Nelda Acton Goodwin fell asleep on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at age 87.  She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Julie Horsley; grandchildren, Misty Goodwin, Edina Morales (Freddy) and Patrick Horsley (Shannon); great grandchildren, Gabriel, Devon, Alaina, and Caleb.  Nelda was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Goodwin; parents, Jesse Acton, Margaret Acton Pennington, and Paul Pennington; two step brothers, Richard and Bobby Pennington; and one step sister, Paula...

Carlton Gene Hoagland passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at age 88.  The family will have a private service.

Dianne C. Knight went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at age 75.  She is survived by her loving husband of almost 55 years, Kenneth H. Knight; three sons, Kevin Knight (Lynda), Keith Knight (Amy), and Kristopher Knight; grandchildren, Krissy Freeman, Lucas Knight (Kali), Chelsea Castleberry (Blake), Sabrina Knight, Tag Shaw, Lizzie Shaw, and Carrson Knight; two great grandchildren, Parker and Hudson Castleberry (who will miss their “Honey” dearly), and a...

Joseph Brent Long of Gardendale passed April 3, 2021. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, James T. and Doris Long of Gardendale.  He loved to spend time entertaining his young nieces and nephews. He was thoughtful and kind. His laughter and comical nature will be greatly missed. An intimate family ceremony was held graveside on April 17, 2021 and he was laid to rest at Jefferson Memorial, Trussville.

Julia Fay Hopper Jacks, of Gardendale, Alabama, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on  Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 74. A wife, loving mother, storyteller, poet & exceptional para educator and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Doyle Jacks, Sr; her parents, Sam “Jug” and Nora Hopper; her sisters, Bobbie Wooten, Jeanette Cagle and Elizabeth Hopper; her brothers, Sam Hopper and Wallace Hopper. She is survived by her...

Ricky Calvin Wood , age 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2021.  Ricky was born and raised in Coalburg, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father Calvin Wood and his mother Sylvia Azaline Millican, as well as his sister Carol June Wood. Ricky was a kind and Godly man who cared very deeply for his family and friends. Ricky is survived by his four sisters, Brenda Speegle (Richard), Norma Jean Wiggins, Janice Whisenant, Wanda Jenkins (Randy) and a host of...

Gloria F.H. Nicholas, age 80 of Pinson, passed away on Thursday March 18, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Richard "Nick" Nicholas and by a son, Frankie Woods.  She retired from the banking industry after many years of service.  She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Pinson.   Gloria is survived by her children, Rebecca "Becky" Cobb (Robert) and Ricky Nicholas; granddaughters, Natasha Abney (John) and Brandie...

Richard Barry Moore, age 58, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday March 16, 2021.  Richard was born on July 11th 1962 in Birmingham Alabama.  He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend.  Richard is survived by his parents Benjamin and Laura Moore of Fultondale; one sister, Dana Bradshaw (Tommy); one brother, Phillip Moore (Jane); four nieces, Katie Weber (Alan), Haylee Bradshaw, Lisa Reynolds (Brian), and Amanda Moore; three great nephews, Aiden Weber, Asher...

Bobbie J. Byrom, age 77 of Fultondale, passed away on Monday March 15, 2021.  She is survived by her children, Ray "Lanny" Byrom (Brigitte) and Susan McGill (Greg); grandchildren, Nicole Byrom, Austin Byrom and Kyle McGill; brother, Randall Graham and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday March 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Mika Marcum officiating. There will be no public visitation.  Arrangements are by...

Lester Ronnie Hadley, age 74 of Pinson, passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Roy and Edith Louise Hadley; brother, William Roy Hadley; sister, Martha Frost.  He was an avid Republican. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Carolyn Hadley and by his sister, Teresa Hadley Adaway (John).  Ronnie is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. from...