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.
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.
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,...