Obituaries
Katherine Nelson
May 26, 2015
Mrs. Katherine Yeager Nelson, of Homewood, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the age of 73. Katherine was (and is) the rock of her family. She was a daughter of Christ and an active member of Homewood Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She has been a shining example of support, mercy, love, loyalty, devotion and strength to all her family,...
Cyrus Hughen
May 25, 2015
Mr. Cyrus (Cy) Spurgeon Hughen, age 94, of the Bluff Park community in Hoover, Alabama, passed away on May 25, 2015. Cy (as he was known to all) was born November 17, 1920 in rural Coosa County, Alabama, to Eunice and Marvin Hughen, who precede him in death. He proudly served his country in World War II. He graduated from...
John Hodge
May 23, 2015
John W. Hodge, 70, of Calera, AL passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church of Hoover and was always serving at the church. He loved golf and was a veteran of the US Navy, serving proudly on the USS Valley Forge. He served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Happy Valley Reunion Club,...
Mary Barnett
May 20, 2015
Ms. Mary Ruth Barnett, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the age of 82. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, May 22, 2015, at 11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Visitation 6:00 PM...
Betty Stephens
May 20, 2015
Mrs. Betty L. Stephens, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the age of 85. She was a member of Eastern Valley Baptist Church. Her life revolved around rearing and teaching children and taught pre-school at Canaan Baptist Church for over 15 years. She enjoyed many good times playing cards and traveling with the Golden Girls. She...
Helen Higgins
May 20, 2015
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Merchant Higgins, of Thorsby, AL, passed away May 20, 2015, at the age of 91. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Thorsby. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Eugene H. Higgins, Sr. She is survived by children: Louise Lawson of Ocean Springs, MS, Hallman Higgins of Lake City, FL, Deborah Hulon...
Dimples Sherman
May 19, 2015
Dimples Keltner Sherman, born August 24, 1924 passed away May 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and will be reunited with him to dance in heaven as they did on earth. She is survived by her son, Steve Sherman (Dee); grandsons Stephen, Michael (Brandi) and great grandchildren, Oliver and Prudence Sherman, along with many nieces...
Joe Mullins
May 17, 2015
Joe Mullins, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the age of 82. He was a long time member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and West Hills Lions Club. Joe was retired from Shell Oil Company. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Mullins...
Alexander Mcgaha
May 16, 2015
Mr. Alexander Patrick McGaha, of McCalla, AL, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the age of 30. A graveside service will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 2 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South with Reverend Alan Head officiating. Graveside 2:00 PM ,Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Charles Taylor
May 16, 2015
Charles Edward Taylor, age 64, passed away May 16th, 2015. He attended Ramsay High School and served honorably in the U. S Army. Charles had an extensive career as an ornamental plasterer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Merle Taylor, and his brother and sister-in-law Roy and Linda Taylor. He is survived by sister Linda Bennett...
James Clark
May 16, 2015
Mr. James Dwight Clark, of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the age of 68. Dwight was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Alabama and graduated with a BS in Business Administration in 1968. In 2011, he retired from his position as Corporate Credit Manager...
Mae Head
May 13, 2015
Mae Godwin Head, of Birmingham, formerly of Montgomery, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the age of 82. She was a caring and generous woman and loved by many. She had great love for all her family and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons, Scott Moncrief...
Mable Thrash
May 13, 2015
Mable Parrish Thrash, who was faithfully married to Lynn Thrash for 56 years, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 75 years young. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Thrash; sons, Danny Pate (Rita) and Steve Thrash (Kelle); daughter, Melinda Santiago (Angel); 7 grandchildren, Jason Pate (Jennifer), Haley Hitt (Jeremy), Chelsea Thrash, Savannah Kilpatrick (Austin),...
Shelia Dodson
May 11, 2015
Mrs. Shelia Dodd Dodson, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at the age of 51. She is preceded in death by her dad, Robert Dodd, Sr. She is survived by a son, John Jones, two daughters, Kimberly Jones and Amanda Dodson, eleven grandchildren, her mother, Mary Dodd, two brothers, Robert Dodd, Jr. and Justin Dodd, and two...
Walter Gerstacker, Jr
May 9, 2015
Mr. Walter Dale "Dutch" Gerstacker, Jr., of Bessemer, AL, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the age of 61. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree in Knights of Columbus. He was at one time a volunteer at the Wildlife Center and was an avid animal lover. He is survived by...
Daniel Whetstone
May 8, 2015
Daniel Davis Whetstone, born October 16, 1928, Titus, AL, resident of Shelby, AL, went to be with his Savior Jesus on May 8, 2015. He was retired from Bruno's and River Ranch, Inc. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Ruth M. Whetstone; father, Willie D. "Bill"...
Alberta Wooten
May 5, 2015
Mrs. Alberta Bearden Wooten, of Vestavia, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the age of 93. She was one of twelve children. She was a life time resident of the Rocky Ridge Community where her father was a preacher and a dairyman of Bearden Dairies. She met her husband of 66 years, Leon Wooten, Sr., at Shades Cahaba...
Walter Eckert, Jr
May 1, 2015
Mr. Walter Joseph Eckert Jr., 86, passed away May 1, 2015 in Pensacola Florida. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Walt was an avid golfer who spent many years playing golf with his friends at Chace Lake Country Club. He had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. He could always be counted on to make...
Chuan-Sheng Cheng
Apr 30, 2015
Mr. Cheng passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the age of 81. The family will receive friends Friday, May 1, 2015, at the funeral home. Graveside service will be Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 9 AM in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Visitation Friday, May 1, 2015 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Graveside 9:00...
Kenneth Horton, Jr
Apr 30, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Wade Horton, Jr., a resident of Birmingham, AL passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. Wade was born and raised in Florence, AL, graduated from Bradshaw High School (1992), the University of Alabama (1996), and the University of North Alabama (1997). Wade was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law Fred...
