Obituaries

William Andy Padalino

William Andy Padalino

May 3, 2023

William Andy Padalino, 63 of York, Alabama passed away May 3, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, William Padalino; mother Audrey Padalino; Kathy Crawford and John Padalino. He is survived by his sisters, Judy Lambert and Angie LeDuke. Graveside services will be at Valley Creek Cemetery Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:00AM.

Kenneth Everett Parmley

Kenneth Everett Parmley

May 2, 2023

Kenneth Everett Parmley was born in Meridian, Mississippi on August 24, 1952. He passed away on May 2nd, 2023 at 70 years old. Kenneth was 6'2", towering over most and if you didn't know him might think he was intimidating. But he was the opposite. He was the ultimate story-teller and and incredible salesman. He had the gift of gab,...

Saylor Mae Stiff

Saylor Mae Stiff

Apr 27, 2023

Saylor Mae Stiff, 15 months old of Hueytown, Alabama passed away April 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her great great grandmother, Lois Alley; great grandparents, Louis Rowe, Charlene Stiff, Rusty Stiff, great uncle, Gene Moxley; uncle, Robbie D Wood IV. She is survived by her loving parents, Samantha Stiff and Austin Stiff; sisters, Addisen Stiff, Amelia Stiff;...

Nada K. Gast

Nada K. Gast

Apr 23, 2023

Gast, Nada Kay (Curry), age 62, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Alabama. She was the only daughter of Mary Jane (Janie) (O'Howell) Johnson and James Lynnville Johnson, who both pre-deceased her. She was the grandaughter of the late George E. Johnson, Sr. and Pauline (Ayer) Johnson and the late James Grills O'Howell and Iva Ada (Smith) O'Howell...

Susan Skipper

Susan Skipper

Apr 22, 2023

Susan Skipper, 53, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away April 22, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, Carl Lightsey. She is survived by her husband, Tony Skipper; son, Blake Skipper; mother, Rose Lightsey; sister, Sharon Anderson; brothers, Darryl Lightsey, Dudley Lightsey (Dee). Visitation will be Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM with the service following at...

Julia Catherine Franklin

Julia Catherine Franklin

Apr 21, 2023

Julia Catherine (Luna) Franklin, 80, of Hueytown, Alabama, while surrounded by family, peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on April 21, 2023. Julia was a devoted wife, loving mother and amazing Mimi. Her smile and sense of humor would bring light and laughter to any situation. She never received any college degrees or special awards, but succeeded in...

Renita Lee

Renita Lee

Apr 18, 2023

Renita Lee, 72 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away April 18, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, James Nix; mother, Eloise A. Nix. She is survived by her sons, Dewayne Jenkins(Jennifer), Blake Lee; daughter, Tammie Tarpley(Harlan); brother, Rusty Nix (Kathy), grandchildren, Kaycee Blair, Kellie Jenkins, Malinda Jenkins, Cody Jenkins, Cody Tarpley, Katie Tarpley and 8 amazing great grandchildren....

Karen M Hunt

Karen M Hunt

Apr 17, 2023

Karen M. Hunt, 64 of Dora, Alabama passed away April 17, 2023. She was born to Ima Jean and Paul Martin on April 12, 1959. At age nine, she was one of the first patients to undergo successful open heart surgery by Dr. Kirkland. Karen attended Minor High School and married Michael Argo while still a student. They had three...

William O Baker Jr.

William O Baker Jr.

Apr 17, 2023

William O. Baker Jr., 85 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away April 17, 2023. William proudly served for many years and retired from the United States Air Force in November, 1977. He went on to work for Tatum Bakers and retired after 15 years. He is preceded in death by his father, William O. Baker Sr.; mother, Emma Baker; sisters, Ann...

Kendra Lauren Starns

Kendra Lauren Starns

Apr 17, 2023

Kendra Lauren Starns, 30 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away April 17, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Presley Starns, Kendrick Upton; mother, Laurie Starns; father, Ken Starns(Dawn); sister, Krisana Starns; grandfather, Fred Markle and a host of nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be Thursday, April 20, 2023 At Gardendale First Baptist South Campus at 1:00PM.

Michael A Garrett

Michael A Garrett

Apr 16, 2023

Michael A. Garrett, 64 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away April 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Hubert Garrett; mother, Ruth Lockett. He is survived by his son, Michael Garrett Jr.; daughter, Jolitha Sangster(Leon Retsgnas); sisters, Angela Burroughs(Darryl), Gloria Cole( Michael Anthony); brothers, Lynn Lamott Garrett, Mitchell Woods, Terald Carter(Jacqueline), Darryl Garrett, Jonathan Garrett(Portia). A celebration of...

Johnnie Monroe Honeycutt

Johnnie Monroe Honeycutt

Apr 14, 2023

Johnnie Monroe Honeycutt, 83 of Mulga, Alabama passed away April 14, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Honeycutt, Ovella Honeycutt. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Bates(John), Becky Bilbro(Frank); sisters, Carolyn Evans(Ron), Linda Cofield(Jim), Sharon Britnell(Carl), Susan Scott(Allen), Debbie Kyzer(James); brother, Jimmy Honeycutt(Kay); grandchildren, Tony Moore(Tiffany), Bradley Higgins, Sydney Tullis(Chris) Haleigh Wilson, Skyler Wilson; great...

Hershal Boone

Hershal Boone

Apr 9, 2023

Hershal Erwin Boone of Pleasant Grove, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to Ada Will Howell Harris and Erwin Collie Boone. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Boone, his father, his mother, his step-father, William Harris and...

Joyce Goings Smith

Joyce Goings Smith

Apr 8, 2023

Joyce Goings Smith, 89 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away April 8, 2023. She was a long time member of Pleasant Grove Church of God and a Sunday school teacher in the church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Theo Smith; infant son, Esco, sons, Mike Duncan, Sr, Gary Wayne Duncan, John Edward Duncan; granddaughter, April Harrison; mother, Thelma...

James S, Vines

James S, Vines

Apr 7, 2023

James S. Vines, 84 of Adger, Alabama passed away April 7, 2023. He is survived by two sons; Scott Vines, Perry Vines; two Daughters, Deaha Jackson, Rhonda Naramore (Myron); one brother, Theodore (Shirley) Vines; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is Preceded in death by his Parents, Rastus and...

Devon Chase Kirchner- Hamaker

Devon Chase Kirchner- Hamaker

Apr 7, 2023

Devon Chase Kirchner Hamaker was born September 16, 1993 and passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at age 29. When Devon tippy toe walked into a room with that big smile and a bear hug, no one could ever anticipate what was coming next. He was a unique roller coaster of giggles, laughs, tears, tantrums, fresh outfits, and totally...

Gloria Esther Shively

Gloria Esther Shively

Apr 7, 2023

Gloria Esther Shively, April 19, 1924- April 7, 2023 Gloria Esther Shively (née Martínez Ponce de León) passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 7, just two weeks before her 99th birthday. Gloria was born and raised in Santiago de Cuba, where she was the youngest of seven siblings. While attending university in Havana, she met her first...

John G Hodges

John G Hodges

Apr 7, 2023

John G. Hodges, 87 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away April 7, 2023. He is survived by his wife Susan Hodges. There are no services at this time.

Joyce Ann Graham

Joyce Ann Graham

Apr 6, 2023

Joyce Ann Smith Graham, age 77 went to be with her Lord on April 6th, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family with everything she had. Joyce was born July 25th, 1945, the only child of Leo and Mary Agnes Smith. She married John Graham February 20th, 1970. She, after many years of praying,...

Lawrence "Larry" E. Sullivan

Lawrence "Larry" E. Sullivan

Apr 6, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" E. Sullivan 82, of Hueytown, Alabama passed away April 6, 2023. Larry was a man of few words at times, but loved big. He was a “fixer”. No matter the problem, whether it be fixing a vehicle, an appliance, or even a personal problem, he was there to help fix it. Larry proudly served in the Air Force....