Obituaries

Mary Bell Kiley

Mary Bell Kiley

Dec 29, 2024

Mary Bell Kiley, 86 of Sylvan Springs, passed away at home on December 29, 2024. She was a longtime member of Sylvan Springs First United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ola Aaron; husband of over fifty years, Woody Kiley; sister, Juanita Clark; granddaughter, Brandy Clark; and son-in-law, Donny Oden, II. Mary is survived...

Reneé Headrick Thornton

Reneé Headrick Thornton

Dec 28, 2024

Reneé Headrick Thornton, 62 of Hueytown, AL, passed on December 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Beamon and Bobbie Jean Headrick and her beloved Max. Reneé was a longtime member of Midfield First United Methodist Church as well as Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Larry D....

Robert "Ernie" Bivens, Iii

Robert "Ernie" Bivens, Iii

Dec 26, 2024

Robert Ernest "Ernie" Bivens, III, 72 of Lakeview, AL, passed on December 26, 2024. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert E, Jr.. and Maggie Ruth Bivens and sister, Sheila Bivens. He is survived by his son, Robert A. Bivens (Emily); daughters, Lisa Bivens and April Lopez; grandchildren, Cooper Bivens and Kristen Boone; sister, Marie Casper; uncle, Jesse...

Steven Lee Goff

Steven Lee Goff

Dec 26, 2024

Steven Lee Goff, age 71, of Birmingham passed away December 26, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center Princeton. Mr. Goff was born in Alaska to the late Ronald & Mary Lore Goff. Also preceding him in death are his brothers, James and Leonard Goff. Steven is survived by his wife or 27 years, Barbara H. Goff; sons, Steven Goff (Teresa), Michael...

Jerry Ray Perry

Jerry Ray Perry

Dec 25, 2024

Jerry Ray Perry, 80 of Hueytown, AL, passed on December 25, 2024. He worked as a Coal Miner for over 33 years, starting at Concord Mines and retiring from Oak Grove. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Annella Perry; his wife of 57 years, Dianna Boone Perry; and sister, Beverly Perry. He is survived by his...

Doris Jean Wesson

Doris Jean Wesson

Dec 21, 2024

Doris Jean Wesson, age 90, of Pleasant Grove passed away December 21, 2024 at Fairhaven Nursing Home. Doris was born August 4, 1934 to the late Luther and Myrtie Poe Shirley. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David Wesson; son, Kenneth "Bo" Wesson, sister, Shelby Cross and brother Larry Odom. Mrs. Wesson is survived by her children,...

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....