Obituaries

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...

Aug 22, 2017

Michael Luu, of Birmingham, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017, at the age of 16. He is survived by his parents, Thuan Luu and Tiffany Chau; and his sister and brother, Sophia and Andy Luu. The family will receive friends from 5-10 PM, Friday, August 25, 2017, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150 in Hoover. Service will begin 10 AM,...

Aug 17, 2017

Robert “Bob” West passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife Judy, his sister (Ruth), two children (Allison and Rob), two stepchildren (Kelly and Steven), and 11 grandchildren. He was 64 years old. Bob loved his family. Bob’s own father passed away at the age of 43, when Bob was only 7 years old. Because of...

Aug 16, 2017

Minnie Gene “Jean” Lewellyn, of Hoover, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at age 88. She is survived by four of her five children: Gwen (Joe) Lewellyn McLean; George (Brenda) Lewellyn; Bob (Joan) Lewellyn; and Chad (Cassandra) Lewellyn. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, W.L....

Aug 11, 2017

Marcus "Marc" Charles Hartley, of Pelham, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 11, 2017, at the age of 45. He was a 1990 graduate of Erwin High School and attended Jacksonville State. Marc was an Eagle Scout; and he loved Alabama Football.

He is survived by 2 sons, Matthew and Alex Hartley; his parents, Charles and June Hartley;...

Aug 10, 2017

John Bell, Jr., passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the age of 93. John was born in Chester, PA on September 19, 1923 and grew up in Princeton, NJ. He and his family have been residents of Hoover, AL since March 1970.

After Princeton High School and Westminster College, he became manager of the Charleston, SC...

Aug 10, 2017

Mercedes "Merci" Bain, of Helena, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the age of 67. She was born in New Orleans. She is survived by her son, Thomas Bain (Christy); 2 grandchildren, Art and Maggie Bain; her father, Rene Mares, Jr. (Mary); her mother, Noel Arena; and her brothers, Rene and Jonathan Mares. A memorial services will be held...