Obituaries

Mary Louise Thompson

Mary Louise Thompson

Sep 28, 2024

Mary Louise Stano Thompson (Mudder), of Wylam, passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 82. She was incredibly special to everyone that knew her and was one of the strongest women you would ever meet. Her passions were gardening, cooking, spending time with her kids, her cherished grandkids, and great grandkids. She treasured them all so very...

Conrad "David" Wellbaum

Conrad "David" Wellbaum

Sep 25, 2024

Conrad "David" Wellbaum, 58, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1966. David was a Testing Technician with the Communications Department at AT&T. He was also a former paramedic. He was preceded in death by his parents Conrad Wellbaum and Jerry Sue Hicks Wellbaum and sister, Susan Wellbaum Shirley. David is survived by his...

Ivan Esteban Piola

Ivan Esteban Piola

Sep 23, 2024

Ivan Esteban Piola, 65, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on September 23, 2024 after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents Rafael Esteban Piola Vega and Nora Margarita Guzman de Piola. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Regina “Gina” Latham Piola; his four children, Alexander (Casey); Nicolas (Sara); Catherine (Hanson) Schultz;...

Faye J Morefield

Faye J Morefield

Sep 22, 2024

Faye J. Morefield, 75, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1949. She was a member of Bayview Baptist Church. Faye served as a foster parent for many years. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Morris and Ella Mae Salter, brother Larry Salter,...

James H Waldrop

James H Waldrop

Sep 21, 2024

James (Jim) Harry Waldrop, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1942 and grew up in Fairfield Highlands and lived in Hueytown, Alabama for his adult life. Jim was a graduate of the University of Alabama in 1967 and he completed his MBA from Samford University in 1973. He was preceded in...

Carl "Gary" Chambers

Carl "Gary" Chambers

Sep 12, 2024

Carl ‘Gary’ Chambers, 1936-2024 On a hot, summer day, Gary Chambers walked outside. “Push me, Granddad,” you could hear as one of his grandchildren led him to the swing set. After lifting his grandchild up into the swing, he would sit in a chair patiently pushing for hours. “Granddad, can we go for a walk?” Our father would walk with...

Judy Ann Claytor

Judy Ann Claytor

Sep 8, 2024

Judy Claytor, of Rock Mountain Lakes, better known as Mia to her family, was born in Virginia Mines on January 18, 1944. She passed away September 8, 2024, at the age of 80. During her younger years, while being a hairdresser, she collected and sold antiques. Judy loved the Lord and was active in her church. She also loved her...

Jason Douglas Poer

Jason Douglas Poer

Sep 5, 2024

Jason Douglas Poer, 88 of Sylvan Springs, Alabama passed away September 5, 2024. He is preceded in death by his son, Douglas Jeffrey Poer; brothers, Lester, Poer, Jr., Cecil Poer and Wallace Poer. He is survived by his wife, Mary G. Poer; sons, Roger Poer (Renae), Michael Poer (Angel), Christopher Poer; grandchildren, Shane (April), Jason, Adam, Lindsey, Natalie (Elex), Blake...

Elizabeth C. Carter

Elizabeth C. Carter

Sep 1, 2024

Elizabeth C. Carter (“Liz”) passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Liz was surrounded by her sons and their wives as she found peace with her Lord and Savior. Liz was a lifelong resident of Bessemer, AL. She had the opportunity to travel with her husband, Sonny, during his military service. They had the opportunity to...

Jackie L. Chapman

Jackie L. Chapman

Aug 30, 2024

Jackie Chapman, age 78, passed away on August 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, George Chapman, her daughter-in-law, Trish Chapman, her son-in-law, Alan Carlee and her beloved four-legged best friend, Crusher. She is survived by her four children Allen (Cristy), George, Ginger (Bryan), and Jami. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jeramy,...

Yvonne Salze Hornfeck

Yvonne Salze Hornfeck

Aug 29, 2024

Yvonne Salze Hornfeck, 63, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away on August 29, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1961, to Doris Hall Salze and Charles "Chink" Salze, both of whom preceded her in death. Yvonne was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her, always quick with an encouraging word and even quicker with her top-tier...

Mary Polly Rainey

Mary Polly Rainey

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Polly Rainey, 93, of Hueytown, passed away on August 29th, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life. Mary was born on March 4,1931, in Oakman, Alabama. Mary married Samuel Marlin Rainey on April 4, 1949. During their 50 years of marriage, they had three children: Merilee Ann, Samuel L “Butch” and Dwight Anthony. Mary enjoyed spending her time with...

Doris Ann Gober

Doris Ann Gober

Aug 29, 2024

Doris Ann Gober, 86 of Pleasant Grove, passed away August 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by parents, Thurman, Sr. and Irene Lowery French and brother, Thurman W. French, Jr. Doris is survived by her son, Todd Gober; nieces, Dawn, Dianna and Lisa; fur babies, Brindy and Lucy; and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at...

Charles Alva Teems, Jr.

Charles Alva Teems, Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

Charles Alva Teems, Jr., known to most by his nickname Chris, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home in Helena, AL on August 27, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 30, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God in Pleasant Grove, AL, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 11.a.m., and service...

Yvonne "Von" Williams Alford

Yvonne "Von" Williams Alford

Aug 26, 2024

Yvonne "Von" Williams Alford, age 70, of Hueytown passed away at her residence on Monday, August 26, 2024. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Charles Milligan and Opal Vashti Alverson Williams. Yvonne is survived by her husband of 50 years, Rickey Alford; her daughter Angela A. Byram (Jonathan); son, Adam W. Alford; grandchildren, Chandler W. Byram and Faith R....

Georgene "Gean" M Cleckler

Georgene "Gean" M Cleckler

Aug 26, 2024

Georgean Mitchell Cleckler October 24, 1937 – August 26, 2024 Georgene Mitchell Cleckler (Gean) was born on October 24, 1937 and passed peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2024 at the age of 86. Gean is preceded in death by her father Coach Oren Prentice (Piggy) Mitchell, her mother Agnes Burnett Mitchell and her sister Kayrene (Kay) Mitchell Golsan....

Billy Joe Aderhold

Billy Joe Aderhold

Aug 24, 2024

Billy Joe Aderhold, 87 of Pleasant Grove, passed away August 24, 2024. He was a longtime member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Catherine R. Aderhold; sons, Billy R. Aderhold and Michael H. Aderhold; daughter, Melinda A. Olencki (Ray); grandchildren, Raymond Olencki, Alyssa Aderhold (Tana), Sarah Shearer (Jack) and Mallory Aderhold;...

John Gilmer "Gil" Mauldin, Jr.

John Gilmer "Gil" Mauldin, Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

John Gilmer "Gil" Mauldin, Jr., 61 of Hueytown, passed away August 22, 2024. He was a member of New Life Church on Eastern Valley Rd. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ginger L. Mauldin; daughters, Haley M. Williams (Jacob), Hannah N. Mauldin and Henlee R. Mauldin; parents, John, Sr. and Linda Mauldin; grandchildren, Collins L. Williams and...

Linda Marie Fancher (Hydrick) Sullivan

Linda Marie Fancher (Hydrick) Sullivan

Aug 22, 2024

Linda Marie Fancher (Hydrick), 69 of Pleasant Grove, Alabama passed away August 22, 2024. She was a longtime member of Vineland Baptist Church in Hueytown. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Jerry Marie Fancher; brothers, Lee Fancher, Jay Fancher, and son, Matt G. Hydrick. She is survived by her son, Charley Hydrick, (Lindy); daughter, Michelle Hydrick;...

Robert Daniel "Danny" Parsons

Robert Daniel "Danny" Parsons

Aug 20, 2024

Robert "Danny" Daniel Parsons, 58 of Bessemer, passed away August 20, 2024. He was an avid football fan and loved Auburn Football. He was an Offensive Tackle (#74) with Oak Grove High School's 1983 State Championship team. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Denolah Inez Parsons. He is survived by his brother, John D. Parsons...