Obituaries
Susan Darden
Aug 10, 2013
of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the age of 63. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home with interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Vera Hendrix
Aug 7, 2013
Mrs. Vera Nell Elliott Hendrix, of Pinson, formerly of Hueytown, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at the age of 84. Ms. Hendrix was a graduate of Carbon Hill High School, Howard College, and the University of Alabama. She loved teaching and was retired from Jefferson County Board of Education, having taught at Oak Grove High...
Pearline Whittington
Aug 1, 2013
Mrs. Pearline Underwood Whittington, 93, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013. She had a tremendous love for gardening and cooking. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Pat Whittington. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Shattuck and Shirley Young (Eddie); three grandchildren, Bernard Shattuck (Jonny), Scott Young (Jill), and Nikki West (Joey); five great...
Arthur Williamson
Jul 31, 2013
Mr. Arthur E. Williamson, of Hoover, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the age of 87. Art served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Phillips Williamson; 2 sons, Mark Williamson (Valerie) and Paul Williamson; granddaughter, Natalie Williamson; and 2 brothers, Carl Williamson (Joyce) and Luther Williamson (Lavon)....
Dorothy Powell
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Smith Powell, 99, a sinner saved by God's marvelous grace, has been at home with the Lord Jesus Christ since July 30, 2013. A memorial celebration will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Crest Presbyterian Church, 560 Lake Crest Dr....
Stanley Vasa
Jul 29, 2013
Mr. Stanley "Stan" Sundar Vasa, 62, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1951 in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, to Manoharam and Krupabai Vasa. Stan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and a Master of Science degree in Meteorology and Oceanography...
Margie Abbott
Jul 28, 2013
Mrs. Margie S. Abbott, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 28. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, she graduated from Bessemer City High School and studied at Samford University. She loved being on-the-go, and was active in a number of organizations. A devout Christian, she was a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church where she was close to...
John Mauk
Jul 28, 2013
Mr. John Wayne Mauk, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on July 28, 2013. He was born on January 20, 1939 in Birmingham to Dorris Henry and Claude H. Mauk. He graduated from Phillips High School, attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, and was a graduate of Georgia State...
Doris Stinnett
Jul 21, 2013
Ms. Doris Stinnett, of Adger, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the age of 72. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of her life in her home, 720 Carl Dr., Adger, AL on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 2 PM. Doris is survived by her son, Rick Salley and her daughter, Bridgette Goolsby.
William Kennedy
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. William "Bill" Kennedy, of Hoover, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the age of 60. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
Sandra Bragan
Jul 18, 2013
Mrs. Sandra Thornton Bragan, age 74, of Birmingham, passed away on July 18, 2013. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where she was a dedicated fan of Alabama Football, as well as a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She started a career in Nutrition, working for the National Dairy Council. She was devoted to her faith and...
Frances Stagner
Jul 16, 2013
Mrs. Frances, Stagner, of Shannon, AL, passed away July 16, at the age of 69. The family will receive friends, Friday, July 19, from 9-11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Linda Wood
Jul 13, 2013
Linda Joyce Smith Wood, age 63, of McCalla, passed away at her home surrounded by her closest loved ones, on Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lois Smith. She is survived by Charles Wood; her daughters Misty Wood Smith and Christy (Kelly) Warnick; her grandchildren Lindsay Dodd and Aiden Warnick; and her...
O. Taylor
Jul 11, 2013
Mr. O. E. "Skip" Taylor, of Pelham, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Bethany Taylor Johnson. He is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Linda Taylor; his son, Ozzie Taylor (Christy); 4 grandchildren, Abbey and Peyton Taylor and Allison and Hunter Johnson; and son-in-law, Scott...
Freda Burgett
Jul 9, 2013
Mrs. Freda Burgett, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Ms. Burgett was retired from Lloyd Nolan Hospital after many years of faithful service. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gene Burgett; a brother, Edward Capps (Diane); and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 PM, Friday, July 12, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson...
Yahia Vatany
Jul 8, 2013
Mr. Yahia Vatany, of Pelham, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the age of 53. He was self employed. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Narges Vatany; 2 handsome sons, Sam, 14, and Sina, 12; his parents, Ali Asghar and Mah Vatany; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. The family will receive friends on Saturday,...
Shirley Sundberg
Jul 7, 2013
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Sundberg, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the age of 76. Retired legal secretary after 45 years, Shirley had strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother, known as "Mimi." She was preceded in death by a son, Morris Dale Sundberg. She is survived by two sons,...
Grace Christian
Jul 6, 2013
Mrs. Grace Black Christian, of Birmingham, born in Montgomery, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the age of 88. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Medical Technology. She worked at UAB, Drs. McCoy and Moughon, Lakeshore Rehab, and Samford University Library. Grace was a longtime, active member and pianist at Philadelphia Baptist Church...
Frances Grubbs
Jun 29, 2013
Mrs. Frances Grubbs, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 50 years, Benjamin F. Grubbs. She leaves behind one daughter, Ginger (Joey), two grandchildren, Brandon (Kelli), and Ben (Megan) and two great grandchildren, Luke and Peyton. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home,...
Dr. Milan Tomana
Jun 28, 2013
Dr. Milan Tomana, of Hoover, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at the age of 81. He was born June 7, 1932 in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia. For nearly 40 years, Dr. Tomana was employed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Professor in the Medical School and in research, retiring from the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology. He...
