Obituaries
Fay Smith
Sep 22, 2012
95, of Hoover, passed away on September 22, 2012. Fay lived in Vernon AL for 93 years and she always considered Vernon home. She was a life-long member of Vernon First United Methodist Church. Fay had a long career as a sixth-grade school teacher, principal, and social worker in Lamar County. Fay was well known and much loved throughout the...
James Iii
Sep 20, 2012
age 43, of Hoover Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Dorothy Griffin, uncle, James Blackwood, father, James Daniel Smith Jr., and grandfather, James Daniel Smith Sr., He is survived by mother, Patricia Trimm and stepfather, James Trimm, brother, John Smith and wife Stephanie, nephews, Robert and Hunter Smith, step brothers, Mike, Phillip...
Jalen Moultry
Sep 19, 2012
Jalen Kibii Moultry, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the age of 5. Jalen attended kindergarten at Bluff Park Elementary School. His life exemplified everything Christ would hope His children would be, full of kindness, love, and generosity. He is survived by his mother, Marjory Mathangani; father, Vincent Moultry; his sister, Jada...
Clara Mcgaughy
Sep 18, 2012
MCGAUGHY, CLARA M. NIVENS Clara was born April 25, 1928 and died September 18, 2012. She grew up in Harpersville, Alabama and graduated from Vincent High School in 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Buna Melton; husband, John Nivens; and son, Stephen Nivens. Survivors are husband of 61 years, James Leonard McGaughy; son, Richard Nivens...
Freddie Risenstein
Sep 18, 2012
age 79, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home preceded with visitation at 1:00 p.m. His burial will include full military honors with internment in the Veteran's cemetery adjoining the funeral home. The Reverend Steve Abbott will officiate. Survivors include his devoted...
Dale Quin
Aug 30, 2012
Miss Dale Elizabeth Quin, beloved daughter, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012, after bravely battling an extended illness. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Sunday afternoon, September 30, 2012, at 2:00 PM, at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama. Miss Quin was born on May 7, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama,...
William Pool, Sr
Aug 29, 2012
Mr. William R. "Bill" Pool, Sr., 79, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was a longtime Vestavia Hills merchant where he owned a Service Station and Automotive repair business from 1957 until 1996. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Pool and then his second wife, Betty Brown Pool. He is survived by...
Sandra Kilgore
Aug 27, 2012
Mrs. Sandra Seale Kilgore, of Hoover, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012, at the age of 47. She is survived by her son, Jon Michael Kilgore (Megan); granddaughter, Alexis Olivia Kilgore; 2 sisters, Kelly Seale Norman (Brad) and Sheila Seale Bird (Jim); and a brother, James M. Seale (Debbie). The family will receive friends 10-11 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2012,...
Elizabeth Alvison
Aug 26, 2012
Mrs. Elizabeth Alvison, of Shannon, AL, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the age of 81. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 28, 2012, from 11-1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Services will follow at 1 PM with Brother Tommy Hannah officiating.
Billy Gamble
Aug 24, 2012
Mr. Billy Thomas Gamble, age 88, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012. He was a native of Blount County, AL, and graduated from Blount County High School in 1941. In December 1941, he enlisted in the US Navy and served 22 years of honorable service to his country, primarily on submarines and attained the rank of Chief...
Grady Hicks
Aug 17, 2012
Mr. Grady Ovid Hicks, of Hoover, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, August 17, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Boone and Laura Merchant Hicks and his grandson, John Michael Thomas. Grady was born in Thomasville on November 6, 1928, but moved to Montevallo as a young child. He became active in the Hoover...
Christine Earnest
Aug 13, 2012
Mrs. Christine H. Earnest, was born in Eupora, Mississippi in 1927, and died on August 13 at Shelby Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. Christine lived most of her life in Birmingham, working first for the telephone company, and later working at the I.R.S. until her retirement. She was a long-time member of Shades Crest Baptist Church. She was preceded...
Joseph Iii
Aug 11, 2012
Mr. Joseph Herbert Habshey, III, 37, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012. He was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in computer science and mathematics from Vanderbilt University. He was active in sports clubs including softball, soccer, pool tournaments and was an avid Alabama football fan. He was a beloved son,...
Joe Muncher
Aug 5, 2012
Mr. Joe William Muncher, 75, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Franklin NC. He was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a current member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church and a former member of Bluff Park Baptist Church. He was a member of the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society and also...
Roy Skelton, Jr
Jul 31, 2012
Mr. Roy Clifford Skelton, Jr., 78, of Bessemer passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He was a member and Deacon at Canaan Baptist Church for many years. He was retired from US Steel after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Madie Skelton; one son, Steve Skelton (Debra); three grandchildren, Chris Guess, Jared...
James Craig
Jul 30, 2012
89, of Birmingham, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012. He attended Ensley High School and graduated from Auburn University after serving in the Navy during WWII. He worked at USS as an Engineer for 38 years. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amanda and Parley W. Craig...
Dorothy Miller
Jul 27, 2012
95, of Birmingham, passed away on July 27, 2012. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Miller and her son Richard Miller. She is survived by one son, Robert Miller (Marcia) and daughter-in-law, Susie Miller. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 10 am at the Jefferson Memorial...
Sarah Wade
Jul 19, 2012
Mrs. Sarah Wynell Wade, 86, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter "Bill" Wade. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Garrett (Mike) and Robyn DiGiorgio; four grandchildren, Leslie Garrett, Wade...
Sylvia Hawn
Jul 15, 2012
Sylvia Ann Hawn, of Vestavia Hills, AL, formerly of Newton, NC, passed away July 15, 2012, at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy E. and Cleo Hawn. Sylvia is survived by her sister, Joyce H. Wilkinson (Wayne), two nieces; Pam W. Conklin (Charlie) of Hoover, AL, and Carol W. Causey (Wendell) of Marietta,...
Frank Whitfield, Jr
Jul 15, 2012
Mr. Frank E. Whitfield, Jr., of Helena, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the age of 70. He was a graduate of Ensley High School and attended Jacksonville State and Auburn University. He was a member of the 87th MAC Army Reserve. He was a member of Grace Life Baptist Church in McCalla for...
