Obituaries

Virgil Larry "Possie" Salter

Virgil Larry "Possie" Salter

Feb 8, 2021

Virgil Larry "Possie" Salter, 73 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away February 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Salter. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Salter; son, Michael Myers (Kelly); daughter-in-law, Sarah Salter; grandchildren, Bama Hernandez (Tino), Tori Russell (Tanner), Gavin Eaton (Grace), Aaron Salter, Leah Salter, Emma Watson, Grayson Eaton (Grace), Aaron Salter, Leah...

Bettye Eugeneia Harrison

Bettye Eugeneia Harrison

Feb 6, 2021

Bettye Eugeneia Harrison, of Vance, passed away on February 6, 2021 at the age of 57. She was a former member of Fairfield Highlands Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harrison and daughter, Kayla Shae Harrison. She is survived by her parents, Crawford "Sonny", Sr. and Rebecca Dollar; son, Robert Eugene Harrison; granddaughter, Shaela Kay...

Joshua Kirk Pace

Joshua Kirk Pace

Feb 4, 2021

Joshua Kirk Pace, of Cottondale, passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 28. He is survived by his wife, Dasy Gonzalez Pace; parents, Daniel and Stephanie Pace; sons, Tristan Pace and Daniel Wayne Pace; daughter, Amberlyn Pace; sisters, Katie and Jamie Pace; brothers, Jonathan and Kody Pace; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held...

Carol Sue Clemons

Carol Sue Clemons

Feb 4, 2021

Carol Sue Clemons, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 67. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove where she was a member of the Homebound Class. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Lurlene Chambers; husband, William V. Clemons, Sr.; and son Robert Andrew "Andy" Clemons....

Willie Ray Hyde

Willie Ray Hyde

Feb 4, 2021

Willie Ray Hyde, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 67. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gertrude Hyde and sister, Frances Allen. He is survived by his wife, Faye Reel Hyde; children, Chad Neal (Robin), Michael Dean, Freddy Dean, Brian Dean, Kenny Dean, Rita Dean, Brenda Dean and April...

Libby "Granny" Smith

Libby "Granny" Smith

Feb 4, 2021

Libby "Granny" Lawley Marino Smith, 68 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away February 4, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, granny and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Joe and Katie Lawley. She is survived by husband, Clayton Smith; her daughters, Kathy Marino, Lenae Fields (Brad), Amy Diffley (Nathan), Jennifer Allgood; grandchildren, Lindsey Hill, Noah Ogletree,...

Christine Beck Ledlow

Christine Beck Ledlow

Feb 4, 2021

Christine Beck Ledlow, born February 24, 1936, passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 84. Shes was an active member and Song Leader of Bethel Holiness of God Christian Church for 21 years serving the Lord. The church members became her family and she theirs. She was loved by many. She is preceded in death by her...

Malcom Brooks

Malcom Brooks

Feb 3, 2021

Malcom Brooks passed away on February 3, 2021. No services are planned at this time.

Walter Leon Harmon

Walter Leon Harmon

Feb 1, 2021

Walter Leon Harmon, of Bessemer, passed away on February 1, 2021 at the age of 89. He was a longtime member of Harvest Baptist Church in Rock Creek. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Muggie Harmon; his wife of more than 65 years, Loretta Higgins Harmon; brothers, Donnie Harmon, Erskine "Buddy" Harmon; sisters, Jane Harmon, Edna...

Deborah Pitts Banks

Deborah Pitts Banks

Feb 1, 2021

Deborah Pitts Banks, of Hueytown, passed away on February 1, 2021 at the age of 67. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also was an employee of the Hueytown Food Giant for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Loraine Pitts. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Julian...

Samuel Coleman Hutchins

Samuel Coleman Hutchins

Jan 30, 2021

Samuel Coleman Hutchins, age 26, passed away January 30, 2021. He was an amazing musician that could play whatever instrument he wanted. He worked in construction for a long time. Sam was a joy and light to this dark world and touched many people. He is a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend. He immensely loved his family,...

Wanda Griffin Ingram

Wanda Griffin Ingram

Jan 29, 2021

Wanda Griffin Ingram, of McCalla, passed away on January 29, 2021 at the age of 60. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Pitts Parsons; and sister, Mona Parsons. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, David L. Brown; sons, Steven C. Ingram, Jr. (Mindy), Tommy L. Ingram (Leah) and Jamie D. Ingram (Margaret); grandchildren, Blade,...

Larry D. Moon

Larry D. Moon

Jan 28, 2021

Larry D. Moon, 80 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away January 28, 2021. He was was preceded in death by this parents, Frank and Sue Moon and brothers, Wayne and Bill Moon. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Moon; three sons; two daughters and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM with the...

Billie Janell Stone

Billie Janell Stone

Jan 26, 2021

Billie Janell Stone, of Bessemer, passed away on January 26, 2021 at the age of 89. She served as a daycare worker for 20 + years at Pleasant Grove First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Elizabeth Douglas; husbands, Coy Wood and Jack Stone; daughter, Cheryl Wood; granddaughter, Conni McClenny; sister, Thelma Lucille Douglas...

Cheryl Elizabeth Wood

Cheryl Elizabeth Wood

Jan 25, 2021

Cheryl Elizabeth Wood, of Bessemer, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 63. She was a volunteer for over 20 years in the lunchroom at First Baptist Pleasant Grove. She is preceded death by her father, Coy W. Wood. She is survived by her mother, Billie Stone; sister, Jackie McBrayer (Roger); nieces, Natalie Rash (Allen) and Rachel...

Terry Earl Walton

Terry Earl Walton

Jan 25, 2021

Terry Earl Walton, of Hueytown, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 70. He was an Automotive Parts Manager and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Powderly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Walton; brother, John Walton; daughter, Kim Martin; and granddaughter, Brandy Hardin. He is survived by his wife of...

Reese Homer Short

Reese Homer Short

Jan 24, 2021

Reese Homer Short, of Quinton, passed away on January 24, 2021 at the age of 66. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rule nd Thelma Short; brother, Rodney Short; and sister, Wanda Pugh. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Myra Wilkinson Short; son, Ryan Short (Jodi); daughter, Jaime Short; grandchildren, Logan, BJ, Skylar, Lyric and...

Michael Knighton

Michael Knighton

Jan 23, 2021

Services are incomplete at this time.

Donald Ferguson

Donald Ferguson

Jan 22, 2021

Donald Ferguson, 87 of Sylvan Springs, Alabama passed away January 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Anne Ferguson; parents, Hugh and Iola Ferguson; brother, Daryl Ferguson. He is survived by his son, Rick Ferguson (Lynn); daughters, Trina Beach (Scott), Brenda Dudley; grandchildren, Kendal Beach (Jaron Thomas), Travis Beach (Jessica), Kaci Dudley, Philip Dudley, Jeremy Stevenson;...

Laverne Sims Stevens

Laverne Sims Stevens

Jan 22, 2021

Mrs. Laverne Sims Stevens, 87, of Hueytown, Al went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was at home, surrounded by her family whom she loved so much. She is preceded in death by her husband. Eugene M. Stevens and her parents Lemuel and Zonie Sims. Her survivors include three children:...