Archive for February 2025

Samuel Ray Pennington, also known as “Big Sam/Sambo”, from Montevallo passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at UAB Hospital, at the age of 47. Sam was a devoted fiancé, a loving son, brother, father, and a proud “Biggie”. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren.  His family was his greatest joy, and his…

James F. Robbins, II age 78, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Alabaster, Alabama. James retired as the District Manager in grocery sales. Some of his hobbies and interests in the earlier years were old bottle collecting, fishing, hunting, Braves baseball, and Auburn football “War Eagle”. James was a…

Burton Keith Jordan, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1940, in New Smyrna Beach, FL to Lennon Guy Jordan and Jewell (Larkin) Jordan, both have preceded him in death. Burt was a Captain in the United States Army. He graduated from the University of Florida with a…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Joe Sammons, 79, of Montevallo, Alabama, who passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born on July 22, 1945, and a proud Veteran of the US Army, having served three tours in Vietnam.  Billy Joe was a devoted…

Barbara Joan Sexton Lantrip, “Bobbie” a lifelong resident of Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 9, 2025.  Bobbie was born April 13, 1938, to William and Dorothy Sexton. She married Bill Lantrip on May 29, 1962. Her children and family were always her greatest love and…

August 22, 1981- January 30, 2025 David is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Raney-Beard; and his beloved children, Haleigh Beard (Thomas Adair) and Joseph Beard, as well as his mother, Barbara Fritz whom he adored; and his two brothers, Lee Pharis (jade) and Sam Pharris. And a host of many more loved family and…

Randolph Gilbert Fohner entered into the presence of the Lord January 25, 2025. He was born November 13, 1955, in Hutchinson, KS. His childhood was spent in the High Desert area of Southern California. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1976-1982 before returning to California to raise his family before moving to…

James W. Morton, 84, of Heiberger, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. His beloved wife, Vicki H. Morton, 80, also of Heiberger, passed away 41 hours and 33 minutes later on January 30, 2025, at West Alabama Hospice in Tuscaloosa following a brief battle with cancer. They were married in 1963 and…