Thomas Wiley Praytor
Mar 17, 2015
Thomas Wiley Praytor, age 88, of Bessemer, went home to be with his Lord on March 17, 2015. He was a dedicated Christian, a loyal friend, and a loving son, brother, husband, and uncle. He enjoyed his work as a Pharm Tech and delivery man for local pharmacies for many years, and loved his customers. He also loved his Church...
Mamie Walton Mason
Mar 17, 2015
Mamie Walton Mason, age 98, of Helena, AL died March 17, 2015. Ms. Mason was a member of Vineland Park Baptist Church in Hueytown, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Mason. She is survived by two sons; Robert "Bob" W. Mason (Susan) of Orange Beach, Florida and Ronald W. Mason (Peggy) of Helena, Alabama; a...
Annette H. Funderburg (Holland)
Mar 15, 2015
Annette Holland Funderburg was born October 8, 1928 and she died March 15, 2015. She was a graduate of Jones Valley High School class of 1947 and in the National Honor Society. She helped plan and organize many class reunions and loved her classmates dearly. In her own words from the 50th year reunion book: "Although I am not wealthy,...
Grady Storey
Feb 27, 2015
Grady Storey, III Grady Storey, III, age 71, born October 31, 1943 and passed on Thursday, February 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Storey, Lynne Storey-Hall - Daughter, Robert Hall Sr. - Son-in-Love ; Jordenn Hall,Granddaughter; Robert Hall Jr. - Grandson; Natalie Hall - Granddaughter-in-Love; Robert Hall, III - Great Grandson;John Snow - Father-in-Love ---- and a...
Eloise G. ""Wezzie"" Nelson
Feb 25, 2015
Eloise G. "Wezzie" Nelson, age 84, of Bessemer, AL died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at UAB West Hospital in Bessemer. Mrs. Nelson was a native and life long resident of Bessemer where she was a 1948 graduate of Hueytown High School and was active with her class reunions. She was a former member of the Bessemer Garden Club and the...
Agnes Rhodes Parton
Feb 21, 2015
Agnes Rhodes Parton 1922 - 2015 Agnes Rhodes Parton, age 92, of Pelham, AL died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Shelby Baptist Hospital in Alabaster. Mrs. Parton was a native of Jefferson County, where she lived most of her life. She was a member of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a former member of Crescent Heights Baptist Church of...
Virginia Allen Clinton
Feb 16, 2015
Virginia A. Clinton December 5, 1916 - February 16, 2015 Mrs. Clinton, lovingly referred to as "Nannie" or "Auntie" by her family and many friends, entered into her well deserved rest on Monday. She was preceded by her husband, E.W. (Dub) Clinton, her parents, 4 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her only son, Charles and his wife...
Douglas Marion Dickerson
Feb 14, 2015
Douglas Marion (Doug) Dickerson Dec. 15, 1924 - Feb. 14, 2015. Doug Dickerson, age 90, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama died Feb. 14. He was born in Falkville, Alabama, grew up in Edgewater, Alabama and attended Minor High School. A WWII Veteran, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Silver Stars for gallantry in action during the Anzio Invasion of...
Betty Joyce Johnson
Feb 13, 2015
Betty Joyce Johnson, age 86 of Hueytown died Friday, February 13, 2015 at Self Nursing Facility. Mrs. Johnson was a native and life long resident of Jefferson County. She was born and raised in Brighton and Wilkes and was a former member of the Brighton Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Union Baptist Church of Lipscomb. She was...
Dixie Holladay
Feb 11, 2015
Martha Dixie Holladay, 81, of Helena, AL died after a short illness Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at home with her husband by her side. Dixie was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Lawrence County, AL. She graduated from Danville High School in 1951 and married Glenn R. Holladay in 1952. They lived in the Birmingham area for most of those...