Obituaries

Phyllis E Perkins

Phyllis E Perkins

May 10, 2023

Phyllis E. Perkins, 74 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away May 10, 2023. Her faith in God was stalwart. She was a fighter and a survivor. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Perkins. She is survived by her sons; Chris Perkins, Alan Ragsdale(Angie), Charles Garrett(Jessica); brothers, Ricky Chapple, Johnny Chapple, Curtis Chapple, Fred Chapple. She has...

Harrison Hays

Harrison Hays

May 10, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time.

Travis "Papa T" Wideman

Travis "Papa T" Wideman

May 7, 2023

Travis "Papa T" Wideman, 56 of Mulga, Alabama passed away, May 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Wideman; mom, Betty Wideman. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wideman; sons, Michael Brown (Kelly), Archie Brown; father, Bobby Wideman; grandchildren, Madison Brown, Christopher Brown, Cara Brown, Austin Brown, Angel Brown: sisters, Angela Renee Gray (Greg), Cindy...

J.C. Wright

J.C. Wright

May 7, 2023

J.C. Wright, 87 of Maplesville, Alabama passed away May 7, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1936 to Eddie Lee and Allie Mae Wright in Maplesville. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary Thrasher(2013) and sister, Sue Harris(2019). He is survived by his daughters, Andrea and Kathy of Minnesota, one sister, Peggy Garrett(Jerry), many nieces...

Sandra Rutledge

Sandra Rutledge

May 6, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time.

Fredrick Dempsey

Fredrick Dempsey

May 6, 2023

Fredrick Dempsey, 80 of Arley, Alabama passed away May 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, John F. Dempsey Sr.; mother Agnes Dempsey; brothers John R. Dempsey Sr., Henry Dempsey. He is survived by his beautiful wife Carolyn Dempsey; sons, David F. Dempsey(Susan), Timothy E. Dempsey(Mary); daughter, Wendy D. Williams(Kevin); sisters, Jeanette Hinkle, Elizabeth Shivers, Dorothy Jones(Alton);...

Emeka Christopher Okafor

Emeka Christopher Okafor

May 4, 2023

Emeka Christopher Okafor, 61 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away May 4, 2023. There will be no services held here.

Jeffrey Cobb

Jeffrey Cobb

May 4, 2023

No services at this time.

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...