Obituaries

Marjorie Hathcote

Marjorie Hathcote

Feb 24, 2018

Marjorie Hathcote, 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away February 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Hathcote. She is survived by her son, Terry Hathcote (Scheryl); daughters, Barbara Goff (Steve), Deborah Brooks; grandchildren, Booke Boyd, Shelly Vines (Calvin), Matthew Hathcote (Martha) Jacob Hathcote (Marlie) and seven great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service at New...

Joan Hyde

Joan Hyde

Feb 22, 2018

Joan Hyde died peacefully in her home on February 22 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James Hyde, daughters Susan Franklin, Sheree Mclean (Doug), and Shawna Ellis; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; Zetta Martin; brothers, Chuck MacKenzie, Darwyn MacKenzie, Perry MacKenzie. Preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Doris MacKenzie...

Dorothy Louise Nelson

Dorothy Louise Nelson

Feb 22, 2018

Dorothy Louise Nelson, 90, of Calera, Alabama passed away February 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lelus Elbert Nelson; Karen Sue Burt Bratt. She is survived by her daughters, Stella Tice, Annette McCormick (Billy), Dianne Foshee (Gary); six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; brothers, Herbert Majors, Jr, David Majors. Visitation will be Monday,...

George Wiley Parsons Jr

George Wiley Parsons Jr

Feb 21, 2018

George Wiley Parsons, Jr., age 51, passed away February 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, George Wiley Parsons, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Parsons; sons, George Michael Parsons (Katie), Brandon Lee Parsons (Brandie), Jerrett Reed, Anderson Reed (Lauren), Hunter Dees; daughters, Brittany Parsons, Haylee Hawkins, Destiny Watson, Nicole Dees; mother, Betty Parsons; sisters,...

Sammy Lee Epperson

Sammy Lee Epperson

Feb 20, 2018

Sammy Lee Epperson, 59, of McCalla, AL, passed away February 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mindi Epperson; sister, Linda Gallups. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Epperson; son, Christian Epperson; daughters, Heather Williams, Nevaeh Murry; brother, Billy Wayne Epperson (Darlene). The visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM until service time...

Joshua T Weigant

Joshua T Weigant

Feb 19, 2018

Joshua T. Weigant, age 24, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away February 19, 2018.He is survived by his father, Kenneth Weigant; mother, Jennifer Elmore; sister, Ashley Weigant; grandparents, Jack & Kay Bailey and Bruce & Deborah Elmore. Visitation was Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home with the funeral following at 1:00 PM and burial...

Anthony J. Pardi

Anthony J. Pardi

Feb 17, 2018

Anthony J. Pardi, 65, of Bessemer, AL passed away February 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Patti Pardi; sister, Bernice Moran (Ed); brothers, Sal Pardi (Debby), Charles Pardi. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bessemer, AL. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM at St. Aloysius Catholic...

Sharon A. Maxwell

Sharon A. Maxwell

Feb 12, 2018

Sharon A. Maxwell, 69 of Bessemer, AL passed away, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Jerry R. Maxwell; sons, Todd Maxwell, Tory Maxwell; sister, Marilyn May; brother Robert McGregor. No services will be held at this time.

Karen S. Praytor

Karen S. Praytor

Feb 12, 2018

Karen S. Praytor, 62 of Bessemer, AL, passed away, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her husband, John Praytor; sons, Jon Michael Praytor (Erica), Buck Nathan Hitt (Melissa); seven grandchildren; sister, Deborah Walton; brother, Walter Kruk (Tammie). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home.

Michelle Phipps

Michelle Phipps

Feb 6, 2018

Michelle Phipps, 24, of Brierfield, AL passed away February 6, 2018. She is survived by her father, Charles Allen Phipps and her mother, Denise Phipps. The family will schedule a memorial service at a later time.

Edward Jerome Borden

Edward Jerome Borden

Feb 6, 2018

Edward Jerome Borden, 37, of Hueytown, passed away Feb 6, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Jasmine Borden; mother, Bertha Borden; father, William Borden; brother, Harry Borden. Visitation is Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 5:00 - 700 PM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home. The funeral is Sat., Feb. 10, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home with burial to...

Donald L. Glover

Donald L. Glover

Feb 3, 2018

Donald Lynn Glover (68) of Pleasant Grove, Al passed away suddenly on Saturday February 3rd, 2018. Don was a loving father and Grandpa, and enjoyed many years watching his sons and grandchildren at the ballpark. He loved cruise ins with his Mustang Club, dancing on Tuesday nights with his beloved girlfriend, and any yard sale he could find. Don was...

Audrey Glaze

Audrey Glaze

Jan 29, 2018

Audrey Glaze, age 101, of Forestdale, AL, passed away January 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Glaze. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Celia Welzyn, Mike Hicks, Sharon Burns, Renea Richards, Lynn Turner, George Burns, Nancy Kelley, Jeff Burns and a host of other great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, February...

Josephine Louise Defrank Stone

Josephine Louise Defrank Stone

Jan 28, 2018

Josephine Louise DeFrank Stone entered Heaven's Gates and into her Savior's arms on Jan 28, 2018. Just ten days short of her 94th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul DeFrank and Elsie Lynn DeFrank; brothers, Paul (Virginia) DeFrank, Jr. Jodey (Rosalee) DeFrank, Sam (Genevieve) DeFrank, William (Virginia) DeFrank; sister, Mary Angelina DeFrank (Chris) Tortorici; her eldest...

Thomas Richard Lacy

Thomas Richard Lacy

Jan 26, 2018

Thomas Richard Lacy passed away on January 26, 2018 at the age of 59. He was a member of West Concord Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Lacy. Survivors include his wife, Eva Demetria Lacy. Sons, Jeffrey Fulghum (Charity) and Austin Short (Sasha). Daughters, Erica West (Lee), Kristi Martin (Ryan) and Amber Higdon...

Col. William P. Alexander Sr. Retired

Col. William P. Alexander Sr. Retired

Jan 23, 2018

Col. William P. Alexander, Sr. Retired, 82, of Pleasant Grove, AL passed away, January 23, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gleran P. and Alma Alexander; grandson, Tyson Alexander; two sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Pamelia Ann Alexander; sons, Blaine Alexander (Beth), Billy Alexander, Jeff Alexander, (Vicky); eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren...

Ola Bell Simpson

Ola Bell Simpson

Jan 22, 2018

Ola Bell Simpson passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Lona Sartain. Also by her loving husband of 53 years, J.D. Simpson. Four brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include, her Daughters Sandra Rosborough (Felix) and Sharon Gant (Ricky). Sisters, Magdeline Thacker, Peggy Farley and Caroline...

Etta Gaye Anderson

Etta Gaye Anderson

Jan 21, 2018

Etta Gaye Anderson passed on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim P.and Inice D. Davis. Her loving husband of 66 years, Earnest Anderson. Sister, Helen Wilson and brother, James C. "Noonie" Davis. Survivors include her sons Earnest Guy Anderson Jr. (Debbie) and Kenneth Jim Anderson. Daughter, Jill Anderson...

Madison Hamilton Smith Jr.

Madison Hamilton Smith Jr.

Jan 18, 2018

A complete obituary will be posted on Monday. Funeral services will be held at Concord Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM with the visitation beginning at 10:00 also at the Church. Burial will follow the service at Concord Baptist cemetery.

Bobby Carroll

Bobby Carroll

Jan 15, 2018

Bobby Carroll, 60, of Hueytown, AL, passed away January 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca McRee. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Carroll; son, Paul Carroll; daughters, Shannon Moebes Collett (William), Bobbi Carroll Wadsworth (Matthew); fourteen grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Pam Wiggins (Wayne), Cindy Williamson (Todd), Robbin Carroll (James), Tammy Shourbaji (Husam), Tina...