Mary Jane Williams
Jul 21, 2026
Mary Jane Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this world on July 21, 2026, leaving a deep sense of loss in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on May 15, 1962, in Bessemer, Mary’s journey was woven with compassion, resilience, and a boundless devotion to her family.
Mary’s life was a testament to kindness and strength....
Claude Keith Roberts
Jul 15, 2026
Mr. Claude Keith Roberts, age 69 of Adger, passed away in Baptist Medical Center Princeton on July 15, 2026. Claude was born January 22, 1957 to the late James David Roberts, Jr. and Mary Margaret Hopkins Roberts.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Margaret Roberts; sister, Karen Molina; nephews, Joshua Jenkins, Matthew Mason (Lara), Michael Mason (Jennifer) and a host of cousins...
Mary Reich Ferry
Jul 14, 2026
Mary Margaret “Mimi” Reich Ferry was born October 11,1939 in Trussville, Alabama. She died peacefully on July 14, 2026 after living several years with Lewy Body Dementia. She is predeceased by her parents, Harry Helmuth and Mary Cobey Reich, and her brothers, Harry, Lou, Warren Thomas, and William Reich.
Mimi, as she was known to everyone, even her children, was the...
Samantha Amber Carroll "SAM"
Jul 12, 2026
Samantha Amber Carroll, known as Sam by her family and friends, passed away at her home after an extended illness, at the age of 34. Sam was born August 7, 1991 to Shawna Taylor and Chris Carroll as one of 3 children. Sam is predeceased by her grandparents, Diane & Lloyd Stewart and Martha Carrol; aunts, Windy Elmore, Vickie Dawson...
David Ross Sanders
Jul 10, 2026
David Ross Sanders, age 73, passed away on July 10, 2026. Born on June 30, 1953, in Bessemer, Alabama, David spent the last 47 years making his home in Pleasant Grove, where he built a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and community.
David is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 53 years, Gladys Sanders, his best friend and the...
Richard Travis Dickinson
Jul 9, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Travis Dickinson, 73, of Birmingham, AL. Rick passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Born on November 11, 1952 in Birmingham, AL, Rick was known for his love of Crimson Tide Football, playing golf, watching Atlanta Braves baseball with his father, and following any sporting event on the radio...
Julia Dean French
Jul 9, 2026
Julia Dean "Judy" Presley French, age 86, passed away on July 9th 2026, in Pleasant Grove, Alabama.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Louise Hess Presley and Emanuel Robert Presley, her beloved son, Daniel French, sister Gail Presley Gunter and nephew Joshua Shane Presley.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Dianna Thomas and Dawn French; her grandchildren, Mandi...
Gary Vertis Sparks
Jul 7, 2026
Gary Vertis Sparks, 79 of Hueytown, AL, passed on July 7, 2026. He worked for several automotive dealerships in the area as a Finance Manager. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claudia and Wilmer Sparks. He is survived by his son, Michael R. Sparks (Chris); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; special friend, Connie K. Sparks; one sister, Nelda...
Terry Wayne Adams
Jul 6, 2026
Terry Wayne Adams, 68 of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed on July 6, 2026. He worked as a mechanic at several automotive shops around the Pleasant Grove area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Velma Adams. He will be lovingly remembered by his longtime friends, James T. Hollis, Jr. (Shelia), Anna Pharr, Rusty Gulley, James Gardner, Larry...
Corrie June Chapin
Jul 5, 2026
Mrs. Corrie June Chapin, age 90 of Pleasant Grove, passed away at UAB Hospital on July 5, 2026. June was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 15, 1935 to James Vandiver & Corrie Geneva Woods White. She was one of 7 children. Most of her childhood, though, was spent in Fayette, Alabama. After graduating high school, she took a bus...
James Thomas Collins, Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
James Thomas Collins, Sr., of Hayden, Alabama, passed on July 5, 2026, at the age of 85. He served his community as an attorney for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edmond and Mary Julia Collins. He is survived by his sons, James T. Collins, Jr. (Carolyn) and Paul A. Collins; grandchildren, William Collins and...
Wanda Willingham Hogan
Jul 4, 2026
Wanda Willingham Hogan, 92, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at her son’s home in Buchanan, Georgia. She had lived in Pleasant Grove for 55 years before moving to Buchanan.
Born Wanda Lee Willingham on May 4, 1934, in Flint, Alabama, she was the daughter of Tommie Andrew and Etta Belle Willingham. On December 24, 1955,...
Frances Donaldson Messina
Jul 2, 2026
Frances Donaldson Messina, age 91, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away peacefully July2, 2026. She was born September 26, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama. Frances attended and graduated from Minor High School and retired as a secretary for American Olean Tile where she worked most of her adult life.
Frances had a great sense of adventure and loved traveling to destinations like...
Laura "Lori" M. Ogden
Jul 1, 2026
Mrs. Laura M. "Lori" Ogden, age 65 of Hueytown, passed away at BMC Princeton on July 1, 2026. Lori was born August 16, 1960 to the late Buford Ray and Laura Studdard Myers. She is also predeceased by her son, Daniel Ray Willis and sister, Cynthia Bonds.
Survivors include her husband of almost 28 years, George W. Ogden; sisters, Jenice Adcock...
Barbara Elizabeth Johnston
Jun 29, 2026
Barbara Elizabeth Johnston was born on August 24, 1947, and peacefully passed from this life on June 29, 2026, at the age of 79. After nearly 60 years of marriage, she spent only 171 days apart from the love of her life, Lawrence, before the Lord called her home. We'd like to think she found him waiting for her there,...
Jessica Holly Jones
Jun 27, 2026
Jessica Holly Lee Jones, 61, passed away June 27, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Ava Lee. She is survived by her son, George Brown; twins, Tara and Tabitha Brown; grandchild, Landon; brothers, Victor Lee (Ruth), Ricky Lee (Georgia) and Adam Lee (Ebony); numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
No services are...
Joel Glen McGuffie
Jun 27, 2026
Joel Glen McGuffie, 52, of Bullock County, passed away on June 27, 2026. Joel was originally from Hueytown, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Ruth Stephens and parents, Jimmie Ronald and Glenda McGuffie. He is survived by his sister, Rhonda Miles (Stephen); his aunt, Karen Gallegly; one niece and two nephews; several cousins, and many...
William Jerry Gill
Jun 25, 2026
William Jerry Gill, 84, of Concord, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on April 1, 1942, to Luther and Audie Gill. On October 16, 1968, Jerry married the love of his life, Patricia Duke Gill, and was blessed with 58 years of marriage. Together they had two children, Alan...
David R. Palmer
Jun 25, 2026
David R. Palmer, born August 19, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home in Birmingham on June 25, 2026. He was 81 years old.
David’s life was shaped from the start by the close-knit bonds of his family in Birmingham, where he was raised by his parents, Ralph Palmer and Lydia Whitehead Palmer. Throughout his life, the values...
May Belle Jordan
Jun 20, 2026
May Belle Jordan, formally of Mulga, AL, passed away June 20, 2026 at the age of 66. She worked as a dental hygienist for many years. She also served, alongside her husband, exciting area children as Mrs. Claus.
May is preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Vera Wesson; husband, James R. Jordan; daughter, Amanda Leigh Jordan; and sister,...
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