Obituaries

Mar 8, 2018

Robert Howe, long-time resident of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on March 8, 2018, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Robert H. Howe, was born on January 23, 1922, in Lorraine, Ohio, to Rudolph H. Howe and Jesse Ruth (Yeomans) Howe. He had an older sister, Carol. During World War II, he served as a B-24 tail gunner in the...

Mar 5, 2018

Tracy Ward Austin, of Chelsea, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018, at age 68. The family will honor Mr. Austin's life with a private family service.

Mar 5, 2018

Juanita H. Colbert, age 88, of Hoover, AL, peacefully passed away in the evening of March 5, 2018. She grew up on Avenue J in Ensley and went to Bush Grammar school and Ensley High school where she was a member of the national honor society in 1946. She was a long time member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Homewood,...

Mar 4, 2018

Ruby Malone Burroughs, of Hoover, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the age of 82. She loved Jesus and meeting new people and making friends wherever she went. Ruby also loved fried fish, ice cream, being outside, and butterflies. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Mattie Lou Smith Malone and her sister, Nelda Lowery. She...

Mar 3, 2018

Paul L. Rankin, Jr., of Hoover, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the age of 86. He was a career Air Force Officer and Fighter Pilot, achieving the rank of full Colonel prior to his retirement. Among his favorite things: a good steak, a good nap, oreo blizzards and anything on 4 legs, not necessarily in...

Mar 3, 2018

Susan Steen McCarty, age 55, of Birmingham, went to be with Jesus Christ on March 3rd, 2018 after an 18 year battle with cancer. Susan is survived by her two sons, Bill McCarty and Mark McCarty (Laura); her parents, David and Millie Steen; her brother, David Steen (Jeannine); and granddaughter, Miller Clyne McCarty. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2018

Walter "Lou" Howard III, of Birmingham, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at age 70. He graduated from Berry High School where he sang in the concert choir, then attended the University of Alabama. Lou was active as a Boy Scout and later as a Boy Scout leader. He was a lifelong Presbyterian, and served as a deacon...

Feb 27, 2018

Perry Chadwick Simmons, 46, of Hoover, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born in Owensboro, KY, a 1990 graduate of Daviess County High School, and a 1994 graduate of Furman University. Chad was employed as a financial advisor with Primerica Financial Services. He was a devoted husband...

Feb 19, 2018

James Charles "J.C." Rhoden, of Pelham, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at the age of 91. He was the very last of the railroad telegraph operators. He served our country in WWII in the 75the Infantry. He also served as a deacon in Oak Mountain Baptist Church.

J.C. is survived by his 3 daughters, Sandra Oldham...

Feb 16, 2018

Samelia Fiorella Thomas, age 65, of Pelham, Alabama, died peacefully on February 16, 2018. Samelia was born November 1, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Sam and Katherine Fiorella. She attended Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and was involved in commercial real estate. Being a mother was Samelia's true passion and delight. In addition to raising...

Feb 11, 2018

Matthew Sterling Wright, of Homewood, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the age of 61. He grew up attending Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Matt graduated from Berry High School. While in Gulf Shores, Matt was a contract painter. After this he was employed as an over-the-road driver in the trucking industry.

He is preceded...

Feb 11, 2018

Michael Bratton, 55, is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.

Mike was born on November 24th, 1962 to Dean and Doris Bratton. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, attending Presbyterian Day School, Briarcrest Christian School, Christian Brothers University, and Memphis State University. An actor and entertainer, Mike...

Feb 8, 2018

Lane was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, but raised in Abbeville, Georgia. After graduation from Georgia Southern with a degree in art he taught in the Savannah, Georgia school district for 5 years. Then he moved to Birmingham, Alabama and worked in the sprinkler design business until he retired. He loved to paint and collected fine art. Along with his interest...

Feb 7, 2018

John "Jack" Murdock, Jr., of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at age 82. A Memorial Service will be held in Jack's honor on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2 PM in the Chapel of Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Massey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Multiple Myeloma Research (www.themmrf.org/donate-to-mmrf/)....

Feb 6, 2018

Opal Jordan Eggers, age 93, died peacefully on February 6, 2018, at her home at the Galleria Woods, Birmingham, AL. She was born October 6, 1924, in Johnson County, TN, to Hedrick and Lily Bruce Jordan. She graduated from Johnson County High School where she played basketball. From there she lived all over the country and Europe with her husband,...

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...

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....

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

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...

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...