Obituaries

Elizabeth J. Wade

Elizabeth J. Wade

Dec 14, 2018

Elizabeth J. Wade, 59, of Bessemer, AL, passed away December 14, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Vines. She is survived by her husband Tracy Wade; sons, Wesley Perkins (Julie), Brandon Wade, Korbin Warren; daughters, Janie Davidson (Michael), Brandy Crist (Justin), Bridget Wade, Natalie McGee, Cassidy Prescott; multiple grandchildren; mother, Carol Jane Vines; sisters, Kathryn Ann...

Douglas E. Shoemaker

Douglas E. Shoemaker

Dec 13, 2018

Douglas E. Shoemaker, 64, of Pleasant Grove, AL passed away, December 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lorene Shoemaker. He is survived by his daughter, Raven R. Whittaker (David); sister, Laura Parker (Mike); granddaughter, Caitlin and grandson, Parker Whittaker and nephews. A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 3:00 PM...

Reginald West Sr.

Reginald West Sr.

Dec 11, 2018

Reginald West, Sr., 55, of Auburn, AL., passed away, December 11, 2018. No services are scheduled at this time.

Freddie Mae Burt

Freddie Mae Burt

Dec 11, 2018

Freddie Mae Burt, 84, of Pleasant Grove, AL., passed away December 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Carl Burt; parents, Sam Thomas, Sr. and Magnolia; sisters, Azalene Richardson, Lucy Jackson, Elanor Thomas. She is survived by her sons, Randy Thomas, Christopher Burt, Jesse Burt; daughter, Bridgett Matthews, nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Robinson,...

Dilys Wheeler

Dilys Wheeler

Dec 7, 2018

Dilys Wheeler, of Huntsville, AL, passed away December 7, 2018. She is survived by her son Douglas Joseph Pass; daughter Julie Jolley; 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home.

Samuel W. Dowdle Jr.

Samuel W. Dowdle Jr.

Dec 4, 2018

Samuel W. Dowdle, Jr, age 75, of Hueytown, Alabama went home to be with the Lord on December 4th, 2018. Sam served his country proudly as a Sergeant Major (RET) in the U.S. Army National Guard. He served his community as a member of the Virginia Mines volunteer fire department and retired from U.S. Steel after 40 years as a...

John E. "Johnny" Masters

John E. "Johnny" Masters

Dec 2, 2018

John E. "Johnny" Masters, 78, of Alabaster, formerly of Midfield died December 2, 2018 after a long hard battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents. C.H. and Jemimia Masters; sister, Gail Masters. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Paula Gulledge Masters, Daughter, Jan (Greg) Sims; sons, Eddie (Felicia) Masters, Ken (Tracy) Masters, grandchildren,...

Annice Alene Norris

Annice Alene Norris

Dec 1, 2018

Annice ‘Alene’ Norris, 89 of Hueytown, AL, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on December 1, 2018, surrounded by family. She was known for her great love for her family, her love of travel, cooking, quilting and sewing. Alene was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John...

James R. Glaze

James R. Glaze

Nov 27, 2018

James R. Glaze, age 77, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away at his home on November 27, 2018. (Major Ret) Glaze was born on February 11, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama to his late parents CJ and Dorothy Glaze. He was a member Bethel Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove and served his country proudly for over 40 years as an honorable member...

Tina Nelson

Tina Nelson

Nov 25, 2018

Tina Nelson, 61, of Hueytown, AL passed away November 25, 2018. She is survived by her son, Vincent Troia, III; daughter, Tonya Adams; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Paula Wilson, Debbie Powdrill; brother, Gary Nelson. The family will announce memorial service arrangements at a later time.

Mary E. Grant

Mary E. Grant

Nov 24, 2018

Mary E. Grant, 99, of Pleasant Grove, AL., passed away November 24, 2018. She was a long time member of Cottage Hills Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Grant and parents, David and Essie Copeland. She is survived by her son, James A.Grant; daughter, Delores (Marvin) Worley; 6 grandchildren; 3...

Randy Shad Garland

Randy Shad Garland

Nov 23, 2018

Randy Shad Garland, 51, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away, November 23, 2018. No services are planned at this time.

Nona Faye Butts

Nona Faye Butts

Nov 23, 2018

Nona Faye Butts, 85, of Pleasant Grove, AL., passed away November 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert; son, Bobby and brother Ray Coleman. She is survived by her daughters, Lela (Danny) Sipes, Joyce (Mike) Mackey; grandchildren, Justin Freeman, Jessica Tucker, Madison Sipes, Destiny Sipes, Brian Butts, Chris Butts, Shane Butts, Michael Butts, Steve Morgan, Cindy...

Eva T. Watkins

Eva T. Watkins

Nov 21, 2018

Eva T. Watkins, 97, of Chattanooga passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 and went home to be with Jesus Christ. Eva was known to be a faithful Christian and an ardent Bible student. She was known for her sweet nature and love throughout her days. Eva was known for her cooking, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, ceramics,...

Tommy Wright

Tommy Wright

Nov 21, 2018

Tommy Wright of Birmingham, AL passed away November 22, 2018. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery.

John Gibson Odom

John Gibson Odom

Nov 21, 2018

John Gibson Odom, age 92, of Hueytown, AL passed away November 21, 2018. He was a member of Brooklane Baptist Church and was a Master Mason at the Masonic Lodge 749. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Carolyn Odom. He is survived by his sons, John R. (Jan) Odom, Terry Odom, Barry (Angela) Odom; grandchildren, John R....

Jerry Michael Tramell Jr.

Jerry Michael Tramell Jr.

Nov 20, 2018

Jerry Michael Tramell, Jr., age 55 of Hueytown, AL passed away November 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Tracey Tramell; daughters, Micala Tramell, Tabathia Rudloff; grandchildren, Logan Carroll, Kaiden Newman; parents, Jerry M. Tramell Sr., Lena Mareno Tramell; sister, Wanda Shipman; brothers, Stephen Tramell, Chris (Dana) Tramell and numerous nieces and nephews. The visitation will be held on...

Howard Carney

Howard Carney

Nov 11, 2018

Howard Carney, 86, of Mulga, Alabama passed away November 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Gail Carney; son, Bruce (Paula) Carney; daughter, Teresa (Greg) Gilbert; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Harold "Jack" Carney and Joe (Kim) Carney. A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home.

Marsha Ann Claburn Ceravolo

Marsha Ann Claburn Ceravolo

Nov 11, 2018

Marsha Ann Claburn Ceravolo, age 74, of Pleasant Grove, AL was welcomed into heaven to be with her Heavenly Father on November 11, 2018. Marsha was a devoted wife for 53 years as well as a loving mother and "Mimi" to her daughters and grandchildren. Her loving ways and natural practice of putting others needs before her own were evident...

Ashton William Denningham

Ashton William Denningham

Nov 11, 2018

Ashton William Denningham, passed away November 11, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Dillion and Ashley Denningham and great grandmother, Lillian Osborne. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.