Obituaries

Barbara Ann Montgomery

Barbara Ann Montgomery

Feb 16, 2021

Barbara Ann Montgomery, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 80. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years with various companies around the western area of Birmingham. She was a member of Berney Points Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she performed charity work and worked with the Sunbeams. She is preceded...

Lennora "Jane" Tracy

Lennora "Jane" Tracy

Feb 14, 2021

Lennora "Jane" Tracy, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on February 14, 2021 at the age of 91. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. She is preceded in death by her husband, John A. Tracy, Jr.; daughter, Leanne Mosner; brothers, MD Wallace, Bill Wallace, Wilburn Wallace and Don Wallace; sister, Betty Earley. She is survived by...

Jackie L. Mcbrayer

Jackie L. Mcbrayer

Feb 12, 2021

Jackie L. McBrayer, 71 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away February 12, 2021. She worked at Pleasant Grove 1st Baptist Daycare for 20+ years. Her love for animals always led to her giving many of them a loving home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orman Canant; father, Coy W. Wood and mother, Billie Nell Stone; sister, Cheryl Wood....

Ronny Martin

Ronny Martin

Feb 9, 2021

Ronny Martin, of Mulga, passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 37. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Woodrow and Sarah Martin and Robert and Faye Fonderen; and uncle, Don Fonderen. He is survived by his parents, Tera Fonderen and Jeff Martin; son, Jaden Martin; daughter, Madison Martin; brothers, Christopher Lee Martin (Tiffany) and Donny...

Lee Townsend

Lee Townsend

Feb 9, 2021

Lee Townsend passed away on February 9, 2021. No services are planned at this time.

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...