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Glenn Clifford Chaffin

Glenn Clifford Chaffin

May 16, 2023

Mr. Glenn C. Chaffin, 93, of Saragossa, passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2023.

Mr. Chaffin is preceded in death by his wife Sarah Ruth Chaffin; parents Grover Cleveland & Mary Genella Chaffin; brothers Judson Chaffin and Tom Chaffin; sisters Avis Wakefield, Lottie Townley, and Vera Richardson; and great grandson Lucas Higginbotham.

He is survived by his daughters Margaret Scurlock...

Juanita Stiles Pelt

Juanita Stiles Pelt

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Juanita Stiles Pelt, 65, of Jasper, passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.  Freeman Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with Mrs. Pelts arrangements.

Mrs. Pelt is preceded in death by her father O.C. Stiles; mother Oddie Lee Stiles; brother Gene Stiles; sisters Earnestine Spaulding and Charlene Green; grandparents Lee & Roxie Stiles and...

William Harold Avant

William Harold Avant

May 13, 2023

Mr. William Harold Avant, 76, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Avant is preceded in death by his father William Arthur Avant; mother Sarah Beatrice Burton; brother Brian Dewey Burton; nephew Steven Brad Avant.

He is survived his wife Genita Ann Avant; daughter Christie Hudson; brother Floyd Dwight Avant; granddaughters Madeline “Maddie" Jeanne...

James Luther Hyde

James Luther Hyde

May 10, 2023

Mr. James Luther Hyde, 87, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2023, at Ridgeview Healthcare.

James married Ms. Bettye Pearl Norris on July 1, 1953 and they were blessed with 3 sons, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.  He was affectionately known by his grands as Granddaddy, Kissy Pawpaw, and Pop.  To his many friends he was known as...

Jason Scott Posten

Jason Scott Posten

May 10, 2023

Mr. Jason Scott Posten, 42, of Cordova, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

Jason is preceded in death by his grandparents Kenneth Posten and Clarence & Ruby Hunter.

He is survived his daughters Madison Dawn Posten and Morgan Elizabeth Posten; son Jerry Mason Scott Posten; mother Faye Posten; father Jerry Wayne Posten; sister Becky...

David Leon Franklin Wolfe

David Leon Franklin Wolfe

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. David Leon Franklin Wolfe, 45, of Cordova, passed away on Saturday April 29, 2023, in Jasper, Alabama.

Mr. Wolf is preceded in death by his mother Freda Joyce Sides; grandparents Nellie Jones, Franklin Leon Wolfe, Leon S. Sides, and Lily Ardale Sides; cousins Tammy Nicole Carr and Mark Anthony Garner; uncles Jack Keys and Loyal “Blackie” Houk.

He is...

Ronald Gene Godfrey

Ronald Gene Godfrey

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Ronald Gene Godfrey, 62, of Hayden, passed away on April 20, 2023, at St. Vincent's East.

Mr. Godfrey is preceded in death by his father Norman Godfrey and his mother Faye Godfrey

He is survived by his daughters Tiffany Godfrey Jett & her husband Randall and Kristen Faye Godfrey; sisters Kathy Starnes, Karen Taylor, and Sharon Starnes; brothers Eddie...

Vervie Mariea Wilson

Vervie Mariea Wilson

Apr 19, 2023

 

Ms. Vervie Mariea Wilson, 61, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

 

Mariea is survived by her daughters Crystal Jackson & her husband Chris and Terra Pugh & her husband Daniel; companion Preston O’ Rear; father Jack Borden; mother Carolyn Borden; brothers Larry Borden, Jerry Borden & his wife Jane, and...

Elizabeth Ann Pittman

Elizabeth Ann Pittman

Apr 1, 2023

Ms. Elizabeth Pittman, 75, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Ridgewood Healthcare.

Ms. Pittman is preceded in death by her father Robert Lee Pittman; mother Willie Mae Chance; and brother Johnny Lee Pittman.

She is survived her son James D. Sims; daughter Victoria Ann Leatherman; grandchildren Robert Lane Pittman, Nealey Elizabeth Sims, Joseph Daniel Sims, and...

Randy Ray Busby

Randy Ray Busby

Mar 27, 2023

Randy Ray Busby, 54, of Jasper, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.Mr. Busby was preceded in death by his father Ollie Clifford Busby; brother James Clifford Busby; grandparents William C. Duncan, Vennie G. Duncan, Oliver Busby, and Ollie May Busby.

He is survived by his daughter Keliegh Busby; sons Randy Clifford Busby and...

Richard Perrin Black

Richard Perrin Black

Mar 26, 2023

Richard Perrin Black, 63, of Cordova, AL, gained his wings on March 26, 2023.  After a 9 year battle with a brain tumor, he is finally at rest.

The sun rose and welcomed Richard on February 12, 1960, a day the world became a little bit brighter.  Richard was a hardworking man and enjoyed fishing with his son.  he was...

James Robert O'Quinn

James Robert O'Quinn

Mar 12, 2023

Mr. James Robert O’Quinn, 47, of Jasper, entered into rest on March 12, 2023, and is now at peace.

Mr. O’Quinn is survived by his mother Miriam Stephenson; sisters Kimberly Williams, Debbie Grubbs, and Sonya Adams (Chuck); brother Rick O’Quinn; daughters Shyanne Culbertson (Jordan), Alexis Stewart, Madison O’Quinn, and Jacie O’Quinn; granddaughters Jocelyn, Evelyn, and Hattie Mae Culbertson; and a...

Thomas Edward Welch

Thomas Edward Welch

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Thomas Edward Marrell Welch, 28, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023, in Jasper, Alabama

Mr. Welch is preceded in death by his grandparents Amos Swindle, Allie Mae Olive, Geneva Elliott, and J.C. Elliott; stepmother Lita Ann Welch; uncles A.L. Swindle and James Swindle; aunts Gail Taylor, Sue Albritton, Rhonda Marie Welch, and Faye Campbell; and cousin...

Elizabeth Ann Kirkland

Elizabeth Ann Kirkland

Mar 7, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hice Prince Kirkland, 72, of Lebanon, Kentucky (formerly of Jasper), passed away on March 7 2023, at her residence.

 

Ann spent  many years teaching school, she began her career in 1971 at T.R. Simmons, and she taught there until 1982.  She loved teaching and she loved all of her students and the faculty at T.R. Simmons.

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De'lilah Belle Conrad

De'lilah Belle Conrad

Feb 24, 2023

De'lilah Belle Conrad was born sleeping on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

De'lilah is survived by her parents Jacob & Kaley; big sister Ava Rose; grandparents Kenneth Edward Conrad, Tracy Lee Conrad, Trecia Shane Chaffin, and James Randall Honeycutt; great-grandmother Diane Honeycutt Dozier; godparents Katelyn Caine and Hunter Lockhart.

Jacob and Kaley would like to thank...

Virgil Frank Wray, Jr.

Virgil Frank Wray, Jr.

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Virgil Frank Wray, Jr. of Jasper, passed away Sunday February 12, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Wray is preceded in death by his father Virgil Wray Sr.; mother Nelly Wray;  and sisters Virginia Short and Frances Roberson.

Mr. Wray is survived his wife of 63 years, Leona Dean Wray; sons Bobby Wray (Tammy) and Frankie Wray; granddaughters Heather Garrison...

Cynthia Diane Portzer

Cynthia Diane Portzer

Feb 12, 2023

Mrs. Cynthia Diane Portzer, 72, of Jasper, passed away on February 12, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Portzer is preceded in death by her parents Clifton & Lily Faye Masters.

Mrs. Portzer is survived her husband Giles Portzer; daughter Shelly Jones; sons Giles Wesley Portzer & his wife Karen and Bart Portzer & his wife Rebekah; sisters Carolyn Williams, Ellen...

Debra Denise Smith Usrey

Debra Denise Smith Usrey

Feb 7, 2023

Ms. Debra Denise Smith-Usrey, 51, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at UAB Medical Center.

Denise is preceded in death by her stepfather Jerry Latham; grandparents Blackie & Fran Holcomb, Vester & Margaret Smith; uncle Tony Holcomb; stepbrother Rodney Latham; and brothers-in-law Jonny Duncan  and Ken Rice.

Denise is survived by her mother Deborah Latham; father Roger...

Steve Dutton

Steve Dutton

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. Steve Dutton, 63, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022, at his residence.

Steve dedicated 41 years of his life to the fire service,  he was a selfless man, never met a stranger.  He was so proud of his family and loved them dearly.  He will be missed greatly.

Mr. Dutton is preceded in death by his...

Nelda Estill Black

Nelda Estill Black

Dec 31, 2022

Nelda Black, 86, went to be with The Lord on the afternoon of December 31, 2022, in Cordova, AL, surrounded by her loving family.

Nelda was an intelligent, hilarious, care-free, and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved vacationing with her husband, gardening, storytelling, and reading her favorite books. She was a dedicated employee to First National Bank of...

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