OBITUARIES

Gennice Alvis Hunt

Gennice Alvis Hunt

Oct 22, 2025

Mrs. Gennice Alvis Hunt, a beloved matriarch of 94 years, peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her cherished home in the Parrish Good Springs area. In this time of loss, we remember a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love, resilience, and family.

Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her loving parents, James Lewis...

Karen Renee Fields-Simons

Karen Renee Fields-Simons

Sep 23, 2025

Mrs. Karen Renee Fields Simons, 48, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with her care.

Mrs. Simons is survived by her husband Robert Simons; mother Sandra Stewart; father Stanly Fields; sisters Jessica Petre and Kimberly Fields; and brother Jason Fields.

There will be no services at this time.

Jason O'Neal Jordan

Jason O'Neal Jordan

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Jason O’Neal Jordan, 49, of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Jasper, Alabama. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Jordan is preceded in death by his father Jimmy O’Neal Jordan; mother Wanda Gail Myers Jordan; brothers Joe Jordan and Josh Jordan; and sister Shelia Davenport.

He is survived by his wife Melissa Ann...

Abie Foster Shugart, Jr.

Abie Foster Shugart, Jr.

Sep 19, 2025

Abie Foster Shugart Jr., of Jasper, AL, passed surrounded by family on the 19th of September 2025. A man of deep character, Abie was known as a warm, kind, steadfast man. He valued a hard day’s work, found true joy with his family life, and especially appreciated the farm while running his tractor.

Abie was a 62-year Mason and Past Master...

Randall "Randy" Dwight Banks

Randall "Randy" Dwight Banks

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Randall “Randy” Dwight Banks, 66, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence. Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Banks is preceded in death by his father Billy Jo Banks; and mother Margaret Annette Banks.

He is survived by his sons Wayne Abbott (Melinda), Brandon Banks (Allie), and Jeremiah Banks (Kheila); sisters...

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...