Obituaries

Freda E Vaughn

Freda E Vaughn

Jun 10, 2022

Freda E. Vaughn, 68 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away, June 10, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel Owen. She is survived by her husband, Roger Vaugh; sons, Jeffrey Fulghum, Josh Vaughn; daughters, Erica West, Kristi Martin and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM with the...

Jonathan Ray Poer

Jonathan Ray Poer

Jun 1, 2022

JONATHAN RAY POER, 58, OF PLEASANT GROVE, AL PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY MAY 30TH, 2022 AT HOME AFTER A THREE-YEAR BATTLE WITH CANCER. JON WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 5TH, 1963 TO GEORGE AND CHRISTINE POER IN BIRMINGHAM. JON GRADUATED FROM MIDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL IN 1982 AND WENT ON TO STUDY AT BESSEMER TECHNICAL SCHOOL AND RETS ELECTRONICS. JON LOVED AND...

Virginia Scarbrough Cook

Virginia Scarbrough Cook

May 29, 2022

Virginia Scarbrough Cook, 75 of Cottondale, passed away May 29, 2022. She worked as a School Bus Driver for many years before retiring. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.C. and Mary Nell Scarbrough; her husband of 56 years, David L. Cook; and brother, Samuel Scarbrough. She is survived by her son, David L. Cook, II; daughters, Tara...

William Bennett Leon Jr.

William Bennett Leon Jr.

May 27, 2022

William Bennett Leon, Jr., 84 of Pelham, Alabama passed away May 27, 2022. . Bill was an excellent musician, playing trumpet all of his life in orchestras and back up groups for various artists in several places as well as leading two groups in later years. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alma Leon. He is...

Betty Jo Bousack

Betty Jo Bousack

May 23, 2022

Betty Jo Bousack, age 89, of Pleasant Grove gained her angel wings when she passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2022. She was a full time mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a well-loved member of Maytown Baptist Church and the Naomi Class. She was also a member of the Homemakers Club and the Wylam Alumni. She dearly...

Mary Ruth Odom Smith Adams

Mary Ruth Odom Smith Adams

May 21, 2022

Mary Ruth Odom Smith Adams was born on August 8th, 1938 in Goodsprings, AL. Mary was one of 9 children born to Martha Brown Odom and Henson Odom. Mary married Walter Lee Smith in Oakman, AL on August 9th, 1954. Mary and Walter were married 52 years and had four children. Mary was an unbelievable cook and servant to the...

Richard David Duke

Richard David Duke

May 21, 2022

Richard David Duke, 78 of Bessemer, passed away May 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bealy David and Mellie Merchant Duke. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laverne Harrison Duke; son, Robert W. Duke (Karen); daughter, Paula Duke Scales (B.J.); grandchildren, Megan Duke, Cassidy Armstrong (Sam), Madison Williams (Matthew) and Marissa Scales; great...

Dawn Michelle Wright

Dawn Michelle Wright

May 21, 2022

Dawn Michelle Wright, 43 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away May 21, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father, Jesse Lee Wright. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Wright; son, Kanen Harper; mother, Linda McDaniel; sister, Crystal Wright; brothers, Drew, Levi and Jarrett Wright and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:00 PM...

Eric Joseph Kilgore

Eric Joseph Kilgore

May 19, 2022

Eric Joseph Kilgore, 45 of Bessemer, passed away May 19, 2022. He was employed with Warrior Met Coal Company at #7 Mine. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph W. Dempsey and Marcele C. McCay. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Jaime Maples Kilgore; sons, Brantley C. Kilgore, Jonah A. Maples (Kati) and Isaiah S....

Joan Money

Joan Money

May 17, 2022

Joan Money, 91 of Anniston passed away May 17, 2022. No services are planned at this time.

William George Roemeling

William George Roemeling

May 16, 2022

William George Roemeling, 82 of Ohatchee, AL, passed away May 16, 2022. No services are planned at this time.

Jospeh Semancheck

Jospeh Semancheck

May 15, 2022

Joseph Semancheck, 74 of Hayden, passed away May 15, 2022. No services are planned at this time..

Jessica Marie Lewis

Jessica Marie Lewis

May 6, 2022

Jessica Marie Lewis, 34 of Bessemer, passed away May 6, 2022. She was a member of CAOSS. She is preceded in death by her father, Bruce E. Lewis. She is survived by her daughters, Destiny D. Watson and Aurora N. Green; sister, Stephanie Ray (Cameron); brother, Bruce Lewis, II (Jennifer); numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends....

Robert Lee Moody

Robert Lee Moody

May 6, 2022

Robert Lee Moody, 86 of Pleasant Grove, passed away May 6, 2022. He was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He served in the US Army and the Alabama National Guard. He was a Captain with the Civil Air Patrol. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Moody (Eva) and Millie Smith (Nathan); wife of 25 years,...

Carolyn E. Maddox

Carolyn E. Maddox

May 2, 2022

Carolyn E. Maddox, 80 of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away May 2, 2022. She was a longtime member of Pelham Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bufford and Clelia Swindle; husband of 54 years, Charles A. Maddox; siblings, Nan Sims, Sue Alexander, Viola Knight, Ruth Horton, Jimmie Swindle, Samuel Swindle, Carroll Swindle and Bonnie Graves; grandson,...

Neal Earl Schrecongost

Neal Earl Schrecongost

Apr 30, 2022

Neal Earl Schrecongost, 70 of Pell City, passed away April 30,.2022. No services are planned at this time.

David Lualan Cook

David Lualan Cook

Apr 27, 2022

David Lualan Cook, 78 of Cottondale, passed away April 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Jessie Cook; great grandchildren, Cooper Miles Chatman and Drew Hazel Chatman; and furry friend, Spaz. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Scarbrough Cook; son, David L. Cook, II; daughter, Tara Cook Hubbard; grandchildren, Mason Cook...

Alisha Elliott

Alisha Elliott

Apr 27, 2022

Alisha Elliott, 61 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away April 27, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gail McCleney. She is survived by her sons, Justin (Apriel Apag) Elliott, Jason Elliott, Phillip Jordan (Sheila May Barcarro Ociones) Elliott; grandchildren, Rachel Ayla Elliott, Nicole Apag, Isabella Elliott, Victoria Elliott; sister, Sharon "Sherry" Franklin (Jimmy); brother, Michael McCleney;...

Rick B. Mullin Ii

Rick B. Mullin Ii

Apr 25, 2022

Rick B. Mullins, II, 38 of Vance, Alabama passed away April 25, 2022. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tom Mullins and Sue Smith; maternal grandfather, Johnny Farley; uncle, Tommy Farley. He is survived by his wife, Samantha Mullins; son, Wesley Brian Mullins; daughters, Kerrigan Faith Mullins, Eden Gracie Mullins, Paisley Rhian Mullins; parents, Roderick "Rod" and...

Annie Boykin Garrett

Annie Boykin Garrett

Apr 25, 2022

Annie Boykin Garrett, 95, of Birmingham, passed away on April 25, 2022. She was a longtime member of Ford’s Chapel CME, served on the Stewardess Board, was chairman of the Usher Board, and was a Sunday school teacher. A current member of Faith Chapel and served on the wisdom ministry. She was also a retiree from the Jefferson County Committee...