Obituaries

Kimberly Taylor Cayton

Kimberly Taylor Cayton

Aug 31, 2023

Cayton, Kimberly Taylor peacefully passed away on August 31, 2023 at UAB in Birmingham, AL. Kim went to be with her Lord at the age of 49. She was preceded in death by her father, James D. Taylor and mother, Jacqueline Barnes Taylor. Survived by her loving daughters, Kayla and Kaylee Cayton. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Kathy Eddings (Ken),...

Jonathan Michael Cavender

Jonathan Michael Cavender

Aug 26, 2023

Jonathan Michael Cavender, 32 of Heflin, Alabama passed away August 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, John Michael Cavender. He is survived by his mother, Lucretia Cavender; brother, Andy Cavender and his grandmother, Judy Benefield. No services are planned at this time.

U. James Bruner

U. James Bruner

Aug 26, 2023

U. James Bruner(Cooter) was called to his Heavenly home, August 26, 2023, at the age of 86. He served our country with the U.S. Army from 1961-1966, from there he worked with Alabama Power Co., Peabody Coal, and later retired from Jim Walter Mines #7. He was affiliated with the Birmingham Bicycle Club, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Make a Wish...

Bernard "Tommy" Finneran

Bernard "Tommy" Finneran

Aug 25, 2023

Bernard "Tommy" Finneran III, 66 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away August 25, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Patsy Finneran He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Grace Finneran; one brother and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.

James "Jim" Victor Spencer Iii

James "Jim" Victor Spencer Iii

Aug 25, 2023

James "Jim" Victor Spencer III, 79, of Birmingham, Ala., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 25 in his home while surrounded by family. He was a kind and praiseworthy man who prioritized his Christian faith, his family, and service to his church and his community throughout his life. Born June 29, 1944 to James Victor Spencer, Jr. and Mary Margaret...

Sherry M Lewis

Sherry M Lewis

Aug 24, 2023

Sherry M Lewis, 57 of Bessemer, Alabama went to heaven peacefully on August 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas C. Thompson; mother,Barbara Allred Thompson; husband, Charles Nelson Lewis; brother, Richard Pete Thompson. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Josh) Nichols and Katrina (Jon) Robbins; brother, Daniel (Suzan) Thompson; sister, Rebekah (Ricky) Winkleblack; grandson, Jaren...

Teresa Mccarty

Teresa Mccarty

Aug 18, 2023

Teresa McCarty, 69 of Quinton, Alabama passed away August 18, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, James Edward Vance; mother, Doris Vance; sisters, Sue Glaze, Ann Hooper; brothers, James Vance Jr., Ray Vance. She is survived by her husband, Robert McCarty; son Ronney Wesley Monk II(Elizabeth); sister, Carolyn Jones; grandchildren, Emily Monk, Sadie Monk and Henry Monk....

Larry Eugene Perry

Larry Eugene Perry

Aug 15, 2023

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Larry Eugene Perry passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83. He was a loving husband, father, granddaddy, son, brother, and uncle. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Audrey Perry, his brother, Robert (Bobby) Perry and sister, Betty Pizzotti. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Margaret...

Allen Eugene Woodall

Allen Eugene Woodall

Aug 13, 2023

Allen Eugene Woodall, 81 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away August 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Faye Salter Woodall; father, James G. Woodall; mother, Lillian June Wright Davis; daughters Lori Lynn McDaniel and Wendy Michelle Woodall; brother, John Wesley Woodall; sister, Janie South. He is survived by his son, David Allen Woodall(fiancée Faith); sisters, Donna...

Katie L Fisher

Katie L Fisher

Aug 10, 2023

Katie L. Fisher , 83 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away August 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Fisher Sr.; son, Rodney Fisher; father, Pierce Dennis; mother, Celia Dennis; brother, Ed Dennis; sister, Jewel Dennis; grandchildren, Roy Fisher III and Zackery Hunter Carroll Barbour. She is survived by her sons, Roy "Little Man" Fisher Jr.(Theresa), Timothy...

James A. Hankins Jr.

James A. Hankins Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

January 11, 1940 ~ August 3, 2023 James “Sonny” Arvol Hankins, Jr. passed away on August 3, 2023. He was born in Jefferson County, AL on January 11, 1940 to parents James A. Hankins, Sr. and Sarah (Jones) Hankins. He attended Birmingham city schools graduating from Hueytown High School in 1958. He then went on to graduate from the University...

Lewis E. Elmore

Lewis E. Elmore

Aug 1, 2023

Lewis E. Elmore, 79 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away August 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kay Elmore; sons, Brent Bononia (Sarah), Christopher Elmore; daughter, Karen Elmore; grandchildren, Logan Bononia, Luke Elmore, Jake Hayes, Dock Hayes. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 2023 1:30 PM -2:30 PM with the service beginning at 2:30 PM at Patterson-Forest...

Betty Love Keller

Betty Love Keller

Jul 29, 2023

Betty Love Keller, 88 of McCalla, Alabama passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. Betty loved the Lord and was a wonderful Christian woman. She attended church for the past 7 years at Canaan Baptist Church. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her favorite time of year was Christmas going to Calloway Gardens. She is preceded in death by...

Michael "Red" Hall

Michael "Red" Hall

Jul 27, 2023

Michael "Red" Hall, 57, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away July 27, 2023 at home. He is preceded in death by his father, Steve Hall; father-in-law, Carl Miller; brother-in-law, Jimmy Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Audrey; two daughters, Carleigh (Hunter) Todd and Chloe; two granddaughters, Hadleigh and Amelia; mother, Daryl and two brothers, Stephen...

Mary Alice Boyd

Mary Alice Boyd

Jul 25, 2023

Mary Alice Boyd July 4, 1939 – July 25, 2023 Mary Alice Boyd, age 84, affectionately known as “Nana”, of Hueytown Alabama, passed away on July 25, 2023. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Nana was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Fred (Paw-Paw) Boyd, Jr.; her mother, Mildred Rutland; her father,...

James Walter Cooper Iii

James Walter Cooper Iii

Jul 24, 2023

James Walter Cooper, III, 64 of Nauvoo, Alabama passed away July 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, James W. Cooper, Jr. and Milly Cooper; sister, Susan Scoggins. He is survived by his sons, James Walter Cooper IV, Benjamin Wayne Cooper; daughters, Sarah Lynell Goodwyn, Racheal Michele Moore; grandchildren, Amelia Moore, Theodore Moore, Sarah Moore, Blake Goodwyn;...

Beverly Vaughn

Beverly Vaughn

Jul 17, 2023

Beverly Vaughn, 71 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away July 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Drake; brother, James "Jimmy" Drake. She is survived by her sons, James Brian Welch (Brooke), Barry Welch (Mindy); grandchildren, Sarah, Morgan, Ethan and Lila; sister, Darla Busby (T.J.); brother, Kenneth Drake (Vicki). No services are planned at this...

Ernest Sonny Glasgow Jr

Ernest Sonny Glasgow Jr

Jul 8, 2023

Ernest Sonny Glasgow, Jr., 79 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away July 8, 2023. He loved his country by serving two years in Vietnam. He and his wife owned Jinger Stained Glass for 35 years. They taught stain glass classes and to this day still own Jinger Stain Glass retail store. They published two books on stain glass dedicated to their...

Wayne Delano Stone

Wayne Delano Stone

Jul 4, 2023

Wayne Stone, 82 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away July 4, 2023. Wayne had a servants heart. He loved God, family, friends and his church. He attended the Pleasant Grove Church of God for decades where he served in various positions over the years. From Pastors counsel, church clerk, SS superintendent, to janitor, yard man, or anything that needed to...

Charles Wayne Smith

Charles Wayne Smith

Jul 1, 2023

Charles Wayne Smith, 77 of Hayden, Alabama passed away July 1, 2023. He is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Smith; parents, Edward James and Margaret Smith; sisters, Betty Smith, Francis Smith; brother, Buddy Smith; sister, Dorothy Smith. He is survived by his son, Charles W. Smith, Jr.; daughters, Cheryl Walden (Darryl), Melinda Scroggins; grandchildren, Austin, Micheal, MaKayla, Lydia,...