Obituaries

Harold Rike Edwards, Jr.

Harold Rike Edwards, Jr.

Oct 6, 2021

Harold Rike Edwards, 62, of Adger, passed away October 6, 2021. He retired from Alabama Power after 37 years as a Lead Lineman. He was loved his children, motorcycles and especially loved his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lucretia Welch. He is survived by his daughter, Elaine Horn (Jordan); son, Joseph Edwards (Ali); father, Harold R....

Susan Horn Viola

Susan Horn Viola

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Susan Kay Horn Viola went to be with the Lord October 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Joseph Viola; her parents, Kelton Chaudron Horn Sr. and Margaret Horn; and her brother Kelton Horn Jr. She is survived by her sons, Christopher (Lisa) Viola and Brian Viola; daughter, Tiffany (Jimmy) Hicks; brother, Karo (Sherry) Horn;...

Michael Bryan Moody, Sr

Michael Bryan Moody, Sr

Oct 5, 2021

Michael Bryan Moody, of Birmingham, age 61, passed away October 5, 2021. Mike went to Jones Valley High School. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Stafford Moody; parents, William Ray and Clara C. Moody; brother, William Ray (Bill) Moody, Jr.; grandparents, William Lester and Mary Jane Moody, Joseph Julius and Clara Bruce Beumer. He is survived by...

Catherine Ann Baggette

Catherine Ann Baggette

Oct 4, 2021

Catherine Ann Baggette, of Hueytown, passed away October 4, 2021, at the age of 59. She leaves, to cherish her memory, her mother, Sherry Gulas and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time.

Michael Wayne Tinker

Michael Wayne Tinker

Oct 4, 2021

Michael Wayne Tinker, of Lake View, passed away October 4, 2021, at the age of58. He was a longtime member of Caffee Junction Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Boyce and Carolyn Gaylor Tinker; his wife of 33 years, Kelley Aaron Tinker; and brothers, Eddie and Jimmie Tinker. He is survived by two sons,...

Russell Edward Mcdonald

Russell Edward Mcdonald

Oct 4, 2021

Russell Edward McDonald, of Pleasant Grove, passed away October 4, 2021, at the age of 69. He attended Bethel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Newman and Alice Miller McDonald. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Martha Stamps McDonald; children, Brittney Berry (John), Rebekah McDonald, Jeremy Harp and Emily Harp; grandchildren, "Best...

Barry Martin Weston

Barry Martin Weston

Oct 3, 2021

Barry Martin Weston, 64, of Bessemer, passed away October 3, 2021. He was a former member of The Harlem Globetrotters International organization. He played basketball for Mississippi State University and the University of Evansville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William and Barbara Louise Weston. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Betty Chadwick Weston;...

James Robert Jordan

James Robert Jordan

Sep 30, 2021

James Robert Jordan, of Mulga, passed away September 30, 2021, at the age of 63. He retired from US Steel after 36 years of employment. He was a member of Local #1013. He and his wife performed the role of Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus for many years throughout the community. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert...

Pamela Lynn Kelley

Pamela Lynn Kelley

Sep 30, 2021

Pamela Lynn Kelley, of Adamsville, passed away September 30, 2021, at the age of 55. She is preceded in death by her father, Warren Sherman Hodge, Jr. She is survived by her fiancé, Michael A. Armstrong; mother, Vickey L. Marks; sister, Darla James; and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time.

Bradley Lloyd Chase Beck

Bradley Lloyd Chase Beck

Sep 28, 2021

Bradley Lloyd "Chase" Beck, of Bessemer, passed away at the age of 25. He was a 2015 graduate of McAdory High School. He will be lovingly missed by his parents, Kevin and Daphne Beck; grandparents, Larry and Carol Beck and Daisy Rhodes; brothers, Jade Beck (Evan) and Cason Beck; sisters, Kendall Cooper (Alex) and Kelsey Beck; uncles, Kyle Beck and...

Danny Wayne Smith

Danny Wayne Smith

Sep 25, 2021

Danny Wayne Smith of Shannon, Alabama, passed away September 22, 2021. He was a member of Flint Hill Masonic Lodge No 810. Danny was a musician, playing along side his brothers, in The Smith Band. He is preceded in death by his father, Reverend Roy H. Smith; his mother, Virginia Louise Smith; and his brothers, Roger, Jimmy, Alvin and Calvin...

Ronnie King

Ronnie King

Sep 19, 2021

Ronnie King, of Tuscaloosa, passed away September 19, 2021, at the age of 58. He is preceded in death by his father, George Russell King and brother, Thomas Russell King. He is survived by his mother, Mae Elizabeth King; sister, Tanya Roughton (Leon); brother, Danny King; children, Angela Dodge, Lyndsey King and Daniel King. No services are planned at this...

Walter "Len" Welch

Walter "Len" Welch

Sep 18, 2021

Walter “Len” Welch, of Hueytown, passed on September 18, 2021, at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kay Hicks Welch; parents, Jack Lenvil and Mary Nell Welch Smith. He is survived by his sons, James Brian Welch (Brooke), Barry Lenvil Welch (Mindy) and Seth Adam Richardson (Mallory); grandchildren, Sarah Welch, Morgan Welch, Ethan Welch,...

Carolyn J. Tinker

Carolyn J. Tinker

Sep 18, 2021

Carolyn Joyce Tinker, of McCalla, passed away September 19, 2021, at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Brewer Gaylor and Eudora Gaylor; husband, Edward B. Tinker, Sr.; sons, Jimmy N. Tinker and Edward B. Tinker, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Kelley Aaron Tinker; and sister, June Jordan. She is survived by her son, Michael B. Tinker;...

Bolen Keith Bedsole

Bolen Keith Bedsole

Sep 18, 2021

Bolen Keith Bedsole, 54 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away September 18, 2021. He loved to fish and hunt and his friends will remember him as always being the life of the party. He is preceded in death by his father, BC Bedsole; "dad" Terry Walton; sister, Kim Martin; niece, Brandy Hardin; his beloved fur baby Peanut; several nieces and nephews....

Willodean "Dean" Gibbons

Willodean "Dean" Gibbons

Sep 14, 2021

Willidean Gibbons, of Pleasant Grove, passed away September 14, 2021 at the age of 95. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Dorman Musgrove, Donald Musgrove and Glenn "Pap" Musgrove; sisters, Helen Musgrove and Frances Benson. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Earnest E. Gibbons; daughters, Beverly J. Latham (Steve) and Sally A. Newmann; grandchildren, Lisa...

Judy C. Clark

Judy C. Clark

Sep 14, 2021

Judy C. Clark, of Hueytown, passed away September 14, 2021 at the age of 75. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Clark; parents, Dewey and Helen Armstrong. She is survived by her daughter, Brigitte Rafeh; sister, Ginger Sansom; brother, Dennis Armstrong (Nancy); and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Friday, September 17, 2021 at...

Charles R. "Kitty" Farr, Jr.

Charles R. "Kitty" Farr, Jr.

Sep 14, 2021

Charles R. "Kitty" Farr, Jr., of McCalla, passed away September 14, 2021 at the age of 87. He was a member of Hopewell Church of God of Prophecy for 67 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Farr, Sr. and Ruby Bullock Farr; brothers, Jerry W. Farr and James D. Farr; daughters, Sheryl Dawn Farr and...

Robert W. Mooney Jr.

Robert W. Mooney Jr.

Sep 13, 2021

Robert W. Mooney, Jr. 51 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away September 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Mooney, Sr.; step-mom, Billie A. Mooney; step-father, Chesley Powell. He is survived by his mother, Helen Powell; daughter, Ashley Totten; sister, Amy Shields; brothers, Chase Powell and Donnie Powell. No services are planned at this time.

Hurley Wayne Granade

Hurley Wayne Granade

Sep 13, 2021

Hurley Wayne Granade, of Adamsville, passed away September 13,2021 at the age of 80. He was a member of the Mulga Masonic Lodge for many years. He served also as Scout Master for Bayview Troop 109. He attended Bayview Church of God. He is survived by his parents Arzie and Myrtle Granade; sisters, Joyce Phillips and Karen Granade; brothers, Gerald...