Obituaries

Oct 11, 2017

Mr. Matthew Wayne Bowden, age 52, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017 fro 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the National Wildlife Federation. Visitation 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ,Sunday, October 15, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701...

Oct 5, 2017

Samuel H. Prudhomme was born October October 21, 1972 in Vicksburg, MS to Gerald and Louise Prudhomme. He graduated from Warren Central High School and later from The University of Mississippi. He worked as Vice President of Regions Bank in Birmingham , Alabama. Sam bravely fought a two year battle with cancer and was surrounded by his family and friends...

Oct 5, 2017

Kathryn (Kathy) Jean Gunter Manering of Hoover, Alabama passed away on October 5, 2017. Kathy was born in Herrin, Illinois in September 1974, to Michael Gunter and Lana Williams. Kathy attended Herrin High School, Herrin, Illinois, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky and received a Specialist Degree in Education from the University of Alabama Birmingham. Kathy was a teacher in...

Oct 4, 2017

France Henderson Arrington, of Vestavia, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at age 89. She was born on September 20, 1928, in Birmingham, AL to her late parents, William Steavie and Minnie May Henderson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Bedsole; brother, James Henderson; and her beloved husband of 66 years, Glynn Arrington.

Sep 28, 2017

Kaye Jones, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 73. She was a 1966 graduate of the University of Mississippi and retired as a kindergarten teacher at All Saints Episcopal Day School in Homewood. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon Fridy. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Jones; sons, Sean...

Sep 25, 2017

Mary Catherine "Big" Fish, of West End, passed away on Mon., Sept. 25, 2017, at age 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delma A. Fish; a son, James R. Fish; & a daughter, Barbara M. Mielke. Mary is survived by 1 son, Paul E. Fish (Lois); 2 daughters, Catherine L. Crawford and M. Susan Fish; 4 grandchildren;...

Sep 25, 2017

Please select the "Service Schedule" tab above for arrangements. Memorial Service 6:00 PM ,Monday, October 2, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Sep 22, 2017

Janice Louise Ritchey Steinberg, 96, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017, in Birmingham, Alabama. With her family by her side, she passed away peacefully. Janice was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1920 and called Pennsylvania her home until relocating to Huntsville, Alabama and then to Birmingham. In her younger years, Janice and her brother...

Sep 19, 2017

Monnie Elizabeth Harris, 97-years-old, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, after succumbing to a brief illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends and her unwavering faith in God, independent spirit and concern for others were in full evidence until her passing.

Elizabeth was born on July 28, 1920 in...

Sep 19, 2017

Evelyn Randich Pflaum, 87, passed away on September 19, 2017. She was a sweet and generous lady who loved God, her family, her precious pets, playing bridge and following her beloved Chicago Cubs. Her grandchildren brought her tremendous joy and were a huge part of her “golden years”. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Amelia...

Sep 18, 2017

Nelson Hicks, Jr., a life-long resident of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017, at age 91. He retired from the Bessemer City School System after 26 years of service. Nelson was a member of the Bessemer Chorale, a music leader in several churches over his life and most recently was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. He is...

Sep 18, 2017

Betty Lee Baker passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born on August 6, 1931, in Anniston, AL, to Arthur and Odette Cockrell. She was a graduate of Alabama College (University of Montevallo) Class of 1953. She was a teacher with Tarrant City and Jefferson County Schools and was employed by the Social Security Admin. She is preceded...

Sep 18, 2017

Please see above tab "Service Schedule" for arrangements. Graveside 11:00 AM ,Thursday, September 21, 2017 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Sep 14, 2017

Clifford Alexander Custred, 82, of Hoover passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Clifford was born in Goodsprings, Alabama, on January 08, 1935. He graduated from Martin High School in Goodsprings, Alabama, before joining Alabama Power Company in 1955, where he retired after 35 years of service. He also served in the Alabama National Guard for...

Sep 12, 2017

Bruce Payton, of Bluff Park, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Rhonda Payton; his son, Steven Lamphear (Maggie); his daughter, Laura Carpenter (Nolan); 4 grandchildren; his mother, Sarah Payton; his brothers, Ronnie Payton (Sylvia) and Ricky Payton (Carol); his sister, Cindy Holt (Nolen); and special friend,...

Sep 8, 2017

Please select the "Service Schedule" tab above for arrangements. Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Thursday, September 14, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Funeral Service 11:00 AM ,Thursday, September 14, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Interment Thursday, September 14, 2017 Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South 2701 John...

Sep 6, 2017

Irene Brown Harris, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, she was 78. Irene was born on February 11, 1939, in Winston County, Alabama, but she lived the majority of her life in Shelby County.

Irene loved being around people and was generous with everyone she met. For many years she...

Sep 5, 2017

JoAnn B. Smith, age 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 10:14 pm. She was born on December 3, 1955 in New Orleans, LA to Elliott and Mayola Boisdore. She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a degree in Mathematics and worked at AT&T for 30 Years as an Engineer Specialist. She married Joseph...

Aug 31, 2017

James Frederick "Jim" Bradley, of Bessemer, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at age 85. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and later resided in Alabama for 45 years. Jim was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict, and he was also a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He is preceded...

Aug 25, 2017

Ike Britton, age 90, passed away on August 25, 2017. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Faye Russell Britton with whom he lived for many years at the home they built by hand on Lake Martin in Jackson’s Gap, and before that for many years in Midfield, AL near Birmingham. He leaves two sons, Isaac Ripon Britton, Jr (Vera...