Obituaries

Terry Wayne Adams

Terry Wayne Adams

Jul 6, 2026

Terry Wayne Adams, 68 of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed on July 6, 2026. He worked as a mechanic at several automotive shops around the Pleasant Grove area. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Velma Adams. He will be lovingly remembered by his longtime friends, James T. Hollis, Jr. (Shelia), Anna Pharr, Rusty Gulley, James Gardner, Larry...

Corrie June Chapin

Corrie June Chapin

Jul 5, 2026

Mrs. Corrie June Chapin, age 90 of Pleasant Grove, passed away at UAB Hospital on July 5, 2026. June was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 15, 1935 to James Vandiver & Corrie Geneva Woods White. She was one of 7 children. Most of her childhood, though, was spent in Fayette, Alabama. After graduating high school, she took a bus...

James Thomas Collins, Sr.

James Thomas Collins, Sr.

Jul 5, 2026

James Thomas Collins, Sr., of Hayden, Alabama, passed on July 5, 2026, at the age of 85. He served his community as an attorney for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edmond and Mary Julia Collins. He is survived by his sons, James T. Collins, Jr. (Carolyn) and Paul A. Collins; grandchildren, William Collins and...

Wanda Willingham Hogan

Wanda Willingham Hogan

Jul 4, 2026

Wanda Willingham Hogan, 92, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at her son’s home in Buchanan, Georgia. She had lived in Pleasant Grove for 55 years before moving to Buchanan.

Born Wanda Lee Willingham on May 4, 1934, in Flint, Alabama, she was the daughter of Tommie Andrew and Etta Belle Willingham. On December 24, 1955,...

Frances Donaldson Messina

Frances Donaldson Messina

Jul 2, 2026

Frances Donaldson Messina, age 91, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away peacefully July2, 2026. She was born September 26, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama. Frances attended and graduated from Minor High School and retired as a secretary for American Olean Tile where she worked most of her adult life. 

Frances had a great sense of adventure and loved traveling to destinations like...

Laura "Lori" M. Ogden

Laura "Lori" M. Ogden

Jul 1, 2026

Mrs. Laura M. "Lori" Ogden, age 65 of Hueytown, passed away at BMC Princeton on July 1, 2026. Lori was born August 16, 1960 to the late Buford Ray and Laura Studdard Myers. She is also predeceased by her son, Daniel Ray Willis and sister, Cynthia Bonds.

Survivors include her husband of almost 28 years, George W. Ogden; sisters, Jenice Adcock...

Barbara Elizabeth Johnston

Barbara Elizabeth Johnston

Jun 29, 2026

Barbara Elizabeth Johnston was born on August 24, 1947, and peacefully passed from this life on June 29, 2026, at the age of 79. After nearly 60 years of marriage, she spent only 171 days apart from the love of her life, Lawrence, before the Lord called her home. We'd like to think she found him waiting for her there,...

Jessica Holly Jones

Jessica Holly Jones

Jun 27, 2026

Jessica Holly Lee Jones, 61, passed away June 27, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Ava Lee. She is survived by her son, George Brown; twins, Tara and Tabitha Brown; grandchild, Landon; brothers, Victor Lee (Ruth), Ricky Lee (Georgia) and Adam Lee (Ebony); numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. 

No services are...

Joel Glen McGuffie

Joel Glen McGuffie

Jun 27, 2026

Joel Glen McGuffie, 52, of Bullock County, passed away on June 27, 2026. Joel was originally from Hueytown, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Ruth Stephens and parents, Jimmie Ronald and Glenda McGuffie. He is survived by his sister, Rhonda Miles (Stephen); his aunt, Karen Gallegly; one niece and two nephews; several cousins, and many...

William Jerry Gill

William Jerry Gill

Jun 25, 2026

William Jerry Gill, 84, of Concord, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on April 1, 1942, to Luther and Audie Gill. On October 16, 1968, Jerry married the love of his life, Patricia Duke Gill, and was blessed with 58 years of marriage. Together they had two children, Alan...

David R. Palmer

David R. Palmer

Jun 25, 2026

David R. Palmer, born August 19, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home in Birmingham on June 25, 2026. He was 81 years old.

David’s life was shaped from the start by the close-knit bonds of his family in Birmingham, where he was raised by his parents, Ralph Palmer and Lydia Whitehead Palmer. Throughout his life, the values...

May Belle Jordan

May Belle Jordan

Jun 20, 2026

May Belle Jordan, formally of Mulga, AL, passed away June 20, 2026 at the age of 66. She worked as a dental hygienist for many years. She also served, alongside her husband, exciting area children as Mrs. Claus. 

May is preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Vera Wesson; husband, James R. Jordan; daughter, Amanda Leigh Jordan; and sister,...

Nereo Medrano Garcia

Nereo Medrano Garcia

Jun 19, 2026

Con profundo dolor, pero también con inmenso amor y gratitud por una vida bien vivida, despedimos a nuestro querido Nereo Medrano Garcia, de 68 años, quien falleció el 19 de junio de 2026, rodeado del amor de su familia y dejando un legado que permanecerá para siempre en nuestros corazones. Nació el 21 de enero de 1958 en Tamaulipas, México....

Kenneth Wayne Stewart

Kenneth Wayne Stewart

Jun 17, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Stewart, age 65 of Gadsden formerly of Altoona, passed away at Gadsden Heath and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Kenneth was born January 26, 1961 in Oneonta to the late Bobby Stewart and Glenda Harden Smith. He is also predeceased by his uncles, Gerald Stewart (Margaret) and Bill Stewart (Myra); aunt, Sue Harden.

Kenneth is survived...

Karl Dennis Evans

Karl Dennis Evans

Jun 13, 2026

Mr. Karl Dennis Evans, age 65 of Bessemer, passed away June 13, 2026. Karl is survived by his brother, Steve Evans. No services are scheduled at this time.

Patterson~Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Evans family during their time of bereavement. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may b shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com

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Mark Jerome Green

Mark Jerome Green

Jun 11, 2026

Mark Jerome Green was born July 31, 1957, to Helen Marie Green and James Green in Birmingham, Alabama. Mark accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Hueytown, Alabama. He received his formal education at Gilmore-Bell Vocational High School in Bessemer, Alabama. He worked as a skilled painter and also at...

George Terry Vintson

George Terry Vintson

Jun 10, 2026

George Terry Vintson passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and friendship that touched many lives. George was a devoted Christian and a proud member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God, where he faithfully worshiped and served for many years. His church was more than a place...

Darrell Franklin Watson

Darrell Franklin Watson

Jun 9, 2026

Mr. Darrell Franklin Watson, age 86 of Ashville, Al, passed away in a Birmingham Hospital on June 9, 2026. Darrell was born April 28, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Ralph and Lois Lowe Watson as one of 7 children.

Darrell grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana and was employed at Indiana Gas & Chemical for several years while...

Linda G. Rayburn

Linda G. Rayburn

Jun 8, 2026

Linda Praytor Rayburn, age 75, of Jasper, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She cherished moments with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed the simple pleasures of relaxing at home with her beloved dogs. Her kindness, warmth,...

Shirley June Williams

Shirley June Williams

Jun 7, 2026

Shirley June Sandlin Williams, a devoted mother, cherished homemaker, and faithful servant of God, went to be with her heavenly Father on June 7, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born on September 16, 1938, to the late Curtis and Lillian Sandlin, Shirley was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Harry Williams, and her eight siblings.

Shirley’s...