Obituaries

Samuel Nissley Stayer

Samuel Nissley Stayer

Feb 29, 2020

Dr. Samuel Nissley Stayer died peacefully at home attended to by family on February 29th, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lee, his daughter, Caroline, and his son-in-law, Alex. He was born in Lancaster, PA and was dedicated to celebrating his family history and Mennonite heritage. Students lined up to enroll in his history classes at Birmingham Southern...

Rosaland Handley Love

Rosaland Handley Love

Feb 28, 2020

Rosaland Handley Love, of Bessemer, passed away on February 28, 2020 at the age of 83. She was a long-time member and Sunday School Teacher at Concord Highlands Baptist Church. She as also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police. She worked for Alabama By-products for 32 years. She is preceded in death by her...

Benjamin M Higginbotham

Benjamin M Higginbotham

Feb 25, 2020

Benjamin M. Higginbotham, 87 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away February 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Laura Argo Higginbotham; son, Marty Higginbotham (Ashley); daughters, Tammy Coe (Randy), Terri Vosbury (Bob), Kathy Hardin (Mike); grandchildren, Liam Higginbotham, Joshua Herbinger, Justin McFall, Mason Underwood, Ragam Wilkinson, Cody...

Infant Julem Munoz

Infant Julem Munoz

Feb 23, 2020

Infant Jalem Munoz passed away on February 23, 2020. Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM at Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home. Infant Munoz will be buried in the Republic of Guatemala.

James Maury Travis

James Maury Travis

Feb 20, 2020

James Maury Travis, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Marvin Travis, mother, Mary Violet Hall Travis, sisters Jean Travis Allison and Peggy Travis Salamone, and brother William (Bill) Travis. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 6...

Carol Jane Vines

Carol Jane Vines

Feb 18, 2020

On February 18, 2020, family matriarch Carol Jane (Janie) Vines went home to be with the Lord. A long-time member of Liberty Baptist church and an Eastern Star, Carol spent 21 years serving as a loving spouse in the US Army. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Christine Winter, her brother Johnny Winter, her husband Robert...

Rodger Dale Robertson

Rodger Dale Robertson

Feb 14, 2020

Rodger Dale Robertson, born August 8, 1944, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2020. He was a deacon at New Faith Baptist Church. He was proud to have been a Marine. He loved the Lord, his family, golf and Alabama football. Predeceased by his parents, James Henry and Margaret Marie Robertson; 2 sisters, Pauline Brasher and Estelle Carter;...

Alba Shunnarah

Alba Shunnarah

Feb 13, 2020

Alba Shunnarah, of Birmingham, passed away on February 13, 2020 at the age of 79. Visitation will be Monday, February 17, 2020 at Saint George Greek-Catholic Melkit Church (425-16th Avenue S 35205) from 9:00 until 10:00 AM with funeral service starting immediately following. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Usnmcpo Retired Roy Douglas Bartlett

Usnmcpo Retired Roy Douglas Bartlett

Feb 5, 2020

USNMCPO Retired Roy Douglas Bartlett, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 74. He retired from the U.S. Navy. He was a long-time member of New Faith Baptist Church. He was a Mason and a baseball coach with T-Ball and Little League teams. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in...

Annie Barker

Annie Barker

Feb 4, 2020

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Margaret Ann Hutchins Wilson

Margaret Ann Hutchins Wilson

Feb 4, 2020

Margaret Ann Hutchins Wilson, 77 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away February 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Onzell Lavada Hutchins; son, Lawrence D. Chapin, Jr; sister, Sarah Banks; brother, Henry Hutchins. She is survived by her son, Edgar Alton (Lynn) Chapin; daughter, Tammy Lynne Bailey; sisters, Rosie Carter, Darlene Moore; brothers, Jimmy Hutchins...

Clarence Ernst

Clarence Ernst

Feb 4, 2020

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John Ryan

John Ryan

Feb 4, 2020

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Jeanette Riley Cagle

Jeanette Riley Cagle

Feb 3, 2020

Jeanette Riley Cagle, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2020 at the age of 94. She worked in Food Services for K-Mart for many years before retiring. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Claborn F. Cagle; granddaughter, Michelle Blankenship; and step-brother, Charles Weaver. She is survived by her sons, William C. Cagle...

Colleen V. Murphy

Colleen V. Murphy

Feb 2, 2020

Colleen V. Murphy, 91 passed away February 2, 2020; her children and her son-in-law Kevin Hood were at her side. She was born in White Springs, Florida February 17, 1928 to Horatio Marion Vaughn and Myrtle Sistrunk Vaughn. She was known for her firm belief in, and adoration of Jesus. She was a very humble, kind, selfless, and loving person....

Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford

Feb 2, 2020

Services are incomplete at this time.

Amy Lou Parsons Pierce

Amy Lou Parsons Pierce

Feb 2, 2020

Amy Lou Parsons Pierce, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on February 2, 2020, at the age of 91. Before retiring, she worked many years with Hancock Fabrics. She was a longtime resident of Pleasant Grove and a member of New Faith Baptist Church Pleasant Grove. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James A. Pierce and...

Johnny Keith Barnett

Johnny Keith Barnett

Feb 1, 2020

Johnny Keith Barnett, 62 of Thorsby, Alabama passed away February 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Linda Diane Barnett; daughters, Dana Gail (Billy) Wilkins, Crystal D. (Michael) Freeman ; son, Jonathan K. (Connie) Barnett; step-son, Blake Patterson (Larissa); ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon (Bruce) Patterson , Vickie (Larry) Holcomb ; brother, Nickie (Cheyenne) Barnett and numerous...

Gary Wayne Jones

Gary Wayne Jones

Jan 30, 2020

Gary Wayne Jones, of Mulga, passed away on January 30, 2020 at the age 63. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Myrtle Jones; sisters, Paula J. and Mary Helen Jones. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Thompson and Kathy Boyd; brother, Roy Causey; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside service will Monday,...

Neal Stephen Gast

Neal Stephen Gast

Jan 30, 2020

Neal Stephen Gast was born on November 28, 1960 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was welcomed into heaven by Jesus and other loved ones on February 1, 2020 at the age of 59. Neal attended Hueytown Middle and High where he met and married his high school sweetheart Nada Curry. The two lived and raised their family in Hueytown, AL. Neal...