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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...

Shirley Donald Vandiver

Shirley Donald Vandiver

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Shirley Donald Vandiver, 83, of Bremen, passed away Wednesday November 9, 2022, at his residence.

The family will receive friends Saturday November 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Persimmon Grove Church of Christ in Bremen.  Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM.  Brandon Strippling will officiate.

Mr. Vandiver is preceded in death by his father Laudie L. Vandiver; mother...

Richard Earl Smith

Richard Earl Smith

Nov 3, 2022

Richard Earl Smith, 75, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 3, 2022, at his residence. 

Richard had a tremendous love of all animals and his grandchildren; they were his world.  He enjoyed traveling and driving a semi.  He was an Air Force Veteran and served in the Presidential Honor Guard. 

The family will receive friends Thursday November 10,...

Barbara Sides

Barbara Sides

Nov 1, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Ann Sides, 74, of Jasper, passed away Tuesday November 1, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Sides is preceded in death by her father Edward Lowery; mother Wynell Hathcoat Lowery; sister Betty Lou Lowery Horne; and brothers Jimmy Ray Lowery & James Edward (Buddy) Lowery.

She is survived by her husband Randall Sides; daughter Dana Stewart; son James Stewart;...

William Harrold Luker

William Harrold Luker

Oct 17, 2022

William Harrold “Bill” Luker Jr., 69, of Nauvoo, Alabama, passed away on Monday October 17, 2022, at his residence.

The family will receive friends on Friday October 21, 2022, at 10 AM at new Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church.  Funeral services will follow at 11 AM with burial in the adjoining cemetery.  Pastor Chris Pschirer will officiate.

Mr. Luker is...

Kandy Leane Drummond

Kandy Leane Drummond

Oct 16, 2022

Kandy Leane Drummond, 55, of Empire, passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022, at her residence.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM in the Freeman-Hood Chapel, with funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.  Jeffery Wiggins will officiate.

Mrs. Drummond  is preceded in death by...

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