Obituaries

Polly Ann Dobbs

Polly Ann Dobbs

Sep 4, 2019

Polly A. Dobbs, of Parrish, Alabama, passed away on September 4, 2019 at the age of 79. She was a member of the American Legion and The VFW. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruby Hardin; brothers, Woodrow, Fred, Tommy and Ronald Hardin; and sister, Agnes Davis. She is going to be greatly missed by her...

Amanda Allen

Amanda Allen

Sep 1, 2019

Amanda Allen, 39 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away September 1, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Braden Capps and Carter Stephens; parents, Paul and Carolyn Allen; aunt and uncle, Vickie (Johnny) Walker; sister, Tonya Bartley (Don); brothers, Jeff Allen, Tim Allen; grandmother, Betty East; niece, Brook (Zac) Glaze and children Piper, Gray and Penny and nephew, J.T. (Jordan) Bartley;...

James Stewart Stinnett

James Stewart Stinnett

Aug 23, 2019

James Stewart Stinnett, 78 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away August 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Myra Stinnett; daughters, Amanda Dupree, Edie Johnston (Paul); grandchildren, Alexandria Johnston, Kendell Johnston, Katie Dupree; two great grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Kuhn; brothers, Dale Stinnett (Judy), Gary Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, August 26, 2019...

Shannon Maria Stephens

Shannon Maria Stephens

Aug 23, 2019

Shannon Maria Stephens, 42 of Hueytown, Alabama passed away January 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Gilbert. She is survived by her husband, Paul Stephens; daughters, Kellsey Cohen (Chris), Kirstyn Stephens; grandchildren, Kayden Stephens, Liam Shipman; father, Richard Simmons; sister, Sandra Ellet; brothers, Shane Simmons, Brian Warmack. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September...

Juanita C. Blewster

Juanita C. Blewster

Aug 21, 2019

Juanita Blewster, 94 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away August 21, 2019. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reese "Buddy" Blewster; son, Gary Reese Blewster; brother, W.L. "Dick" Childers. She is survived by her sister, Grace Lann; niece, Beverly (Leighton) Mays; nephews, Matt (Lauren) Mays, Michael (Breanna)...

Mary Jane "Janie" Beale

Mary Jane "Janie" Beale

Aug 16, 2019

Mary Jane (Janie) Beale, of Cahaba Heights passed away, Friday, August 17, 2019, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born January 10, 1949 in Louisiana, she lived in and travelled the US and France as part of a military family. Janie is pre-deceased by her parents Richard and Ena Futch of Birmingham, AL and her brother, Mike Cassidy, of Hertford...

Margaret Arnold

Margaret Arnold

Aug 16, 2019

Margaret Arnold, 85 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away August 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Arnold' two sons, Jack Arnold, Jeff Arnold; brother, Ronie Stanford. She is survived by her son, Vernon Arnold; daughter, Doris Lucas (Robby); seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and brothers, James Stanford; Gary Wayne Stanford, Jerry Stanford. The visitation...

Matthew Aaron Hudson

Matthew Aaron Hudson

Aug 11, 2019

Matthew Aaron Hudson, 25 of Bessemer, Alabama passed away August 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Lovelady Hudson. He is survived by his father, Jerry Hudson; brother, Jeremy (Kyndel) Hudson; nephew, Austin Hudson; niece, Alexis Hudson; grandmother, Ruby Meeks; grandparents, BH and Lou Annie Lovelady; uncles, Terry (Michelle) Lovelady and David (Sherry) Lovelady and numerous...

Lynn Catherine Barnett

Lynn Catherine Barnett

Aug 9, 2019

Lynn Catherine Barnett, 36, of Alabaster, Alabama passed away August 9, 2019. She was known by all for her love and hospitality, welcoming everyone into her home as family. She is survived by her husband, Paul Barnett; sons, Isaac Barnett, Asher Barnett; daugther, Eva Barnett; parents, Dan and Lori Fletcher; brother, James Hollendoner (Kari), Ken Wojnarowski (Sarah Jo); grandparents James...

Bruce "Shine" Edwin Lewis

Bruce "Shine" Edwin Lewis

Aug 8, 2019

Bruce "Shine" Edwin Lewis, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on August 8, 2019 at the age of 69. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from U.S. Steel with over 30 years of service. He was also a member of the Riverside Hunting Club for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and...

Henry Clyde Flynn

Henry Clyde Flynn

Aug 2, 2019

Henry Clyde Flynn, 94 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away August 2, 2019. He was a former Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove and he also served as a Deacon for Ensley Baptist Church for 61 years. He participated with the Amateur Softball Association for many years as a player, coach and other various positions. He was inducted...

Linda L. Akin

Linda L. Akin

Jul 24, 2019

Linda L. Akin, of Hueytown, passed away on July 24, 2019 at the age of 71. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Wilma Crawford. She is survived by her husband, James; sons, Robbie Watts, Brian, Brent and Bradley Akin; daughters, Laura Rowe, Lisa Kendrick and Leslee Cotten; brother, Thomas Crawford; 20 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; numerous...

Vito Michael Accardi

Vito Michael Accardi

Jul 21, 2019

Vito Michael Accardi, 68, of Hueytown, Alabama passed away July 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank P. Accardi. He is survived by his son, Patrick Accardi (Christa). Visitation will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 4:30 Pm to 5:00 PM with the funeral service beginning at 5:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home. Rev. Joey...

Beatrice "Bebe" Hardin Walls

Beatrice "Bebe" Hardin Walls

Jul 18, 2019

Beatrice Hardin Walls, of McCalla, passed away July 18, 2019 at the age of 92. Visitation will be Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 2:00 until 3:00 PM at Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home with funeral service beginning at 3:00 PM. Burial will follow the service in Forest Grove Memorial Gardens. Brother Charles Teague officiating. She was a member of Canaan...

Roy James "Jackson" Roberts

Roy James "Jackson" Roberts

Jul 18, 2019

Roy James Roberts, affectionately known as “Jackson,” of Hueytown, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2019 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Reba Ann Roberts; daughters, Kelley (Jonathan) Perry and Terri (Sam) Smith; his “spiritually adopted” children, Kaye Lovett and Tammy & Jeff Gay; grandchildren, Kimberly Ann, John...

Linda Faye Poole

Linda Faye Poole

Jul 17, 2019

Linda Faye Poole, of Hoover, passed away on July 17, 2019 at the age of 64. She worked, for many years, as a dental technician. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Louise Early; daughter, Erica Faye Penfield Landreth; son, Charles "Chuck" Walden McCombs, III; sister, Debbie Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Poole; son,...

Patricia Faye Stine

Patricia Faye Stine

Jul 16, 2019

Patricia Faye Stine, 93 of Orange Beach, AL passed away July 16, 2019. No services are planned at this time.

Nina Mae Lovell Boone

Nina Mae Lovell Boone

Jul 16, 2019

Nina Bowen Lovell Boone passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019, at her son’s home in Murphy, North Carolina. She was 87 years old. Nina was born in Meigs, Georgia on April 26, 1932, to Pascal and Hattie (Stanley) Bowen. She and her twin sister, Nona, were the last born of twelve siblings. Nina was the last surviving sibling. As...

Juanita Gail Wolfe

Juanita Gail Wolfe

Jul 14, 2019

Juanita Gail Wolfe, of Adger, passed away on July 14, 2019 at the age of 70. She was a local hairdresser for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Helen Poe; sons, David and Scott Wolfe; granddaughter, Paige Vining Wolfe; grandson, Ray Wolfe; brothers, Charles Randolph and Michael Wayne Poe; and sister, Betty Jean Daughtry....

Eugene Edward Hannah

Eugene Edward Hannah

Jul 10, 2019

Eugene Edward Hannah, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away on July 10, 2019 at the age of 75. He was a faithful member and Deacon of Main Street Baptist Church and Charter member and Deacon of New Faith Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Geraldine Hannah; wife, Soundra Littleton Hannah; brother, William Hannah; and...