Obituaries
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...
Helen Burgess
Jun 27, 2013
Mrs. Helen Lydia Icard Burgess, age 92, was born in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile and passed away in Birmingham on Thursday, June 27, 2013. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. After working many years for Alabama Power in Mobile, she retired in 1988 from Providence Hospital. She enjoyed...
Melvin Williams
Jun 24, 2013
Mr. Melvin Lawrence Williams, of Hoover, Alabama went home to be with his Savior on June 24, 2013 at the age of 87. Melvin was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He retired from US Steel with 42 years of service. Melvin was married to Janet Stanier Williams for 62...
Dorothy Wilson
Jun 23, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy C. Wilson, of Bessemer, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the age of 90. She was a long time member of Eastern Valley Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey A. Wilson & son, Stephen A. Wilson. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jean W. Norris (Jim) and Beth Gibson (Milton); daughter-in-law,...
Dick Hudson
Jun 22, 2013
Mr. Dick Hudson, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the age of 85. Dick was born March 29, 1928 in Clanton, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University with an Electrical Engineering degree, served as a Lieutenant in the Army, and as a deacon in Green Valley Baptist Church. His interests included golf, track, research into...
Richedean Oden
Jun 21, 2013
Mrs. Richedean E. Oden, 83, of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church for 60 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Andy Oden. She is survived by two daughters, Delores Oswell (Jack) and Karen Woods; her son, Richard Oden; five loving grandchildren, Rebecca and Cole Oswell, Haley and...
Louise Morris
Jun 20, 2013
Mrs. Louise Porter Morris, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the age of 89. She was a longtime member of Canaan Baptist Church, Greenwood. For many years, she worked in the shoe department of Parisians in Vestavia Shopping Mall. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Morris, and a brother, James Porter....
