Obituaries

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...

May 18, 2026

Mr. Paul Alan Brigman, age 77 of McCalla, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 18, 2026. Paul is predeceased by his parents, Roland and Helen Marie Brigman and his youngest daughter, Laney Ana Brigman. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Debbie Brigman; daughter, Courtney Gilliland (Shayne); brother, Ronnie Brigman (Judy); granddaughters, Kelsey Rayne Gilliland (Michael) and Raylee...

May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026

Linda Marcum Miller, 78, of Hueytown, AL, passed away on May 17, 2026. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She adored her family and was a member of Dogwood Grove Baptist Church. Linda's open spirit meant she never met a stranger.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Hermon T. and Edna M. Marcum;...

May 16, 2026

Luther "Marvin" Claytor, 86 of McCalla, AL, passed on May 16, 2026. He was a member of UMWA Local 2397. Marvin was a deacon at Valley Creek Baptist Church. Marvin was a member of UMWA District 20 Local 2397. He was an avid Alabama fan. He loved all of his fur babies but Bubba was his favorite.

Marvin is preceded in...

May 13, 2026

Troy “Bud” Hosmer, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, surrounded by loving family.

A proud graduate of Minor High School’s Class of 1975, Bud dedicated 22 years of his life to serving his country in the United States Navy. After his military career, he spent 17 successful years in sales with Spray Equipment Company before retiring...

May 12, 2026

John Charles Thomas, Sr., age 65, of Pleasant Grove, Al passed away at his residence on May 12, 2026. He is survived by his two sons, John Charles Thomas, Jr. "Jack" and Kevin Thomas; sisters in law, Linda Jenkins (Randall) and Jackie McDonough (Joey); brother in law, John Mize (Trish) and a host of cousins and friends.

John is preceded in...

May 12, 2026

Jerry Elaine Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior an May 12, 2026 joining her grandparents, parents, and husband. Jerry leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Randi, Shelby, McKenzie and Kelsea Smith; grandchildren, Harley, Damian, Lillian, Emily, Soma and Gabriel; grandmother, Kathi Strickland; sisters, Heather King and Wendy Aguillon; niece and nephew, Courtney and James King;...

May 12, 2026

Carol J. Newman, 88 of Gardendale, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was a loving wife and mother and her children and grandchildren were her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Newman; son, Wally Newman; parents, Randolph and Kathryn Jones and her 3 sisters, Judith Burns, Peggy Crosby and Kay Audley. She is survived...

May 12, 2026

Gerald "Scott" Duke, 67 of Bessemer, Alabama, passed on May 12, 2026. Scott was born to John A and Sarah Jo Duke on May 22, 1958. He graduated from Hueytown High School. He worked as a cabinet maker for many years.

Scott is preceded  in death by his father, John A. Duke. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Jo Duke,...

May 7, 2026

Annie R. Walden, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 81, after a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on October 7, 1944, Annie called Bessemer home, where she touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and...

May 6, 2026

Samuel Thomas “Tom” Pope, 87, of Hoover, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1938 in Ariton, Alabama.

Tom worked at U.S. Steel in Fairfield, AL for 45 years. While living in the Birmingham area, he was actively involved in the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), serving as the president of NAMI...

May 2, 2026

Amy Elisabeth Fisher Salter, age 51, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at UAB Medical West Hospital. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at North Highlands Baptist Church, with Pastor Mike Wallace officiating. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to service.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack W. Fisher.

Survivors include her husband, Jeff...

Apr 28, 2026

William Charles Gill "Bill", age 92 of Quinton passed away April 28, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 6, 1934 to the late Lucious Lamar and Alene Robertson Gill, as one of 10 children. Early in his adulthood he moved to the Birmingham area and became a commercial painter, a...

Apr 25, 2026

Christian Ace Hall was born October 31, 2025 and passed from this life on April 25, 2026. A Remembrance Service will beheld Tuesday, May 5, 2026 beginning at 6:30 pm in the chapel of Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 5:30 until 6:30 PM.

Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve...

Apr 19, 2026

Sislie Beatrice Stewart, age 55 of Childersburg, passed away at UAB Medical Center April 19, 2026. Sislie was born January 31, 1971 to Henry James & Betty Anne Harris Pope as one of 10 children. Those preceding her in death are her father, Henry Pope and brother, Daryl Pope.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Darius Stewart (Denise); mother,...

Apr 18, 2026

Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento del señor Alfredo Nicolas Arias, un esposo devoto, padre amoroso, querido y dedicado trabajador de reparaciones en barcos, quien nos dejó el día 18 de abril en Erie, Pennsylvania después de una tragedia en horas de labor. Nacido el 11 de diciembre del 1981, Alfredo fue una luz en la vida de quienes lo...

Apr 18, 2026

Dr. Morris Lee Panter, 63, of Birmingham, Alabama, left the confines of his earthly body while being held in the arms of his beloved wife Tracey on April 18, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. Born on September 8, 1962, in Jasper, Alabama, Morris lived a life marked by faith, a strong work ethic, service, and an unwavering love and loyalty to...

Apr 18, 2026

Etta Mae Gannaway, 93 of McCalla,  Alabama, passed on April 18, 2026. Etta was a faithful member of The Baptist Church at McAdory. She worked for many years and retired from Collateral Mortgage. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Etta is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Gertrude Robertson; son, Alan J. Gannaway;  5 siblings...

Apr 14, 2026

Phyllis Barbara Henry, age 89, of Bessemer passed away at her residence on April 14, 2026. Phyllis was born April 3, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John & Martha Bolda Kutschman as one of six children; Edwin and John Kutschman; sisters, Lucille Caloia, Margaret Brekke and Geraldine Moyer; all of whom have since passed away. She is also...