Obituaries

Brack Williams

Brack Williams

Jun 7, 2018

Brack Williams, 78 of MT. Olive, AL., passed away June 7, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son, Brent Williams; parents, Floyd and Leona Williams; brother, Bill Williams, George Williams; sister, Martha Sharp. He is survived by his son, Gage Williams; daughters, Lisa Williams (Joel), Liz Lankford (Jeff), Lynn Bischoff (Delmar), Laura Wallace (Michael), Hadlee Williams; twelve grandchildren...

John Benjamin "Ben" Lilley

John Benjamin "Ben" Lilley

Jun 7, 2018

John Benjamin "Ben" Lilley, 75, of McCalla, AL passed away June 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Lilley; brother, Robert "Bob" James Lilley, Jr.. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Lilley; daughter, Victoria Leigh Lilley; sister, Ann L. Baker (Charles). Visitation will be Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM...

Mary Beatrice Naylor Doss

Mary Beatrice Naylor Doss

Jun 5, 2018

Doss, Mary Beatrice Naylor, age 89, of Shannon, AL, passed away on June 5, 2018. Mrs. Doss was a lifetime homemaker and the loving mother of ten children. She is predeceased by her parents, William Clyde and Minnie Lee Naylor, brother, Paul Naylor, husband, Mr. Charles Wayne Doss, son, Jimmy Howard Knott, son, Tommy Lee Doss, son, Carl Clayton Doss,...

Danny L. Little

Danny L. Little

May 26, 2018

Danny L. Little, 70, of Bessemer, AL passed away May 26, 2018. He is survived by his son, Brady Scott Little; daughter, Haley Brooke Little; grandchildren, Kolby Day, Brady Scott Little, Jr. (Scotty), Miranda Colby Little; brother, Michael Little (Terri) and numerous nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.

Madison Hamilton Smith Jr.

Madison Hamilton Smith Jr.

May 18, 2018

Madison Hamilton Smith, Jr., born January 16, 1926, passed away on May 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Ora Lee McCrary Smith. Madison and Ora Lee had 3 children, Ronald Steven Smith (deceased), and 2 daughters: Carol Smith, and Bren Riddle. Grandchildren: Rhonda Smith, and Ryan Smith. Sisters: Vera Strickland (husband Don), Edra...

Frederick "Fred" Cyril Poulin

Frederick "Fred" Cyril Poulin

May 17, 2018

Frederick "Fred" Poulin, 75, of Bessemer, AL passed away, May 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mae Belle Poulin; sister, Jeannette Brown. He is survived by his sister, Yvette VanHaecke; brother, Martin Poulin; niece, Amy Ingram. There will be a graveside service Monday May 21, 2018 at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens. Pastor Audie Hodges,...

Betty L. Venz

Betty L. Venz

May 16, 2018

Betty Venz, 79, of McCalla, AL passed away May 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Venz; parents, William and Margaret Russell; brothers, Danny Russell, Sonny Russell and sister, Peggy Lynn Russell. She is survived by her son, Johnny K. Venz (Brenda); daughter, Debbie J. McCurdy (Michael); grandchildren, Brandy Venz, Brooke Penney (Alex), Kayla McCurdy, Alyssa...

Gregg Cambell Miles

Gregg Cambell Miles

May 14, 2018

Gregg Cambell Miles, 63 of Pleasant Grove, AL was born on August 4, 1954, passed away May 14, 2018. He was the son of Lamar Luther & Jean Elizabeth Miles. Gregg was a kind, generous man who always put family first and was a dedicated business owner for over 30 years at Miles Floor Maintenance. He is survived by his...

Cynthia Anette Smith Sawyer

Cynthia Anette Smith Sawyer

May 14, 2018

69, of Pleasant Grove went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 14 ,2018. After a gallant battle with Alzheimers, Cindy was preceded in death by her loving parents, James D. "Hot" Smith and Frances Mashburn Smith. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Stephen L Sawyer and her loving son, Stephen David Sawyer,...

Billy W Reid

Billy W Reid

May 13, 2018

Billy W. Reid, 85, of Quinton AL, passed away May 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years Marie Reid and granddaughter, Kammy Jane Cain. He is survived by his sons, James Michael Reid (Mandy), Ronny Reid (Kim), Billy Wayne Reid; daughter, Tina Hamilton (Leslie), six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Louise M. Rice

Louise M. Rice

May 13, 2018

Louise M. Rice, 89, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Town Village Vestavia Hills Independent Senior Living. Louise, daughter of the late Eva and John Tracy, was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, B. H. “Shine” Rice. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Rice Maples and son, Jerry W. Rice; granddaughters,...

Rufus Nicholson Long

Rufus Nicholson Long

May 12, 2018

Rufus Nicholson Long, 83, of Sylvan Springs, AL passed away, May 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years Barbara A. Long and brothers, Walter Long and Roy Long. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia "Patti" Gann; sisters, Clarice Butts, Ethel Gibson; brother, Hugh Thomas Long. He loved Dachshunds, but his favorite was...

Dianne M. Darrow

Dianne M. Darrow

May 9, 2018

Dianne Darrow passed away on May 9, 2018 at the age of 62. She is preceded in death by Father; Donald R. McBrayer. Daughter; Nancy Walker. Granddaughter; Angel Marie Walker and her brother ; Donald R. McBrayer Jr. Survivors include, Ex-Husband; Dan Grubbs. Mother; Lyndall McBrayer. Sister; Donna Cole (Kenneth). Grandchildren; Shaelyn Walker, Samantha Walker, Kai Mosley, Nieces, Kelli Wilbanks...

Chad Michael Hancock

Chad Michael Hancock

May 4, 2018

On May 4th 2018 the world lost a precious soul. Chad Michael Hancock passed away at his home in Hueytown. With Chad being only 30 years of age, this has come a complete shock and devastation. He is survived by his soulmate (Connie Shannon), daughter (Bella Hancock) and son (Devin Jacob Shannon), Parents; Michael & Tammy Hancock, Grandmother (Doris R....

Joe Douglas Tolbert

Joe Douglas Tolbert

May 2, 2018

Joe Douglas "Deacon" Tolbert passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 78, He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years; Wyvonnie Freeman Tolbert. His parents Raymond E. Tolbert and Lucile Creel Tolbert. One brother; Joel Tolbert. Survivors include; Keith Tolbert (Kim) and Mark Tolbert. One daughter; Jodi Byrd (Daniel). Grandchildren; Brad Tolbert (Crystal),...

Bobby Tanner

Bobby Tanner

May 2, 2018

Bob Tanner, 62, of Hueytown, AL passed away May 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Cherry Tanner; sons, Jason Tanner (Allison), Justin "Jabbo" Tanner; daughter, Jeanna Jones (Brian); grandchildren, Abby, Alex and Maggie; brother, Charles Tanner. Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home with the funeral beginning...

Lori Lynn "Mimi" Mcdaniel

Lori Lynn "Mimi" Mcdaniel

Apr 30, 2018

Lori Lynn McDaniel passed away on April 30, 2018 at the age of 51. She is preceded in death by her sister Wendy Woodall. Nephew; Michael Tinker and her best friend; Lisa Armstrong. She is survived by her husband of 23 years; John Anthony McDaniel. Her parents Allen E and Edna Faye Woodall. Daughter; Misty Kimbrell (Kyle). One grandson; Jaxon...

Patricia Chance

Patricia Chance

Apr 25, 2018

Patricia Chance passed away on April 25, 2018 at the age of 74. Arrangements are set for Monday, April 30, 2018 with the visitation beginning at 11:00 AM and the Funeral at 1:00 pm. Services will be held at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home and burial will be at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens following the service. Patricia was preceded in death...

Charles David Singleton

Charles David Singleton

Apr 18, 2018

David Singleton passed away on April 18, 2018 at the age of 62. He was a member of Concord Highlands Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Pauline Woodall Singleton. Sons; Tim Singleton and Jonathan Singleton (Jackie). Two brothers; Mark Singleton (Pheobe) and Mike Singleton (Deanie). Grandchildren; Athena and Gauge Singleton. David is preceded in...

Helen Sue "Guin" Patton

Helen Sue "Guin" Patton

Apr 14, 2018

Helen Sue "Guin" Patton age 82, of Bessemer, AL, passed away April 14, 2018. She is survived by her son, David Patton (Karon); daughters, Susan Patton, Cindy Patton; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Lynette Guin, Evelyn Carden (Jerry) and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Concord Baptist Church at 11:00 AM - 12:00...