Obituaries
Deryl Underbakke
Jan 9, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at the age of 77. He was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church and was a Korean War Veteran. Mr. Underbakke was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Underbakke. He is survived by two sons, Clark Underbakke of Pelham and John Underbakke (Marcia) of Stafford, VA; three...
Edwina Ball
Jan 7, 2007
of Warrior, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2007, at the age of 79. She was a member of Bagley Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Henry Ball. She is survived by a son, Thomas O. Jones, Jr., of Warrior; a daughter, Patricia Motte of Warrior; 4 grandchildren, Brian Jones (Carrie) of...
William Powers Jr
Jan 5, 2007
age 73, of Hoover, passed away on January 5, 2007 after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of Beulah and William Wright Powers, Sr. He was born in Omega, Georgia and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Powers attained the rank of Major in the United States Air Force, and he was a decorated KC135 pilot...
James Coley
Jan 1, 2007
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2007, at the age of 83. He was the owner of J. E. Edings Auto Damage Appraisers and was a former officer of IADA. Mr. Coley was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by a son, Gary Coley (Ann); a daughter, Cathie Baucom; four grandchildren, Jeff and Rocky Baucom, Josh...
Doris Goggins
Dec 24, 2006
of Vestavia, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2006, at the age of 72. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Mrs. Goggins is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ben Douglas Goggins; a son, Steven Goggins; a daughter, Debra Goggins Catlin; two grandchildren, Ben and Brian Catlin; two brothers, Doyle and Bill Cummings; a sister, Jo Butler;...
Jack Sherman
Dec 19, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2006, at the age of 79. He was a master craftsman - woodworker. He truly loved the outdoors and nature. Jack and Dimples were accomplished ballroom dancers, and he enjoyed this activity very much. He was a 20 year life member of the Concordia Beneficial Society. He served in the U. S....
Brandi Reach
Dec 15, 2006
age 31, of Alabaster, passed away on December 15, 2006. Brandi was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Midfield High school and was office manager at Brian's Carpet and Tile. Brandi is survived by her husband, J.J. Reach; son, Riley Reach; two daughters, Malori and Emyli Reach; parents, Lane and Judy Stricklin; sisters, Lani (Wes)...
Ronnie Hill
Dec 9, 2006
HILL, RONNIE L., 51, of Centerville, passed away December 9, 2006. Mr. Hill was an avid fisherman and a member of the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ruth; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Wayne Hill of Greenville and Charlie H. Hill of Foley; 2 sisters, Pearl Horn of Greenville and Merle Welch of Saraland. The...
David Miller
Dec 9, 2006
age 47, of Hoover, passed away on December 9, 2006. David was a graduate of Berry High School and attended the University of Alabama and the University of Montevallo. Funeral Services will be held at Currie-Jefferson funeral home chapel on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Rev. Bill Stroup officiating. Visitation will...
Billy Robertson
Dec 2, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah Warren Robertson; 3 daughters, Charlotte Hanks (Charles), Becky Sisk (Sam) and Lisa Tomberlin (Chris); 6 grandchildren, Ashley Cordell (Chad), Denee' Daniel, Lauren and Heath Hanks; Luke and Chloe Tomberlin; his mother, Inez Hallman; 2 brothers, Hayward...
Sharon Hobbs
Nov 28, 2006
of Bessemer, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at the age of 61. She was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. Ms. Hobbs was a graduate of Ensley High School, and also a graduate of Birmingham Southern College. She retired from Alabama Power after 26 years of service. She was preceded in death...
Emmett Ferretti
Nov 28, 2006
age 81 passed away peacefully on November 28. Emmett was born in Atri, Italy on February 2, 1925. He was brought to the USA as a child, growing up in Erie, PA, attending Cathedral Preparatory School and Gannon University. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He received his Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University. During...
Colonel Logan
Nov 27, 2006
85, of Birmingham, died on Monday, November 27, 2006. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2006 from 11-12 p.m. at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in his name to his son, Mike's Memorial Fund Michael...
Harry Iii
Nov 27, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the age of 59. He was Vice President of Marcum Electric. Taul graduated from Tusculum College in 1988 and earned his MBA at Vanderbilt University in 1992. He will be remembered as a great son, brother, husband, father and friend. He loved coaching his sons and their friends in football,...
Arthur Tripplett, Sr
Nov 25, 2006
age 73, of Hoover, passed away on Nov. 25, 2006. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was an Officer in the American Legion and a member of the 40-8. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Sat. Dec. 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Monsignor Rollin officiating. He was preceded in death by...
Gloria Townsend
Nov 23, 2006
of Hoover, formerly of Graysville, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2006, at the age of 67. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hoover and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.She was preceded in death by her parents Ollie and Evelyn Harkey, a grandson...
Elizabeth Jouret
Nov 20, 2006
age 97, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006. She was a resident at Galleria Woods. Mrs. Jouret was born in Jeanette, PA and was retired from the Charleston Naval Ship Yard. She was a girl scout leader and was an active member in her church. She was a charter member of Park Circle Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC and an...
Fred Sandlin, Jr
Nov 20, 2006
of Joplin, MO, formerly of Alabaster, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006, at the age of 54. He was a graduate of Thompson High School and a graduate of the University of Montevallo, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Mr. Sandlin also attended graduate school at the University of Alabama. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Alton Griffith
Nov 18, 2006
passed away on Sat, Nov. 18, 2006 at the Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Alton's 81 years of life were a joy every day to his wife of 56 years, Irene (Pat) Griffith, his daughter Gwendolyn; and all the family and friends who loved him. He was a loving husband and wonderful father much beloved by his wife and...
Richard Wooldridge
Nov 17, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away November 17, 2006. The very nicest and kindest of human beings, Mr. Wooldridge was greatly loved by his family. He is survived by his parents, William S. and Rita V. Wooldridge; 2 brothers, John Von Wooldridge and Williams S. Wooldridge II (Caroline); and 2 nieces and a nephew. A memorial service will be held at 2:00...
