Obituaries
Mary Fortenberry
Jan 23, 2017
Mary Frances Garrett Fortenberry, of Alabaster, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Robert Edward "Bobby" Fortenberry, Sr.; and her daughter, Barbara Joyce Fortenberry. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Ann Fortenberry, Mary Lynn Fortenberry Tidwell (Rowdy), Cornelia Gail "Nelia" Fortenberry; her son, Robert...
Rick Mccrary
Jan 23, 2017
Rick McCrary, noted sculptor and artist of Birmingham, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at the age of 59. He is preceded in death by his father, James McCrary. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tammy Hines McCrary; mother, Jane Goree McCrary; sister, Laura McCrary; brother, John McCrary (Sherri); and niece, Samantha McCrary. The family will receive...
Walter Mims
Jan 21, 2017
Walter Mims of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the age of 72. Walter was born to parents, David and Jean Mims on January 8, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the youngest of four children. Walter attended Jones Valley High School, Jacksonville State University and was a member of the United States Coast Guard....
Larry Chambless
Jan 21, 2017
Larry Fee Chambless, of Ensley, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the age of 56. He was a big hearted person who loved his wife, his kids and grandkids and enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Candace; 2 sons, Jonathan and Matthew (Flora); 2 daughters, Amanda and Alyson; 4 grandchildren,...
Lois Avery
Jan 21, 2017
Lois Crumpton Avery, of Shelby, AL, passed away on January 21, 2017, at the age of 89. Born in Jemison, AL, on April 13, 1927, she was the daughter of Monroe and Myrtle Crumpton. Shortly after marrying, Lois and Sam moved to Chicago, IL, before settling in Bessemer, AL, to raise their four children. Later, they both retired to Shelby,...
Joseph Grill
Jan 18, 2017
Joe Grill, of Alabaster, Al, entered the heavenly kingdom of our Lord Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Joe was the beloved husband of Joyce Grill for 64 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Louie Grill; his mother, Stella Grill; four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his children, Randy Grill (Cathy), Sandra Grill Beans (Mel), Karen...
Carol Dollar
Jan 18, 2017
Carol Dollar, of Birmingham, passed away January 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollis Sharon and Virgie Nix Dollar. She is survived by her children, Larry (Angela E.) Sims, Jr., R. Eric (Kimber) Daniels, and Emily (Jeremy) Lacey; Grandchildren, Cortland, Jack, Jazmine, John Daniel, Molly Kate, and Sam; Great grandchildren, Anslea and Taylor. Carol was a...
Maxton Wilson
Jan 18, 2017
Maxton Cash Wilson, a precious baby boy, was born into the arms of angels on January 18, 2017. Although Maxton Cash never spent any time on this earth, he was very, very loved and touched many lives. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 1 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. Graveside 1:00 PM ,Friday,...
William Knighten
Jan 15, 2017
William "Billy" Knighten, of Harpersville, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at age 79. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and Paw Paw. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Knighten; and grandson, Jared Doonan. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bobbie Knighten; his 3 daughters, Vicky Doonan (Pat), Tracey Ousley (Scott)...
Paula Jackson
Jan 13, 2017
Paula P. Jackson, of Birmingham, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017, at the age of 66. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jon Jackson. She is survived by 2 sons, Charles Lindsey Jackson (Erica) and Jon David Jackson (Jeannie); 5 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Zach, Amethyst, Jacob, and Joseph; brother, Michael Patterson (Jackie); and a sister, Martha...
Louella Honeycutt
Jan 11, 2017
Louella Lee Honeycutt, of Pelham, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the age of 95. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Pelham. Louella was retired from Alabama Title Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Honeycutt. She is survived by her niece, Nelda Hunt (Chuck); nephew, Pat Littlefield; nieces, Patsy Cottrell...
George Chaffin
Jan 11, 2017
George W. Chaffin, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at age 77. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 13, 2017, from 9-10 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. The Graveside service will follow at 10 AM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.
Paul Hancock
Jan 11, 2017
Paul Carroll Hancock, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at age 87. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 16, 2017, from 9:30-11 AM at Shades Mountain Baptist Church with the service to follow at 11 AM. Visitation 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ,Monday, January 16, 2017 Shades Mountain Baptist Church 2017 Columbiana Road Birmingham, AL...
Frances Hammonds
Jan 11, 2017
Frances Caroline Upchurch Hammonds, of Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at age 98. Mrs. Hammonds was born March 11, 1918, in Anson County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lawson Rush Upchurch and Annie Mae Mills Upchurch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. O.B. "BO" Hammonds. She is survived by her...
Karon Turner
Jan 10, 2017
Karon "Kay" Turner, of Hoover, received her heavenly body the morning of Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the age of 74. She was reunited with her sons, Kerry and Kip Brown. She is survived by her son, Kirk Brown (Amber); 4 grandchildren, Katelyn, Kylee, and Zachary Brown, and Alexandra Harris; 2 great grandchildren, Madilyn and Autumn Harris; 2 brothers, Nelson...
William Sommer
Jan 6, 2017
William "Bill" Sommer, of Mountain Brook, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at age 57. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ann Sommer. He was very loved and will be greatly missed by many. Bill is survived by his fiancé, Sherrie Powell; and several cousins from the Bessemer, McCalla area. There will be a Memorial...
Jack Grimsley, Sr
Jan 6, 2017
Jack Grimsley, Sr., of Pelham, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at age 86. Jack was a retired Baptist minister and was retired from Detroit Diesel as a diesel salesman. He loved going to the mountains and hiking the trails. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Sarah Grimsley who dedicated her life to caring...
Sandra Perry
Jan 6, 2017
Sandra Whitcomb Perry, of Alabaster, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at age 75. Born in Selma, AL., she moved to Birmingham in 1979. Sandra was retired from BellSouth with 30 years of service. She was living in Alabaster at her time of death. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Annie Whitcomb. Sandra is survived...
Ronald Pratt
Jan 5, 2017
Ronald Wade Pratt, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at age 60. He was an Industrial Electrician in the coal mines for 21 years and for 14 years he was an Electrician at Stevens Graphics. He loved taking trips with his friends on his motorcycle and he loved to travel and see the country. Ronnie is survived by his...
Sophia Huey
Jan 4, 2017
Sophia Wright Huey, of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur M. Wright and Louis Huey; and her grandson, Jeremy Wright. She is survived by 2 sons, Jimmy Wright (Lenora) and Bobby Wright (Nina); 2 grandchildren, Jason Wright (Brandy) and Bevin Barber (Jeremy); and 4 great grandchildren, Mason, Logan, and Landon...
