Obituaries
Bobby Phifer
Apr 3, 2013
Mr. Bobby Jones Phifer, of Pleasant Grove, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the age of 81. "Bob" graduated from Oakman High School in 1951 and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He married his high school sweetheart, Elsie Parsons, on April 26, 1953. Bob & Elsie lived in Midfield for 35 years, where he was active...
Jean Withington
Apr 1, 2013
Mrs. Jean T. Withington, of Hoover, AL, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, John William "Bill" Withington, sister, Nell Cosby, sister, Judy Creel, brother, Joe Thompson, and sister, Dot Thompson. She is survived by daughter, Lisa J Withington, son, William Geoffrey Withington, sister, Bettye Roberts, and two granddaughters, Madeline Nicole Withington &...
Roger Weeks
Mar 30, 2013
Mr. Roger Dale Weeks, of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the age of 65. He was a long time member of Pelham First Baptist Church. Roger was employed with Energen for more than 30 years before retiring in 2004. He was a master gardner and was proud of his accomplishments. He was preceded in death by...
Patricia Clements
Mar 30, 2013
Ms. Patricia Ann Clements, 46, of Hoover, a born again Christian, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2013. She was a graduate of Berry High School class of 1984 and then attended UAB. She was a member of the Young Republicans of Alabama. She was VP/CFO, co-owner of Metal Processsing of Alabama Inc. She is...
Joshua Oden
Mar 27, 2013
Mr. Joshua Rowan Oden, passed away peacefully on March 27,2013 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by grandparents Grace Lovelace Mason and Dr. James Monroe Mason, Eliza Haney Oden and Joshua Webb Oden and parents Augusta Mason Oden and Joshua Rowan Oden. Survivors include his wife Frantiska Spaulding Oden, daughters Frantizska Oden Campos (Frank) Birmingham, Amanda...
Ione King
Mar 25, 2013
Mrs. Ione King went to her Heavenly Father on March 25th at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Howard King, her parents Edgar and Presh Killian, sisters Nettie Barriger, Audrey Martin, brothers Ed Killian and Gene Killian. Mama King is survived by her sons, Wayne King (Jenny) and Dan King; granddaughters, Kelli Lorino...
George Evans, Jr
Mar 24, 2013
of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the age of 72. He is survived by 3 children, Larry, Kay and David; a sister, Donna Thomas Culver; and 7 grandchildren, Krista, Joshua, Andrew, Michael, Addison, Parker and Grant. Graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Zean Bagley
Mar 24, 2013
Pastor Zean W. “Doc†Bagley , age 78, of Birmingham, AL, left this earth and walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 24th. He had his “triumphal entry†to heaven on Palm Sunday! He was an awesome, much loved, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor and friend. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife of 34 years,...
Jeffrey Cain
Mar 21, 2013
Jeffrey D. Cain, of Vestavia, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the age of 48. He was a loving father and husband who will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dianne Cain. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Cain; his daughter, Shaymon Gosnell (Brian); his son, Seth Cain; his father,...
John Rockett, Sr
Mar 20, 2013
Mr. John H. Rockett, Sr, of Bessemer, AL, passed away March 20, 2013, at the age of 93. He was a member of Brooklane Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Rockett, daughters, Mary L. Nelson and Shirley S. Rockett, son-in-law, James E. Nelson, Sr. and grandson, James L. Nelson, Jr. He is survived by three...
Sadie Carroll
Mar 19, 2013
Mrs. Sadie Norene Carroll, born January 23rd, 1916, passed away Tuesday, March 19, at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her husband, Bud Carroll and her son, David Ronald. Survived by her children, Mary, Dan, Sandra, and Rex, and a host of grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2013, from 10-11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel...
Martha Nye
Mar 16, 2013
Mrs. Martha R. Nye, of Pelham, went to be with Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the age of 73. Martha was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). She is survived by her loving husband of over 51 years, Jim Nye; 3 children, Mark Nye (Susan) of Houston, TX,...
Thomas Traywick, Jr
Mar 8, 2013
Mr. Thomas Ila Traywick, Jr., of McCalla, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, at the age of 80. Mr. Traywick served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his son, David Wayne Traywick. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Traywick Withers (Neal); 4 grandchildren, Holli Bolton (Hunter), Lori Traywick Currie...
Jack Harrison
Mar 7, 2013
Mr. Jack H. Harrison, age 79 of Pelham, AL passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Graduate of Phillips High School. Graduate University of Alabama School of Business, and University of Alabama Law School. United States Air Force (JAG) Captain. Alabama Bar Association Member, Florida Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, Member Defense Research Institute. Hoover City Attorney...
James Lowrey
Feb 27, 2013
Mr. James Lamar Lowrey, 83, passed away February 27, 2013. Born February 27, 1930, he attended Jones Valley HS, where he excelled in football and baseball, and then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a finance manager for GMAC and World Omni, and in retirement worked at Hoover Toyota. A 50 year member of Altadena...
Vira Kennedy
Feb 26, 2013
Mrs. Vira Sykes Kennedy, 89, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She was a charter member of Shades Mountain Independant Church and more recently attended McCalla Bible Church. She was preceded in death by the man who adored her and called her Puddin' and Miss Mama for 65 years, Glenn Kennedy. Also preceded in death by two...
Marie Moody
Feb 22, 2013
of Birmingham, native of Autauga County, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the age of 80. She loved teaching and working with children. She fulfilled this passion as a school teacher and later as a day care owner. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Russel Carl Moody and a son, Ken. She is...
Carolyn Davidson
Feb 20, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn Cornelius Davidson, of Indian Springs passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at her residence at the age of 75. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 10 a.m. until...
Paula Payton
Feb 19, 2013
Mrs. Paula Greene Payton, of McCalla, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the age of 54. She loved to fish, ride her motorcycle and was the life of the party. She devoted her life to taking care of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Payton; 3 children, Katlin Christian (Ben), Madison Christian and...
Richard Keydoszius
Feb 18, 2013
Mr. Richard James of Hoover, age 85 passed away February 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Shirley, his parents and 8 brothers and sisters. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Richard and Shirley made Hoover their home in 1961. He retired from Amsouth Bank in 1989. He is survived by his two sons, Dick (Carol), Ronald, and...
