Obituaries

Janet Sharon Hopkins

Janet Sharon Hopkins

Oct 4, 2023

Janet Sharon Hopkins,73 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away October 4, 2023. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years and provided excellent care to her patients and their families. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved to sing with her family and loved to play the organ. When it came to her family, she loved them...

Luis Felipe Vazquez

Luis Felipe Vazquez

Oct 4, 2023

Luis Felipe Vazquez, 24 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away October 4, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Felipe Vasquez; grandmother, Severina Rodriguez; uncles, Herculano Rodriguez, Jose Franco. He is survived by his mother Enedina Rodriguez; sister, Karina Monoz(Arturo); nephews Yahir Reyes, Byron Reyes, Venus Reyes. Visitation will be Sunday, October 8, 2023, 5:30PM-6:30PM with the funeral service...

Misty Tolbert

Misty Tolbert

Oct 3, 2023

Misty Tolbert, 44 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away October 3, 2023. No arrangements have been made at this time.

Lillie Emogene "Jean" Newell Mccrary

Lillie Emogene "Jean" Newell Mccrary

Oct 3, 2023

Lillie Emogene Newell (Jean) McCrary, aged 92, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Tuesday October 3rd. She was born April 14, 1931 to parents Carlos William Newell and Mamie Hestella Parker Newell. A former member and daycare worker at Brookland Baptist Church, she led a quiet life of service and caregiving to others. Her survivors include sons Ronald, David (Lori), Nelson...

Peggy Louise Stano

Peggy Louise Stano

Oct 2, 2023

With broken hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Peggy Louise Stano, 88 of Bessemer, Alabama. She is Preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Louise Brawley and brothers William and Jerry Brawley. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jacob Stano Jr., daughters Vickie Rainey (Lonnie), Karen Bailey (Terry) and Teresa Stano. Her grandchildren, Alan Rainey...

Virginia Casha Lorino

Virginia Casha Lorino

Sep 29, 2023

Virginia Casha Lorino of Hoover, Alabama passed away on September 29, 2023. She was 87 years old. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Mrs. Lorino was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Bernard Lorino Sr, her parents Frank and Bena Casha, and...

Leslie "Butch" H. Sirles Jr.

Leslie "Butch" H. Sirles Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Leslie “Butch” H. Sirles, Jr. passed away on September 28, 2023 after a lengthy illness at the age of 67. Butch is survived by his wife of 46 years as of September 29, 2023, Shelia. Butch was preceded in death by his son, Infant Leslie H. Sirles, III; his parents Jean and Robert Dill and Leslie H. Sirles, Sr....

Jimmy "Sam" Samsal

Jimmy "Sam" Samsal

Sep 25, 2023

Jimmy "Sam" Samsal, 82 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away September 25, 2023. Sam was the most amazing, sincere, loving and gentle soul. He loved playing basketball and Alabama football almost as much as he loved his family. Sam leaves behind a life full of fun memories for all of us to cherish. He was literally just a phone call away...

Jamie Mcgowan

Jamie Mcgowan

Sep 24, 2023

Paul James McGowan, 60 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away September 24, 2023. A full obituary will posted soon.

Phillips Russell Tarver

Phillips Russell Tarver

Sep 23, 2023

Phillips Russell Tarver, 81 of Vestavia passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2023. He was born in Americus, Georgia and moved to Birmingham where he graduated from Cumberland School of Law. He worked as an attorney in the Birmingham area for many years and was a member of both the Alabama and Georgia Bar Associations. He is preceded...

Robert E. Wilder

Robert E. Wilder

Sep 22, 2023

Robert E. Wilder, 61 of Hoover, Alabama passed away September 22, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

James Parsons

James Parsons

Sep 19, 2023

James Parsons, 65 of Mulga, Alabama passed September 19, 2023. James was a tug boat pilot on the Warrior River for many many years. He is preceded in death by his partner of 30 plus years, Paula Brown; father, Bernice "Bill" Parsons; mother, Marlene Nowland; brother, Mike Parsons. He is survived by his sons, Jeff Parsons, David Parsons; sisters, Sarah...

Harry M. Jordan

Harry M. Jordan

Sep 18, 2023

JORDAN, HARRY MILLER, age 98 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away on September 18, 2023. He served his country as a Corporal in the US Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen Jordan; son-in-law, Jay Newsom, one grandchild, Jenny Newsom Clark; his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda...

Verna Russell

Verna Russell

Sep 16, 2023

Verna Russell, 90 of Winfield, Alabama passed away September 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry O. Russell; father, Robert Henry Tucker; mother, Esther Tucker; sisters, Blanche Whitfield, Eva T. Watkins, Rose Stegall, Leona Buntyn; brother, Robert F. Tucker. She is survived by her son, Harry Douglas Russell (Vicki); daughter, Beth Russell Weeks (Phil); grandchildren, April...

Roger Keith Preston

Roger Keith Preston

Sep 16, 2023

Roger Keith Preston, 46 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away September 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Brenda K. Andrews; brother, Donald Ray Hyde; uncle, Wayne Andrews and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Preston; daughters, Kayla Price, Katlyn Preston(K'Lyn); grandchildren, Danielle Preston, Kai Braxton; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Harold Edwards

Harold Edwards

Sep 15, 2023

Harold Edwards Obituary Harold Rike Edwards, Sr., aged 92, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2023, near his home in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. He was born to Johnie Chelsey and Ruth Anna (Sullivan) Edwards on February 27, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama. Harold attended Ensley High School before being drafted to serve in the Korean War, serving from November 1951 through...

Marilyn Ramona Pitesa

Marilyn Ramona Pitesa

Sep 14, 2023

Marilyn Ramona Neal Pitesa was born in McComas, West Virginia on January 23, 1930. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by Dale Pitesa, her husband of over 51 years before his passing in 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William H. Neal and Iva Mae...

Christy Lajeanne Elrod

Christy Lajeanne Elrod

Sep 9, 2023

Christy LaJeanne Elrod, 58 years of age passed away September 9, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Cowherd; father, Joe Elrod; mother, Connie Elrod; sister, Amy Wells; son, Joey Cowherd. She is survived by her son, Jamie Cowherd; nieces Cassidy Martin(James), Jordyn Stone. No services have been planned at this time.

Willard Robert Stokes

Willard Robert Stokes

Sep 3, 2023

Willard Robert Stokes, 65 of Haleyville, Alabama passed away, September 3, 2023. He is survived by two children and his brother, David Stokes (Barbara). No services are planned at this time.

Timothy Kenneth Simmons

Timothy Kenneth Simmons

Sep 1, 2023

Timothy Kenneth Simmons, 55, of Leeds, Alabama passed away September 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Fayelyn Simmons; father, Kenneth "Ken" Simmons (Kay); mother, Rebecca Hodge; sisters, Lisa and Michelle and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will have a Celebration of life at the home of Ken and Kay Simmons home at 8681 Spruiell Street,...