Obituaries

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,...

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...