Obituaries
Robert Rockett, Jr
Nov 5, 2013
Robert C. "Bob" Rockett, Jr., of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the age of 86. He graduated from West End High School, attended UT Arlington and UAB, served in the US Merchant Marines, and the US Army. Bob worked at ZURN Industries and retired from Barron Industries. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64...
Michael Newton
Nov 3, 2013
Mr. Michael Oscar Newton, 68, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on November 3, 2013 after suffering briefly from an illness. Michael was born in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Ensley High School. He attended the University of Alabama and graduated from Samford University where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. Michael served as a member of the US...
Jackie Carlee
Nov 2, 2013
Jackie P. Carlee, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the age of 63. Jackie was employed by Griffin Wheel for 30 years. He was a very loving husband, father, and Grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen Carlee; his daughter, Nancy Dunn (Jay); his son, Jamie Carlee (Nina); 3 grandchildren, Kelsey and Justin...
Amy Crews
Nov 1, 2013
Amy Melissa Crews went to heaven on November 1, 2013. God took her from life on earth to eternal life as she worshipped Him listening to her favorite hymn. She was lying in the arms of her mom and nearby was her stepdad, her dear friend,Trina Smith, and several nurses and healthcare providers who loved her. Amy was born on...
Melba Sexton
Nov 1, 2013
Melba Sexton, passed away in her sleep, November 1, 2013. She was the eldest child of Myrtie Novella Brown Smith and Dewey L. Smith, Sr. She started working at age 14 and held many jobs from sales, accounting, telephone operator, manager and as the caterer of the Maxwell Air Force Base officers Club. She retired from there and worked as...
John Bratton
Oct 27, 2013
Mr. John Allen Bratton, age 64, loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2013. John grew up in Bessemer and attended McAdory High School. He joined the Marine Corps and served his country for four years. During that time, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action...
Jeremy Walker
Oct 26, 2013
Jeremy Walker, of McCalla, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the age of 37. He is survived by his daughter, Kyler Walker; his brother, Adam Walker; his sister, Bonnie Walker; and his grandmother, Sybel Keith. The family will receive friends from 10-12, Friday, November 1, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150 in Hoover. Funeral service will follow at...
Dewey White, Jr
Oct 24, 2013
Dr. Dewey Anderson White, Jr., of Mountain Brook passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2013. Dr. White was a loving family man, a gifted and caring physician, a concerned and effective statesman, and a dedicated and faithful spiritual leader. He spent his life selflessly caring and giving to others. He was a man of great conviction, comforting...
James Hall
Oct 24, 2013
Mr. James W. Hall, of Hoover passed away peacefully at home. James was born in Limestone County, AL, graduated from East Limestone High School and attended the University of North Alabama and Auburn University majoring in Civil Engineering. James was well loved and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estel O. and Dovie Kirby Hall,...
Mildred Tatum
Oct 24, 2013
Mildred Ann Tatum, age 80 of Maylene, AL, joined her Heavenly Father on October 24, 2013. Accomplishments include creating thespian troupe at Shades Valley High School, performed between movies at the Alabama Theatre, finalist in The Chicago Music Festival of 1949, finalist in Miss Alabama Pageant, awarded 3 scholarships to B'ham Southern College. Major appearances with B'ham Civic Opera, Huntsville...
Martha Craig
Oct 21, 2013
Mrs. Martha Dews Craig, 85, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. She attended Ensley High School. She was married for 66 years to James D. Craig of Ensley, who preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 daughters, Debbie Craig Williams (Charles) of Cordele, GA and Beckie Craig McRee (Dennis) of Helena, AL, and five grandsons,...
Benjamin Todd
Oct 20, 2013
Graveside services will be Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 10 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Betty Davidson
Oct 18, 2013
of Bessemer, passed away Friday, October 13, 2013, at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Nichols and her son-in-law, Steve Nichols. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Johnson (Dale); her sons, Dean L. Davidson (Pat) and David W. Davidson; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and her sister, Emma...
Maxine Gault
Oct 17, 2013
of Hoover, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William E. Gault; her daughter, Jan Gault; and her brother, Carroll Nelson. She is survived by her son, William A. Gault (Glenda); her daughter, Beth Morykwas; 6 grandchildren, Greg Gault (Wendy), Geoff Gault (Allison), Amanda Sexton...
Fred Doyle
Oct 16, 2013
Mr. Fred C. Doyle, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Doyle, two daughters; Theresa Davis (Steve) and Jennifer Lovelady (Wes), one son, Glenn Doyle, two brothers; Dan Doyle and Gene Doyle, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends...
Robert Webster, Jr
Oct 16, 2013
Mr. Robert "Woody" Webster, Jr., of Hoover, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at the age of 68. He was retired from ACIPCO after 20 years of service. He was a Mason and an avid Alabama Football fan. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mona Howton Webster, son, Jeff Webster (Yolanda),...
Virgina Darby
Oct 13, 2013
Darby, Virginia S. passed away on October 13, 2013 at the age of 85 from leukemia. She is preceded in death by her husband Phillip and son Barry. She is survived by a grand daughter Amanda and a number of extended family members. Visitation will be held at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home on Saturday October 19, 2013 from 10:00 until 11:30...
Wilda Ivey
Oct 12, 2013
Wilda Lee Martin Ivey November 13, 1939 – October 12, 2013 Born on November 13, 1919, Mrs. Ivey, 93, was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, William P. “Bill†Ivey; parents, Myrtis and E. M. Martin; and two sisters, Winifred and I. V. Womble. She is survived by a son William M. “Bill†Ivey (Sylvia); daughters, Sandra...
Frances Norman
Oct 5, 2013
Mrs. Frances A. "Amy" Norman, of Hoover, AL, passed away October 5, 2013, at the age of 64. She was employed by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, working in her garden and her cats. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill†Norman. She is survived by...
William Richards
Oct 3, 2013
Mr. William "Bill" Richards, of Hoover, passed away October 3, 2013, at the age of 88. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. Bill retired as District Manager from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years of service. He was a long time member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was preceded...
