Alma Roberta Cowan Roan
Sep 20, 2026
Alma Cowan Roan, 91, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 20, 2026, after a long life marked by faith, family, service, and love.
Born November 27, 1934, in Ragland, Alabama, Alma was married for 50 years to Reverend Charles Roan, who preceded her in death in 2003. As a pastor’s wife and homemaker, she spent much...
Donna Elaine Murr
Sep 19, 2026
Donna Elaine Murr, 77 of Birmingham, AL, passed away on September 19, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on April 18, 1949 to Thomas Perry and Willie Mae Hines Murr. Donna worked in the childcare industry for many years.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 55 years, Clarence E. Murr. She is survived by her...
Cheryl R. Hall
Sep 8, 2026
Cheryl Renee Hall, 61 of Concord, AL, passed on September 8, 2026. No services are planned at this time.
Steven Edmond Shearer
Sep 8, 2026
Steven Edmond Shearer, 82, formerly of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away at his home in Florence, AL, on September 8, 2026, after a weekend surrounded by his family.
Steve was born on April 22, 1944, to Mark and Bessie Mae Shearer.
Steve grew up in Pleasant Grove, where he attended elementary school and junior high school. He graduated from Hueytown High School...
Mary Frances Miller
Sep 4, 2026
Mary Frances Wadkins Miller, 91 of Chelsea passed away peacefully Friday September 4th, 2026. Mary Frances was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joy was being Nanny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church and had life long friends in the “Good Sisters”.
She was...
John Franklin Bradley
Sep 1, 2026
John Franklin Bradley, 80 of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Putnam County Hospital. Born on February 7, 1946 in Navasota, Texas to William and Kathleen Bradley.
On July 30, 1965, he enlisted into the US Army. He married his beloved wife, Martha Anne Wright, on August 15, 1965. He retired from the Army after 19 years of...
James Harold Carr, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
James Harold Carr, Jr. (Jimmy) passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 at 70 years old in Bessemer, AL. He was a devoted partner, husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He was a man who believed in working hard, loving deeply, and making memories that would last a lifetime.
Jimmy was born on April...
James Terry McConatha
Aug 31, 2026
James Terry McConatha, age 81, of Hueytown passed away at Baptist Medical Center Princeton on August 31, 2026. Terry was born in Sycamore, Alabama on May 26, 1945 to the late Joe and Emma Elizabeth McConatha. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Billy Joe McConatha and sister, Bobbie Samsal.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Chris McConatha; sister,...
Bill Hasiotis
Aug 30, 2026
Bill Hasiotis, born April 7, 1938 in Greece, passed on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the age of 88. Bill will be laid to rest in Springville Cemetery (875 Robinson St, 35146) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Bill's name to a charity of your choice.
The staff of Patterson Forest Grove...
LeAnn Pierson
Aug 25, 2026
LeAnn Shelton Pierson was born on April 6,1956 in Birmingham, AL & passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 25, 2026 at Grandview Hospital. Everyday for 70 years, she lived her life by helping to spread joy, love & laughter to others by her songs & her presence.
She had a gift for sharing/bringing joy & laughter to...
Barbara Ann Snow
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara Ann Snow passed away on August 25, 2026, at Brookwood Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1936, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family and the enduring bonds of those she loved.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Pelham Wayne Johnson; her mother, Effie Mae Boyd Johnson; her brother, Wayne Johnson; and her...
Dennis Raymond Smith "Ray"
Aug 23, 2026
Dennis Raymond Smith “Ray” passed away on August 23, 2026, at Compassus Hospice in Alabaster, Alabama, following a long illness. He was born on November 14, 1947, in Sylacauga, Alabama. Throughout his 78 years, Dennis was known for his unwavering dedication to family, enduring strength, and steady presence within his community.
Throughout his life, Ray touched many with his quiet leadership,...
Kenneth Owen Holdbrooks
Aug 19, 2026
Kenneth Owen Holdbrooks, born September 9, 1933, departed this life on August 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to his cherished family. Throughout his ninety-two years, Kenneth was a steadfast presence for those fortunate enough to know him, and his memory will be held close by all whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his...
Gail Burns
Aug 16, 2026
Gail Burns, 80 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents, Bob and Alice Hutcheson; sisters, Thelma Dean McCollum and Linda June Cox. She is survived by her daughter, Grecian Williams (Tom), grandchildren, Joseph Seals (Jin); Kirsten Beavers (Chris); great grandson, Christian Lyle Beavers; step-children, Debbie Burks and Billy Burns, Jr;...
Mary Lou Hood
Aug 14, 2026
Mary Lou Cason Hood, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on January 13, 1934, in Bessemer, Alabama, to Marvin William Cason and Eunice Ramsey Cason.
Mary Lou was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her love of family, her warm spirit, her...
Larry Foster
Aug 12, 2026
Larry Foster, age 80, of McCalla passed away at Plantation Manor on August 12, 2026. Larry is predeceased by his parents, Daniel & Pois Powell Foster; wife, Charlene Foster; brothers, Pete Foster, William Foster and sister, Anna Pearl Harris.
Survivors include his sones, Larry Foster, Jr. and Gary Foster (Dawn); grandson, Matthew Foster; brothers, Eugene Foster, Jerry Foster and Ralph Foster;...
Betty Hamilton Sellers
Aug 11, 2026
Betty Lou Hamilton Sellers, born December 11, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 81.
Betty attended Samford University, where she earned her teaching degree and met the love of her life, William. She dedicated her 30+ year career to teaching English and history at Forest Hills Middle School. Even...
Jimmie C. Lambert
Aug 5, 2026
Mr. Jimmie C. Lambert, affectionately known as "Pop", age 82 of Hueytown, passes away at this residence on August 5, 2026. Jimmy was born April 24, 1944 to the late Roy and Claudie Cooper Lambert . He is also predeceased by his three brothers, Billie Lambert, Eddie Lambert and Dannie Lambert
Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 41...
Gwendolyn Jeanette Long Burnett
Jul 29, 2026
Gwendolyn J. Long Burnett, 81 of Dora, AL, passed on July 29, 2026. Gwen was a longtime member of West Jefferson Baptist Church. She volunteered with AT&T Pioneers. She retired as an Electronics Tech with AT&T. Gwen loved to travel. She enjoyed many vacations to places like, Alaska, Jerusalem, Moscow, Australia, just to name a few.
Gwen is preceded in death...
Anthony Todd Higdon
Jul 27, 2026
Anthony "Todd" Higdon, 58, of Adamsville, Alabama, passed on July 27, 2026. He worked as a welder for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Bobbie Higdon and brother, James Higdon. Todd is survived by his ex-wife, Shelia D. Higdon; sister, Connie M. Horton (James); brother, Johnny Higdon; numerous nieces and nephews; furry friends, Addy,...

