Obituaries

Jul 16, 2016

Dr. Harry Wallace, Jr., age 90, died on July 16, 2016. He was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama and served as a radio operator in the Aleutian Islands in World War II. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1952 and began practicing in Bessemer. He served on the adjunct faculty of...

Jul 14, 2016

Virginia "Ginger" Becker, of Birmingham, passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the age of 76. She is preceded in death by her son, David Becker. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Orman Meadows; her son, Marc Becker (Bern); her daughter, Toby Becker; 5 grandchildren, Lindsey Meadows, John Meadows, Laura Meadows, David Becker, and Sarah Becker; and John...

Jul 10, 2016

James "JL" Kerr went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, July 10th. He went to Minor High School and was a long time member of Open Door Church on Hwy 269 in McDonald's Chapel, for over thirty years. He loved to sing, especially in quartets, and he loved his Lord and Savior. JL was a loving husband,...

Jul 9, 2016

Matilda DeLucas of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the age of 92. She was born on Nov. 15, 1923 in Tunisia, to the late Stella and Laurent Farrugia, and is survived by her sister Grace Walters and brother Joe Farrugia. Matty graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York, where she met her husband, Louis...

Jul 7, 2016

Scott Bryant, of Alabaster, formerly of Atmore and Pensacola, passed away July 7, 2016, at the age of 42. Scott never met a stranger, and he was a passionate and talented musician who inspired a lot of people. He was employed as an electrician for many years.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bubba and...

Jul 4, 2016

Funeral arrangements for Don Webb are being handled by Abanks Mortuary Services, so please contact them with any questions at 205-322-9050. The visitation, service and interment will be taking place at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home and Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Thursday, July 7, 2016 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244...

Jun 27, 2016

Dorothy Knight Quinnelly, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, AL, on November 25, 1925, to the late Robert and Annie Knight, and was one of seven children. She worked for the Veterans Administration in Memphis, Montgomery and Birmingham before she became a full-time stay at home mother. Throughout...

Jun 27, 2016

Idamae H. Stover, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the age of 92. She was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, AL, and a graduate of Birmingham Southern with a degree in English. As a person who loved books, her favorite job was working at the Birmingham Library. In addition, she was president of the Women's Auxiliary...

Jun 21, 2016

Mr. David Ray Williams, of Helena, passed away in his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Williams; daughters, Dava Ann Acton (Lynn) and Raela Beth Williford (Brett); and grandchildren, Katelyn Jones Bishop (Kip), Janey Ann Acton and Elizabeth Kay Williford. Mr. Williams also has numerous beloved siblings,...

Jun 18, 2016

Hazel Hicks, 84, of Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord on June 18, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was retired from EMC Ins. and had worked in the commercial insurance business in the Birmingham area for 40 years. She loved playing golf and spending time with her family. She was preceded...

Jun 17, 2016

Billie Lane Norris, 80, of Birmingham Al passed peacefully, on Friday morning, into the arms of her Loving Savior. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and Real Estate Agent. Mrs. Norris was a faithful student of the Bible and participated in Community Bible Study for over 15 years. Mrs. Norris was also a faithful member of Hoover Church of Christ....

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...