Obituaries

Janice Ann Whatley

Janice Ann Whatley

Jan 12, 2021

Janice Ann Whatley, 71, went to be with her Savior on January 12th 2021 after a long and difficult struggle with kidney cancer. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Phillip Whatley; daughters, Jessica Ann Whatley, Summer Nicole Whatley; and son, Brandon Alexander Whatley. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Jean Thurman; brothers, Edward Louis Perkins...

Donald Craig

Donald Craig

Jan 11, 2021

Donald Craig, of Hueytown, passed away on January 11, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Bessie Craig. He is survived by his wife, Amy Ennis Craig; sons, Chad Craig and Lee Craig; daughter, Tammy Jones (Jim); and three grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time.

Myrtle Jean Defreese Shirley

Myrtle Jean Defreese Shirley

Jan 9, 2021

Myrtle Jean DeFreese Shirley, 86 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away January 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lela DeFreese and her husband, Willie Shirley, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Willie Shirley, Jr (Debra), Roger Shirley, David Shirley (Nancy), Richard Shirley, Billy Shirley; daughter, Libby Hitchcock; twelve grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn...

Mary Gaye Boyd

Mary Gaye Boyd

Jan 9, 2021

Mary Gaye Boyd, 65 of McCalla, Alabama passed away January 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gladys Brown; husband, George Boyd, Jr. She is survived by her son, Tripp Boyd (Dusti); daughters, Shelley Poppo (Jay), Misty Smith (Tyler); grandchildren, Madison, Taylor, Garrett, Avery and Tori; sister, Tracey Rickels (David). Visitation will be Tuesday, January...

Jean Myrick Gober

Jean Myrick Gober

Jan 6, 2021

Jean Myrick Gober, of Birmingham, passed away on January 6, 2021 at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mamie DeLoach. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Crist and Tempie Elder; sister, Frances Strickland (AJ); brother, Frank DeLoach; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. No services planned...

Fred "Sunny" Mcgowen

Fred "Sunny" Mcgowen

Jan 6, 2021

Fred "Sunny" McGowen, of Bessemer, passed away on January 6 , 2021 at the age of 50. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul, Jr. and Jewell McGowan. He is survived by his son, Zack McGowan; daughters, Courtney McGowan and BreAnna McGowan; sisters, Wendy McGowan, Patsy Pylant and Sindy Guest; brother, Jamie McGowan; and many other relatives and...

Judith Buchanan Gaiser

Judith Buchanan Gaiser

Jan 4, 2021

Services are pending.

Edward "Buddy" O. George

Edward "Buddy" O. George

Jan 4, 2021

Edward “Buddy” O. George, of Hueytown, passed away on January 4, 2021 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Bebe J. George; daughters, Rona Walker (Gene) and Dona Love (Rhyal); grandchildren, Daniel Walker, Hollie Bearden (Matt), Sara Davis (Kyle) and Justin “Buddy” Love (Aaron); great grandchildren, Darcy, Harlee, Willow, Luke and Lara; sister, Frances Williams; and...

Bernard Thomas Finneran

Bernard Thomas Finneran

Jan 3, 2021

Finneran, Bernard T. (Bernie), age 86 of Hueytown, Al passed away January 3,2021. He is retired from the Alabama Department of Transportation, where he was employed for 42 years. He had also served in the Army Reserves. He is a member of First United Methodist Church Hueytown. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patsy Finneran, his...

Glenda Mardant

Glenda Mardant

Jan 1, 2021

Glenda Mardant, 64 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away January 1, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father, Troy O'Rear and brother, Terry O'Rear. She is survived by her son, Trey Mardant; daughter, Erin Hitt (Ben); grandchildren, Marceline Hitt; mother, June O'Rear; brother, Barry O'Rear and father of her children, Jerry Mardant. A memorial service will be held on...

John Howell Crumpton

John Howell Crumpton

Dec 31, 2020

John Howell Crumpton, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on December 31, 2020 at the age of 81. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove and the Pleasant Grove Masonic Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Glema Crumpton. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Ramey Crumpton; son, Ken...

Joseph Edward Morris

Joseph Edward Morris

Dec 31, 2020

Joseph Edward Morris, of Hueytown, passed away on December 31, 2020 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Morris; brother, Gerald; and sister, Wanda. He is survived by his son, Joseph "Scott" Morris; daughter, Jenny Morris Allen (Gregory); grandchildren, Grayson Allen, Dawson Allen and Ellison Allen; sisters, Joy and Cheryl; brother,...

Peggy A. England

Peggy A. England

Dec 31, 2020

Peggy A. England, of Hueytown, passed away on December 31, 2020 at the age of 84. She loved God and was a long time caregiver of her family. She loved to sing, she wrote many songs and poems & loved to play her guitar. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. England; brothers, Harold Thornton and Robert...

Barnard "Ben" Palmer Heyen

Barnard "Ben" Palmer Heyen

Dec 29, 2020

Barnard "Ben" Palmer Heyen, of McCalla, passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 63. He was a graduate of South Alabama with a BA in Music. He was a drummer for various bands in south Alabama and northern Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Melba Heyen; brothers, Randy Heyen and Kenneth Heyen....

Watson Ray Rice

Watson Ray Rice

Dec 27, 2020

Watson Ray Rice, 84 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away December 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly "Boots" Rice; son, Randall Rice and sister, Gwendolyn Wright. He is survived by his son, Greg Rice (Sandy), daughter, Karen Sanger (Jerry Owens); daughter-in-law, Nancy Rice; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and sister, Jerry Rice. Visitation will be Wednesday,...

Elby Alton Jones, Jr.

Elby Alton Jones, Jr.

Dec 23, 2020

Elby A. Jones, Jr., of Brookwood, passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 75. He was a longtime member of Bessemer Independent Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Sherry M, Jones; sons, Christopher Jones (Cyndi) and Jake McNair (Astin); daughter, Kim McNair; grandchildren, Harmony Jones, Aurora Jones, Destiny Jones, Kadie Posey, Lexie Posey, Bubba...

Priscilla Savage Herbert

Priscilla Savage Herbert

Dec 22, 2020

Priscilla Savage Herbert, of Birmingham, passed away on December 22, 2020 at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Matilda Savage; brothers, Cleveland Savage, Ernest Savage and Edward Savage. She is survived by her son, John Henry Herbert, Jr.; daughters, Sharon Elaine Walker (Roddray) and Chelisa Herbert Foster (W.D.); grandchildren, Krystle Foster Sargent,...

Jean Wallace Bush

Jean Wallace Bush

Dec 22, 2020

Jean Wallace Bush, 83 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away December 22, 2020. She is survived by her sons, John Michael Bush (Karen), Joel Bush, Mark Bush (Lisa); daughter, Beth Bush Guffin (Scott); grandchildren, Corrie Graveman, Steven Bush, Blake Guffin, Bailey Guffin, Chris Bush; great grandchildren, Kaden Graveman and Kooper Graveman; brother, Alton Wallace, Jr. (Patsy). The funeral service will be...

Elizabeth Lacy Nichols

Elizabeth Lacy Nichols

Dec 21, 2020

Elizabeth Lacy Nichols, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on December 21, 2020 at the age of 86. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, G.R. and Zora Jones; her husband of more than 25 years, James E. Lacy; and son, Thomas R. Lacy. She is survived by her...

Irene Stanley Brasher

Irene Stanley Brasher

Dec 20, 2020

Irene Stanley Brasher, 90 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away December 20, 2020. She was a long time member of Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Albert C. Brasher. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 10:00 AM until service...