Obituaries

Margie Hicks Brumberlow

Margie Hicks Brumberlow

Apr 6, 2022

Margie Hicks Blumberlow, 82 of Pleasant Grove, passed away April 6, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, April 11, 2022 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM. Funeral service will begin at 6:00 PM. Burial will be Monday in Alabama National in Montevallo.

Angela Kay Prestage

Angela Kay Prestage

Apr 3, 2022

Angela K. Prestage, age 49, of Moody, AL. passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 surrounded by family at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Angela was born in Rockford, Illinois on December 18, 1972 and was a 1991 graduate of Huffman High School. She worked for BBVA Compass Bank for over 20 years. Angela was a...

Ronald Jay Sherman

Ronald Jay Sherman

Apr 1, 2022

Ronald Jay Sherman, 48 of Ragland, Alabama, passed away April 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert J. Sherman and sister, Brenda G. Bowman. He is survived by his parents, Barbara Harris and Steven L. Sherman; spouse, Shawn Burt Sherman; son, Houston B. Haluska; daughters, Deborah B. Sherman, Ashleigh J. Sherman and Elizabeth M. Sherman; nieces...

Barnett Howard "Bh" Lovelady

Barnett Howard "Bh" Lovelady

Mar 29, 2022

Barnett Howard "BH" Lovelady, 82 of Northport, passed away March 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Millie Lovelady; wife, Elizabeth Lindsey Lovelady; daughter, Eva Lovelady Hudson; grandson, Matthew A. Hudson ; brother-in-laws, James "Jr." Peak, Billy Burns and Wallace Early; sisters-in-laws, Josephine Merrill and Othalene Burns. He is survived by his sons, David Lovelady...

James Clifford Weaver

James Clifford Weaver

Mar 24, 2022

James Clifford Weaver, 82, of Arley, Alabama, sailed into the arms of Jesus, free of pain, on March 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fairfield, Alabama and in his younger years lived in Pleasant Grove and attended Hueytown High School. Clifford was predeceased by his wife Judy Fay Storey Weaver, his son James Edward...

Tiffanie Aynn Martin Jerez

Tiffanie Aynn Martin Jerez

Mar 24, 2022

Tiffanie Aynn Martin Jerez, 51, of Hueytown, passed away in her home on March 24, 2022 at the age of 51 after her short but courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born on March 22, 1971, in Salem, Ohio to Allen and Carol Martin. Tiffanie is survived by her partner in life Leslie Trammell and son, Gabriel Jerez of...

Kay Roberts

Kay Roberts

Mar 24, 2022

Kay Roberts, of Georgia, passed away March 24, 2022 at the age of 78. Visitation will be Monday, March 28, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM in Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.

John Ramsey Edwards, Jr.

John Ramsey Edwards, Jr.

Mar 23, 2022

John Ramsey Edwards, Jr., 78 of Birmingham, passed away March 23, 2022. He was member of the American Legion Post 137 in Fairfield, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Sara Edwards and grandson, Jeremy Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth E. Arnold; son, John B. Edwards, Sr.; daughter, Michaele A....

Elizabeth Louannie Lovelady

Elizabeth Louannie Lovelady

Mar 19, 2022

Elizabeth Louannie Lovelady, 83 of Northport, Alabama formerly of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away March 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Eva Lovelady Hudson; sisters, Othalene Burns, Josaphine Merrill. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, B.H. Lovelady; sons, David Lovelady (Sherry), Terry Lovelady (Michelle); grandchildren, Austin, Nathanael, Elizabeth Lovelady and Courtney Boyington; sister,...

Eugene Garrett, Jr.

Eugene Garrett, Jr.

Mar 17, 2022

Eugene Garrett, Jr., 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2022. He was a 1965 graduate of Westfield High. And he was employed by Chrysler Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, and a retiree from Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of the late Annie Boykin Garrett. His father, Eugene Garrett, Sr., and sister, Brenda...

Harvey Ran "Stan" Hoven

Harvey Ran "Stan" Hoven

Mar 16, 2022

78 years old Born on November 13, 1943 in Jackson, Alabama, United States Passed away on March 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States Harvey Ray “Stan” Hoven passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his children on March 16, 2022. Ray was born in Jackson, Alabama to Lelia M. Hoven and Harvey Rufus Hoven. He was adored by his children, family...

Walter Henry Newman Jr.

Walter Henry Newman Jr.

Mar 11, 2022

Walter Henry Newman, Jr, 88 of Kimberly, Alabama passed away March 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Carol Newman; son, Randy Newman (Lori); daughter, Cathy Ackerman (Phil); three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Doris Perry and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home. Burial...

Jo Ann Smith

Jo Ann Smith

Mar 11, 2022

Jo Ann Smith, 84 of McCalla, passed away March 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy and Fannie Mae Roland; sisters, Dot Mandy, Juanita Vice and Helen Spiegle. She is survived by her son, Jason R. Smith; nieces, May Mann and Bobbie Helms; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service was Monday, March 14,...

Joseph Wayne Hicks

Joseph Wayne Hicks

Mar 10, 2022

Joseph Wayne Hicks, 60, of Bessemer, passed away March 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and JoAnn Hicks. He is survived by his life partner, Frances L. Perdue; daughters, Stephanie J. Standifer and Valerie A. Navarre (Jeremy); grandchildren, Jayden, Sophie, Cale, Colby, Dilan, Karigan, Brooks, Sonny, Dani, Shelby and Taylor; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Sandy...

Wilma Lynn Barnett

Wilma Lynn Barnett

Mar 9, 2022

Wilma Lynn Barnett, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 9, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Perva Nolan; her husband of 57 years, Eugene Barnett, Sr.; brother, Kenneth Nolan. She is survived by her son, Eugene M. Barnett, Jr. (Mary Ruth); grandson, Clayton Eugene Barnett; sisters, Reba J. Wills, Barbara A. Stuedeman...

Michael Hoyt Hicks

Michael Hoyt Hicks

Mar 7, 2022

Michael Hoyt Hicks, 71 of McCalla, passed away March 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Ruth Hicks and sister, Billie Bunn. He is survived by his son, Matthew M. Hicks (Katie); daughter, Wendy H. Aguillon (Agustin); stepchildren, Mike Byars and Candy Cagle; grandchildren, Madison Loomis (Nick); Tanner Hicks, Bronson Ramirez, Mia Ramirez and a...

Roy Herrell Reinhardt, Jr.

Roy Herrell Reinhardt, Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

Roy Herrell Reinhardt, Jr., was born on April 26, 1949, in Birmingham, AL, and passed away at 72 years of age on March 6, 2022, at his home in Hueytown, AL, from complications due to lung cancer. Roy grew up in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, where he enjoyed hanging out with his friends, playing basketball, and playing his guitar. Throughout his...

Barbara Ann Thompson

Barbara Ann Thompson

Mar 5, 2022

Barbara Ann Thompson, 81 of Birmingham, passed away March 5, 2022. She is preceded by parents, Woodrow W. and Verna S. Flippo; husband, Ralph E. Thompson; and brother, Ronnie Flippo. She is survived by her sons, Walter “Craig” Thompson and Russell Wayne Thompson (Jennifer McCombs); grandsons, Derek Thompson and Dustin Thompson; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives...

Linda Ruth Aaron

Linda Ruth Aaron

Mar 5, 2022

Linda Ruth Aaron, 74 of Bessemer, passed away March 5, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Verna Walden; brothers, Floyd Walden and Roy Walden; sister, Vonell Eaton. She is survived by her sons, Phillip D. Melton and Randy J. Melton (Katherine); grandchildren, Randi Cheree Melton, Kristin Nicole Melton, Paden Joel Melton, Alyson Rae Melton, Addison...

Paul David Ashley, Sr.

Paul David Ashley, Sr.

Mar 3, 2022

Paul David Ashley, Sr, 77 of Hueytown, passed away March 3, 2022. He was a longtime member of Ashville Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Ryan Tillman Ashley, Sr. and Vera Mattie Odom Ashley; brothers, Robert Ashley, Ben Ashley, Jr., Olin Ashley and Richard Ashley; sisters, Esther Ruth Richards and Carol Owen. He is...