Obituaries

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,...

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...