Obituaries

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.

Tammy Lemley

Tammy Lemley

Oct 31, 2018

Tammy Lemley, 55, of Dora, Alabama, passed away October 31, 2018. She is preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Junk. She is survived by her sons, Phillip Brandon Junk, Micheal Lemley; sisters, Rita Ann Sorsby, Lisa Gail Thomas; brothers, Gordon Davis, Tim Lee, Greg Lee; her fur baby Ranger and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, November...

Norma Jean Warren

Norma Jean Warren

Oct 24, 2018

Norma Jean Warren, 76, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away October 24, 2018. She was a member of Crossway Baptist Church in Bessemer and worked for Putnam's Florist for a number of years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lenard Warren, Jr and granddaughter, Kellie Gray. She is survived by her son, Brandon Warren; daughters, Kim Gray (Albert), Rita...

Willie Shirley Sr.

Willie Shirley Sr.

Oct 23, 2018

Willie Shirley, Sr., 86, of Midfield, AL., passed away October 23, 2018. He was a member of the American Legion Lodge # 1983. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Shirley; sons, Willie Shirley, Jr, Roger Shirley, David Shirley, Richard Shirley, Billy Shirley; daughter, Elizabeth Lange; grandchildren, James Sasser, Willie Shirley III, Shane Shirley, Brad Shirley, Jason Shirley, Brian Shirley,...

Joshua David Hyche

Joshua David Hyche

Oct 22, 2018

Joshua David Hyche, 34, of Sylvan Springs, Alabama passed away October 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, David Hyche. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Hyche; mother, Paula Hyche; brothers, Scott Tremelling, Michael Tremelling. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Harris

Patricia Ann Harris

Oct 20, 2018

Patricia Ann Harris, 73, of Birmingham, AL, passed away October 20, 2018. She is survived by her son, Edward Scott Hayles; daughters, Kim Prince and Stephanie Amos and her brother, James R. Vaughan, Jr. The family will announce if a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jerry Raburn Chambers Sr.

Jerry Raburn Chambers Sr.

Oct 16, 2018

Jerry Raburn Chambers, 65, of Adger, Alabama, passed away October 16, 2018. He is survived by his companion Valerie Lambert and son, Jerry R. Chambers, Jr.. The family will announce if they will have a memorial service at a later date.