Obituaries

Larry Rodney Flowers

Larry Rodney Flowers

Oct 31, 2026

Larry Rodney Flowers, 73 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed on October 31, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1953 to Pete, Jr. and Frances Wilkerson Flowers. He retired after 30 years as a coal miner and was a member of UMWA.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, April Dion Brown. He will be lovingly remembered by...

Deborah Elaine Bracknell

Deborah Elaine Bracknell

Oct 27, 2026

Deborah Elaine Bracknell, 72 of Northport, AL passed away, October 27, 2026. She s preceded in death by her parents James & Lillie Franklin, brothers, Jack Franklin, Edward Franklin and Junior Franklin. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronnie Bracknell; son, Joel Bracknell, wife April; daughter, Joy Babb; grandchildren, Sam Babb, wife Abby, Haylee Babb, Josie Bracknell,...

Alvertis McRee

Alvertis McRee

Oct 27, 2026

Alvertis McRee, 88 years old of Pell City, went to her Heavenly Home on October 27,2026. Born on May 16,1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Glasco Jenning and Unie Aubrey Jennings, three brothers, one sister, two sons and a daughter.

She is survived by her husband JD, her brother, Gary (Marie) 

Her children: Eunie Posey, Joanie Taylor (David), Lisa Carmichael...

Audrey Faye Morris

Audrey Faye Morris

Oct 27, 2026

Audrey Faye Morris was born on May 13, 1936, at home in Hackleburg, Alabama and enteral rest on October 27, 2026. Throughout her life, Audrey was known for her caring heart, devotion to her family, and willingness to serve others.

Audrey was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Garland Morris; her daughters, Teresa Morris and Tammy Morris;...

Kelly Ann Ottaviani

Kelly Ann Ottaviani

Oct 24, 2026

Kelly Ann Ottaviani, 61 of Thomasville, Alabama, passed on October 24, 2026. No services are planned at this time. 

Betty Jo Ledbetter

Betty Jo Ledbetter

Oct 23, 2026

Betty Jo Ledbetter, age 99 of Homewood, passed away at her residence on October 23, 2026. Born on April 24, 1927 at home in Hueytown, Alabama; Betty Jo lived an extraordinary life, witnessing nearly a century of history and change. From growing up in a coal mining town during the Great Depression, she saw the first Model T Ford and the...

Timothy Scott Hubbard

Timothy Scott Hubbard

Oct 21, 2026

Timothy Scott Hubbard, age 67 of Hueytown, passed away at BMC Princeton. Scott was predeceased by his mother, Betty Petty Hubbard and brother Paul Randall Hubbard.

Survivors include his father, Don Hubbard; daughters, Crystal Hubbard Riddle and Courtney Hubbard (Ryan Dillard); brother, Rev. Dr. Donald Ray Hubbard; grandchildren, Jagger Riddle, Christian Wallace, Madeline Dillard, and Kashton Dillard; great granddaughter, Gianna Riddle...

Gary Lee Sims

Gary Lee Sims

Oct 19, 2026

Gary Lee Sims, 79 of Hueytown, Alabama, passed on October 19, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1946 to Wessie and Frances Sims. 

Gary is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Katie C. Sims. He is survived by his daughter, Keri Sims Jones (Chris); grandson, Dalton Jones (Anna); sisters, Frances Gilmore and Laura Hunt (Rick); numerous nieces and...

Rickey Wayne Partridge

Rickey Wayne Partridge

Oct 19, 2026

Rickey Wayne Partridge, age 69 of Hueytown Alabama, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday October 19th, 2026. He passed peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rickey was a loving husband to Kelly for 44 years. They owned their business, Rickey’s Tire Repair, for 42 years where they worked side by side. He will be...

Chelsea Jonte Vanderlinden

Chelsea Jonte Vanderlinden

Oct 18, 2026

Chelsea Jonte Vanderlinden, age 31 of Hueytown, passed away at her residence on October 18, 2026. Chelsea worked for many years at Vals Place at Backstreet where she was known and loved by all of her customers. 

She is survived by her son, Daniel Isaiah Spiegner; daughter, Taylor Spradlin; sister, Morina Vanderlinden; brothers, Alan Buzbee and Derrel Vanderlinden (Devan). Chelsea is...

Brian "Spud" K. Brown

Brian "Spud" K. Brown

Oct 12, 2026

Brian Keith Brown, affectionately known as “Spud,” of Pell City, Alabama, passed away suddenly on October 12, 2026, at age 52. He was born on March 15, 1974, to Thilmon Brown, Jr. and Laura Chapman.

Spud worked as a security guard for several companies and served as a volunteer firefighter with the Center Point, Trussville, Lakeview, and McCalla departments. He was...

Rilla Tawbush

Rilla Tawbush

Oct 8, 2026

Rilla Tawbush was a woman of unwavering faith, whose love for the Lord and devotion to her family were at the very heart of her life. Her faith was not simply something she professed, but something she carried with her each day, reflected in the love she shared with those around her.

Family meant everything to Rilla. She treasured the time...

Linda Sue Lockart

Linda Sue Lockart

Oct 5, 2026

It is with broken hearts, but with the comfort of knowing she is finally home with Jesus, that we announce the passing of our beloved Linda Sue Lockart, who went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2026, at the age of 60.

She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret Ellen Headley and James Edward Headley, her siblings...

Donald Weldon McNair

Donald Weldon McNair

Oct 5, 2026

Donald W. McNair, 10/13/1950 peacefully passed away on 10/05/2026, was an army veteran that served his country in the Vietnam Veteran War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Parents: Robert Alston McNair and Edna E. Lantrip Abney. 

Survived by Wife: Linda K. Watson; 3 children: Atheena Martinez, Jeremiah McNair, Brooklyn McNair Maples; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be...

Hazel Tillery Jackson

Hazel Tillery Jackson

Oct 3, 2026

Hazel Tillery Jackson, 90 of Sylvan Springs, AL, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on August 17, 1936, to James and Myrtle Ward Tillery. She loved to cook for her family and loved them all more than anything in the world (especially her grandsons).

Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of more than 50...

Raymond Calvin Booth, Sr.

Raymond Calvin Booth, Sr.

Oct 1, 2026

Raymond Calvin Booth, Sr., age 87 of Silverhill, Al passed away October 1, 2026. Raymond was a retired coal miner and enjoyed his retirement camping with his wife of 65 years, Minnie Elizabeth Booth. He is also survived by his daughter, Shelia Hutcherson (Wesley); son, Raymond C. Booth, Jr.; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Raymond is predeceased by his parents,...

Bobbie Sue Clum

Bobbie Sue Clum

Sep 30, 2026

Bobbie Sue Clum-Jimenez, 44, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on September 30, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born on April 21, 1982, in Amarillo, Texas, to Thomas Clum and Donna Marsella. She was a part of Brighton School family for several years, where she touched many lives. Before her passing, she was working...

Deborah Lynn Tinker

Deborah Lynn Tinker

Sep 29, 2026

Deborah Lynn Tinker, age 74, of Hueytown passed away at her residence on September 29, 2026 surrounded by her family. Deborah was born March 27, 1952 to the late Calvin Adel and Mary F. Salter Tinker. Also preceding her in death are two of her siblings, Robert Neal Tinker and Gloria Jean Collins.

Survivors include her son, Tony Rose (April), brother,...

Terri Anne Crumpton

Terri Anne Crumpton

Sep 27, 2026

Terri Anne Crumpton was born December 1st, 1965 in Bessemer, Alabama, where she lived the majority of her life. She went to McAdory Highschool where she was homecoming queen and she was also a member of Caffee Junction Church of God. She was ambitious and always chased her dreams throughout her life. Sadly, she left this world on September 27th,...

Sarah Jo Duke

Sarah Jo Duke

Sep 26, 2026

Sarah Jo Duke, 93 of Hueytown, AL, passed on September 26, 2026. Sarah Jo was known for her love of cooking and canning fruits and vegetables. She worked as a nutritionist for the local school system. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Melvin and Myrtle Wheeler Stripling; husband of more than 60 years, John A. Duke; and son,...