Obituaries
John Hartley, Sr
Mar 21, 2017
John Malcolm Hartley, Sr., of Hoover, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the age of 84. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Headland, AL. He graduated from Columbus High School (GA), then spent 4 years active duty in the Navy, 4 years in reserves while earning 2 degrees from Auburn University. Upon...
Kathryn Denson
Mar 20, 2017
Kathryn Denson, of Riverside, formerly of McHenry, IL and Atlanta, GA, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, at the age of 76 after a brief illness. She was a house manager for Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House for 27 years. She lived to serve others, helped those in need, and gave whenever she could. She is survived by her daughter, Louise...
Jimmie Matson
Mar 15, 2017
Jimmie Sue "Nannie" Matson broke free of her earthly chains and met her Lord and Savior singing His praises joyfully. Impatiently awaiting her arrival (in their newly built one story mansion) was her husband of 68 years Paul (Mr. Kool) Matson, along with her parents, siblings, granddaughter, great grandson, and a host of others. A native of Talladega, she spent...
Barbara Lagle
Mar 13, 2017
Barbara S. Lagle, age 81, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. She was a member of Parkwood Church of God since 1962. She was retired from AT&T after 32 years of service. She donated a lot of time and money to various non-profit organizations. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Carrol "Buddy" Lagle; two...
Anne Horn
Mar 13, 2017
Anne Fisher Horn, of Pelham, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, at age 102. There will be a service in her honor on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 2 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in the Chapel. Memorial Service 2:00 PM ,Friday, March 17, 2017 Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel 2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244
E. Pulliam
Mar 13, 2017
E. Lacy Pulliam, of Hoover, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at the age of 82. He graduated from Winston County High School and was president of the Senior Class, captain of both the football and basketball teams, and was the proud recipient of the Babe Ruth Athletic Award. Lacy retired from Vulcan Materials after 39 years of service. Additionally,...
Reita Walsh
Mar 11, 2017
Reita Eujannie Buzachero Walsh, Jane or Jannie if you knew her well, was born in Dothan, AL, on March 27, 1943. She lived up to her initials REB and forged her way in life by her own rules. She and former husband Thomas Walsh had one son, Sean. She prayed he’d have a sense of humor, and found this...
Dawn Poplin
Mar 9, 2017
Dawn Massey Poplin, of Alabaster, our sweet angel of God, went home into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She may have lost her battle with cancer, but she won the ultimate prize: everlasting, pain-free life in Paradise. She was a loving wife and mother, and she loved her children more than life itself. A loving daughter,...
Barbara Umstead
Mar 7, 2017
Barbara Jean Umstead, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard "Dick" Umstead; her son, Richard Umstead, Jr. (Cynthia); her daughter, Kimberly Williams (Ray); 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and her sister, Mae Cothran. The family will receive friends from 1-2, Friday, March 10, 2017,...
Sandra Luther
Mar 5, 2017
Sandra " "Sandy" N. Luther, 73, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away March 5, 2017. Sandy is preceded in death by her husband, George J. Luther, Jr.; and three brothers, Michael Berkowitz, Louis Berkowitz, and Jerry Berkowitz. She is survived by her daughter, Michele McCay (Jim); 2 sons, Michael Luther (Meredith) and Mark Luther; and 4 grandchildren, Matthew and Jason McCay...
Shane Stansberry
Mar 2, 2017
Shane James Stansberry, 5 months, passed away March 2, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Jamie and Shawn Stansberry. The family will host visitation at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Monday, from 6:30- 8:00 PM. Funeral service to be held graveside at Brownville Cemetery in Evergree, Tuesday at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to UAB...
Mildred Eaton
Mar 1, 2017
Mildred L. Eaton, of Vance, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the age of 84. She is preceded in death by 2 brothers, Alton Lagle and Herman Lagle; and her sister, Norma Dunn. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Rayburn Eaton; son, Daryl Davis; 2 grandchildren; a great grandchild; a brother, Buddy Lagle (Barbara); and her...
Don Mccrorie
Mar 1, 2017
Don McCrorie, of Alabaster, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the age of 66. He is preceded in death by his wife of 14 years, Sally McCrorie. He is survived by his son, Donnie McCrorie (Lani); 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Tim McCrorie and Harry McCrorie (Darra); and the step-children of his late wife. The family will receive friends from...
Richard Lamons
Feb 28, 2017
Richard Eugene "Nick" Lamons, of McCalla, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, receiving his Heavenly reward on February 28, 2017. Mr. Lamons was born in Bessemer, AL, on October 21, 1938, to Elvin and Ona Lamons. He attended Lipscomb Grammar School then graduated from Jones Valley High School in 1956 and he served his country in...
Dorothy Ford
Feb 28, 2017
Dorothy Lindsey Ford, of Hoover, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the age of 91. She was born in Winston County, Mississippi on January 11, 1926, to Mafie Fant Lindsey and Marcus Augustus Lindsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Burton and George Lindsey; her sister, Thelma Lindsey Vickers; and her beloved husband of 64...
Shirley White
Feb 22, 2017
Shirley Thompson White, of Hoover, Al, died peacefully Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at age 83. Born in Pittsburg, PA, she moved to Birmingham in 1952. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She graduated from the University of Alabama and attended Bluff Park Methodist Church. Active in church work, Shirley served as a church secretary at Chapel...
Billy Jordan
Feb 21, 2017
Billy Ray Jordan, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at age 52. He was a graduate of Geneva High School and attended the University of Alabama where he played football. He retired from the City of Hoover after 27 years of service as a police officer. He loved his family, friends, colleagues with the city and will...
William Brush
Feb 20, 2017
William Marshall Brush, of Vestavia, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Strother Brush. He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Brush Cooper (Buddy); granddaughter, Dee Richardson; great granddaughter, Nekita Richardson McCrory (Nate); great grandson, Nick Richardson; 3 great great grandchildren; and several...
Willie Snyder
Feb 19, 2017
Willie Mae Snyder, of Pelham, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Snyder; 3 daughters, Diane Peters, Peggy Moore, and Blanche Johnson; and granddaughter, Melia Hand. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jeff Channell, Jody Channell (Misty), Dennis Greer, Holly Tidwell (Tim), Kim Doss (Jimmy), and...
Paul Matson
Feb 17, 2017
Paul J. "Mr. Kool" Matson, of Hueytown, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the age of 92. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and an avid Alabama and Atlanta Braves Fan. Mr. Matson was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angel Speer, and a great grandson, Preston Speer. He is survived by his wife of 68...
