Obituaries
Jack Crim
Feb 4, 2018
On the morning of Sunday, February 4, 2018, Jack Eugene Crim, age 83, went home to be with the Lord. Jack faithfully served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Most recently he resided at Town Village in Vestavia Hills and was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...
Eugene Burgett
Feb 3, 2018
Eugene Burgett of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the age of 86. Eugene was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association where he had won many awards for competition shooting. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish and also loved watching Birmingham Barons baseball. Mr. Burgett was retired from Southeastern Meats....
Donald Johnson, Jr
Feb 2, 2018
Please select the "Service Schedule" tab for all arrangement times. Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Monday, February 5, 2018 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home 2701 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 Graveside 2:00 PM ,Monday, February 5, 2018 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Samuel Poynter, Sr
Feb 1, 2018
Samuel Lane Poynter, of Hoover, born August 16, 1937, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Carlson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ann Esham Poynter, as well as children, Samuel Lane Poynter Jr. (Christine), and Mary Poynter Johnson (David). He was also blessed to...
Early Smith
Jan 31, 2018
Early Ray Smith, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at age 86. He was born and raised in the Bay Springs community in Dothan. Ray graduated from Brannon Stand Elementary, Wicksburg High School, and Troy University. He served in the Alabama National Guard (22nd Infantry) and also in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Ray was...
Sue Parker
Jan 29, 2018
Sue Chandler Parker, 87, longtime resident of Bluff Park, AL passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years, Norman Parker, as well as her grandson, Christopher Michael Sawyer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and known well in her community. She...
Mary Davis
Jan 28, 2018
Mary E Davis, at age 97, lost her battle with cancer and went to be with her beloved husband of over 50 years Paul, who preceded her in death, and her Lord Jesus. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and loyal Christian who truly loved all she knew. She also was preceded in death by her son,...
Fred Blackwell
Jan 27, 2018
Fred Allen Blackwell, of Bessemer, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the age of 89. He was the best and most loving father anyone could ever want. He loved God, his family, and Alabama Football. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Blackwell. He is survived by his son, Bruce Allen Blackwell (Barbara); his...
Lloyd Rafalsky
Jan 26, 2018
Lloyd Arthur Rafalsky, of Hoover, born May 29, 1942, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 26,2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Lloyd Rafalsky; brother, Lee Rafalsky; and sisters, Celeste O'Donnell and Diane Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gail Reid Rafalsky, as well as children, Gregg Rafalsky (Alysia), Natalie Denton...
Kenneth Kiker
Jan 25, 2018
Kenneth "Ray" Kiker, of McCalla, passed away on Thurs, Jan 25, 2018, at age 71. He was raised in B'Ham, AL, and attended Phillips H.S.. In 1965 he joined the U.S. Army and served for 3 years. Ray later retired after 34 years of service with the Homewood Parks and Recreation Board. He was also a member of Open Door...
Bruce Atkinson
Jan 24, 2018
Dr. Bruce W. Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Born on July 17, 1953, in San Francisco, CA, Bruce attended schools in California, completing a PhD degree in Mathematics at the University of California San Diego in 1980. He completed 40 years dedicated to researching and teaching Mathematics at four different universities culminating in 20 years of...
Katherine Abraham
Jan 24, 2018
Katherine Acton Abraham, 47, of Calera, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2018. A respected Realtor in the Birmingham area, Katherine loved spending time with family and friends. She had a big heart and adored her two sons immeasurably. Katherine is survived by her mother and father, Martha and Ty Acton; her sons, Eason...
Amy Long
Jan 22, 2018
Amy Long, of Hoover, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018, at age 37. She was born December 16, 1980, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Amy was a 1999 graduate of Hoover High School and loved music. During her youth, she won national awards in dance. Amy lived in Jacksonville, Florida, for 10 years where she was in the Sandalwood High...
Teresa Goff
Jan 20, 2018
Teresa Gibilisco Goff, formerly of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 20, 2018, at age 97. She was one of the kindest people you would ever meet and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie Daidone Gibilisco and Joe Gibilisco; sisters, Pauline Robarge and Rose Elliott; brothers, Cero Gibilisco and Santo Gibilisco; and...
James Thornton, Jr
Jan 18, 2018
James Lloyd Thornton, Jr., of Hoover, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the age of 96. He was employed with and retired after 40 years from Western Grain Company. Following this, he worked as a security guard for Jim Dandy. Mr. Thornton was a long time member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. Most significant, he was a passionate...
Virginia Wilson
Jan 16, 2018
Virginia Hood Wilson, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the age of 91. She was a native of Decatur, GA, where she graduated from Decatur Girls High School and then from Georgia State College for Women. She taught high school in the Atlanta, GA public school system for 5 years. She was also a school librarian in...
Robbyn Wells
Jan 15, 2018
Robbyn Lynn Wells, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018, at age 62. She graduated from Bessemer Academy and later from UAB where she earned a BA degree in business accounting. Robbyn was the owner of Wells of Beauty. Her mother and their fur babies were the loves of her life. She loved Jesus and other people and...
John Talley, Jr
Jan 15, 2018
Dr. John D. Talley, Jr., of Pelham, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 15, 2018, at the age of 77. Dr. Talley was a decorated Army Chaplain, having been awarded, among others, the Silver Star, the Soldier's Medal, and the Bronze Star. One year of his service was in Vietnam. He also served the Lord as a pastor;...
Julitt Nelson
Jan 15, 2018
Julitt "Judy" Smith Nelson, of Birmingham, AL, passed on Monday, January 15, 2018. She is at peace with our Lord and Heavenly Father. Judy was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She thoroughly enjoyed the company of her many dear friends and the special fellowship shared during her ladies’ weekly Bible studies and luncheons. She was a member...
Jesse Wright, Jr
Jan 14, 2018
Jesse Milton Wright, Jr., age 88, of Hoover, AL, born July 1, 1929, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Milton Wright and Mary Estelle (Jackie) Allums Wright Springer; his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Ruth Roberts Wright; his brother, Joe Eugene Wright; his son, Gary Milton Wright; and a granddaughter, Ashley...
