Obituaries

Lillian Spann Sheppeard

Lillian Spann Sheppeard

Jun 30, 2023

Lillian Spann Sheppeard, 98, passed away at her home in Pleasant Grove, Al on June 30, 2023. She was a long time resident of Pleasant Grove and member of First Baptist Church of Pleasant Grove. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Also preceding her was her loving husband, James Douglas Sheppeard; one son,...

Debra Jean Crawford

Debra Jean Crawford

Jun 30, 2023

Debra Jean Crawford, 70 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away June 30, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Crawford; father, Clayton Eugene Smitherman; mother, Kathryn Smitherman; grandson, Michael Jason Nail Jr.; niece, Tabitha Smitherman. She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Millar(Greg), Christy Patrick(Sam), Amanda Nail(Michael); sisters, Donna Mark(Ralph), Cathy Chancellor(Ricky); brothers, Gary Smitherman(Debbie), Richard Smitherman(Paula) grandchildren,...

Harold D Hall

Harold D Hall

Jun 29, 2023

Harold D. Hall, 93 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away June 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Hall; father, Jim E. Hall; mother, Annie Hall; sisters, Betty Jean Dellegar and Billie M. Shelton. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Reed (Cecil); sister, Joyce Ann Hastings; brother, James Hall; grandchildren, David Bunt (Tiffany), Matthew Bunt...

Eva Mcgowan

Eva Mcgowan

Jun 29, 2023

Eva McGowan, 76 of Sylvan Springs, Alabama passed away June 29, 2023. She retired from Bruno's as a cake decorator. She is survived by her granddaughter, Amanda Cox (Shannon); grandson, Shane Howard; great grandchildren, Jonathan Cox, Alexis Cox, Jasmine Cox, Alivia Cox, great great grandchildren, Addison Cox, Lola Cox, Aubriella Cox; sisters, Gaynell Tomlin (Dan), Jewel Boothe; brother, Willie Blackston....

James Herman Watson

James Herman Watson

Jun 28, 2023

James Herman Watson, 91 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away June 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Watson; father, Christopher Columbus Watson; mother, Claudia Mae Watson; brothers, Marvin Watson, Charles (Bug) Watson; sister, Willie Rooks; grandson, James Brent Glasscock. He is survived by his son, James Watson Jr. (Carol), daughters, Joyce LaFoy, Diane Carden (James), 13...

Tiffany Michelle Headley

Tiffany Michelle Headley

Jun 26, 2023

Tiffany Michelle Headley, 38 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away June 26, 2023. She is survived by her children, Dasha Braxton, Jada Braxton; parents, Phillip and Wendy Headley; brother, Billy Ray Headley; sister, Jessica Hanner. No services are scheduled at this time.

Francisco Emilio Sanches

Francisco Emilio Sanches

Jun 25, 2023

Francisco Emilio Sanches Aviles, 50 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away June 25, 2023. He is survived by his father, Francisco Fabian Sanchez and mother, Cresecencia Aviles Sanchez. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a service beginning at 6:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home.

Joanna Foster

Joanna Foster

Jun 23, 2023

Joanna Foster, 89 of Vestavia, Alabama passed away June 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Foster; father; Ralph Layman; mother, Josephine Layman. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Sutton(Paul); sisters, Sharon Schroeder(Harvey), Rose DeCou, Marian Beckman; brother Tom Layman(Maryanne); grandson, David Sutton(Molly); great grandchildren, Abi Sutton and Josaiah Sutton. Visitation will be Thursday, June...

Frank Leonard Mckenzie

Frank Leonard Mckenzie

Jun 21, 2023

Frank Leonard McKenzie, 76 of Vance, Alabama passed away June 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Bond & Bessie McKenzie; brothers, Ralph Key, Junior Key; sister, Janice Key. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Lorie McKenzie; children, Jennifer Pennington (Michael), Tamatha Tinker, Jeffery McKenzie (Rosanne), Bond McKenzie (Lisa), Annie George (Bob), Patricia Jennings (Lynn),...

Juliette Daniel

Juliette Daniel

Jun 20, 2023

Juliette Daniel, 85 of Adger, Alabama passed away June 20, 2023. she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ray Daniel; parents, James and Mamie Cody. She is survived by her sons, James Edward Daniel, Randall Earl Daniel, grandchildren, Taylor Ellis Daniel (Meghan). A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, Friday, June...

David Lewter

David Lewter

Jun 18, 2023

David Lewter, 65 of Vance, Alabama, passed away June 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Effie Lewter. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dickey Lewter. Visitation will be Thursday, June 22, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home. Burial will follow...

Wilma H Rainwater

Wilma H Rainwater

Jun 17, 2023

Wilma H. Rainwater, 89 of Maytown, Alabama passed away June 17, 2023. Gardening was a favorite pastime and she loved beautiful flowers, especially red roses. She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Rainwater, III; parents, Walter and Lucy Harbin; brothers, Elbert, Richard and Howard Harbin; sisters, Thelma Harbin, Helen Dawson, Edith Cunningham and Betty Hargrove. She is survived...

Ashley Nicole Michelle Wyatt

Ashley Nicole Michelle Wyatt

Jun 17, 2023

Ashley Nicole Michelle Wyatt, 23 of McCalla, Alabama passed away June 17, 2023. She was full of life and taken too soon. Ashely has numerous friends and family who have supported and loved her throughout life. She is survived by her mother, Sonya Wyatt; father, Fabio Santa Maria; sister, Brittany Vice(Nathan); brother, John Santamaria; niece, Caroline Vice; nephew, Solomon Vice;...

Betty Jean Scurlock

Betty Jean Scurlock

Jun 17, 2023

Betty Jean Scurlock, 88 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away June 17, 2023. She was a long time member of Hueytown Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Scurlock; parents, John Oglesby and Ollie Adams (Harry); brother, Steve Oglesby; sister, Dean Lawley. She is survived by her sons, Kenny Scurlock, Tim Scurlock; grandchildren, Corey Scurlock (Alexis), Cortney...

Terry B. Smith

Terry B. Smith

Jun 16, 2023

Terry B. Smith, 69 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away, June 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Smith; parents, Carlton And Billie Smith; brother, William Steve Smith: sister, Kaelin Collier. He is survived by his sons, Larry Taylor, Michael Taylor, Tim Taylor; daughter, Mary Burnett (Roy); grandchildren, Kyra Martin (Chris); great granddaughter, Rosalie Martin; sisters, Jani...

Bruce Stritter

Bruce Stritter

Jun 14, 2023

Bruce Stritter, 84 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away June 14, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Alva Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Alva, FL 33920.

James A Seals

James A Seals

Jun 11, 2023

James A. Seals, 83 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away June 11, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard Seals; mother, Daisy Seals; sister, Linda Holland. He is survived by his wife Faye Seals; son, David Seals(Patty), sister, June Keener; granddaughter, Madison Bradshaw(Nathan); great grandson, Noah Bradshaw. Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 2023, 10:00AM-11:00AM with funeral...

Richard Allen Fisher Jr.

Richard Allen Fisher Jr.

Jun 6, 2023

Richard Allen Fisher, Jr., 53 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away June 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy Mullins, Georgia Mullins, Wiley Fisher, Helen Fisher; brother n law, Stayce Wilkinson. He is survived by his wife, Misty Fisher; daughter, Taylor Fisher; father, Richard Allen Fisher, Sr.; mother, Sue Fisher; brother, Bradley Fisher. Visitation will be...

Linda Jackson

Linda Jackson

Jun 5, 2023

Linda Jackson, 81 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away June 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Theodore J. Moon, Ruth Moon; brother, Jerry Moon. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Jackson; son, Randall W. Jackson; brother, Joel Moon(LaDonna).Visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2023 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM with the service beginning at 2:00PM at...

Wynell B Peak

Wynell B Peak

Jun 3, 2023

Wynell B. Peak, 81 of Gardendale, Alabama passed away June 3, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Baker, Velma Baker; husband, Thomas O. Peak; brothers, Lonnie Baker Jr., Bobby Ray Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Lynn Baker Wunderlich; sisters, Marie Fields, Barbara Jean Warren(William), Violet Sue Baker, Shelby Ann Baker Topazi(Gerald); brothers, William...