Obituaries
Charles Ford
Apr 18, 2017
Mr. Charles Edward Ford, Sr. passed away on April 18, 2017 at the age of 90 He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adell Brasher Ford; his father, Naylor V. Ford; his mother, Dora Anna Ford; two brothers; and one sister. He is survived by one...
Janet Williams
Apr 15, 2017
Janet Stanier Williams of Hoover, Alabama, went home to be with her Savior on April 15, 2017, at the age of 87. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Janet was born in Pittsburgh, PA and enjoyed sewing and spending time with family. Janet also enjoyed fellowship with friends in the Senior Adult Ministries...
Johnnie Slaton
Apr 13, 2017
Johnnie Wayne Slaton, of Birmingham, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He retired as President of Piping and Equipment Corp. 22 years ago. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Johnnie and Billie traveled all over the world after his retirement. He served his country in the U S Air Force for 5 years....
Medhat Helmi
Apr 11, 2017
Medhat A. Helmi, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at age 86. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Urbana and a Professor Emeritus. He retired from UAB after 24 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Soad Helmi; three sons, Yasser, Keno and Hany Helmi; grandchildren, Gavin, Emmy, Seona, Inara...
Hunter Eberwien
Apr 9, 2017
Hunter Eberwien, of Hoover, Alabama, unexpectedly passed away on April 9, 2017, in Starkville, Mississippi, where he attended Mississippi State University. He was born on February 18, 1998, in Richmond, Virginia to Rochelle Thomas and Michael Eberwien. He grew up in the Hoover community and has been a long time Hoover resident. He attended Hoover City Schools and was a...
Sarah Young
Apr 9, 2017
Sarah Munger Young, 89, of Vestavia Hills, AL, our beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away on Palm Sunday, April, 9, 2017. She was born to the late C.F.E. and Patricia Weatherly Munger on November 20, 1927, in Newbern, AL and was a graduate of Murphy High School in Mobile, AL. Sarah married Thomas James Young in 1947. Sarah was an...
Mary Reeves
Apr 7, 2017
Mary A. Reeves, age 92, died peacefully at the nursing facility at Planation Manor in McCalla on April 7, 2017. Devoted to her family and to her church, Mary’s life was a model of humility, selflessness, compassion, and tireless service to others. Mary was preceded in death in 1992 by her husband, Robert Nicholas Reeves, a decorated Marine who served...
Eleanor Smith
Apr 7, 2017
Eleanor M. Smith, of Hoover, formerly of Arcadia, FL and Levittown, PA, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. at age 86. She retired from a law firm in Philadelphia, PA, in 1986. She enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Smith and son, Kevin Smith. She is survived by her 2 sons,...
Nelda Selman
Apr 7, 2017
Nelda G. Selman, of McCalla, formerly of Lipscomb, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 7, 2017, at the age of 76. She was a 1959 graduate of Jones Valley High School. Ms. Selman was a beloved teacher in the Jefferson Country School System. With her kind personality, she was a joy to all who met her, and she...
Shirley Stevens
Apr 6, 2017
STEVENS, Shirley Q., 83, of Helena, AL, died April 6, 2017. Mrs. Stevens, a native of Keene, NY, was the daughter of Pastor William F. and Maud Bowles Asher. After high school she became a Dental Assistant and later became an Interior Decorator and an LPN. She was married to G. Joe Questionati for 47 years and the Air...
Ruby Hobbs
Apr 6, 2017
Ruby Jewel Hobbs, of McCalla, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the age of 100. She was born at Fayette, AL, daughter of Henry Pinkney Hobbs and Martha Rainey Hobbs. She graduated from Fayette High School, then attended Massey Business School and after graduation she started working for the Alabama Power Company in Birmingham. She was a secretary...
Carl Perryman
Apr 4, 2017
Carl "Cotton" Perryman, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the age of 70. He proudly served his country in the US Army as a medic during the Korean Conflict. Cotton had an unconditional love for his family and will be missed by those who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and...
Kevin Swank
Apr 4, 2017
Kevin Swank, of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at age 62. A visitation will be held in his honor on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in the Chapel. Visitation 2:00 PM ,Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
Andrew Deason
Apr 4, 2017
He loosed the bonds of earth and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Andrew Deason, of Montevallo, was 86. He was a member of Montevallo First Baptist Church. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and retired after 23 years of serving his country. He had a love of nature and enjoyed gardening....
Michelle Swelling
Apr 3, 2017
Michelle Aceto Swelling, of Hoover, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at the age of 41. She is survived by her husband of 7 years, Kenny Swelling; 2 sons, Holden Cates and Gabe Cates; her mother, Susan Konetzki; her father, Steve Aceto (Cheryl); 2 sisters, Katrina Jackson (Gordon) and Vanessa Aceto; and brother, Marco Aceto. A memorial service will be...
Jeanene Lowrey
Apr 1, 2017
Lowrey, Jeanene Glasgow, 86, passed away 1 April 2017. Born 8 Dec, 1930, she graduated Jones Valley HS. A lovely and talented dancer, Jeanene was a finalist in the 1948 and 1949 Miss Alabama Contests. She married James Lamar Lowrey (her husband of 62 years) in 1950 and had four children; Mike (Glory), Mitch, Jan (Javier) and Jon (Lynn)....
Glenn Munch
Mar 31, 2017
Glenn Munch, of Birmingham, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, at age 70. A Graveside Service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 12 PM at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, AL. Graveside 12:00 PM ,Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Pine Crest Cemetery Mobile, AL
John Griffin
Mar 29, 2017
GRIFFIN, John Brandon, of Hoover, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the age of 24. He was a 2011 graduate of Spain Park High School and was currently attending Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Shields Griffin; father, John Christopher Griffin; twin sister, Brittany Christine Griffin; grandmothers, Jackie Brothers...
Dr. Magdi Tadros
Mar 23, 2017
Dr. Magdi Shoukri Tadros, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at age 82. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he was one of six children. He graduated from the American University in Cairo, with a degree in Arts. He then came to Alabama and attended Walden State University and earned his PhD in psychology. He taught at Wallace State...
Dr. Seth Poole
Mar 22, 2017
Dr. Seth W. Poole, of Alabaster, went home to be with his Lord on March 22nd, after a brief illness. He was born in Abanda, AL, on December 7, 1928. After serving in the U.S.A.A.F. during the Korean War, he attended and graduated from the University of Alabama Medical School and practiced urology from 1964-1999. After retirement, he continued to...
