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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

