Obituaries

Phillip Sean Wilson

Phillip Sean Wilson

Nov 16, 2025

Phillip Sean Wilson, 36, of West Blocton, Alabama, passed away on November 16, 2025. There are no arrangements at this time.

Ronald Dean Sparks

Ronald Dean Sparks

Nov 16, 2025

Ronald Dean Sparks, 74, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away peacefully at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Ron spent his early years there before moving to Hueytown, where he attended Hueytown High School. He married his high school sweetheart and began his career in the metal building industry. He later founded his own metal building construction...

Willie Mae Chapin

Willie Mae Chapin

Nov 12, 2025

Willie Mae Chapin, age 99, of Cottondale formerly of McCalla, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2025. Mrs. Chapin was born December 5, 1925 to the late Dave and Nancy Haney Hyden. Also proceeding her in death was her husband, Bro. Leonard P. Chapin, Sr; sons, Eddy and Carl Chapin and her granddaughter Erin Gaston; siblings, Johnny, Dave,...

Kaye Didcoct

Kaye Didcoct

Nov 11, 2025

Kaye Jones Didcoct, 60 of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2025. Kaye devoted 39 years of her life as a respiratory therapist, serving in various hospitals. Throughout her lengthy and impactful career, she formed lasting relationships with many of her coworkers. These bonds often extended beyond professional connections, with some colleagues becoming lifelong friends and even feeling like...

Michael George Gallegly

Michael George Gallegly

Nov 10, 2025

Michael George Gallegly, age 74 of Bessemer, went to his heavenly home on November 10, 2025. Michael was born December 6, 1950 to the late William Andrew and Rhoda Blanch Robertson Gallegly. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen Stephens Gallegly; his daughter, Lori Dabbs (Jeff) and two grandchildren; Noel Dabbs (Brittany) and Ian Dabbs (Bayleigh).

Mr. Gallegly...

Sue R Douglass

Sue R Douglass

Nov 9, 2025

Sue R. Douglass, age 90 of Hueytown, passed away November 9, 2025 at her residence. Sue was one of eight children born to the late WC & Pauline Thomas Reynolds. Born in Dothan, Sue lived her early years in the small community of Wicksburg. She later met and married her beloved husband, Bernard A. Douglass, Jr. and together they made...

Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith

Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith

Nov 8, 2025

Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith age 69 of Dora passed away at his residence on November 8, 2025. Danny was the only child born to Johnny Daniel & Betty Jean Hollis Smith on March 18, 1956. Danny is survived by his wife, Deborah Smith; son, Jon Smith (Rachel) and Anthony Michael Byers); daughter; Tonya Richardson (Joshua); step son, Jeffery Spearman; grandchildren,...

Judith Ann Clements

Judith Ann Clements

Nov 8, 2025

Judith Ann Clements, age 81, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away on November 8, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ruth Aldridge; her brothers, David Aldridge and Charles Bruce Aldridge; and her sister, Mary Alice Sewell.

Judith will be lovingly remembered by her husband, James “Ray” Rayford Clements; her daughters, Tammy Ruth Smith (Wally), Tracy Clark Luster (Mike),...

Timothy Dan Crawley

Timothy Dan Crawley

Nov 5, 2025

Timothy Dan Crawley, age 81, of Clay, Alabama, passed away on November 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lillian Crawley, and his daughter, Lynn Crawley. Timothy is survived by his sons, Danny Crawley and Ryan Crawley; his daughter, Breanna Crawley; his grandsons, Christofer “Lance” Crawley and Daniel “Blaine” Crawley (Chloe); his great-granddaughter, Aspen Crawley;...

Cywilla Carol Crumpton

Cywilla Carol Crumpton

Nov 4, 2025

Cywilla Carol Crumpton, 85 of Cullman, AL, passed on November 4, 2025. She enjoyed meeting new friends while on her cherished camping trips. She loved tending to flowers. She kept children in her home so that she could be home with her three boys and also served as a substitute teacher.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and...

Tony Howard Berry

Tony Howard Berry

Nov 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tony Howard Berry

May 5, 1954—November 2, 2025

Tony Howard Berry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025 at the age of 71. As he was ushered into eternity, he was surrounded by the loving presence of his whole family, whose lives he enriched with love, lots of laughter,...

William Lane Martin, Jr.

William Lane Martin, Jr.

Nov 2, 2025

William Lane Martin, Jr., 52 of Hueytown, AL, passed on November 2, 2025. William was a longtime member of Real Church of God in Hueytown, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Nettie Martin. William will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Byron L. Martin (Janet); nephew, Byron L. Martin, Jr. (Savannah); niece, April Lynn...

James Mike Hockersmith

James Mike Hockersmith

Nov 2, 2025

James Michael Hockersmith was a devoted husband of 63 years, a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a faithful servant of God. He was the steady rock of our family. He was the perfect example of what a man, husband, and father should be.

He lived his faith every day, quietly witnessing through kindness, humility, and service. He never met a...

Patricia Duke Gill

Patricia Duke Gill

Oct 31, 2025

Patricia Ann Duke Gill, 75, of Concord, Alabama passed away, October 31, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital Hospice Care. Pat was born March 16, 1950 to Zeke & Flora Mae Duke. She was the youngest of seven children & graduated from Kennedy High School. Pat married the love of her life, Jerry Gill, 58 years ago and was a loving...

Cecil E. Goodwin

Cecil E. Goodwin

Oct 27, 2025

Cecil Goodwin, beloved father to three children, 69, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Monday, October 27, leaving a void his family cannot fill.

He was born in Selma, AL, on June 5, 1956 to Vernie (Tittle) Goodwin and Cecil Ellis Goodwin, Sr. The third child and only son, he brought a new kind of joy to a family already...

Peggy J. Pickard

Peggy J. Pickard

Oct 26, 2025

Peggy J. Pickard, 74 of Adger, Alabama passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Pickard; parents, Robert Thomas & Irene Martin; sister, Tommie Tyler; brothers, Joel Martin and J.D. Townsend. She is survived by her sons, Steven L. Pickard, Craig Pickard (Heather), Danny Pickard (Melissa), Jason Pickard; daughters, Sherry Klaus (Gary),...

Teresa Stano

Teresa Stano

Oct 25, 2025

Teresa Stano was a loving daughter and sister whose deep faith and unwavering strength inspired all who knew her. Her love for the Lord guided her through life's challenges, and her ability to overcome every obstacle was a true testament to her spirit.

Teresa found joy in life's simple pleasures-- she loved to draw, color, and sing Christmas carols, especially during...

Timothy Lynn Bunn

Timothy Lynn Bunn

Oct 24, 2025

Timothy Lynn Bunn, 68, of Sylvan Springs, AL went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold W. Bunn and Marie S. Bunn, and daughter, Candace Ashley Bunn. He  is survived by his brother, Gary Allan Bunn;  daughter, Sarah Bunn Chambers (Sam); and grandsons, Braxton T. Chambers and Jackson H....

Albert Louis Oddo, Jr

Albert Louis Oddo, Jr

Oct 22, 2025

Albert Louis Oddo, Jr, age 59 of McCalla, passed away October 22, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Oddo is survived by his three neices, Summer Elliott, Stevie Sellers and Dana Epperson and three nephews; Steven Ingram, Tommy Ingram and Jamie Ingram along with many other friends and family members. 

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home &...

Margaret "Rita" Constantine

Margaret "Rita" Constantine

Oct 22, 2025

Margaret (Rita) Constantine (Camarinos), a beloved mother, grandmother (Yiayia), great

grandmother, aunt, godmother, and a friend to many, fell asleep in the Lord, after a long,

loving, and fruitful life. She passed from life on earth peacefully, filled with and surrounded by

love, and will now live triumphantly in heaven in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ!

Born on March 29, 1934,...