Obituaries

Francis Ann Mathis

Francis Ann Mathis

Oct 18, 2020

No services are planned at this time.

Charles R. Ragan

Charles R. Ragan

Oct 18, 2020

No services planned at this time.

Susan Mize Thomas

Susan Mize Thomas

Oct 18, 2020

Susan M. Thomas, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on October 18, 2020 at the age of 57. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Betty Mize. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, John C. Thomas, Sr; sons, John "Jack" C. Thomas, Jr. and Kevin Ray Thomas; sisters, Jackie McDonough (Joey) and Linda Jenkins (Randall);...

Joseph Scott "Scotty" Norris

Joseph Scott "Scotty" Norris

Oct 14, 2020

Joseph "Scotty" Norris, 40 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away October 14, 2020. He was a married to Jacqueline Sims Newsome for 5 years. He is survived by his son, Peyton Norris; daughter, Hailey Norris; grandchildren, Nathan Liam Byrd; mother, Patricia Burnette Erkhart (James); father, James Donald Norris (Sarah); sisters, Tracy Culver (Marc), Kelly Crawford; brother, Shane Norris (Beth). Visitation will...

Jacqueline Sims Newsome

Jacqueline Sims Newsome

Oct 14, 2020

Jacqueline Sims Newsome, of Birmingham, passed away on October 14, 2020 at the age of 39. She is preceded in death by her sons, John Tyler Newsome and John Michael Newsome; and aunt, Cyndi Arnold. She was married to Joseph Scott Norris for 5 years. She is survived by her children, Jacob Ryan Newsome and Brianna Nicole Newsome; step-children, Peyton...

James Willie Samples

James Willie Samples

Oct 13, 2020

On February 13, 1935, James Willie Samples, was born in Selma, Alabama to the late Olivia Jones Stanford. He was a member of Faith Chapel, Birmingham, Alabama. James was educated in the Bessemer City Public School System, where he attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. On September 18, 1956, James was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Iris Jean Richardson...

James R. Bedford

James R. Bedford

Oct 13, 2020

James R. Bedford, of Dolomite, passed away on October 13, 2020 at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emily Bedford; sisters, Emma Scott and Jackie Farmer; brothers, Billy Ray Allen and Sambo Bedford; and daughter, Tammy Parnell. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah "Debbie" Lowery (David) and Barbara Gunter (Phillip); sister,...

Marianna Vidal

Marianna Vidal

Oct 12, 2020

No services planned at this time.

Charles R. Mcdonald

Charles R. Mcdonald

Oct 10, 2020

Charles R. McDonald, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on October 10, 2020 at the age of 90. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from US Steel after many years. There will be a private service in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mary A. Evans

Mary A. Evans

Oct 10, 2020

Mary A. Evans, of Bessemer, passed away on October 10, 2020 at the age of 86. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R. Evans. She is survived by her son, Jerry Evans (Tammy); daughter, Susan Battles; grandchildren, Shea DiBenedetto, Matt Battles, Kayla Battles, Christie Marquard and Starr Serena; and...

Dorthy E. Page

Dorthy E. Page

Oct 10, 2020

Dorthy E. Page, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on October 10, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a Hairdresser in the Pleasant Grove area and retired in 1994. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hearl and Mae McCullar; husband of more than 50 years, William T. Page, Sr.; sister, Jean Hendrix; brothers, Lendall McCullar and Carrel...

Samuel Collins

Samuel Collins

Oct 9, 2020

Services are pending at this time.

William Lafayette Blakey Sr.

William Lafayette Blakey Sr.

Oct 9, 2020

William L. Blakey, Sr., of Pleasant Grove, passed away on October 9, 2020 at the age of 78. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a longtime supported of the DAV, Disabled American Veterans. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Annie Lee Blakey; sister, Lorene McDaniel; and brother, James Franklin. He is survived...

Vera Lepper Solway

Vera Lepper Solway

Oct 8, 2020

Vera Lepper Solway, of Hueytown, passed away on October 8, 2020 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Essie Lepper and her husband of over 20 years, Cleatus W. Solway. She is survived by her son, Tommy Stidham; daughter, Lisa A. Stewart (Wes); sisters, Brenda Thomas (Maynard) and Renee Bush; brothers, Craig...

Joy Gilkerson

Joy Gilkerson

Oct 7, 2020

No services planned at this time.

Ruby Jean Thomas

Ruby Jean Thomas

Oct 3, 2020

Services are incomplete.

Michael Dalton Steadman

Michael Dalton Steadman

Oct 3, 2020

Michael Dalton Steadman, of Adamsville, passed away at the age of 21. He was a graduate of Sumiton Christian School where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He was also an electrical apprentice with BLOX. He was a member of Adamsville Baptist Church. He is survived by the love of his life, Kamree Elise Lay; mother, Catherine (Aaron...

Daniel Loren Blake

Daniel Loren Blake

Oct 2, 2020

Daniel Loren Blake, of Jasper, passed away on October 2, 2020 at the age of 44. He was a member of the Gathering Church. He is survived by his mother, Betti Webb; father, Robert W. Blake (Vicky); son, Gavin Blake; brothers, David W. Blake and Matthew K. Blake (Andie); numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. A private memorial...

Christine Waldman

Christine Waldman

Sep 30, 2020

Services are incomplete.

Edward Gordon Miller

Edward Gordon Miller

Sep 29, 2020

Edward Gordon Miller, of Jasper, AL., passed away on September 29, 2020 at the age of 54. He worked as an Emergency Dispatcher with several agencies around Birmingham for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Darlene McDonald Miller; parents, Eddie and Linda Miller; sons, David Gordon (Lauren) Miller and Dale Morgan Miller; brother, Anthony...