OBITUARIES

Angelia Mae Day

Angelia Mae Day

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Angelia Mae Day, 58, of Parrish, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at her residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Mrs. Day is preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Day; and grandparents Thomas & Eardell Courington and Luther & Mae Sanford.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Day; mother Edna Hyde; father John...

Mary Lenita Grace

Mary Lenita Grace

Aug 25, 2025

Ms. Mary Lenita Grace, 61, of Cordova, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Ms. Grace is preceded in death by her mother Necie Jane Medders; father Clarence Edward Medders; sister Susan Medders; siter and brother-in-law Jane & Terry Keen; brother and sister-in-law Terry & Pam...

Preston Wayne O'Rear

Preston Wayne O'Rear

Aug 9, 2025

Mr. Preston Wayne O’Rear, 72, of Arley, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Shadescrest Health Care Center. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. O’Rear is preceded in death by his mother Evelyn O’Rear; and wife Mariea O’Rear.

He is survived by his daughter Terra Pugh; sisters Nina Soileau, Christy Garcia, and Renae Johnson; brother Jeff...

Teddy Michael Jacks

Teddy Michael Jacks

Aug 6, 2025

Mr. Teddy Michael Jacks, 66, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Jacks is preceded in death by his father Columbus Johnson; mother Patricia Jacks; sister Nita Heath; and brother Nicky Johnson.

He is survived by his wife Janie Jacks; daughters Audrey Jones (Ryan),...

Concetta Jo Maddox

Concetta Jo Maddox

Jul 22, 2025

Ms. Concetta Jo Maddox, 61, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Ms. Maddox is preceded in death by her father James Short: step-father Dale Speegle; grandparents Jack & Virginia Short, Carlin Key and Maudie Speer.

She is survived by her mother Judy Key Speegle;...

James Bernard Barnette

James Bernard Barnette

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. James Bernard Barnette, 88, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Barnette is preceded in death by his parents John James & Clara Barnette; and siblings Hubbert Barnette, Herman Barnette, Henry Barnette, J.E. Barnette, Cora McPherson, Lucille Cleburne, Luella Posey, Willy Edge,

Lorezea Barnette, Olen...

Bobbie Nell Manasco

Bobbie Nell Manasco

Jun 28, 2025

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Manasco, 80, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Mrs. Manasco is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Paul Manasco; son Mitchell Manasco; daughter Alyson Manasco; father Deleon McAdams; mother Mozelle McAdams; brother Billy McAdams; and sister Jackie Chappell.

She is survived by...

Evelyn Christy Bagwell Ryland

Evelyn Christy Bagwell Ryland

Jun 20, 2025

Evelyn Christy Bagwell Ryland of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Jasper, AL, entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 20, 2025, at home with her family by her side. Freeman Hood Funeral Service has been entrusted with her care.

Christy, or “Sissy” as she was affectionately called by many was born and raised in Jasper, AL. Christy was known for her...

Christopher "Chris" Michael Harten

Christopher "Chris" Michael Harten

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Michael Harten, 31, of Pinson, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Vincent East. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Harten is survived by his mother Angelia Schultz Campbell; step-father Keith Campbell; son Jace Austin Harten; sister Brittany Fry; grandparents Richard & Delores Schultz; uncle & aunt Richard & Ina Schultz;...

Julia Watson

Julia Watson

Jun 15, 2025

Ms. Julia Watson, 75, of Quinton, passed away on Sunday, June 15,2025, at Cordova Health and Rehabilitation. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Ms. Watson is preceded in death by her father Rosaman Joseph Watson; mother Louise Moore Watson; sister Brenda Lovelady; and brother Joseph Watson.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Maurice Lovelady; and a host of...

Howard Doyle Wallace

Howard Doyle Wallace

Jun 8, 2025

Mr. Howard Doyle Wallace, 94, of Townley, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Wallace is preceded in death by his son Jerry L Wallace; father Howard C. Wallace; mother Ruth L. Wallace; brothers Darwin W. Wallace and Jimmy J. Wallace; and sister Yvonne W. Walker.

He is...

Ashton Tripp Millwood

Ashton Tripp Millwood

May 27, 2025

Ashton Tripp Millwood was born sleeping May 27, 2025, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.  Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Ashton is survived by his mother Zoe Alonna Reese; father Eric Jase Millwood; sisters Annslee Millwood, Lyla Millwood, and Jacelyn Walker; brother Kinston Millwood; nana Brandy Millwood; and his papwpaws Barry Millwood and Steve Zinn.

He was preceded...

Willie B. Montgomery

Willie B. Montgomery

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Willie B. Montgomery, 92, of Parrish, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Mrs. Montgomery is preceded in death by her loving husband Gilbert C. Montgomery; and daughter Barbara A. Fleming; father Robert C. Hyde; mother Viola Hyde; sister Mary H. Hyde; and brothers Hansel Hyde, William...

Myrtle Odean Taylor

Myrtle Odean Taylor

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Myrtle Odean Taylor, 88, of Arley, passed away on Friday May 9, 2025, at her residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by her father Lacy Patton; mother Trannie Abbott; sons Douglas Lee Taylor and Danny Roland Taylor; and grandson Darik Taylor.

She is survived by her husband Willis Oneal Taylor;...

Howard Gerald Wilson

Howard Gerald Wilson

Mar 27, 2025

Mr. Howard Gerald Wilson, 86, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his father Lee Wilson; mother Esther Stewart Wilson; wife Sarah Catherine Cooper Wilson; son Kevin Wilson; brothers Orvil Wlson and T.J. Wilson; and sister Jacquoline Treadway.

He is...

James Edward Jenkins

James Edward Jenkins

Mar 20, 2025

Mr. James Edward Jenkins, 55, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Jenkins is preceded in death by his mother Paula Jenkins; grandparents Marjorie & Hollis Prescott and Lorene & James Jenkins; sons Koty Henslee, Zac Aaron, and Logan Cooner.

He is survived by his wife...

Jimmy "Jim" Darrel Harrison

Jimmy "Jim" Darrel Harrison

Mar 17, 2025

Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Darrel. Harrison, 56, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Harrison is preceded in death by his mother Rebecca Harrison; father-in-law Kenneth “Coot” Tidwell; and mother-in-law Bonnie Barton Tidwell.

He is survived by his wife Linda Harrison; son Jacob Harrison (Jessica...

Joe Mac Jackson

Joe Mac Jackson

Feb 27, 2025

Joe Mac Jackson (Papaw), age 81 of Nauvoo, entered peacefully into his eternal home at his residence in the early morning hours of February 27th, 2025, surrounded by his family. Joe Mac Jackson was born in Nauvoo, Alabama on January 17th, 1944. 

Joe Mac was a dedicated husband to the love of his life, Shelia, for over 56 years; a loving...

David Andrew "Sam" Kiker

David Andrew "Sam" Kiker

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. David Andrew “Sam” Kiker, 85, of Empire, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at St. Vincents Health System. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Kiker is preceded in death by his father William David Kiker; mother Lela Walker Kiker; and a host of brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Kiker; daughters...

John William Luther Jr.

John William Luther Jr.

Feb 13, 2025

John William Luther Jr. born Oct 18, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee, passed on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Grandview Hospital in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. 

He was preceded in death by his parents John William (Jack) Luther Sr, Elizabeth Ann (Mickey)Luther and his son John David Luther. 

He is survived by his wife Beverly Luther, daughters Lindsey (John) Stefanovich, Mary Luther and Step...