Obituaries

Aug 30, 2020

Lawrence B. Ragland, Jr., of Pell City, AL went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 30, 2020. He is survived by his son, Richard L. Ragland (Brenda) of Mobile, AL; daughter, Kathryn R. Boone (Fred) of Ocoee, FL;  grandsons, Jared Ragland of Birmingham, AL, Justin Ragland (Rebecca) of Helena, AL; great-grandson, Bentley Ragland; great-granddaughter, Parker Ragland...

Aug 29, 2020

Roma W Bounds of Homewood AL passed away on August 29, 2020 at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Malcolm S Bounds. Survivors include her daughter, Roxanne Batson, son-in-law Richard Batson, and grandchildren William Turner Batson and Sadie Elizabeth Storey. Roma was born in Birmingham on December 5, 1930. In her early 20's...

Aug 28, 2020

Nita G. Rose, age 97 of Clay/Pinson passed away on August 28, 2020. She was a store owner of Roses Shoes. She was a lifetime active member of Holy Infant of Praque Catholic Church where she enjoyed the choir and the Ladies Sodality. She is survived by her daughters, Toni Hampton (David), Phyllis Moss (Russ), Jo Ann Taylor and...

Aug 28, 2020

Jewel McDuff Sumerel, 84, of Wilsonville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2020.  She was born on January 25, 1936 to the late Kelsie & Rosie McDuff in Brilliant, Alabama. Jewel graduated from Brilliant High School in 1954. She married the late Clyde H. Sumerel in 1954. They were happily married for 63 years. Jewel is survived by...

Aug 26, 2020

Patricia Caudle Berst went to heaven on August 26, 2020. Pat was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Kathleen Caudle and John T Caudle. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her siblings Michael and John Caudle and her husband Albert of 66 years. She has the following children and spouses Linda,...

Aug 25, 2020

James Gilbert Snider, age 86 of Irondale, AL passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020. He was a devoted family man and faithful servant at Connecting Point Church.

James was born on January 23, 1934 in Birmingham, AL to Albert Edward and Nellie (Mitchell). He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother Charles. He...

Aug 25, 2020

Yvonne Caddell Schuessler  May 6, 1935-August 25, 2020  She was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Julian Schuessler and son John Michael Schussler.   She is survived by her son Patrick Julian Schuessler Jr (Ruby Lankford) and daughters Mary Beth Schuessler and Karen Grimmet (Kent Grimmett).   Grandson John Matthew Grimmett  and granddaughter Jennifer Leigh Schuessler.   Great grandsons Jacob Dean...

Aug 24, 2020

Sara Bernice Hambright James, 88 of Altoona passed away on August 24, 2020 at TLC Nursing Center Oneonta. Bernice was a member of First Baptist Church Oneonta. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Eula Hambright, her husband, Clyde E. James and her daughter, Debra Denise Ethridge Nester, brothers, Arby Hambright, Bill Hambright, F.D. Hambright, Hugh...

Aug 23, 2020

Louis Michael Biscotto.  (Age 94)

June 11, 1926   to  August 23, 2020

Went to be with the Lord, Sunday August 23, 2020.

He was born in Pittston, PA. to Michael Biscotto & Grace Falzone. Louis was one of 17 children. His formative years were spent in Pittston, PA where he attended Grammer &...

Aug 23, 2020

Robert Joseph Holmes “Bobby”, age 78 of Alpine, AL passed away peacefully on August 23, 2020. He was born on November 4, 1941 in Birmingham, AL to Raymond and Clara Holmes. He graduated from West End High School in 1960. He received a BA of Industrial Management from Auburn University in 1965. He began working at Rust Engineering in...

Aug 22, 2020

Robert L. McAden, born March 6, 1931, he is preceded in death by his Mother Dorothy and Father Alvin. He had two brothers, Ray and B.B. and a son Larry. He passed away August 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife Nellie, a sister Dorothy and four children, Robert(Gloria), Judy(Butch), Gregory and Randy(Regina. He had ten gran children...

Aug 22, 2020

Kathleen Robertson, 84, of Irondale, Alabama passed away August 22, 2020. She was born in Jefferson County to the late Henry Griffith and Effie (Vines) Griffith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, J.W. Robertson and her son Kenneth Robertson, 2 brothers James Ralph and Charles Henry Griffith. She was retired from Jefferson County School...

Aug 21, 2020

Ronda Leigh Lyon, age 45, of Springville, passed away on August 21, 2020. She was employed as a maintenance technician and was a member of Gospel Assembly in Springville. Ronda was loved by everyone that knew her, she was easy to love. She would help anyone who needed help. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and...

Aug 20, 2020

Barbara McCutcheon Sims, age 73, of Moody Passed away on August 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, James U. and Amelia Paradiso McCutcheon; and her siblings, Angela McCutcheon, Geneva Williams, Mike McCutcheon, Jimmy McCutcheon, and Johnny McCutcheon. She is survived by her husband, Ronald “Ronnie” Sims; her daughter, Kimberly Sims Pate (Brian); her grandchildren, Joshua...

Aug 20, 2020

Dr. Ben F. Hooker went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:42 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was born in Hooker, Arkansas to John Franklin Hooker and Retha Belle Hooker on August 4, 1933 and is survived by his wife, Mary M. Hooker, daughters: Catherine Hooker Yasko, Tanya Tidwell, Amy Howe; six grandchildren, Oliver Littleton, Christian...

Aug 19, 2020

Vera Anne Anker, age 93, went to be with Jesus on August 19, 2020. She was born September 25, 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio to Wilmer and Goldie Hardesty.  Vera attended Cambridge High School where she became friends with Dorothy Anker and met her family including Dorothy's brother Carl. World War II interrupted a budding relationship when Carl joined the...

Aug 18, 2020

LOIS ANN EDWARDS COPUS, 90, of Birmingham passed away quietly, surrounded by her sons Lee and Frank Copus, while visiting them in Florida. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Walter “Bud” Copus, and her brothers Frank, Jimmy and Tommy Edwards. Lois was born and raised...

Aug 18, 2020

Janice Eileen Oden, born July 24, 1941, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She is survived by loving husband Wilson M. Oden (Sonny), daughter Leslie Bowen (Ed), son Hunter Oden (Sole), sisters Beverly Crumpton (Jack), Doris Cox, sister-in-laws Linda Griffis and Diane Bell, grandson Brian Bowen (Jennifer), two great-grandchildren Carson and Ava Bowen, and many nieces and nephews. Janice...

Aug 17, 2020

Ronald Robinson, age 59, of Birmingham, passed away on August 17, 2020. Ronald loved the outdoors, was a Mr. Fix it, and was short, sweet and to the point. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife Susan Robinson, father Hubert Robinson, brothers Jon and Philip Robinson. Visitation will be from 11am until noon Tuesday with graveside services following....

Aug 17, 2020

Merita Bowers Shutt, age 83, died August 17, 2020, at The Village at Cook Springs.  A graveside service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville on Wednesday, August 19, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Daniels of First Baptist Church of Chalkville officiating.  Mrs. Shutt was born on April 30, 1937, to Rowe and Nettie Bowers of...