Obituaries
Betty Chafin
Feb 25, 2015
Betty S. Chafin, 73, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of The Church at Brook Hills. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Chafin. She is survived by two daughters, Lisa...
Mary Tvedt
Feb 23, 2015
Mary E. Tvedt, previously from Minneapolis, passed away in Helena, AL, Monday, February 23, 2015, at the age of 57. She bravely fought the battle with Lupus for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold "Bud" and Patricia Erickson. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Rick Tvedt; and her loving companions, Bart and...
Patricia Finlen
Feb 22, 2015
Patricia Durick Finlen, (Patty), peacefully passed away at her home on February 22, 2015. Mrs. Finlen was a former long term resident of Birmingham, Alabama. She was born July 27, 1923 in Bessemer, Alabama, to Stephen A. and Bridget Gallagher Durick. Mrs. Finlen is known for her life time devotion to her family and faith. She was a long term...
Luke Kelly
Feb 19, 2015
Luke James Kelly, of Tuscaloosa, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the age of 5. He is survived by his parents, Will and Rachel Kelly; brother, Charlie Kelly; and grandparents, Jim and Cheryl Kelly and Bill and Pam White. The family will receive friends from 1-3, Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Hunter Street Baptist Church...
Gladys Harper
Feb 14, 2015
Gladys Capps Harper went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born in Birmingham, AL on May 20, 1921. Gladys grew up in College Hill, graduated from Phillips High School, and attended Howard College. She was a charter member of the First United Methodist Church in Birmingham where she accepted the Lord....
Bobbie Parsons
Feb 13, 2015
Bobbie Jo Parsons, of Birmingham, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, at the age of 70. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Asbury United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 2 PM, Rev. Greg Faust officiating Further details will follow in Wednesday's obituary.
Hazel Eckhoff
Feb 12, 2015
Mrs. Hazel Eckhoff, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Thurs., Feb. 12, 2015, at the age of 92. The family will receive friends Sat., Feb. 14, 2015, from 1-2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home with a funeral service following in the chapel at 2 PM. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Saturday, February 14, 2015 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John...
Joseph "Rip"
Feb 12, 2015
Joseph R. Rush, Jr. "Rip", 96, of Birmingham, AL. went to his eternal home on February 12, 2015. He was born in Tuskegee, AL. He was a graduate of Auburn University and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was retired from Mobile Paint Company, after 35 years of service. He was a...
Docia Stefanu
Feb 11, 2015
Ms. Docia Anne Killingsworth Stefanu, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She worked at the VA Hospital from 1968-1995. She was a faithful supporter of St. Jude's Children's Hospital. She was a wonderful, loving, supportive mother who sacrificed much. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Larkin Booth Strong. She is survived by...
Charles Parson, Sr
Feb 11, 2015
Mr. Charles T. "Buddy" Parsons, Sr., of Hoover, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the age of 91. He was a member of the Saint Mark United Methodist Church. He was retired from US Steel after 30 years of service. He served in the US Army during Korea, The Battle of the Bulge, Normandy and was the recipient...
Luther Murphy
Feb 8, 2015
Mr. Luther C. Murphy, of Hoover, AL, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the age of 83. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and uncle. He was born in New Hope, MS and raised in Belgreen, AL. After high school, he joined the US Air Force...
Louise Patterson
Feb 6, 2015
Mrs. Louise K. Patterson, of Alabaster, AL, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Alabaster and a devoted member of the Esther Sunday School class. She grew up in Calera, and raised her family in Hueytown before moving to Alabaster. She worked at Long Lewis Ford in the office for many years....
Janice Powell
Feb 4, 2015
Mrs. Janice Wiley Powell gained her angel wings on February 4th, 2015 at home with her family. Janice was born February 12, 1949 in Toccoa, Georgia to Maurice and Reba Wiley. She grew up in Toccoa, Georgia and graduated from Shorter College with a BA in Education. Upon graduation she moved to Atlanta, Georgia to begin teaching and there met...
Virginia Vanderver
Feb 4, 2015
age 94 of Bluff Park, AL passed away on February 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Horace Matthew (Van) Vanderver. Her deceased parents were James G. Manuel and Lilla Dale Manuel of West Jefferson County, AL. Also, passing before her were three brothers and two sisters: Erskine, Herman, and Furman and sisters Lois...
William Franks
Feb 3, 2015
William "Bill" Franks, of Alabaster, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the US Air Force for 22 years. After retirement he served for 22 years as a Southern Baptist Pastor. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Nelson Franks; 2 sons, Charles N....
Ronald Lauminick
Jan 29, 2015
1946 -2015 Ronald C. Lauminick of Bessemer, AL, passed away January 29, 2015. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Medal recipient, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. He was a loving husband, brother, son and stepfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melrose Brasher; mother, Aileen Phares; father,...
Denise O'Neal
Jan 28, 2015
Denise O'Neal, of Tarrant, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the age of 58. She graduated in 1974 from Shades Valley High School. She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Quick. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Adams (Greg), mother, Della Quick, granddaughter, Kasey Adams, companion, Lee Carlson, brother, Alex Quick, sister, Paula Randolph, and...
Marjorie Cooke
Jan 24, 2015
She was a member of Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church and taught math at Minor High School for several years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Cooke Jr. and her son Herbert Cooke III. She is survived by her son Mike (Sharon) Cooke; three grandchildren, Catherine Cooke, Matt...
Louise Mckelvy
Jan 22, 2015
Louise D. McKelvy, of Vestavia Hills, AL, formerly of Pensacola, FL, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at the age of 94. She was born in Gull Point, FL. She spent most of her life as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by her family and her many friends. "Don't cry because it's over, smile because...
Don Decker
Jan 21, 2015
Don Decker passed away on January 21, 2015. He was born to Donald Sr. and Mary Decker on July 19, 1956 in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed with Birmingham Water Works since 1990. Don came to know Jesus Christ as a young...
