Obituaries

Albert Joseph Bores, Jr.

Albert Joseph Bores, Jr.

Mar 25, 2021

Albert Joseph Bores, Jr., age 90 of Adger, Alabama passed away March 25, 2021. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1946 and after serving there, he transferred to the US Army. After 35 years he retired from U.S. Steel and was a member of the Steel Workers Union in Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert...

Roger Mcbrayer

Roger Mcbrayer

Mar 24, 2021

Roger McBrayer passed away on March 24, 2021 at the age of 75. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Clarence and Pearlie Mae McBrayer; wife of 22 years, Jackie L. McBrayer; and brother, Harold McBrayer. He is survived by his son, David Canant; Rachel Long (Daniel) and Natalie Rash (Allen); grandchildren, Cody Canant, Glenn Canant, Jacob Long,...

Thomas Malcolm Cox

Thomas Malcolm Cox

Mar 23, 2021

Thomas Malcolm Cox, of Nauvoo, passed away on March 23, 2021 at the age of 84. He retired from work after owning Cox Ornamental Ironworks for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Hassie Cox and brother, Luther Ferrell Cox. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Camilla Harris Cox; son, Gregory S....

Jerry Kenneth Davis

Jerry Kenneth Davis

Mar 21, 2021

Jerry Kenneth Davis, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on March 21, 2021 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of more than 51 years, June Winn Davis; daughters, Randa McWhorter and Mende Hogan (Jon); son, Brandon Davis; grandchildren, Tristin Davis (Amber Swartz), Chandler Adams (James Percy), Hunter Hogan and Carly Hogan; great grandson, Lucas Davis; sisters,...

Norma Hollingsworth Goodwin

Norma Hollingsworth Goodwin

Mar 18, 2021

Norma Hollingsworth Goodwin, formally of Huntsville and currently of Pleasant Grove, passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 94. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. She worked as an Office Manager for Standard Furniture Company and retired after more than 30 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband...

Lucille Smith

Lucille Smith

Mar 17, 2021

Lucille Smith, 85 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away March 17, 2021. She was a member of Pleasant Grove 1st Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clanton and Eslie Tucker and all seven of her siblings. She is survived by her husband, James Winston Smith; daughter, Marie S. Gamble (Roland); grandchildren, Chad Roland Gamble (Kristen Antonio),...

Raymond Earl Dawson, Sr.

Raymond Earl Dawson, Sr.

Mar 14, 2021

Raymond Earl Dawson, Sr., of Adger, passed away on March 14, 2021 at the age of 90. He retired from US Steel after 34 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Raymond E. Dawson, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Ann LaRae Donehoo (Robert) and Jan RaNae Meadows (Alvin); grandchildren, Amy Waldrop (Jerry), Ashley Peebles...

Roy Eugene Burnett, Sr.

Roy Eugene Burnett, Sr.

Mar 12, 2021

Roy Eugene Burnett, Sr., of McCalla, passed away on March 12, 2021 at the age of 62. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was known for being an avid collector. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Fay Burnett; sisters, Shirley Burnett, Davina Burnett and Lisa Burnett. He is survived by...

Sonya Sampley

Sonya Sampley

Mar 11, 2021

Sonya Sampley, of Bessemer, passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 67. Services are pending at this time.

Mary Pappas Williams

Mary Pappas Williams

Mar 11, 2021

Mary Pappas Williams, 95, of Birmingham passed away peacefully March 11. She was preceded in death by her parents, Callie and Tom Pappas; husband, Roy Williams; sisters, Anna Vince of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Blanche Pappas of Birmingham and Helen Lasho of Marion, Iowa; and her dearest friend, Joanna Hahamis Carlock of Birmingham. Born in West Virginia, she grew up in...

Donna Faye Wilkinson

Donna Faye Wilkinson

Mar 11, 2021

Donna Faye Wilkinson, formally of Sylvan Springs and most recently of Cullman, passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 73. She was a longtime member of Church of the Nazarene Pleasant Grove. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Jr. and Ophelia Rose Burgess and grandson, Brett Wilkinson. She is survived by her son, Jeff...

James C. Odom

James C. Odom

Mar 10, 2021

James C. Odom, of Hueytown, passed away on March 10, 2021 at the age of 64. There are no services planned at this time.

Joseph "Jody" Oliver Bryant

Joseph "Jody" Oliver Bryant

Mar 8, 2021

Joseph "Jody" Oliver Bryant, of McCalla, passed away on March 8, 2021 at the age of 74. He was a longtime member of the Showman's Association of Michigan and also a member of the International Independent Showman's Association of Tampa, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Lucille Bryant. He is survived by his wife of...

Richard Clayton Treadaway

Richard Clayton Treadaway

Mar 4, 2021

Richard Clayton Treadaway, 83 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away March 4, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Cynthia Graves; grandson, Christopher Graves. He is survived by his sons, Jackey Treadaway (Lisa), Rodney Treadaway (Christie); grandchildren, Carlee, RaeAnn, Aaron, Austin, Justin, Jennifer and a host of great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, March 8, 2021...

Terry James Hendon

Terry James Hendon

Mar 4, 2021

Terry James Hendon, of Adamsville, passed away on March 4, 2021 at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Hendon. He survived by his parents, Kenneth W. and Barbara Hendon Campbell; brother, Dennis Hendon (Marlene); and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Patterson...

Lewis Lee "Buddy" Jones Jr.

Lewis Lee "Buddy" Jones Jr.

Mar 3, 2021

Lewis "Buddy" Lee Jones, Jr., 83 of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Gail Jones; parents, Louie Lee Jones, Sr. and Velma Jones; brother, Jimmy Jones; sister, Dorothy Powell; and daughter, Patsy Jones Chambers. He is survived by his daughters, Belinda L....

Cody Lee Scoggins

Cody Lee Scoggins

Mar 2, 2021

Cody Lee Scoggins, 35 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away March 2, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Peggy Scoggins; brother, Richard Keith Scoggins. No services are planned at this time.

Samuel Harry Koebcke

Samuel Harry Koebcke

Mar 2, 2021

Samuel Harry Koebcke, of McCalla, passed away March 2, 2021 at the age of 91. He was a Longtime member of Flint Hill Baptist Church in McCalla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Flora Koebcke; 5 brothers and 4 sisters; and granddaughter, Holly Griffith. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rachel Gardner Koebcke;...

Barry John Fowler Sr.

Barry John Fowler Sr.

Mar 2, 2021

Barry John Fowler, Sr. passed away on March 2, 2021 at the age of 72. He was a long time member of Oak Grove First Baptist Church and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayburn Odell and Lorene Fowler. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bonnie Fowler; sons, Barry J. Fowler, Jr.,...

Travis Leon Vernon

Travis Leon Vernon

Mar 1, 2021

Travis Leon Vernon, of Bessemer, passed away on March 1, 2021 at the age of 80. He was a PFC in the Marines and a Sgt 1C in the Army where he served doing 3 tours in Vietnam. He was decorated with a Purple Heart, 4 Bronze Stars, 1 Air Metal, 4 Vietnamese Cross of Galantry, and 1 Veteran's Metal...