Obituaries

Laura "Lori" M. Ogden

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...

Joel Glen McGuffie

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

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

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

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,...

Nereo Medrano Garcia

Nereo Medrano Garcia

Jun 19, 2026

Con profundo dolor, pero también con inmenso amor y gratitud por una vida bien vivida, despedimos a nuestro querido Nereo Medrano Garcia, de 68 años, quien falleció el 19 de junio de 2026, rodeado del amor de su familia y dejando un legado que permanecerá para siempre en nuestros corazones. Nació el 21 de enero de 1958 en Tamaulipas, México....

Kenneth Wayne Stewart

Kenneth Wayne Stewart

Jun 17, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Stewart, age 65 of Gadsden formerly of Altoona, passed away at Gadsden Heath and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Kenneth was born January 26, 1961 in Oneonta to the late Bobby Stewart and Glenda Harden Smith. He is also predeceased by his uncles, Gerald Stewart (Margaret) and Bill Stewart (Myra); aunt, Sue Harden.

Kenneth is survived...

Karl Dennis Evans

Karl Dennis Evans

Jun 13, 2026

Mr. Karl Dennis Evans, age 65 of Bessemer, passed away June 13, 2026. Karl is survived by his brother, Steve Evans. No services are scheduled at this time.

Patterson~Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Evans family during their time of bereavement. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may b shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com

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Mark Jerome Green

Mark Jerome Green

Jun 11, 2026

Mark Jerome Green was born July 31, 1957, to Helen Marie Green and James Green in Birmingham, Alabama. Mark accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Hueytown, Alabama. He received his formal education at Gilmore-Bell Vocational High School in Bessemer, Alabama. He worked as a skilled painter and also at...

George Terry Vintson

George Terry Vintson

Jun 10, 2026

George Terry Vintson passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and friendship that touched many lives. George was a devoted Christian and a proud member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God, where he faithfully worshiped and served for many years. His church was more than a place...

Darrell Franklin Watson

Darrell Franklin Watson

Jun 9, 2026

Mr. Darrell Franklin Watson, age 86 of Ashville, Al, passed away in a Birmingham Hospital on June 9, 2026. Darrell was born April 28, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Ralph and Lois Lowe Watson as one of 7 children.

Darrell grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana and was employed at Indiana Gas & Chemical for several years while...

Linda G. Rayburn

Linda G. Rayburn

Jun 8, 2026

Linda Praytor Rayburn, age 75, of Jasper, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She cherished moments with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed the simple pleasures of relaxing at home with her beloved dogs. Her kindness, warmth,...

Shirley June Williams

Shirley June Williams

Jun 7, 2026

Shirley June Sandlin Williams, a devoted mother, cherished homemaker, and faithful servant of God, went to be with her heavenly Father on June 7, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born on September 16, 1938, to the late Curtis and Lillian Sandlin, Shirley was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Harry Williams, and her eight siblings.

Shirley’s...

Darrell Wayne Goodwin

Darrell Wayne Goodwin

Jun 7, 2026

Darrell Wayne Goodwin, age 84 of Tuscaloosa, passed away at Heritage Rehab on June 7, 2026. Survivors include his daughter, Jerri Ann Tice (Rodney); son, Michael Wayne Goodwin (Kimberly); brother, Travis Goodwin; ex-wife, Bonnie Goodwin; grandchildren, Hilary Michelle Whisnant (Brent), Kellie Leann McCullar (Cody) & Wendy Dyanne Fisher (Tyler); great grandchildren, Mallory Whisnant, Brynlee Whisnant, Korben McCullar & Ryland McCullar.

Darrell...

Dorlan "Wayne" Willard

Dorlan "Wayne" Willard

Jun 3, 2026

Dorlan Wayne Willard, age 74, left this earth for his eternal home in heaven on  June 3, 2026. Survivors include his wife, Susan Willard; sons, David (Heather) Willard, Mark (Lisa) Willard; grandchildren, Haley, Austin, Kaitlyn and Amber Willard and his beloved dogs Nugget and Thor.

Wayne and Susan married in 1972 and shortly after, moved to Pleasant Grove, AL where they...

Oscar Lee Hall

Oscar Lee Hall

Jun 2, 2026

Oscar Lee Hall was born on August 18, 1948, to the late Leon and Elizabeth Hall in Boothton, Alabama. During his childhood, his family relocated to Brighton, Alabama, where he grew up and graduated from Brighton High School as a proud member of the Class of 1966.

Following graduation, Oscar attended Alabama A&M University before answering the call to serve his...

Hayes Alexander Gannaway

Hayes Alexander Gannaway

May 30, 2026

Hayes Alexander Gannaway, 94 of Bessemer, AL, passed on May 30, 2026. He retired from Jefferson County Water Treatment Plant after many years of service. He was an ordained Deacon and served for 15 years as Minister of Music at Vineland Park Baptist Church in Hueytown. He was most recently a member of Baptist Church at McCalla. 

Hayes is preceded in...

Pearl Marie Standifer

Pearl Marie Standifer

May 27, 2026

Pearl Marie Standifer, age 94 of Sylvan Springs, passed away May 27, 2026. Pearl was born February 22, 1932 in Clanton, Alabama as one of three children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Standifer; brother, Jimmy McDowell and her sister, Ruby Dawson and her parents, James Lawton and Ada Beatrice Grant McDowell.

Survivors include her three sons, David...

Robert Jackson Boutwell

Robert Jackson Boutwell

May 21, 2026

Robert Jackson Boutwell, 57 of Birmingham, AL, passed on May 21, 2026. He was a longtime member of Open Door church where he was a member of the audio/visual team. He was an audio/vide professional in the private sector, as well. 

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Mary A. Boutwell and sister, Katherine Lewis. He is...

Nancy McDaniel Mills

Nancy McDaniel Mills

May 20, 2026

Nancy McDaniel Mills, age 86 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 while a resident at The One Above Family Home Care facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Nancy was born, raised and raised her own family in the Birmingham area until 2019 when she moved to live closer to her son, Randy and his family.

Nancy is preceded...