Obituaries
Lori Acres
Jul 25, 2020
Lori passed away in her sleep July 25th, 2020. She ruled her household with a feather fist, eyes masked in Prada shades. She’d insist she was “the boss,” even after losing the 7th replacement set of car keys. Her laughter and joy was as infectious as her forgetfulness, though she rarely forgot the importance of a friend. She was...
Dr. George Allison
Jul 24, 2020
Dr. George Allison, 91, of Helena, AL passed away on July 24, 2020. Dr. Allison was born on November 2, 1928 in Oklahoma. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corp. After serving for two years, Dr. Allison attended Oklahoma State University, and then went on to Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where...
Mary Jo Faure
Jul 19, 2020
Mary Joan Faure (Kriegshauser) passed on to her new life on July 19, 2020 surrounded in love by her husband of 65 years, John Faure, son John Faure (Susan), daughters Suzie Greer (Craig) and Lisa Faure; Grandchildren: Patrick Wall, Katie Elsea (Mike), Andrew Wall, Steven Greer, Daniel Wall and Abbey Greer. In addition to her immediate family she leaves...
Frances Festavan
Jul 19, 2020
Frances Jeanette Festavan, 86, of Pelham, AL, passed away on July 19, 2020. Frances was born on November 3, 1933 to Susie and Alton Dumas in Smackover, Arkansas. After marrying her sweetheart at the age of 16, they began their life that took them from Smackover, to Benton, IL, to Shelbyville, KY and finally to Alabaster, AL. Each move...
Tommy Mosley
Jul 10, 2020
Mr. Tommy Mosley, 89, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away on July 10, 2020. Tommy served in the United States Air Force for four years, obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He enjoyed fishing, was a devoted member of Trinity West Homewood United Methodist Church for 60 years, and retired after 42 years of service as an Engineer at Taurus...
Harold Ward
Jul 10, 2020
Harold Parish Ward, age 93, of Birmingham, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family July 10, 2020. Born in Abbeville, AL, he spent most of his childhood life in Geneva, AL, graduating from Geneva High School. His parents were David Hickman Ward and Lillian Parish Ward. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II....
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...
