Obituaries

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...

Edna N. Harris

Edna N. Harris

Sep 12, 2021

Edna “Polly” Harris, Age 85 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama went to meet her Savior on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She is now having a joyful reunion in Heaven with her mother (Bessie Nimmer), husband (Marion G. Harris), two daughters (Sheron Bradley and Deborah Wells), and other friends and family. Polly was retired management from AT&T (BellSouth), an active member of...

Mary Frances Lewis

Mary Frances Lewis

Sep 11, 2021

Mary Frances Lewis, of Bessemer, passed away September 11, 2021 at the age of 90. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Waldrop; sisters, Imogene Brown and Elizabeth Morris; close friend, Nancy Lee; and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time.

Frances Lewis

Frances Lewis

Sep 11, 2021

Services are incomplete.

Elizabeth Carol Spangenberg

Elizabeth Carol Spangenberg

Sep 10, 2021

Elizabeth Carol Spangenberg, 77 of McCalla, AL passed away September 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Salter; mother, Mary Ella Salter; sister, Sylvia Hobbs; brother, Robert c. Salter, Jr. "Buster". She is survived by her husband, Harold Dwight Spangenberg; son, Chad Land; daughter, Tyndl Land; sister, Robin Misso; grandchildren, Dr. Britiany Pierson-Perkins, Daniel Land...

Donald "Bo" Ray Cain

Donald "Bo" Ray Cain

Sep 9, 2021

Donald "Bo" Ray Cain passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shelby Cain and Hazel Stewart Hall; brother, David Lee Cain; and sister, Debra Kaye Cain Hill. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pearl Cain; sons, Bradley R. Cain (Jessica) and Brady T. Cain; daughters, Brandy...

Willard Doyle Mathis

Willard Doyle Mathis

Sep 7, 2021

Willard Doyle Mathis was 65 and went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2021. He loved Alabama football with his friends at the Brown Derby and loved to grill for his granddaughters. He rarely ever missed a softball game when they played. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by...

Thomas Edward Glasgow

Thomas Edward Glasgow

Sep 7, 2021

Thomas Edward Glasgow, age 83, went to join his wife, Eleanor, to be with the Lord, September 9, 2021. Their love for one another was as great as their love for Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Annie Mae Glasgow, and his wife of 51 loving years, Eleanor Jean Glasgow; brother, Lindsey Glasgow; and "Little...

Richard K. Wix

Richard K. Wix

Sep 5, 2021

Richard K. Wix, 61 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away September 5, 2021. No services are planned at this time.

Gregory Austin Baker

Gregory Austin Baker

Sep 5, 2021

Gregory Austin Baker went to be with the Lord, September 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Aushan and Sue Madeline Baker; and sister, Jwawta Baker Church. He is survived by his nephews, Russell E. Church (Cathy); niece, Jolie Church Nelms; and great-nephew and Eric Church.

Brenda E. Taylor

Brenda E. Taylor

Sep 3, 2021

Brenda E. Ratliff Taylor, of Adamsville, passed away September 3, 2021, at the age of 60. She is preceded in death by parents, William Glynn and Geraldine Ratliff and brother, Johnny Ratliff. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael T. Taylor; son, Matthew T. Taylor (Jessica); grandchildren, Samantha Taylor and Andrew Taylor; sister, Debbie Quinn (Mitchell); brothers,...

Janice Marie Burgess

Janice Marie Burgess

Sep 2, 2021

Janice Marie Burgess, 71 of Pleasant Grove, passed away September 2, 2021. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to take her grandchildren to the movies and bowling. She also loved watching Crimson Tide Football and playing bingo. Janice was retired from Food World where she worked for 20+ years. She was known for taking in any fur...

Edward Boyce Tinker, Jr.

Edward Boyce Tinker, Jr.

Sep 1, 2021

Edward Boyce Tinker, Jr. went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Boyce Tinker Sr.; brother, Jimmy N. Tinker; and sister-in-law, Kelley Aaron Tinker. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Joyce Tinker; brother, Michael W. Tinker; nephews, Zac (Heather) Tinker and Aaron (Kalie) Tinker; and great-nephew Easton Tinker....