Obituaries
Dorothy Horne
Jul 7, 2020
Visitation will be on Friday, July 10, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South with Reggie Rose officiating.
Laura Diane Daniel
Jul 5, 2020
Mrs. Laura Diane Daniel, 73, of Hoover, AL passed away on July 5, 2020. Diane was a graduate of Phillips High School and was a faithful member of Hunter Street Baptist Church. She wrote and taught numerous bible studies, was a member of the adult choir and senior choir, and established the single adult ministry. She worked for 35...
Edward Smith Sr.
Jul 4, 2020
Mr. Edward M. Smith Sr., 65, of Hoover, AL passed away on July 4, 2020. Ed was born on August 20, 1954 in Newark, NJ and resided in Levittown, PA before relocating to Birmingham, AL in 1992. He retired from US Steel after 38 years and spent his retirement enjoying his love of the outdoors surrounded by family.
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Harrison Hinkle
Jul 3, 2020
Harrison Bay Hinkle, 25 passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2020. He was a graduate of Hoover High School and employed with Trinity Contractors. Harrison enjoyed hard work and fixing things for other people, but his passion was riding his dirt bikes. Harrison made friends easily. He always had a big smile that got even bigger when he was...
Cary Lawson Moore
Jul 2, 2020
Before going to be with Jesus and reunite with her husband Gus and countless other loved ones, Cary Lawson Moore of Birmingham checked off both life boxes – “longevity” with 93 years and “quality” with a life of involvement, service, joy and love. Her pride for her four sons and their families was boundless, but “family” extended beyond blood...
Gregg Champion
Jul 2, 2020
Gregg Champion, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 71. He grew up in Florence, Alabama and graduated from Coffee High School in 1966, where he was a running back on Coffee's State Championship Football Team in 1965. Gregg matured earlier than most boys his age and was blessed with an abundance of...
Leonard Gush
Jun 30, 2020
The Reverend Leonard Bertram Gush, 92, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa to Hilda Creak and Bertram M. Gush and was called to his heavenly home on June 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Bettye Nell (Clark) formerly of Hopkinsville, KY, daughter Beth Williams (Donald), son Kevin Gush (Lori), sister...
David Neas
Jun 27, 2020
Mr. David Marcus Neas, 46, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on June 27, 2020. David graduated from Pelham High School in 1992 and attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He worked as a Chef at various restaurants in Birmingham, was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church, and enjoyed art, music, and Alabama football.
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Katherine Ferretti
Jun 27, 2020
Mrs. Katherine K. Ferretti, 94, of Birmingham, AL entered her eternal home on June 27, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1925 in Washington D.C. She received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Delaware and, later in life, Master's in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a Librarian at Our Lady of...
Emma Nix
Jun 26, 2020
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Lois Porter Gunter
Jun 24, 2020
Mrs. Lois Porter Gunter, 91, of Hueytown, AL passed away on June 24, 2020. Lois was a dedicated member of Concord Highland Baptist Church and retired from Jefferson County Department of Revenue.
She is survived by her four children, Donna Sims, Janet Argo (Larry), Joy Porter, and Mark Porter; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
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Richard Payton
Jun 22, 2020
Mr. Richard Allen Payton, 70, of Wilsonville, AL passed away on June 22, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee Payton and Sarah Mae Payton; and brother, Roger Bruce Payton.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Carol Payton; daughter, Jobie Payton Lynch; brother, Ronald Lee Payton (Sylvia); and sister, Cynthia...
Virginia Stanford
Jun 22, 2020
Mrs. Virginia Wright Stanford, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on June 22, 2020. Virginia was born and raised in Sulligent, AL and moved to Birmingham after high school, where she got married and raised her family. She was a very devoted and loving mother with a servant's heart. She loved cooking for her family and always made good...
William Wood, Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Bill Wood, of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 93. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was retired from the Birmingham Fire Department. Bill was a long time member of the former South Roebuck Baptist Church, He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Frances Wood. He is survived...
Catherine Deason Cook
Jun 17, 2020
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Frances Hoggle
Jun 15, 2020
Frances Hoggle passed away June 15, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born in Washington D.C. on October 26, 1937. She married Stanley Hoggle in 1957 and subsequently moved to Birmingham in 1958 residing in Hoover, AL. Frances attended Shades Crest Baptist Church and greatly enjoyed services and in particular her Sunday School Class. Francis loved to...
James Carl Carter
Jun 13, 2020
Mr. James "Carl" Carter, 89, of Hoover, AL passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on a farm on February 14, 1931 in Pierce County, Georgia where his family were tenant farmers. After high school, Carl became the manager of the Lyric Theater in Waycross, GA. It was there that he met the love of his life,...
Mary Lou Kevorkian
Jun 6, 2020
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Elvin "Buddy" Waters
Jun 3, 2020
Elvin Quentin “Buddy” Waters went to be with his Lord June 3, 2020.
Buddy was born on August 28, 1936 in Cullman AL. He graduated from Hueytown High School in 1955 and spent 3 years in the Army at Fort Gordon GA and 3 years in the Alabama Army National Guard. As a civilian he worked for...
Charles "Chuck" Barber
Jun 1, 2020
Charles (Chuck) Dwain Barber was born to Zeno and LaVern Barber on January 4, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He spent his early years in Perryville, Missouri before moving to Highland, Illinois. On August 12, 1967, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Meyer, his high school sweetheart. Throughout their marriage, they lived in various locations across the...
