Obituaries

Eric Shane Jones

Eric Shane Jones

Nov 11, 2023

Eric Shane Jones, 33 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away November 11, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tina L. Jones; grandparents, Gertrude Jones and C.W. Jones; grandparents, Ezzie Harrison Sr. and Elise Harrison. He is survived by his father, Rory Jones; sister, Adriana Straate. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Susan Vines Hawkins

Susan Vines Hawkins

Nov 9, 2023

Susan V. Hawkins, 68 of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on November 9, 2023. Susan graduated from Jemison High School in 1974. She was a dedicated employee of the Postal Service for 28 years. Susan was also a member of First Baptist Church Mount Olive. She loved football, summer sunshine and was always willing to volunteer to take her grandson and...

Barbara Ann Heaton Mccluskey

Barbara Ann Heaton Mccluskey

Nov 9, 2023

Barbara Ann Heaton McCluskey, 80 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away November 9, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Margaret Cole; granddaughter, Harley Quinn Beck. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy McCluskey, Mike McCluskey (Joniqua); bonus son, Johnny Newman (Carol); grandchildren, Caleb McCluskey, Jacob McCluskey, Samuel McCluskey, Hannah McCluskey, Jesslyn McCluskey and Sarah McCluskey;...

Carol Lynn Quinn

Carol Lynn Quinn

Nov 7, 2023

Carol Lynn Quinn, 77 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away November 7, 2023. She had a great love for her wonderful family. She was a christian woman that talked about Jesus all the time and loved the Lord with all of her heart. Carol loved to cook and her food was so great. She loved to sing and would always...

Geraldine L. Howell

Geraldine L. Howell

Nov 6, 2023

On Monday, November 6, 2023, Geraldine (Jerri) Lowery Howell, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away at the age of 91. Jerri was born on April 19, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to James Wilson and Inez Mitchell Lowery . She grew up in the Birmingham area and attended West End High School. Jerri was a lifelong sports enthusiast. She...

Barbara Tice Steele "Bobbye Hyde"

Barbara Tice Steele "Bobbye Hyde"

Nov 5, 2023

Barbara (Bobbye) Steele Hyde, 60, of Hoover sadly passed away on November 5th of 2023. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina on March 9 1963 to Pat and Bobbie Steele, moved to Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 15. She grew up alongside her siblings, and many friends attending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was an active...

Karen Denise Mccroskey

Karen Denise Mccroskey

Nov 2, 2023

Karen Denise McCroskey, 57, of Hueytown, AL, passed away November 2nd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born on July 5th, 1966, in Birmingham, AL. After graduating from Hueytown High School in 1984, she applied an Early Childhood Education master's degree from UAB in 25+ years of teaching at Concord Elementary and the Union Hill Baptist Church children's...

Samuel Paul Campbell

Samuel Paul Campbell

Oct 30, 2023

Samuel Paul Campbell of Moody, Alabama passed away October 20, 2023. No services are planned.

James Wilson Dickerson

James Wilson Dickerson

Oct 25, 2023

James Wilson "Jimmy" Dickerson, 72 of Trussville, Alabama passed away October 25, 2023. Jimmy worked as a construction worker/ Project Manager and was a jack of all trades. He was always good at "Jimmy Rigging" things he was fixing. He loved to fish with his sons as they grew up. Jimmy spent a lot of his time playing his guitar...

Harry Donald Praytor Jr.

Harry Donald Praytor Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

Harry Donald Praytor, Jr., 68 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away October 23, 2023. He is survived by his sons, Jeremy Praytor, Jarrett Praytor, Justin Praytor; sisters, Rita Carroll, Linda Rayburn, Sherry Timmons; brother Choppy Praytor, grandchildren, Katie Praytor, Will Praytor and Dominick Praytor. A Celebration of Life will be November 18, 2023, 11:00AM at West Concord Church of Christ.

Rodolfo Tapia Ramos

Rodolfo Tapia Ramos

Oct 23, 2023

Rodolfo Tapia Ramos, 69 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away October 23, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

Jerry "Mack" Brown

Jerry "Mack" Brown

Oct 19, 2023

Jerry "Mack" Brown, 77 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away October 19, 2023. He was raised in Childersburg, Alabama. He attended Alabama School of Trade to learn HVAC and refrigeration. After school, he served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. Mack worked for Sears & Roebuck where he retired after 46 wonderful years. He loved playing golf and...

Ninnian A Mcclain

Ninnian A Mcclain

Oct 17, 2023

Ninnian Augustus McClain of Rock Creek, Alabama, passed away on October 17th, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born May 9, 1938, in Jefferson County, Alabama to the late Fredrick Augustus McClain and Bernice (Hayes) McClain. He graduated from Hueytown High School and later served in the United States Navy. He was an avid runner and worked for...

Perry C Thurman

Perry C Thurman

Oct 13, 2023

Perry C. Thurman, 64 of Graysville, Alabama passed away October 13, 2023. He loved the outdoors. He rode his bike for miles almost everyday. He is preceded in death by his father, Willard Therman; mother Muriel Therman. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Carol Thurman; sons, Tyler Thurman, Chris Roberts(Sarah); Corey Roberts(Rachel); sister DeOnna Ethridge(Tony); brother,...

Alfred N Churchill Jr

Alfred N Churchill Jr

Oct 12, 2023

Alfred N. Churchill, Jr. 85 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away October 12, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

Huey C. Posey Jr.

Huey C. Posey Jr.

Oct 10, 2023

Huey C. Posey Jr., 86, of McCalla Alabama, passed away October 10th. He retired from Drummond Coal Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Huey C. Posey, Sr. (Bud) and Elsie, Son, Walter Clay Posey (Scoot). He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Juanita Crowe Posey, children, Sam Posey (Teresa), Gary Posey (special friend, Debra), Steven...

Steve Gordan Snider

Steve Gordan Snider

Oct 8, 2023

Steve Gordan Snider, 81 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away October 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordan and Viola Snider; brothers, Joshua Joel Snider, Michael Snider. He is survived by his son, Danny Snider; daughter, Vickie L. Snider; sister, Kay Snider Beaver. Services will be private.

Mary Susan Evans Battles

Mary Susan Evans Battles

Oct 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Susan Evans Battles of McCalla, Alabama. She was united with our Lord and Savior on October 6, 2023. Susan was 67 years old. She was born to Gerald and Mary Evans on February 21, 1956, in Bessemer, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by...

Marvarine Sellers

Marvarine Sellers

Oct 6, 2023

Marvarine Sellers, 87 of Northport, Alabama passed away October 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Eugene Sellers; son, Rex Sellers; daughters, Brenda Kay O'Dell and Paddy Hicks. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Jordan. Graveside service will be Friday, October 13, 2023, 10:00 A.M. at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.

J. B. Hannah

J. B. Hannah

Oct 5, 2023

James Balous Hannah (JB) of Hueytown, AL entered his Heavenly home on October 5, 2023 at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by his parents: Melvin and Hazel Hannah, Brother: Jerry Hannah, Sister and brother in law: Doris and Melvin Lamons. He leaves behind a loving wife of 54 years, Janet Chastant Hannah, Sister, Brenda (Terrell) Smitherman,...