Curtis G. Rayford

Nov 19, 2009

Rayford, Curtis G. , age 61, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was a "loving father, devoted son" and "the best brother anyone could have," said by Sonny. He served in the U. S. Army. Curtis is survived by his son, Matthew Rayford and his girlfriend Misty Woodard; his aunt, Ellen Edmondson; three nephews, numerous loving...

Jacob Lee Davidson

Nov 13, 2009

Davidson, Jacob Lee, age 30, of McCalla, passed away November 13, 2009. Mr Davidson was a graduate of Brookwood High School. He will be remembered for his love of children. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd and Edna Davidson. He is survived by his parents; Tommy Joe Davidson and Debby (Johnny) Jackson, his twin brother; Joshua David...

Bethany Michelle Durbin

Nov 13, 2009

Durbin, Bethany Michelle, age 29, of Vestavia Hills passed away on November 13, 2009. She will be remembered as a dedicated Walmart employee. She is survived by her three children; Maddox Jerry-Dan, Madison Cailey, and Macey Paige. She also leaves her parents; Jerry and Pat Sims, her brother Mark Sims, sister Cyndy Parker as well as a host of extended...

Larry Robert "Cowboy" Latham

Nov 8, 2009

Latham, Larry Robert "Cowboy" , age 57, of Foley, formerly of Fairfield Highlands, AL, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. He was a welder with Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Latham and Dorothy Jones Latham. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Latham; his children, Farrah (Ricky) Tinker, Lisa...

Ralph T. Bowlin

Nov 7, 2009

Bowlin, Ralph T., age 91, passed away on November 7, 2009, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Bowlin was born September 5, 1918, in Ashville, Alabama to Burrell and Neely Bowlin. They moved to Gate City, Alabama where Ralph became a member of the Gate City Baptist Church. he attended Woodlawn High School. He served his country during World War II in...

Boyce T. Smith

Nov 1, 2009

Smith, Mrs. Boyce T. , age 90, of Bessemer, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Smith. She is survived by her children, Claudette (Frankie) Levan, Stella Levan, Jannis McKenzie, Keith Smith, Tracy (Sheila) Smith and Freida (Ramond) Negron; seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Graveside Services...

Robert E. Langley

Nov 1, 2009

Langley, Robert E. , age 90, of Boaz, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was formerly a resident of Birmingham where he co-owned Auto Radiator Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Vesta Langley. He is survived by his son, Richard Noel Langley; his daughter, Daisy May (Gary) Stanley; his grandchildren, Christopher Jacob and Jennifer...

Guy W. "Bubba" Cowley

Oct 25, 2009

Cowley, Guy W. "Bubba", age 79, of Fairfield, AL, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009. He was a member of Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church. He was retired from U.S. Steel serving from October 15, 1948 until March 31, 1993. He served in both the United States Army as a Medical Technician and in the United States Marine Corps. He was...

Mary Appleberry Blanchard

Oct 22, 2009

age 85, formerly of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryce L. Blanchard and sister, Louise A. Lucas. Mrs. Blanchard is survived by her brother, Harvey (Robbie) Appleberry and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 26, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Valhalla Cemetery. Valhalla Funeral...

Barbara Ann Garrick Lewis

Oct 21, 2009

Lewis, Barbara Ann Garrick , age 75, of Midfield, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, D. L. and Thelma Garrick. She is survived by her husband, Jack Lewis; sons, Ricky (Tina) Lewis, Tim (Sherry) Lewis and Mark (Rhonda) Lewis; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren and "Baby Bear" her beloved dog. Funeral...