Obituaries

Douglas Edward Mcmahan

Douglas Edward Mcmahan

Oct 19, 2020

Douglas Edward McMahan, of Empire, passed away on October 20, 2020 at the age of 47. He loved Tennessee Volunteer Football and chocolate pudding. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Peggy Jo McMahan. He is survived by his son, Jakob P. McMahan; daughter, Meagan Winslett; sister, Robin Ellison (Michael); nieces, Cierra N. Grimes (Steven) and Brittany...

Lisa Michelle Day

Lisa Michelle Day

Oct 19, 2020

Lisa Michelle Day, of Birmingham, passed away on October 19, 2020 at the age of 47. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Ray Day. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Michael D. Gourley, Sr.; sons, Michael D. Gourley, Jr., Shawn D. Gourley and Brandon D. Gourley; daughter, Laura M. Gourley; mother, Patricia Day...

Carolyn F. Treadaway

Carolyn F. Treadaway

Oct 19, 2020

Carolyn F. Treadaway, of Pleasant Grove, passed away on October 19, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Birthday Club. She was a loving wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Jemima...

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...