Obituaries

Clint Odell Cross

Clint Odell Cross

Jan 10, 2019

Clint Odell Cross, 88, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born to the late Lillie Mae Lewis Cross and Wallace McKinley Cross on October 26, 1930. He grew up working on the family farm in Bradley County, he then moved to Chicago to build locomotives, after which he moved to Alabama and worked on the Coal Mines before...

Brandi Gray

Brandi Gray

Jan 9, 2019

Brandi Gray, 39, of Dora, AL., passed away January 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by her daddy, Tim Hurst; grandmother, Betty Schuman; great grandmother, Mertelia Beck; uncle, Dee Smith and cousin, Candace Brown. She is survived by her former spouse, Justin Bo Gray; son, Colton Wyatt Gray; mother, Carla Hurst (Terry Bills); father, Michael Herrington; sister, Leigh Herrington;...

Ruby Nell Brownlee

Ruby Nell Brownlee

Jan 8, 2019

Ruby “Nell” Brownlee, 68, of Ensley, AL, gained her wings and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Brownlee (Zerandria), Darryl Brownlee (Sharron); ten grandchildren; mother, Mary Julia Harris; sisters, Josephine Lockhart, Earnestine Brown, Ethel Harris, Janie Thigpen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:00...

Ruby Nell Brownlee

Ruby Nell Brownlee

Jan 8, 2019

Ruby Nell Brownlee, 68, of Ensley, AL., passed away January 8, 2019. Funeral services are pending at this time.

May B Harmon

May B Harmon

Jan 8, 2019

May B. Harmon, 47, of Adger AL, passed away January 8, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Steve Harmon; sons, David Harmon (Lindsey), Philip Harmon; daughters, Coreana Richards (Austin), Rebecca Harmon; grandchild, Raleigh Richards; mother, JoAnn Rasar; sisters, Sheila McBryar, Theresa Bryson, Angela Quinn; brother, Michael Rasar; mother-in-law, Rebecca Anne Harmon. Visitation will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 from...

George W Rutledge

George W Rutledge

Jan 7, 2019

George W. Rutledge, 83, of Bessemer, AL, passed away January 7, 2019. He was a member of the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; grandson, Cody Rutledge. He is survived by his sons, Lenard W. Rutledge, Michael L. Rutledge (Jan), Gregory A. Rutledge (Tonya); grandchildren, Lane, Justin, Zach, Jordan, Allie Rutledge; great grandchildren, Logan, Jake,...

Nelda Faye Ruple

Nelda Faye Ruple

Dec 29, 2018

Nelda Faye Ruple, 68, of Pleasant Grove, AL., passed away December 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Ruple; daughter, Kelly Hussey (Michael); step-daughter, Robyn Ruple; step-son, Scott Ruple grandchildren, Samantha Daniels, Kayla Watkins, Ryan Ruple, Bradley Ruple, Charlene Ruple, Kaiden Ruple-Rabbani, Allie Anderson, Kaisa Ruple- Rabbani, and Waylon Hussey; mother, Joyce Sneed; sister, Carolyn Dowda; brother, Wayne...

Fred S. Mills Jr.

Fred S. Mills Jr.

Dec 23, 2018

Fred S. Mills, Jr., 83, of Sylvan Springs, AL passed away Dec. 23, 2018. Fred was an employee of Bell South for 32 years where he worked his way up into management positions. He was an avid fan of old cars which he rebuilt, showed and won many trophies. Fred was always busy until sickness took over his body. He...

William Wayne Rogers

William Wayne Rogers

Dec 23, 2018

William Wayne Rogers, 69, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away, December 23, 2018. He is survived by his son, William Robert Rogers (Abney); daughter, Jennifer Brown; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Miller. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mary Sandra Mosley

Mary Sandra Mosley

Dec 22, 2018

Mary Sandra Mosley, 73, of Hoover, AL, passed away December 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvis L. and Era Mallard; brother, Kenneth M. Mallard; sister, Janice M. Bunn. She is survived by her husband, James G. "Pete" Mosley; sons, James Daniel Mosley (Lisa), Brian Keith Mosley; grandchild, Sean Patrick Mosley and numerous nieces and nephews....

Lamar Roberts

Lamar Roberts

Dec 22, 2018

Lamar Roberts, passed away December 22, 2018. No services are scheduled at this time.

William Clark Jr.

William Clark Jr.

Dec 21, 2018

William Clark, Jr. passed away December 21, 2018. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gertrude L. Edmondson

Gertrude L. Edmondson

Dec 19, 2018

Gertrude L. Edmondson, 94, of Holly Pond, AL., passed away December 19, 2018. No services are scheduled at this time.

Richard L Pickard

Richard L Pickard

Dec 17, 2018

Richard L. Pickard, 76, of Adger, AL, passed away December 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Peggy Martin Pickard; children, Sherry Klaus (Gary), Cynthia Pickard, Steven Pickard, Craig Pickard (Heather), Danny Pickard, Amanda Pickard (Stacy), Jason Pickard; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary Snow, Ronnie Pickard, Barry Pickard, Chuck Pickard. Visitation will be Thursday,...

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...