Find Hoover Obituaries

Hoover obituary records are available through Birmingham-area newspapers, local funeral homes, and the Birmingham Public Library. This suburban city of over 93,000 straddles both Jefferson and Shelby counties, so you may need to check resources in both places. The Birmingham News and Shelby County Reporter both publish Hoover obituaries. Legacy.com posts current death notices daily. Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home is the main funeral home serving Hoover specifically. The Birmingham Public Library's obituary index covers newspapers going back to 1917 and is the best resource for historical searches.

County Probate Courts Serving Hoover

Hoover spans two counties, so which probate court you need depends on your exact address. Most Hoover residents are in Jefferson County, but some are in Shelby County. Check your property tax records or address to determine which county applies.

Jefferson County Probate Court

Shelby County Probate Court

Both courts handle death certificates, wills, and estate records. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, probate records are public records that anyone can access.

Newspapers with Hoover Obituaries

Hoover is served by Birmingham-area newspapers since it doesn't have its own daily paper. The Birmingham News is the main source for Hoover obituaries. The Shelby County Reporter covers the Shelby County portion of the city.

Current obituaries appear on Legacy.com at legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/hoover. You can search by name and filter results.

Other publications covering Hoover include:

• The Birmingham News/AL.com - Main regional newspaper
• Shelby County Reporter - For Shelby County portion
• Over the Mountain Journal - Suburban publication

For historical obituaries, the Birmingham Public Library has an extensive index covering multiple newspapers from 1917 to 1996.

Library Resources for Hoover

Hoover residents can use several library systems for obituary research. The Hoover Public Library is part of the Jefferson County system. The Birmingham Public Library has the best historical obituary resources.

The Birmingham Public Library obituary index covers:

• Birmingham News from 1917 to 1996
• Birmingham World from 1940 to 1996
• Birmingham Post Herald from 1938 to 1993
• Shelby County Reporter from 1932 to 1979

Search the index free online at cobpl.org/localdb/obituaries. Staff can help you locate and copy specific obituaries.

Shelby County residents can also use the Shelby County Library System for local resources.

Hoover Funeral Homes

Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home is the primary funeral home serving Hoover specifically. Other Birmingham-area funeral homes also serve Hoover residents.

• Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens - 2701 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244 | Phone: 205-987-0068 | curriejefferson.com
• Charter Funeral Home - charterfuneral.com

Many Birmingham funeral homes also serve Hoover residents. Check the funeral home websites for obituary archives if you know which one handled services.

Dignity Memorial operates several locations in the Birmingham area. Their website at dignitymemorial.com has a searchable obituary archive.

How to Find Hoover Obituaries

For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com. Search by name and filter to Hoover or Jefferson County. Most obituaries from the past few years are available there.

For older obituaries, use the Birmingham Public Library index. It covers newspapers from 1917 to 1996. The index is free to search online.

Search tips for Hoover:

• Check both Jefferson and Shelby County resources
• Search for the funeral home if you know which one was used
• Try the Shelby County Reporter for obituaries in the southern portion
• Use Find a Grave for burial records

For death certificates, contact the appropriate county probate court or the Alabama Department of Public Health. The fee is $15 for a search and first copy. Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, certificates less than 25 years old have access restrictions.

Legal Help for Hoover Residents

If you need assistance with estate matters, probate, or obtaining records, several organizations can help:

• Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office - Free legal help for qualifying residents
• Central Intake Line: 1-866-456-4995
• Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral: 800-392-5660 or 334-269-1515

Legal Services Alabama handles probate matters, record access, and civil legal issues. Call the intake line to check if you qualify for free services.

Nearby Cities

These Alabama cities near Hoover also have obituary resources. Some obituaries may appear in papers serving multiple areas.

Birmingham is directly north of Hoover. They share Jefferson County resources and newspapers. Tuscaloosa is about 50 miles southwest.

County Resources

Hoover spans two counties. For complete obituary information, visit both county pages.

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