, Popsicle joined his wife of 65 years, Mary Joan Kriegshauser Faure, and many friends and family for the external celebration! He leaves behind his son John D Faure (Susan Hengel), daughters: Suzie Greer (Craig) and Lisa Faure (Marc Macewicz); grandchildren: Patrick Wall (Shelby Steckbauer), Katie Elsea (Mike), Andrew Wall (Melissa), Steven Greer, Daniel Wall, Abbey Greer, many nieces and nephews and many friends. If you knew John, you...

Linda was born in in Oak Park, Illinois on January 19, 1948. She was the daughter of Charles and Francine Gardiner. Linda attended Wheaton Central High School and graduated from Hinsdale High School in the western suburbs of Chicago where she was an award-winning swimmer. She went on to Lincoln College also in the Chicago area. Linda was a sharp witted and warm-hearted friend and family member known for her great love of animals. Linda resided in the Hoover, Alabama area since 1985 and...

Ruth, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Homewood, AL. She was born in Duluth, MN and was the fifth child and fourth daughter of Edwin Wallace Rapp and Lena Marie Bjornstad. Her early years were spent in Memphis, TN and her family moved to Montgomery, AL while she was in her teens. She graduated from Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL in 1948 and attended the University of Alabama where she studied classical piano. Ruth was employed with and retired from Jefferson County. She...

Jesse Aaron Peña, born April 05, 1992 was the youngest son of the late Jose G. Peña and Deborah A. Bookhammer. Jesse Aaron Peña, who never met a stranger, was a friend to everyone. He just really enjoyed being around people. Jesse was not picture perfect, nor did he have any easy life…but his essence exuded a quiet captivation and confidence that you never knew you needed. He had a way about him in which people felt comfortable to just go up and converse with him....