Obituaries

Joseph Calvin Grimes

Joseph Calvin Grimes

Nov 3, 2021

Joseph Calvin Grims, 60 of Bessemer, passed away November 3, 2021. He worked as a Mechanic for many years. His love for photography allowed him to travel to many places. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Grimes; brothers, Jason Del Grimes and James Terry Grimes. He is survived by his daughter, Rickelle Gable (Cole Tully);...

William L. Shivers, Jr.

William L. Shivers, Jr.

Nov 1, 2021

William Liddell Shivers, Jr., 69 of Hueytown, passed away November 1, 2021. He retired from US Steel where he worked as a Crane Operator. He was a former member of Wylam Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his father, William L. Shivers, Sr. and his beloved Bear. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna Miles...

Charles William Crane, Sr.

Charles William Crane, Sr.

Nov 1, 2021

Charles William Crane, Sr., age 85, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 1st, 2021. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Charles was born on January 13th, 1936 to Roy and Montera Crane. He was raised in Lipscomb, Alabama. He attended Jones Valley High School (Class of...

Gary Day

Gary Day

Nov 1, 2021

No services planned at this time.

Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd Wideman

Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd Wideman

Nov 1, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd Wideman was born in Hillsman Hospital to Maggie and Melvin Boyd on September 13, 1943. She lived in Maytown but moved to Bayview at the age of 8. She retired from the Jefferson County School System after working at Mulga Elementary and Minor Community School as a Financial Secretary. She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Gail Presley Gunter

Gail Presley Gunter

Oct 22, 2021

Gail Presley Gunter, 72 of Pleasant Grove, passed away October 22, 2021. She worked in the community as a daycare employee for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel and Mary Presley and her husband of 46 years, Donnie L. Gunter. She is survived by her son, Darin L. Gunter; daughter, Denise Alfano (Rick); grandchildren, Alicia...

Mark Wayne Singleton

Mark Wayne Singleton

Oct 19, 2021

Mark Wayne Singleton, 58 of Pell City, passed away October 19, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Vera Singleton and brothers, William Singleton and David Singleton. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Phoebe Dean Singleton; son, Caleb Singleton and Joshua Singleton. Visitation will be Monday, October 25, 2021 from 1:00 PM until...

Juan Pablo Santamaria-Manzanares

Juan Pablo Santamaria-Manzanares

Oct 19, 2021

No services planned at this time.

Gloria Fairchild

Gloria Fairchild

Oct 19, 2021

No services planned at this time.

Joshua Lee Adams

Joshua Lee Adams

Oct 18, 2021

Joshua Lee Adams, 40 of Bessemer, passed away October 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, James Anthony Adams, Sr.; niece, Jettie Ray Adams; and uncle, David Adams, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Chasity Collier Adams; sons, Leo Adams, Hoke Adams, Dallas Small; daughter, Memphis Small; mother, Jettie Smalls Adams; brother, James Anthony Adams, Jr.;...

Frances Howton Harvey

Frances Howton Harvey

Oct 14, 2021

Frances Howton Harvey, was born on September 20, 1939 in Bessemer, Alabama and she lived on this earth for 82 years. She passed away at her daughter's home in Alabaster, AL on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Patterson - Forest Grove Funeral Home in Pleasant Grove,...

Donnie Ray Frederick

Donnie Ray Frederick

Oct 13, 2021

Donnie Ray Frederick, 64 of Mulga, Alabama passed away October 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ernestine Frederick and brother, E.J. Frederick. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Zeanah (Chris Godsey); grandchildren, Destiny Zeanah, Zoey Mathews, Passion Mathews; sister, Lyn Thompson (Phillip); niece, Michelle Thompson; nephew, Randall Thompson (Sara); great niece, Loegan Blankenship;...

Robert "Robbie" Felton Crump

Robert "Robbie" Felton Crump

Oct 13, 2021

Robert "Robbie" Felton Crump, 60 of Hueytown, AL passed away October 13, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.

Christopher Douglas Yocom, Sr.

Christopher Douglas Yocom, Sr.

Oct 13, 2021

Christopher Douglas Yocom, 51, of Rock Creek, passed away October 13, 2021. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union. He is survived by his mother, Melanie Gilber Reid (Dana); father, Christopher D. Yocom, Sr. (Barbara); brother, Matthew “Taylor” Reid; granddaughter, Felicia; and many other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 1:00...

Fred Boyd, Jr.

Fred Boyd, Jr.

Oct 12, 2021

Fred Boyd, Jr., affectionately known as "Paw-Paw", went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian Harris Boyd; brother, Rev. Forest Boyd; sisters, Lorraine Nelson, Eunice Martin and Mary Barnhill; mother-in-law, Mildred Rutland; and father-in-law, Clarence Rutland. He is survived by his wife of 63...

Jerrell "Trey" R. Mardant, Iii

Jerrell "Trey" R. Mardant, Iii

Oct 10, 2021

Jerrell "Trey" R. Mardant, III, 29, of Hueytown, passed away October 10, 2021. He is preceded in death his mother, Glenda O'Rear Mardant. He is survived by his father, Jerrell R. Mardant, Jr.; sister, Erin Hitt; grandmother, June O'Rear; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Patterson Forest...

Melvin C. Cope

Melvin C. Cope

Oct 10, 2021

After a long health battle, Melvin went to sleep to go be with Jesus. He was retired from Guaranty Pest Control, Bessemer Police Department, Special Investigator for Attorney General Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. He was active with the US Army in his youth. He was a member of Gideon's International. Survived by his wife, Lela A. Cope; son, Christopher Cope;...

James Ralph (J.R.) Howard

James Ralph (J.R.) Howard

Oct 9, 2021

A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9. Mr. Howard was a decorated US Army Korean War veteran and retired from US Steel. He was a devoted father, grand and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Alma Howard and by his wife of 64 years, Ann Marie Studinka Howard. He...

Charles Gordon Broome

Charles Gordon Broome

Oct 8, 2021

Charles Gordon Broome, of Bessemer, passed away October 8, 2021, at the age of 56. He was a member of The Station Church where he enjoyed serving the Lord any way he could. While serving 8 years in the Air Force, Charles spent one year in Sicily. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Evan and Patricia Miller...

Rachel Canant Long

Rachel Canant Long

Oct 7, 2021

Rachel Canant Long, 49, of Pleasant Grove, passed away October 7, 2021. A longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove and former kindergarten teacher. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orman Glenn and Jackie McBrayer Canant. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Daniel Hugh Long; sons, Jacob H. Long and Samuel "Sam" Long; sister,...