Obituaries
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...
Helen Peterson
Apr 28, 2015
Ms. Helen M. Peterson, of Helena, AL, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the age of 82. Helen was born in New York and worked as a special needs teacher for the New York Board of Education for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by 2 sons, Alan and Dennis Peterson. She is...
Dorothy Russell
Apr 27, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy M. Russell, of Hoover, AL, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015, at the age of 86. She was a member of Shades Mountain Church of Christ and was a loving and perfect mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James E. Russell and a son Benny Wayne Russell. She is survived...
Louise Frazier
Apr 26, 2015
Louise Thomas Frazier, age 88, died at Baptist Shelby in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Frazier was born May 26, 1926 to the late Otto and Ruby B. Thomas in Franklinton, LA. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Thomas High School and also from Spencer Business College in New Orleans. She worked as a secretary in New Orleans for several years...
Paula Kiefer
Apr 26, 2015
Mrs. Paula Kiefer, of Birmingham, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah McCormick and Lois King. She is survived by her husband, Jack Kiefer, sons, Danny South and Paul South (Jan), five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one great great...
Marilyn Elliott
Apr 25, 2015
Marilyn McInnis Elliott, 63, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on May 2, 1951 and died April 25, 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, GW McInnis and Geneva Conerly McInnis. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Dennis Elliott; a daughter, Stephanie Waller; a son Steven Elliott; grandchildren, Michael Waller and Katherine Waller. She...
Velma Quinn
Apr 25, 2015
Velma “Dean” Quinn, of Shannon, AL passed into Heaven Saturday, April 25, 2015 after a long battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 80. Dean was born January 8, 1935 to Homer Frank Wood and Mary Magdalene Hogeland in Blount County, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James “Red” Monroe Quinn, her parents,...
