Obituaries

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...

May 3, 2016

Mildred Reed Hardin, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the age of 92. She was a member of Metropolitan Church of God. Mildred was an airplane mechanic during the war. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mildred was one of the sweetest women to walk the earth and was loved by all. She...

Apr 28, 2016

Mr. Douglas Wayne Vinson, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the age of 63. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1971. He is also a graduate of the University of Alabama and UAB. He is a retired school teacher who had taught at Hewitt-Trussville High School, Thompson High School, Theodore High School, and Simmons Middle...

Apr 28, 2016

Surrounded by her family, Bobbie Jean Davis Miller, left this world in peace for her new home in Heaven on April 28, 2016. She was a resident of Moody, Alabama. Bobbie was born June 12, 1933, to the late Stephen A. Davis and the late Emma Jean Davis of Shelby County. She graduated from Shades Valley High School. She was...

Apr 27, 2016

Aubrey Greene Covin, Jr. "AG", of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the age of 75. He was raised in Aberdeen, Mississippi, and graduated from Mississippi State University. His career was in sales and he retired from Complete Health/United Health Care. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Regina "Jeanie" Covin; his 2 sons, Mark...

Apr 22, 2016

Apr 20, 2016

William "Craig" Barnard, a native of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the age of 67. The family will receive friends at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL, from 1-3PM Friday, April 29th with a graveside service following. Craig was born in Birmingham, AL, the son of Howard Opal Barnard. Craig spent the majority...

Apr 17, 2016

Sheryl O. Price, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the age of 66. She was a graduate of Walker College where she received her Nursing degree and then received her Pharmacy degree from Samford University. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dan Price; her son Michael Price (Shonda); two grandchildren, Trent and Emma...

Apr 16, 2016

Philip Wayne Dabbs, of Hoover, AL passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 with his family by his side. He was known by all as "Poppy" and was very proud of that name. His passion was Alabama football, and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He also loved fast cars and enjoyed taking his Grand National for a spin....

Apr 14, 2016

Leslie G. Stephens, of Gardendale, passed away into the arms of his Savior on April 14, 2016, at the age of 61. He had a great love for his family and the outdoors, but most of all, his Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Ellis and Betty Jean Langham Stephens. He is survived by his...