William Charles Gill, Sr
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...
Christian Ace Hall
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...
Sislie Beatrice Stewart
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,...
ALFREDO NICOLAS ARIAS
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...
Dr. Morris L Panter
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...
Etta M. Gannaway
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...
Phyllis B Henry
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...
Ruth N. Rupert
Apr 13, 2026
Ruth Nadine Rupert, of Bessemer, AL, passed on April 13, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born to the late Frank and Lucille Truesdell on February 24, 1930. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 72...
Nathan Farrell Pylant
Apr 11, 2026
Nathan F. Pylant , 56, went to meet the Lord on April 11, 2026.
Meeting him there was his father, Pastor Sterling Eugene Pylant, mother , Vera Nell (Clevenger) Pylant. His brothers Lester, Mark, Frankie, Johnny Karsten and sister in law Barbara (Lester) were there also.
He leaves his wife Angela Wilson Pylant, beloved and cherished daughter Korissa Goodwin, Son in law...
John R Chafin
Apr 10, 2026
John R. Chafin of Hueytown passed away at Self Health and Rehab. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Elmwood Cemetery beginning at 11:00 AM. Bro, Gary Lamb and Bro. Samuel Foster officiating.
Joyce I Dooley
Apr 3, 2026
Joyce Irene Dooley was born May 14, 1936 and went to be with her Lord April 3, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Luther and Bernice Morrow; brother, Billy Rosser; sister, Barbara Jean Early and grandson, Chad Tyler Thomas.
Survivors include her children, Kenny, Butch, Gene (Darlene) and Steve; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; sisters, Patricia...
Carolyn Pierce
Apr 3, 2026
I am sad to announce that my Mother, Carolyn Pierce passed away on Friday April 3, 2026 at about 7:21 am. She had been battling complications from pneumonia and it was finally too much for her. My Mother had a lot of medical problems over the years and she was ready to be reunited with her husband, who had died...
Brian Patrick Merrell
Apr 1, 2026
Brian Patrick Merrell age 53 of Birmingham passed away at a Birmingham hospital. No services will be announced at this time
June B. Grantham-Suell
Mar 26, 2026
June B. Grantham‑Suell, born August 24, 1926, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was a long‑standing member of First Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. June worked faithfully until her retirement as a secretary with Dry Wall Construction in Birmingham.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, David Rogers Grantham Jr. and Floyd Suell; her son, David Roy Grantham;...
Anthony Neil Beard
Mar 23, 2026
Anthony Neil Beard, 60 of Bessemer, Alabama, passed on March 23, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1965 to Donald, Sr and Evelyn Beard. Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his parents; brother, Donald Beard, Jr.; sister, Kelley Thompson; and many other relatives and friends.
No services are planned at this time.
Patterson Forest Grove is honored to serve the Beard...
Olivia Anne Green
Mar 19, 2026
Olivia Anne Green, age 75, of Mulga passed away at UAB Palliative Care in Birmingham, Al on March 19, 2026. Olivia was born August 8, 1950 to the late Charles Wesley Wheeler, Jr and Joan JoAnn Morse Wheeler. She is also predeceased by her son, Kristopher Scott Green; grandson, William Andrew Dunkling and brothers, Michael Dean Wheeler and Timothy McFarland...
Terry Lynn Ferguson
Mar 19, 2026
Terry Lynn Ferguson, follower of Christ, Alabama fan, UAB grad and Auburn dad, passed away on March 19, 2026. He loved his Lord and Savior and wrote and self-published several books of devotions emphasizing scripture. Lover of Atlanta Braves Baseball. He was artistic and creative: drawing in early life and writing poetry later on. Dunker of basketballs in high school,...
Louis J. Betancourt
Mar 18, 2026
Louis Jesus Betancourt, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Born on October 9, 1943, Louis was a driven man of iron will and deep faith.
He worked as a maintenance man throughout his life and had a natural knack for making things work. A provider in the truest sense, he worked tirelessly...
George Andrew Orphanos
Mar 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, George Andrew Orphanos, age 75, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 31, 1950 and grew up in Norwood and Homewood.
George spent much of his life as a man on the move. He traveled the world, visiting Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Greece,...
Willard Cecil Hendrix
Mar 14, 2026
My beloved husband, Willard Cecil Hendrix (Buddy), passed away March 14, 2026, at the VA hospital in Birmingham, AL, at the age of 65. He was not only my husband, but my friend. His laughter filled every corner of our home and he never met a stranger. He was loved by everyone. Buddy was a devoted husband and was known...
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