Obituaries
Arley Fetters
Sep 13, 2006
of Bluff Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the age of 98. He was a retired construction supervisor and, after retiring, he always aided the residents of the community when a hammer and nail were needed. Mr. Fetters was a member of the Carpenters Union in Birmingham for over 50 years and was a member of the...
Fred May
Sep 12, 2006
age 90, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 13, 2006, from 6 - 8 pm, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, with prayer service at 7 pm. Father Henry McDaid officiating.
Rebekah Loveless
Sep 10, 2006
age 87, of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. Mrs. Loveless was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for more than 50 years and later, Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She served the Lord in various capacities in these churches, such as Sunday school teacher, the food bank, and the Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Loveless was...
Jimmie Turquitt
Sep 7, 2006
passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006, at the age of 65 in Leesburg Hospital, Leesburg, FL. He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Turquitt, whereabouts unknown; two brothers, Osbye Turquitt and Mike Turquitt, both of Bessemer; three sisters, Doris Ready, of Oak Grove, OR, Olga Kioushifes, of Munster, IN, and Patricia Chance, of Bessemer; ten nephews and nine nieces, and...
Ottie Keef
Sep 1, 2006
of Snellville, GA, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2006, at the age of 86. She was a long time member of the Eastern Stars at Cahaba Heights Lodge. Mrs. Keef was born in 1920 to Rose and Will Bearden of New Merkle, AL and was one of the eight children that shared a life long bond of love and...
William Gober
Sep 1, 2006
age 81, of Montevallo, passed peacefully at his home on September 1, 2006, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons. The eldest child of Pearl and Bob Gober, he was preceded in death by a son Reggie. Mr. Gober was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Pacific in the Coast Guard. He retired from Barber's Ice Cream after 38 years...
Harold Heerssen
Aug 28, 2006
age 50, of Hoover, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Melinda Taylor Heerssen; a daughter, Lauren Heerssen Davis (Joel) of Birmingham; a son, Scott Anthony Heerssen of Tuscaloosa; his parents, Harold and Ann Heerssen of Roswell, GA; his parents-in-law, Zack and Alice Taylor of Big Canoe, GA;...
Louise Head
Aug 24, 2006
of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006, at the age of 92. She was retired from Loveman's Deparment Store and was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Head was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Head. She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. Head (Beverly) of Vestavia and James L. Head (Winnie) of...
Albert Bowen
Aug 23, 2006
BOWEN, ALBERT SIDNEY age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at home in Hoover Wednesday, August 23, 2006. He was born August 7, 1918 in Fulton, MS and moved to Alabama after serving in WWII in the Army Air Corp of Engineers. Mr. Bowen was stationed in the Pacific Theater and participated in the invasion of...
Virginia White
Aug 22, 2006
of Stuart, FL, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the age of 76. She will be remembered for her faith in God, love of her family and helping others as a volunteer supporting ministries for the homeless and King's Kids after school ministry in Stuart, FL. She is survived by her three children, Becky Whaley...
Cecil Erwin
Aug 22, 2006
of Alabaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the age of 78. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Alabaster First United Methodist Church. Mr. Erwin was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Marshall Erwin and Pearl Landers Erwin and his five siblings. He is survived by...
Thurman Hubner
Aug 21, 2006
age 81, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006. He was formally of Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Bill was also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. His love of life sparkled in his eyes and remains with us all. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia E. "Ginny" Hubner. He is survived by...
Nelson Rhoden
Aug 21, 2006
81, passed away August 21, 2006. A life-long resident of Alabaster, Mrs. Rhoden was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster. And "Miss Madge," as she was affectionately known to everyone, liked working with ceramics. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, James C. Rhoden; 3 sons, Marvin Neal Bailey (Shirley), Johnny Bailey, and Thomas...
Sue Trantham
Aug 19, 2006
age 63, of Guin, passed away on August 19, 2005. She was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Rev. Chris Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, 2006 from 11 until...
James Nelson
Aug 16, 2006
of Forestdale, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2006, at the age of 88. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and was retired from U.S. Steel. Mr. Nelson was a member of Forestdale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd E. Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Nelson; a son, Floyd...
Lillie Hargett
Aug 14, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Monday , August 14, 2006, at the age of 79. She was born in Lee County, AL and was the fourth of nine children born to the late Dan D. and Eddie Lou Walden. Lillie Mae attended Salem Public School and worked for a period of time at Eagle Textiles in Columbus, GA. She was...
Edwyn Johnson,Jr.
Aug 13, 2006
age, 81, of Birmingham, passed away August 13, 2006. Formerly a native of Mississippi, Mr. Johnson was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Edd was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Joanne Johnson. He is survived by 2 sons, Edd...
Khanh Nguyen
Aug 11, 2006
age 86, of Birmingham, passed away August 11, 2006. Visitation will be August 18, 2006 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. and August 19, 2006 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel, with interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Charles Pierce
Aug 7, 2006
of Rocky Ridge, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006, at the age of 75. Charlie was born and raised in Leeds, AL. He completed officers candidate school in Ft. Bening, GA in 1953 and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1958. He was employed for 31 years with U.S. Pipe/Jim Walter Resources and retired in 1991 as senior...
Samuel Bain
Aug 6, 2006
of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2006, at the age of 86. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Alice D. Bain; a sister, Annie Bee Ellen, of Talladega; two nephews, Julius Jones, of Bryson City, NC, and Mike Bain, of MS.; two nieces, Betty Tucker and Barbara...
