Archive for December 2023

Oscar Jackson Dearman of Centreville, AL, age 85, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Oscar is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Carol Nelson Dearman; daughters, Retha Elizabeth Herrod (Larry) and Kristi Deerman (Paul); sons, Marc Christopher Dearman, Thomas Anthony Dearman (Nikki), Robert “Robby” Hollifield (Angie), and Joseph B.…

David (Gene) Youngblood, age 84, of Helena passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Gene, better known as Papa, is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruth; parents, A.J. and Minnie Mae Youngblood; and sister, Ann Franks. Papa is survived by his son, Mike (Windy) of Crawfordville, Florida…

John Elliot Starnes, age 94 of Pelham, Al. passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 with his family by his side. John was born on December 25, 1928 to his parents, William C. Starnes and Sally Alice Johnson, both have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Paula N. Starnes; daughters, Patti…

Robert (Bob) Barefield, US Army Colonel (Retired), aged 77, passed away in the presence of his family on December 22, 2023. Born on September 24, 1946 in Paducah, Kentucky, he graduated from Murray State College. Bob married the love of his life, Nancy Bridges on May 12, 1973, and together they were blessed with three…

Donald “Don” Curry Wilson, age 76, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 with his family by his side. Don was a proud veteran of the US Army where he served during the Vietnam War. He attended Jacksonville State University where he graduated in 1973, with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.…

Mary Ross, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was known to all as “Grandma Mary” truly had a servant’s heart. Mary brought laughter and joy to her co-workers, but her true joy came from serving within the Pea Ridge community and…

Robert Lee Gables, Jr. age 67 of Calera, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home. Robert was born on November 18, 1956 to his parents, Robert Lee Gables and Edna Irene Hancock, they have both preceded him in passing. He is also preceded by his sister, Elizabeth Skelton. Robert is survived…

Sharon “Sheri” Ann Scott, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1943 to her parents, Paul Arthur Hatch and Viola Eleanor Hatch. Both have preceded her in passing. She is also preceded by her brothers, Roger Hatch, John Hatch, Steven Hatch, and James…

Bernice “Gail” Coston, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1940 to her parents, Robert Broadhead and Bernice Day Broadhead, both have preceded her in passing. Gail is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Billy Coston, Sr.; children, Stevie Coston (Kim),…

Joseph Soloman Mizerany IV age 45 was born August 11, 1978 in Birmingham, Al where he lived his entire life and passed away Monday, December 11,2023.  Joey was a devoted father, son, brother, and uncle who loved his family and friends with a passion.  Joey had a beautiful heart and his smile could light up…