Obituaries

Jeffery Dale Martin

Jeffery Dale Martin

Dec 15, 2024

Jeffery Dale Martin, 60 of Mulga, AL, passed away December 15, 2024. Jeffery is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow, Sr. "Jeep" and Sarah Martin and son, Ronny Martin. He is survived by his sons, Chris Martin (Allison Staggs), Donny Martin (Brandi) and Aiden Martin; grandchildren, Jeden Martin, Madison Martin, Christopher Makhai Martin, Braden Martin , Mason Martin, Jordan...

Omalou Hammack

Omalou Hammack

Dec 14, 2024

OmaLou Harris Hammack, age 72, of Jasper passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on December 14, 2024. OmaLou was born March 10, 1952 to the late Henry Franklin & Willie Pauline Randolph Harris. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, T.J, Eugene, James Franklin and James Marlin Harris and her sisters, LouCindy Harris, Ruth Helen Ingle and LouEllen...

Gary Lee Perkins

Gary Lee Perkins

Dec 14, 2024

Gary Lee Perkins, 69 of Montevallo, AL, passed December 14, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elease Perkins. He is survived by his wife, Crissy D. Perkins; sons, Logan Perkins, Camran Perkins and Jacob Carter; daughters, Elonica Tanner (Nick), Danielle Perkins, Lauren Perkins, Tiffany Carter and Lauren Carter; sister, Marilyn Wadsworth; brother, Rick Perkins (Dene);...

Peggy Sullivan Rowell

Peggy Sullivan Rowell

Dec 14, 2024

Peggy Sullivan Rowell, 87 of Morris, passed away December 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was a former member of Ensley Baptist Church, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and Valley Creek Baptist but was recently attending Enon Baptist Church in Morris, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Helen Sullivan; husband of 62 years, Jerrell Rowell;...

Kenneth Lee Guthrie

Kenneth Lee Guthrie

Dec 12, 2024

Kenneth Lee Guthrie, age 71, of Hueytown passed away at his residence on December 12, 2024. Mr. Guthrie was born September 27, 1953 to the late John David, Sr. and Ruby Elizabeth Knight Guthrie, also preceding him in death are his siblings, Randy M. Guthrie and Sue Ann Guthrie. Survivors include his sister, Betty G. Gable (David); brothers, John David...

Tommie Lou Ganus

Tommie Lou Ganus

Dec 5, 2024

Tommie Lou (Waldrop) Ganus passed away at home on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Tommie Lou was eighty-five years old when she went to be with her Heavenly Father; after suffering from vascular dementia, she is finally at peace. Tommie Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas H. and Sarah Gamble Waldrop, and her brother,...

Bobby Joe Mcdow Jr. "Big Joey"

Bobby Joe Mcdow Jr. "Big Joey"

Dec 5, 2024

Bobby Joe McDow, Jr., age 63, of Mulga passed away at BMC Princeton on December 5, 2024. Bobby was born to the late Bobby Joe, Sr. and Ethel Morris McDow and is also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas McDow. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Armstrong McDow; sons, Bobby Joe McDow, III "Lil Joey", and Anthony McDow (Contrair); daughter,...

Priscilla Gossett Eaton

Priscilla Gossett Eaton

Dec 5, 2024

Priscilla Gossett Eaton, 70 of Sylvan Springs, Alabama, passed December 5, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Gervis Gossett. Priscilla leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years, David E. Eaton; brother, Herbert Gossett (Patty); three nephews; and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time.

Diane Boswell Stewart

Diane Boswell Stewart

Dec 5, 2024

Diane Boswell Stewart, age 79, of Adger passed away at Baptist Medical Center Princeton on December 5, 2024. Diane was born April 8, 1945 to the late William and Ida Webb Boswell. Preceding her in death besides her parents is her husband, Lloyd L. Stewart; her daughter, Windy Elmore; brother Billy Boswell. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her children, Tommy...

John David Geter

John David Geter

Dec 4, 2024

John Geter peacefully passed away, surrounded by the love and comfort of his devoted wife and children on December 4th, 2024. His passing was gentle, with his family by his side, offering their love during his final moments. He is survived by his wife, Patty Geter and children: Jackie, Jessica Hamilton (Austin) , Julianna Geter-Ryans (William), and John Jr., along...

Doris Aldora Sampley

Doris Aldora Sampley

Dec 3, 2024

Doris Aldora Sampley, 88 of Bessemer, passed on December 3, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Essie Norwood; husband and father of her children, Earl Sampley; husband, Bill Loggins; sons, David E. Sampley and Timothy R. Sampley; daughters Susan Goggins and Sharon Brewer; grandchildren, Mac Fain, Steven Sampley and Eric Sampley; and great grandson, Cash...

June O'Rear

June O'Rear

Dec 2, 2024

June O'Rear, 90 of McCalla, Alabama passed away December 2, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Jessie Lou Blackwood; son, Terry O'Rear and daughter, Glenda Mardant. She is survived by her son, Barry O'Rear; grandchildren, Kevin O'Rear (Elicia); Erin Mardant Hitt; great grandchildren, Kade O'Rear, Marceline June Hitt; daughter-in-law, Teresa Gardiner O'Rear. A Celebration of...

John Wilson Woods

John Wilson Woods

Dec 1, 2024

John Wilson Woods, 58 of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on December 1, 2024. John graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, Marion Military Academy and Jeff State Community College. He was employed by Penske truck Leasing as a buyer for 30+ years. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby “Pete” R. Woods. He is survived by his mother, Linda...

Roger Dale Lawson

Roger Dale Lawson

Nov 24, 2024

Roger Dale Lawson, 78, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed on November 24, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Eva Lawson; wife of 32 years, Phyliss A. Lawson; and son, Brian Lawson. He is survived by his daughters, Regina L. Hegler (Ricky) and Erica C. Lawson; grandchildren, Joseph E. Hegler; Kristin D. Hegler; great grandchildren, Terry E....

Doris Ruby Field

Doris Ruby Field

Nov 22, 2024

Doris Ruby Field, 92 of McCalla, Alabama formerly of Melbourne, FL, passed away November 22, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Virginia Lee; one sister; 3 brothers and one grandson. She is survived by her son, Michael "Mike" Hancock (Tammy); nine grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brother, Weems Lee. A memorial gathering will be on Thursday,...

Genevieve Ann Mcdavid

Genevieve Ann Mcdavid

Nov 18, 2024

Genevieve Ann McDavid, age 86, of Tuscaloosa passed away at Hospice of West Alabama on November 18, 2024. Mrs. McDavid was born February 25, 1938 in Texas to the late Casper Augustus and Judith Margaret Horak Wenzel. Genevieve was a devout Catholic and member of the Galveston-Houston Catholic Diocese. She enjoyed reading mystery novels, gardening and solving her jigsaw puzzles....

Sherry Voketz

Sherry Voketz

Nov 17, 2024

Marie Sherrell "Sherry" Voketz, age 70, of McCalla passed away at her residence Sunday, November 17, 2024. Sherry was born May 28, 1954 in Mississippi to the late BJ and Hilda Grace Turner. She retired after 25 years as a bank teller and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, she recently had attended Canaan Baptist Church...

Jeffery Leland Trammell

Jeffery Leland Trammell

Nov 15, 2024

Jeffery Leland Trammell, born February 5, 1948, of Bessemer Alabama went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 15, 2024, at the age of 76. He is survived by his sister Brenda Trammell, children, Leslie Trammell (Tracy), Cindy Trammell, Brandy Woodard (Woody), Nikki Salter (Matt), and Hunter Trammell. Grandchildren, Taylor and Austin Trammell, Joshua and Alex Jaggears, Patrick...

James Robye Read

James Robye Read

Nov 15, 2024

James Robye Read, 89 of Vance, AL, passed on November 15,2024. He was a former law enforcement officer with several jurisdictions in the area and in Mississippi. He was a member of the Bessemer Fraternal Order of Police Lodge; NRA Life Member; Founding member of the Alabama Deer Growers Association; and a member of Canaan Baptist Church. He is preceded...

Alexis "Lexie" Elizabeth Wise

Alexis "Lexie" Elizabeth Wise

Nov 12, 2024

Alexis "Lexie" Elizabeth Wise, 16, of Bessemer AL, passed away Tuesday, November 12th 2024 in Birmingham AL as a victim of gun violence. She was born May 12th of 2008, in Bessemer, Alabama. Lexie was always such a cheerful person who would go out of her way to make you laugh, even in depressing situations. Lexie always saw the good...