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Vervie Mariea Wilson

Vervie Mariea Wilson

Apr 19, 2023

 

Ms. Vervie Mariea Wilson, 61, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

 

Mariea is survived by her daughters Crystal Jackson & her husband Chris and Terra Pugh & her husband Daniel; companion Preston O’ Rear; father Jack Borden; mother Carolyn Borden; brothers Larry Borden, Jerry Borden & his wife Jane, and...

Elizabeth Ann Pittman

Elizabeth Ann Pittman

Apr 1, 2023

Ms. Elizabeth Pittman, 75, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Ridgewood Healthcare.

Ms. Pittman is preceded in death by her father Robert Lee Pittman; mother Willie Mae Chance; and brother Johnny Lee Pittman.

She is survived her son James D. Sims; daughter Victoria Ann Leatherman; grandchildren Robert Lane Pittman, Nealey Elizabeth Sims, Joseph Daniel Sims, and...

Randy Ray Busby

Randy Ray Busby

Mar 27, 2023

Randy Ray Busby, 54, of Jasper, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.Mr. Busby was preceded in death by his father Ollie Clifford Busby; brother James Clifford Busby; grandparents William C. Duncan, Vennie G. Duncan, Oliver Busby, and Ollie May Busby.

He is survived by his daughter Keliegh Busby; sons Randy Clifford Busby and...

Richard Perrin Black

Richard Perrin Black

Mar 26, 2023

Richard Perrin Black, 63, of Cordova, AL, gained his wings on March 26, 2023.  After a 9 year battle with a brain tumor, he is finally at rest.

The sun rose and welcomed Richard on February 12, 1960, a day the world became a little bit brighter.  Richard was a hardworking man and enjoyed fishing with his son.  he was...

James Robert O'Quinn

James Robert O'Quinn

Mar 12, 2023

Mr. James Robert O’Quinn, 47, of Jasper, entered into rest on March 12, 2023, and is now at peace.

Mr. O’Quinn is survived by his mother Miriam Stephenson; sisters Kimberly Williams, Debbie Grubbs, and Sonya Adams (Chuck); brother Rick O’Quinn; daughters Shyanne Culbertson (Jordan), Alexis Stewart, Madison O’Quinn, and Jacie O’Quinn; granddaughters Jocelyn, Evelyn, and Hattie Mae Culbertson; and a...

Thomas Edward Welch

Thomas Edward Welch

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Thomas Edward Marrell Welch, 28, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023, in Jasper, Alabama

Mr. Welch is preceded in death by his grandparents Amos Swindle, Allie Mae Olive, Geneva Elliott, and J.C. Elliott; stepmother Lita Ann Welch; uncles A.L. Swindle and James Swindle; aunts Gail Taylor, Sue Albritton, Rhonda Marie Welch, and Faye Campbell; and cousin...

Elizabeth Ann Kirkland

Elizabeth Ann Kirkland

Mar 7, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hice Prince Kirkland, 72, of Lebanon, Kentucky (formerly of Jasper), passed away on March 7 2023, at her residence.

 

Ann spent  many years teaching school, she began her career in 1971 at T.R. Simmons, and she taught there until 1982.  She loved teaching and she loved all of her students and the faculty at T.R. Simmons.

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De'lilah Belle Conrad

De'lilah Belle Conrad

Feb 24, 2023

De'lilah Belle Conrad was born sleeping on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

De'lilah is survived by her parents Jacob & Kaley; big sister Ava Rose; grandparents Kenneth Edward Conrad, Tracy Lee Conrad, Trecia Shane Chaffin, and James Randall Honeycutt; great-grandmother Diane Honeycutt Dozier; godparents Katelyn Caine and Hunter Lockhart.

Jacob and Kaley would like to thank...

Virgil Frank Wray, Jr.

Virgil Frank Wray, Jr.

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Virgil Frank Wray, Jr. of Jasper, passed away Sunday February 12, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Wray is preceded in death by his father Virgil Wray Sr.; mother Nelly Wray;  and sisters Virginia Short and Frances Roberson.

Mr. Wray is survived his wife of 63 years, Leona Dean Wray; sons Bobby Wray (Tammy) and Frankie Wray; granddaughters Heather Garrison...

Cynthia Diane Portzer

Cynthia Diane Portzer

Feb 12, 2023

Mrs. Cynthia Diane Portzer, 72, of Jasper, passed away on February 12, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Portzer is preceded in death by her parents Clifton & Lily Faye Masters.

Mrs. Portzer is survived her husband Giles Portzer; daughter Shelly Jones; sons Giles Wesley Portzer & his wife Karen and Bart Portzer & his wife Rebekah; sisters Carolyn Williams, Ellen...

Debra Denise Smith Usrey

Debra Denise Smith Usrey

Feb 7, 2023

Ms. Debra Denise Smith-Usrey, 51, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at UAB Medical Center.

Denise is preceded in death by her stepfather Jerry Latham; grandparents Blackie & Fran Holcomb, Vester & Margaret Smith; uncle Tony Holcomb; stepbrother Rodney Latham; and brothers-in-law Jonny Duncan  and Ken Rice.

Denise is survived by her mother Deborah Latham; father Roger...

Steve Dutton

Steve Dutton

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. Steve Dutton, 63, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022, at his residence.

Steve dedicated 41 years of his life to the fire service,  he was a selfless man, never met a stranger.  He was so proud of his family and loved them dearly.  He will be missed greatly.

Mr. Dutton is preceded in death by his...

Nelda Estill Black

Nelda Estill Black

Dec 31, 2022

Nelda Black, 86, went to be with The Lord on the afternoon of December 31, 2022, in Cordova, AL, surrounded by her loving family.

Nelda was an intelligent, hilarious, care-free, and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved vacationing with her husband, gardening, storytelling, and reading her favorite books. She was a dedicated employee to First National Bank of...

William Larry Key

William Larry Key

Dec 16, 2022

Mr. William Larry Key, 79, of Jasper, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022, at Ridgewood Nursing Home.

Mr. Key is preceded in death by his parents Douglas & Agnes Key; and son Gregory Scott Key.

Mr. Key is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Melanie Key; daughters Amanda Sloan & husband Steve, SuLeigh Warren & husband Ricky,...

Mary Clothell Williams

Mary Clothell Williams

Dec 12, 2022

Mrs. Mary Clothell Williams, 86, of Bremen, passed away on Monday December 12, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Williams became a member of Mt Hope Baptist Church September 19, 1968, where she was a faithful and active member who filled many positions over the years.  She loved her church and those who worshipped with her over the years. 

Clo dearly...

Carmeleeta Jo Farley

Carmeleeta Jo Farley

Dec 8, 2022

Carmeleeta Jo “Jody” Farley, 57, of Cordova, passed away on Thursday December 9, 2022 at her residence.

Carmeleeta was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and she also enjoyed cooking and shopping and she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Carmeleeta is preceded in death by her father Al Manasco; sister Pasha Manasco;...

Zachary Neil Aaron

Zachary Neil Aaron

Dec 3, 2022

Mr. Zachary Neil Aaron, 36, of Jasper, passed away December 3, 2022

Mr. Aaron is preceded in death by grandfather Troy Aaron; grandmother Paula Jenkins; brother Koty Henslee; great-grandparents Odell & Christine Tidwell and James and Francilla Holcomb.

He is survived by his mother Christy Jenkins (Eddie); father Kevin Aaron (Tammy); daughter Holly Aaron; son Drake Aaron; sisters Felecia Taylor...

Samuel Corey Hood

Samuel Corey Hood

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Samuel Corey Hood, 56, of Jasper, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday December 1, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.

Sam is the owner of Freeman-Hood Funeral Services along with his partner Dennis Freeman.

Sam is preceded in death by his father Clyde Gerald Hood; and granddaughter Haven Kate Hood .

Sam...

Sheila Faye Huffman

Sheila Faye Huffman

Nov 17, 2022

Mrs. Sheila Faye Huffman, 76, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday November 17, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

Sheila was a kindhearted woman and loved being around her family and friends.  She loved her country music and watching her Alabama football.

Mrs. Huffman is preceded in death by her husband Joe Daniel Huffman; father Frank Bussey; mother Lilian Robertson...

Walter Lyndol Moyers

Walter Lyndol Moyers

Nov 13, 2022

Walter Lyndol Moyers, 89, passed away on November 13, 2022. He was born on May 11, 1933, in Fellsmere, Florida. He married Nell Bennett on February 6, 1989.

He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for 22 years as a technician for Sears and worked for the FDA for 10 years. After retirement, he enjoyed...

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