Obituaries

Nov 11, 2017

Ethelene Florence, of McCalla, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the age of 93. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Traylor (Victor); 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Gloria Florence. Friends and family will gather for a graveside service, Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 2 PM, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 2:00 PM ,Thursday, November...

Nov 7, 2017

Jimmie Gail Sharp, of Tarrant, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at age 85. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 10-11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. The service will begin at 11 AM in the Chapel, Rev. Rick Cooper officiating. Interment will be at Marvin's Chapel in Pinson, Alabama. Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00...

Nov 7, 2017

Carl D. Smith, Jr., of McCalla, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Louise Smith; 2 daughters, Rhonda Coleman and Karen Gould (George); 4 grandchildren, Amy Adams, Jason Robbins, Whitney Richardson (Jon), and Jake Alfano (Sonni); 4 great grandchildren, John David Adams, Gabriel Adams, Noah Robbins, and...

Nov 6, 2017

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley (Brown) Robinson; sister, Ardyth Garchow (Rich); sons, Durand Robinson (Ruth), Bryce Robinson, Greg Robinson (Jodie), and daughter, Sondra Mullins (Tim); grandchildren, Anna Robinson, Emilie Robinson (Nathan Roberts), Laura Robinson, Lydia Skinner (Joe), Hannah Mae Robinson, Kris Mullins, Joshua Mullins, and Traci Mullins. Lloyd served as a lieutenant in the...

Nov 5, 2017

Martha "Mot" Louise McKay, of Pelham, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at age 73. Martha was a member of Riverchase Baptist Church, and retired from Wedlo after 30 years of service. She was also an avid roller coaster enthusiast and an amazing cook. Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha is survived by...

Nov 3, 2017

 Gertrude Sanders was born January 2, 1944 to Mr. Sammy Towns and the late Ida Mae Grace (Crenshaw). She spent her childhood and school days in Sardis, Alabama living with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Hale. At the age of 16, Gertrude moved to Bessemer, Alabama to live with her mother, Ida Mae Crenshaw and her step-father, Mr....

Nov 2, 2017

Roy H. Krotzer, of Vestavia, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at age 88. He was born on July 15, 1929, and was raised in his hometown of Parrish, AL. Roy graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, which is now Auburn University, in 1956 with an Electrical Engineering Degree. Later Roy would retire from Alabama Power after a long and...

Oct 24, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" C. Anderson, of Hoover, returned to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at age 68. Tommy owned his own construction company for over 40 years and was a longtime member of the Birmingham Home Builders Association. He was also an active member of First Baptist Church Pelham where he served in various ministries and...

Oct 21, 2017

Jackie Pois Scott, Sr., of Hoover, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faye Scott. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Faye Scott; his son, Jackie Pois Scott, Jr. (Vickie); 2 grandchildren, Ashley and Austin Scott; and other extended family. The family will receive friends from...

Oct 21, 2017

Evelyn B. Smith, of Helena, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William "Bill" Smith; 3 sons, William L. Smith, Jr. (Cindy), Stephen Smith (Karen), Greg Smith (Lane); daughter, Jackie Whited (Lane); 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Betty Cargile, Ruby Rhinehart, and Juanita Gault...

Oct 19, 2017

Joel Edward Gray, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at age 77.

Born December 23, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Edward R. and Sadie Cooper Gray, he was the oldest of eight children. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne in Europe during the Berlin Crisis. During his military service he was European ping pong champion and...

Oct 18, 2017

Randa Jane Campbell Sansing, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at age 69. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Betty Campbell.

Randa is survived by her husband, Thomas Sansing; two daughters, Shannon Randolph (Phillip) of Montgomery, and Ashley Holladay (Jason) of Rutledge; step-son, Brent Sansing (Kathy) of Chelsea; seven grandchildren, Colin and Campbell...

Oct 14, 2017

Adam Anselmo Thomas, age 43, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away on October 14, 2017. Adam was born in Brookwood Hospital on April 28, 1974. From an early age and all throughout his life, Adam learned and practiced the virtue of friendship welcoming several of those friends into his life making the Thomas house the "gathering place" and second home to...

Oct 11, 2017

Bobby Howard Oakley, of Calera, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at age 79. There is no better example of a man who worked hard to love, care and provide for his wife and family. He was a loving husband and father, and was "Papa" to his 3 grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

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;...