Obituaries

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....

Jul 31, 2016

Lilian Culley White, 93, left this life to begin her eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 31. She joins her beloved husband of 68 years, Dewey. Lil was a woman of great faith and endless love for God, family and friends. Born in Birmingham, Lil attended Ramsay High School and was president of her class....

Jul 30, 2016

Madison Nicole Hogan was a precious gift given to her parents, Nicholas and Brittany Hogan on July 30, 2016. She passed away minutes later and is now in the arms of Jesus. Though her life on earth was brief, she will be loved for all time. Graveside 10:30 AM ,Friday, August 5, 2016 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins...

Jul 30, 2016

Mary Sue L. Smith, of Pinson, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oskar and Julia Limbaugh; her brothers, Oskar Limbaugh Jr., Charles Limbaugh, and Gene Arnold Limbaugh; and her sisters, Lois Rockstroh and Margaret Uribe. She is survived by her son, Ronald Jay Smith; her daughter,...

Jul 25, 2016

On Monday, July 25, 2016, Bernadette Shires (Bernie), wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away suddenly at the age of 39. Bernadette will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend Richard, and their three beautiful children, Matthew, Madison and McKinley (Hope), by her mother Helen Venner, and by her brother and sisters Maryann, George and Kathleen. Bernadette will...

Jul 24, 2016

Margaret Jones Callan, of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the age of 90. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Saturday, July 30, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Chapel 2:00 PM ,Saturday, July 30, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Jul 22, 2016

Clifton "Cliff" Reed of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the age of 49. He was a loving husband, father and son who enjoyed making people laugh. Cliff was a collector extraordinaire and a hot rod enthusiast. He was a member of New Life Assembly in Woodstock and was a former employee of the Mercedes Plant. He...

Jul 21, 2016

Helen Bechtold Cotney, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the age of 88. She was born in Girard, IL, lived in Huntsville, AL, for 65 years and was a charter member of Hope Presbyterian Church in Huntsville. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Cotney; and her sons, Steve Cotney and Gary Cotney....

Jul 21, 2016

Lois Marie Scott, of Shannon, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Scott; two sons, Bobby Wayne Scott and Jimmy Lane Scott; and a daughter-in-law, Martha Shores Scott. She is survived by a son, Danny Scott (Connie); a daughter, Annette Ashworth (Donald); daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann...

Jul 19, 2016

Jo Ann Middlebrooks Johns, of Bessemer, went to her Heavenly home on July 19, 2016, at the age of 79. For anyone that knew her, they knew she was full of sparkle and sass, she made every minute count, she made great memories for the family and will continue to do so as her stories are told. She was known...