Obituaries

John E. Latham

John E. Latham

Jun 6, 2024

John E. Latham, 70 of Pleasant Grove, passed away June 6, 2024. He retired after working in the Insurance Industry for many years. He also worked for several years at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center and as a long-time flea market vendor. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret "Wee Wee" Weaver and father, Jack E. Latham, Sr....

Glenn Ray Elliott

Glenn Ray Elliott

Jun 6, 2024

Glenn Ray Elliott,62 of Pleasant Grove, passed away June 6, 2024. He was a longtime member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. He is preceded in death by his father, Clyde G. Elliott and brother, Dwight Elliott. Glenn is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janice Elliott, mother, Florene Elliott, sons, Jeremy R. Elliott (Heather), Kyle E. Elliott...

Barry Wayne Granade Sr.

Barry Wayne Granade Sr.

Jun 6, 2024

Barry Wayne Granade, Sr., 62 of Adamsville, AL, passed away June 6, 2024. He was a longtime member of Edgewater International Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Hurley W. Granade and granddaughter, Tinsley Faith Granade. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pamelia S. Granade; son, Barry W. Granade, Jr. (Katye); daughter, Ashley Little...

Angela Beth Cook

Angela Beth Cook

Jun 5, 2024

Angela Beth Cook was born on December 2, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama. She went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024 at 66 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Jones, her sisters, Jennifer Bullington and Cyndi Arnold, her great nephews John Michael and JT Newsome, her niece Jackie Norris, her nephew Scott Norris....

Rebecca Anne Harmon

Rebecca Anne Harmon

Jun 3, 2024

Rebecca Anne Harmon, 86 of Adger/Oak Grove, AL, passed away June 3, 2024. Rebecca married David Hugh Harmon October 20, 1956. They were introduced by David’s cousin Carolyn and were married 56 years. She was a longtime member of United Christian Ministries Church. She loved working outside and cooking. Rebecca was the oldest of nine children. She is preceded in...

Dennis Blake Deavours

Dennis Blake Deavours

Jun 2, 2024

Dennis Blake Deavours, 65 of Adger, passed away June 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Fairy Deavours. He is survived by his sisters, Susan D. Eaves (Pat) and Michele D. Guin (Joe); brothers, Gary B. Deavours (Sandra) and Greg M. Deavours; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at...

Fred Henry Argo Jr.

Fred Henry Argo Jr.

May 31, 2024

Fred Henry Argo, Jr., 75 of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away May 31, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Betty Argo; brother, Steven Lee Argo. He is survived by his sisters, Laura J. Higginbotham and Cathy L. Stone (Johnny); numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at...

Ralph Curtis Vines Sr.

Ralph Curtis Vines Sr.

May 31, 2024

Ralph "Curtis" Vines, Sr., 78 of Adger, AL. passed away on May 31, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mauldin and Virginia Vines. He is survived by his son, Ralph C. Vines, Jr. (Judy); grandchildren, Matthew Vines (Morgan) and Jessica Wilder (Jarod); sisters, Linda Jane Vines and Connie Snow (Mike); brothers, Allen Vines (Vada), Glen Vines (Diane)...

Gloria Jane Tunnello

Gloria Jane Tunnello

May 26, 2024

Gloria Jane Tunnello, 74 of Edgewater, AL passed away May 26, 2024. She was a longtime member of Edgewater Baptist Church. She was affectionately called "Glo" because of her loving personality and spirit. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her sisters, Nelda J. Gardner (Maverick) and Mary T. Peach; brother, William "Sammy" Tunnello...

Mary Helen May

Mary Helen May

May 24, 2024

Mary Helen May, 83 of Woodstock, Alabama passed away May 24, 2024 She is preceded in death by her daughter, Freida Plyler; parents, Troy A. and Mary Lee White; sister, Christine Badsden; brother-in-law, Norm Badsden. She is survived by her husband, Sammie LaVerne May; son, Greg May (Katrina), daughters, Mandie Olvey (Jack), Pam May; grandchildren, Allen Williams (Carmen), Malinda Taylor...

Brenda Gail Thomas

Brenda Gail Thomas

May 24, 2024

Brenda Gail Thomas, 82 of Oakman, Alabama passed away May 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Essie Lepper; sister, Vera F. Solway; son, Maynard "Dusty" Thomas; daughter, Kristy Farley. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Henry Maynard Thomas, grandchildren, BJ Thomas, Corey Roberts, Desta Farley; great grandchildren, Aria and Charlie-Mae; sister,...

Pamela Naugher

Pamela Naugher

May 24, 2024

Pamela Wright Canterbury Naugher, 62 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away, May 24, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Naugher; son, Marc Naugher; daughters, Stephanie Canterbury, Candice Burris (Jeremy); grandson, Lucas James Canterbury; sister, Emily Blake (Donald); nieces, Ashley Cash (Wes), Brooke Blake; three great nephews and one great niece. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 10:00...

Lily Dixie Monk

Lily Dixie Monk

May 23, 2024

Lily "Dixie" Limbaugh Monk, 90, passed away May 23, 2024. Dixie was a 4'10" dynamo! She loved to laugh and she loved to dance. She spent most of her life in Panama City, FL and retired from Bay Memorial Hospital after 35 years of service there. After Hurricane Michael destroyed her home she came back to Alabama where spent the...

Michael Ray Jackson

Michael Ray Jackson

May 22, 2024

Michael Ray Jackson, 73 of Sylvan Springs, passed away May 22, 2024. He was a member of the VFW-Bessemer, and the Fairfield American Legion Post 37. He was a former choir member with Garywood Assembly and current member of Pleasant Grove Assembly. Michael loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and...

Jerry Fancher Smith

Jerry Fancher Smith

May 22, 2024

Jerry Fancher Smith, 90 of Pleasant Grove, AL passed away May 22, 2024. She was a longtime member of Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church. She was member of the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Jerry loved her gardening, loved the beach and her river home. She was adventurous and learned to ride motorcycles at the age of 70. She was loved by all...

Sandra Sheppeard Jones

Sandra Sheppeard Jones

May 19, 2024

Sandra Sheppeard Jones, 80 of Pleasant Grove, passed away May 19, 2024. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Douglas and Lillian Spann Sheppeard; husband of 60 years, Verlon Wayne “Buddy” Jones; siblings, Steven Sheppeard and Kay Marie Sheppeard. She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Darnita...

Martha Sue Reaves

Martha Sue Reaves

May 16, 2024

Martha Reaves, age 82, of Wilsonville, AL passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024. She was a lifelong member of Edgewater Methodist Church, where she loved to teach Sunday School and sing in the choir. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Gladys Coe and her sister, Shirley Sherrill. She is loved and survived by her husband...

Billy L. Patterson

Billy L. Patterson

May 15, 2024

Billy L. Patterson, of Mulga, AL, passed away May 15, 2024 at the age of 73. He retired from Birmingham Logistics after 30 years. Billy loved woodworking and built many things around his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mildred Patterson and a grandson, Daniel Blankenship. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

Anna Cumbest

Anna Cumbest

May 9, 2024

No services planned at this time.

Mary Elaine Crawford

Mary Elaine Crawford

May 7, 2024

Mary Elaine Crawford, of Dora, AL, passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 77. She retired from Parisian/Saks after working as a Loss Prevention Officer for many years. She loved to go camping with her husband and she enjoyed Arts & Crafts. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Ellis and her husband...