Obituaries

Louise M. Rice

Louise M. Rice

May 13, 2018

Louise M. Rice, 89, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Town Village Vestavia Hills Independent Senior Living. Louise, daughter of the late Eva and John Tracy, was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, B. H. “Shine” Rice. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Rice Maples and son, Jerry W. Rice; granddaughters,...

Rufus Nicholson Long

Rufus Nicholson Long

May 12, 2018

Rufus Nicholson Long, 83, of Sylvan Springs, AL passed away, May 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years Barbara A. Long and brothers, Walter Long and Roy Long. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia "Patti" Gann; sisters, Clarice Butts, Ethel Gibson; brother, Hugh Thomas Long. He loved Dachshunds, but his favorite was...

Dianne M. Darrow

Dianne M. Darrow

May 9, 2018

Dianne Darrow passed away on May 9, 2018 at the age of 62. She is preceded in death by Father; Donald R. McBrayer. Daughter; Nancy Walker. Granddaughter; Angel Marie Walker and her brother ; Donald R. McBrayer Jr. Survivors include, Ex-Husband; Dan Grubbs. Mother; Lyndall McBrayer. Sister; Donna Cole (Kenneth). Grandchildren; Shaelyn Walker, Samantha Walker, Kai Mosley, Nieces, Kelli Wilbanks...

Chad Michael Hancock

Chad Michael Hancock

May 4, 2018

On May 4th 2018 the world lost a precious soul. Chad Michael Hancock passed away at his home in Hueytown. With Chad being only 30 years of age, this has come a complete shock and devastation. He is survived by his soulmate (Connie Shannon), daughter (Bella Hancock) and son (Devin Jacob Shannon), Parents; Michael & Tammy Hancock, Grandmother (Doris R....

Joe Douglas Tolbert

Joe Douglas Tolbert

May 2, 2018

Joe Douglas "Deacon" Tolbert passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 78, He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years; Wyvonnie Freeman Tolbert. His parents Raymond E. Tolbert and Lucile Creel Tolbert. One brother; Joel Tolbert. Survivors include; Keith Tolbert (Kim) and Mark Tolbert. One daughter; Jodi Byrd (Daniel). Grandchildren; Brad Tolbert (Crystal),...

Bobby Tanner

Bobby Tanner

May 2, 2018

Bob Tanner, 62, of Hueytown, AL passed away May 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Cherry Tanner; sons, Jason Tanner (Allison), Justin "Jabbo" Tanner; daughter, Jeanna Jones (Brian); grandchildren, Abby, Alex and Maggie; brother, Charles Tanner. Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home with the funeral beginning...

Lori Lynn "Mimi" Mcdaniel

Lori Lynn "Mimi" Mcdaniel

Apr 30, 2018

Lori Lynn McDaniel passed away on April 30, 2018 at the age of 51. She is preceded in death by her sister Wendy Woodall. Nephew; Michael Tinker and her best friend; Lisa Armstrong. She is survived by her husband of 23 years; John Anthony McDaniel. Her parents Allen E and Edna Faye Woodall. Daughter; Misty Kimbrell (Kyle). One grandson; Jaxon...

Patricia Chance

Patricia Chance

Apr 25, 2018

Patricia Chance passed away on April 25, 2018 at the age of 74. Arrangements are set for Monday, April 30, 2018 with the visitation beginning at 11:00 AM and the Funeral at 1:00 pm. Services will be held at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home and burial will be at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens following the service. Patricia was preceded in death...

Charles David Singleton

Charles David Singleton

Apr 18, 2018

David Singleton passed away on April 18, 2018 at the age of 62. He was a member of Concord Highlands Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Pauline Woodall Singleton. Sons; Tim Singleton and Jonathan Singleton (Jackie). Two brothers; Mark Singleton (Pheobe) and Mike Singleton (Deanie). Grandchildren; Athena and Gauge Singleton. David is preceded in...

Helen Sue "Guin" Patton

Helen Sue "Guin" Patton

Apr 14, 2018

Helen Sue "Guin" Patton age 82, of Bessemer, AL, passed away April 14, 2018. She is survived by her son, David Patton (Karon); daughters, Susan Patton, Cindy Patton; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Lynette Guin, Evelyn Carden (Jerry) and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Concord Baptist Church at 11:00 AM - 12:00...

Clarence Carl Norris

Clarence Carl Norris

Apr 12, 2018

Clarence Carl Norris, 90, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away April 12, 2018. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM with the funeral beginning at 12:00. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.

Larry Kerr

Larry Kerr

Apr 11, 2018

Larry Kerr passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy Jean Kerr. 2-sons, David Kerr and an infant son. Parents; Charles Reese Kerr and Naomi Mahala Hagood Kerr. Brothers; His twin brother; Harry Kerr, James Glazner Kerr, Lloyd Dean Kerr, Rodney Blythe Kerr and Michael Ray Kerr....

Jacky L Earley

Jacky L Earley

Apr 10, 2018

Jacky L. Earley, 58 of McCalla, AL passed away April 10, 2018. He is survived by his son, Robert Allen Earley (Laresa); daughter, Katie Earley; grandchildren, Farrah Leigh, Earley, Robert Kade Earley, William Kamden Earley; sisters, Virginia Mae Alexander (Johnny); Ruthie Crump; brother, Al Earley (Cindy) and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, April 15, 2018 4:00 PM...

Bobby Babak Pakbaz

Bobby Babak Pakbaz

Apr 9, 2018

Bobby Babak Pakbaz will have a graveside memorial here at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, 1498 5th Ave. Pleasant Grove, AL. 35127, on Friday, April 20, 2018 beginning at noon until 2:00pm. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity in Bobby's name. Bobby passed on April 9, 2018 at the age of...

Robert Bennett

Robert Bennett

Apr 9, 2018

Robert "Dr.Bob" Bennett, age 72 of Decatur, Alabama passed away on April 9, 2018. His survivors include his son, Joshua Bennett (Jerica), Daughter, Jennifer Gettins (Edward), Sisters, Susan Ross (Robert), Katherine Bennett, and 5 grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date.

Larry Pennington

Larry Pennington

Apr 5, 2018

Larry Pennington passed away on April 5, 2018 at the age 67. He is preceded in death by his parents; Will T. and Ruth Frances Pennington. Survivors include, his loving wife of 47 years; Shirley Salter Pennington. His son; Will Taylor Pennington. Sisters; Joan Parker (Steve), Carol Rutherford, Wanda Kirk and Rosemary Rigdon. Brother; Steve Pennington (Diana). Larry was a...

Sandra Oliver Lee

Sandra Oliver Lee

Apr 1, 2018

Sandra Oliver Lee, age 66 of Pleasant Grove, AL went home to be with our Lord on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Sandra grew up in Albertville, AL. She graduated from Albertville High School and then went on to get her BS degree in education from Jacksonville University and a masters in...

Betty Jane Finch Jones

Betty Jane Finch Jones

Mar 31, 2018

Betty Jane Finch Jones passed on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years; William Lawrence Jones. Her parents; David A. and Tezzie Finch. Also predeceased by two sons; Stephen and Jeffrey Jones. Brothers; Zane and Joe Finch. Sisters; Loree Payne and Brenda Usher. Survivors include; Her children,...

Samuel S. Norton Jr.

Samuel S. Norton Jr.

Mar 30, 2018

Samuel S. Norton, Jr., 84, of McCalla, AL passed away March 30, 2018. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Norton; son, Stuart Lee Norton; daughters, Stacey N. Vines (Doug), Renee Prasil; grandchildren, Taylor Vines, Tiffany Vines, Alex Prasil, Farren Prasil; great grandchild, Kyle Prasil. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3, 2018...

Michael "Mike" Thomas Hendon

Michael "Mike" Thomas Hendon

Mar 29, 2018

Michael "Mike" Thomas Hendon, age 51 of Pleasant Grove, died March 29, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Campbell; father, Kenneth Hendon; brothers, Dennis Hendon (Marlene), and Terry Hendon. There will be no viewing. Graveside Service will be Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove. Officiating will be Pastor...