Obituaries
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...
Belva Wolbach
Jan 21, 2015
Belva D. Steed Wolbach passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, and spent her entire adult life as a resident of Birmingham, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Ingram Steed, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Dunkin, her brother Thomas L. Dunkin, Jr., and her sisters, Mary Krieger...
Helga Bock
Jan 19, 2015
Mrs. Helga Maria Bock, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015, at the age of 77.
Beatrice Mcconnell
Jan 15, 2015
Beatrice Pauline McConnell, 85 years old, passed away on Thursday January 15, 2015, at Greenbriar at the Altamonte Nursing Home. Prior to breaking both hips she resided with daughter Sylvia in Hoover. Husband Robert McConnell, passed in 2002, while both were living in Fortville, Indiana. She is survived by a very large loving family who will miss her very much....
Harold Singleton, Jr
Jan 11, 2015
Hal Singleton of Hoover, Al and formally of Mobile, Al passed away on January 11, 2015. Hal was proceeded in death by his father Hal Singleton. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Givens Singleton and their son, Trey Singleton. His mother, Linda Williams Singleton of New Orleans, LA and his brother, Baylor Singleton (April) of Bon Secour, AL. A...
Caitlin Schrock
Jan 11, 2015
Miss Caitlin Marie Schrock, of Hoover, AL, passed way Sunday, January 11, 2015, at the age of 17. Caitlin lived for 17 years with full Trisomy 18, after given only 6 weeks to live. For 17 years, we saw John 9:1-3 play out before our eyes as God displayed acts of love and created relationships and memories for a life...
Charles Chesser
Jan 11, 2015
Mr. Charles Chesser, of Bessemer, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at the age of 88. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII and retired from Fountain Building Supply. He was a lifelong member of Canaan Baptist Church and was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of...
