Obituaries

Euston Audean Osmer

Euston Audean Osmer

May 1, 2021

Euston A. Osmer, of Hueytown, passed away May 1, 2021 at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Osmer. He is survived by his sister-in-law, June B. Suell; and many other relatives and friends. No public service is planned at this time.

Sylvette R. Smith

Sylvette R. Smith

Apr 29, 2021

Sylvette R. Smith, of Bessemer, passed away April 29, 2021 at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Millard Clay Smith; daughters, Francoise Marie Smith Wooten and Cathy Annette Smith Burgess; and grandson, Derek Smith. She is survived by her son, Marc Chris Smith; daughter, Gloria Jane Smith Jones; grandchildren,...

Vickie Lynn Honeycutt

Vickie Lynn Honeycutt

Apr 29, 2021

Vickie Lynn Honeycutt, of Hueytown, passed away April 29, 2021 at the age of 69. She was a loving wife, mother, Nana and friend. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Bessemer. She won 1st Place at church for one of her cake recipes. Some of her favorite activities was going to the movies and eating Chinese...

Betty Hamrick Nall

Betty Hamrick Nall

Apr 28, 2021

Betty Hamrick Nall, formerly of Pleasant Grove, passed away April 28, 2021 at the age of 90. She was a avid gardener and talented seamstress who sewed for members of the community. She made cheerleader uniforms, costumes for plays and many beautiful prom dresses. She ran the Concession stand at the Ball Park for many years. She is preceded in...

Tommie Tyler

Tommie Tyler

Apr 27, 2021

Tommie Martin Tyler, 62 of McCalla, Alabama passed away April 27, 2021. She is preceded in death by her sons, James Tyler, Michael Tyler; grandson, Dustin Tyler; brother J.D. Townsend. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Robert Tyler; daughter, Kimberly Wetherington (Jessica); sisters, Linda McDaniel (Bobby), Peggy Pickard, Betty Carr (Mike); brothers, Kenneth Martin (Leah Ann), Joey...

Johnnie Mae Wates Garmon

Johnnie Mae Wates Garmon

Apr 25, 2021

Johnnie Mae Wates Garmon, 87 of Bucksville-McCalla passed away April 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Monce and Ollie Wates; son, Mark Garmon; sister-in-laws, Shirley Wates and Charlotte Wates. She is survived by her husband, Paschael Talmage Garmon; children, Sherry Garmon Crist, Kevin Dale Garmon (Valerie); grandchildren, Steven Darrell Garmon (Alex), Peyton Nicole Garmon; great grandson,...

Vivian Ann Perkins

Vivian Ann Perkins

Apr 22, 2021

Vivian Ann Perkins, of Bessemer, passed away April 22, 2021 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cora Bell Kneiss, husband of more than 60 years, Murrel E. Perkins; son, Eddie Perkins; and daughter-in-law, Sara Perkins. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Wayne Perkins and Benny Lee Perkins (Tammy); daughters, Debbie Richardson and...

Christopher Bryan Landreth

Christopher Bryan Landreth

Apr 22, 2021

Christopher Bryan Landreth, of Midfield, passed away April 22, 2021 at the age of 49. He was affiliated with First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove and Bethel Baptist Church. He was an avid Alabama Fan. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Landreth, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Harriett H. Cormack; daughters, Kalyn Landreth Eubanks (Branson)...

Jimmy Wayne Jones

Jimmy Wayne Jones

Apr 21, 2021

Jimmy Wayne Jones, 83 of Adger, Alabama passed away April 21, 2021. He was a long time member and deacon at Dogwood Grove Baptist Church in Adger, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Thurman and Susie Viola Jones; daughter, Cynthia Arnold; grandchildren, Jackie Newsome Norris, grandson in law, Scott Norris; great grandchildren, JT Newsome, John Michael...

Nelda Faye Kennedy

Nelda Faye Kennedy

Apr 21, 2021

Nelda Faye Wallace Kennedy, 73 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away April 21, 2021. She was a long time member of Lowerytown Baptist Church in West Blocton. She was always seen with a smile and full of love and compassion towards others. She is preceded in death by her son, Carl Kennedy, Jr.; parents, Lehman Grundy and Esther Rosebud Wallace; brothers,...

Larry Joe Franklin

Larry Joe Franklin

Apr 21, 2021

Larry Joe Franklin, 76 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away April 21, 2021. He was a long time member f Shannon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Flossie Mae Franklin; daughter, Tonya Morris. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Sandra Franklin; son Terry J. Franklin and grandson, Austin Morris. There are no...

Caroline R. Johnson

Caroline R. Johnson

Apr 18, 2021

Caroline R. Johnson, 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away April 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held in Winamac, Indiana.

Barbara G. Jones

Barbara G. Jones

Apr 18, 2021

Barbara G. Jones, 72 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away April 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Edward, Sr. and Mary Grace Godsey. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Clarige Jones; son, Jarrett R. Jones (Leslie); grandchildren, Kayla Jones, Hunter Jones, Briar Jones; sisters, Pattie Mosier (Jim), Donna Self (Harry), Tommie Hill...

Barbara Ann Childers

Barbara Ann Childers

Apr 18, 2021

Barbara Ann Childers, 86 of McCalla, Alabama passed away on April 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Childers, Sr.; grandson, Matthew E. Childers and parents, William and Ophelia Richardson. She is survived by her sons, Donald C. Childers (Barbara), Brian E. Childers; daughter, Donna L. Cox (Glenn); grandchildren, Kaylyn Smith (Jay), Cody Cox, Elizabeth LeCroy...

Glynda Thomas Morgan

Glynda Thomas Morgan

Apr 17, 2021

Glynda Thomas Morgan, of Pleasant Grove, passed away April 17, 2021 at the age of 78. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. She loved to bake and would share her homemade goods with many in the community. She is preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Viola Thomas; husband of 53 years, Billy J....

Glenda Coffey

Glenda Coffey

Apr 14, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Hutchison Coffey, of Hueytown, AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the age of 87. She served as a loving Pastors wife at churches in Mississippi and Alabama for 67 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gwin Raymond Coffey. She is survived by their...

James Brett Erwin

James Brett Erwin

Apr 13, 2021

James Brett Erwin, of Hueytown formerly of Pleasant Grove, passed away April 13, 2021 at the age of 39. He is preceded in death by his father, James Harlan Erwin, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Bella; mother, Resa Keel Erwin; sisters, Brooke Erwin Fields, Christin Little (Blake), Deone and Darlene; nieces and nephews, Caitlyn, Ethan, Cameron, Emmalyn and...

Jimmy George Leos

Jimmy George Leos

Apr 12, 2021

Jimmy George Leos, of Maylene, passed away April 12, 2021 at the age of 56. Visitation will be Friday, April 16, 2021 from 11:30 AM until 12:00 PM at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral (307 19th Street S, Birmingham). Funeral service will begin at 12:30 PM with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Kenneth Wayne Ivey

Kenneth Wayne Ivey

Apr 10, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Ivey 1962 - 2021 Kenneth Wayne Ivey, age 58 of Carbon Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2 p.m. with burial at Carbon Hill Memorial Cemetery. Reverend Harold Rhodes will officiate. Mr. Ivey is preceded in death by his father...

Amy Laura Copeland

Amy Laura Copeland

Apr 5, 2021

Amy Laura Copeland, 55 of Maytown, Alabama passed away April 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father, William Knight. She is survived by her husband, James Copeland; son, Joey Copeland; daughters, Jessica Clement (Heath), Jamie Abelson (Erin); grandchildren, Liam Clement, Michael Clement, Victoria Aiken, Charlotte Abelson; mother, Mary Sue Knight; brother, David Knight (Christy). Visitation will be...