Obituaries
John Creel
Apr 8, 2014
John Stephens Creel, born on July 26, 1928 and died on April 8, 2014. He was the son of Earnest Carl Creel and Irenia "Johnnie" Stephens Creel. John Creel was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelors degree and a Masters of Business Administration. He was also a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law. While at...
David Copp
Apr 6, 2014
Mr. David Copp, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the age of 65.
Celyce Thompson
Apr 4, 2014
Celyce Olivia Thompson age 24 of Hoover passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. She attended Shades Mountain Christian School, Hoover High School, and graduated from Valleydale Academy. She was attending, and soon would graduate from ITT Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. Celyce was a member of ETA International. She attended Shades Mountain Independent Church. She was active in...
Bruce Reaves
Mar 29, 2014
Mr. Bruce Bradley Reaves, of Vance, passed away March 29, 2014, at the age of 86. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 12-1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. A graveside will follow at 1 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Visitation 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ,Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John...
J. Maze
Mar 28, 2014
On the 28th day of March, Jack Maze returned home to his Lord and the love of his life, his wife of 66 years, Mary. Jack served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a long time member of the Cahaba Heights Masonic Lodge, and a Shriner. He was a life...
Herschel Smith
Mar 26, 2014
Mr. Herschel David Smith, 71, of Hoover, AL, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2014. David was preceded in death by his father, Herschel Claudius Smith and his mother, Fay Robertson Smith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Colette Heaton Smith, Colette’s family whom he regarded as his family, and several cousins. David loved...
Nancy Jackson
Mar 26, 2014
Mrs. Nancy Minshew Jackson, of Helena, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the age of 76. A graveside service will be Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 2 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 2:00 PM ,Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Ben Kelley
Mar 26, 2014
Mr. Ben Kelley, of Pinson, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2014, at the age of 63. He was a US Marine Veteran of Vietnam and a retired Lieutenant with the Birmingham Police Department after 27 years of service, where he also served as Chaplain. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beth Kelley, daughter, Joy Kelley, brother,...
Edna Campbell
Mar 21, 2014
Edna Lorena Huff Campbell, 87, passed away on March 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband James Warren Campbell, Sr. and her son James Warren Campbell, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Joyce Alexander; grandchildren, Jan Liles, Steven Campbell and Shelia Alexander; great-grandchildren, Jay Liles, Jonathan Liles, Allie Campbell, Rebecca Campbell and David Campbell; sisters,...
Lera Kahn
Mar 21, 2014
Lera Bains Kahn, 89, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. She was a graduate of Highlands Baptist School of Nursing and served the Birmingham area for 40 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. S.A. Kahn; mother, LurLur Bains; father, Henry Luther Bains, Sr.; and brother, Billy Bains. She is survived by her brother, Henry Luther Bains,...
Nancy Hayes
Mar 21, 2014
Nancy Lorene Hayes, of McCalla, went to be with her Lord, Friday, March 21, 2014, at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gordon Hayes; 2 sons, Luther Hayes and Richard Hayes; and a grandson, Allen Hayes. She is survived by 2 daughters, Louise Hull (Don) and Carolyn Guyton; 5 grandchildren, Franky...
Stephen Walker
Mar 20, 2014
Mr. Stephen Vincent Walker, of Hoover, AL, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the age of 20. He was a 2012 graduate of Hoover High School and an All State Lacrosse player. Stephen was a fun-loving son, brother, friend who had a beautiful smile. He brought joy and radiance to everyone he encountered with a sense of humor that...
Elise Nall
Mar 17, 2014
Elise Harris Nall, of Mountain Brook, AL, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She was a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who devoted her life to her family. She graduated from Woodlawn High School and attended Auburn University. She is survived by her husband of 63 years,...
Donnie Guthrie
Mar 15, 2014
Donnie J. Guthrie, of Homewood, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gerald R. Guthrie; 2 daughters, Marcia Cullifer and Leigh Ann Wilson (Mark); 2 grandsons, Andy Wilson, (Joanna) and Luke Wilson (Lindsey); 1 great grandson, Jackson Wilson; a brother, James E. Halbrooks (Millie); and a sister,...
L Thomas, Jr
Mar 15, 2014
L.S. Thomas, Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014. L.S. was born in Birmingham on December 29, 1928, but lived most of his early life in Jasper, AL. After returning to Birmingham, he attended Birmingham Schools, was a carrier of the Birmingham News for over ten years, and was a graduate of West End High School. He entered the...
Sophia Griffin
Mar 12, 2014
Mrs. Sophia Juanita Roy Griffin, of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the age of 89. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church and employed by Pemco/Hayes Aircraft for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Griffin, daughter, Patricia Greene, and five siblings. She is survived by her daughters; Deborah...
William Bacon
Mar 11, 2014
William Holcombe Bacon, (96) passed away on March 11, 2014. Born in Birmingham on December 19,1917, Bill was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama and dedicated his life to serving family, church, community and country. As an active member of Hunter Street Baptist Church since childhood, Bill served the Lord as a Sunday School leader, Chairman of the Board of...
Beatrice Hughes
Mar 5, 2014
Beatrice Marie McLain was born in Lawrence County, TN. She was a long time member of 9th Street Church of Christ and a current member of Flint Hill Church of Christ. Beatrice was a resident of the Eastern Valley Community. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Boyd Hughes; son, Jimmy Hughes (Rhonda); 2 daughters, Janie Blankenship (Buddy)...
Velma Jones
Mar 1, 2014
Mrs. Velma Louise Black Jones, of Columbiana, AL, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the age of 88. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ,Monday, March 3, 2014 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
