Steve Maddox, age 66 of Adamsville, passed away on Monday September 14, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Maddox, and work family and employer, Joe and Helen Money.  He was an active member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church where he especially enjoyed the parking lot services during the pandemic.  A loyal and dedicated employee of Joe Money Machinery for 42 years, the Money family said of Steve “If we had called him to go to California and help...

Michael Douglas “Mickey” Salathe, age 64 was born in New Orleans, LA and passed away on August 21, 2020.  He served in the Marines at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba during the 1970’s, then became a stationary engineer in Texas.  He lived in Washington DC and then North Carolina where he completed his life’s journey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard F. and Betty J. Salathe.  Mickey is survived by the mother of his children, Anne of Fairfax, VA;...

Frank “Hubba” Hawkins, age 74 of Morris, passed away on Friday August 14, 2020.  He was the owner and operator of Hawkins Wrecker and was an avid race car driver and enthusiast.  In addition to his love of racing and automobiles he loved to hunt. Hubba is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ann Hawkins; children, Ray Thompson (Teresa), Denita Rivera (Louis); grandchildren, Donald Ray Thompson, DeLynn Pannell, Melissa Pannell, Selina Helms, Chasity Buch, AnnaFaith...

Jimmy Ray Adkins, age 80 of Coalburg, passed away on Wednesday August 12, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Ann Adkins; son, James Rodney Adkins; parents, Emmett and Myrtle Adkins; brother, Ronnie Joe Adkins.  He was a member of Coalburg Independent Baptist Church.  Many folks remember Mr. Adkins as the owner and operator, for 43 years, of Adkins Grocery Store in Coalburg.  He was always helping friends and neighbors in any way he could, everyone...

  Darrell Hamilton, age 71 of Gardendale, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 28, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Hamilton and his loving wife of 38 years, Elizabeth “Beth” Hamilton.  He was a member of East Gardendale Baptist Church and was retired from a 28 year career in law enforcement, first as an Alabama State Trooper and then with Fultondale. He retired with the rank of Sergeant.  He was an active member of...

Martha Ann Pruitt, age 89 of Birmingham (Ensley), passed away on Saturday July 25, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alvis Pruitt, Jr., daughter, Shirley Calhoun, and by a grandchild.  She is survived by her sons, Rick Pruitt (Paula), and David Pruitt.  She is also survived by 3 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Walker Chapel Cemetery with Jason Mckiddy officiating.  Arrangements are by Walker...

Luther T. Donaldson, Sr., age 86 of Morris, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2020.  He was born on June 1, 1934 in Morris to the late Luther L. and Myrtle Donaldson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Alpha “Jean” Donaldson.  Mr. Donaldson was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a proud Shriner, being past director of the Go-Kart Unit, a Scottish Rite Master Mason he was Past Master of Gardendale Lodge # 907...

Sandy Chambers, age 73 of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Holland; parents, Herman and Myrtle Chambers; brothers, Billy Wayne Chambers and Jerry Allen Chambers; and by a sister, Shirley Faye Tyler.  She attended Heritage Christian Center. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Patricia Chapple, Brenda Gail Cantrell, Charles Daniel Chambers and Michael David Chambers; numerous nieces and nephews and great...

Ariel Collins, age 24 of Leeds, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Samantha Hays.  She was a vibrant young woman who will be greatly missed. Ariel is survived by her daughter, Melina Lynne Musso; parents, Angel Seifert (Joseph) and Steve Hays, Jr. (Pamela); grandparents, Linda Collins and Steve Hays, Sr.; great-grandparents, Eileen Guinn and Marie Hays; brother, Sebastian Collins; step brother and sisters, Jessica Cooper, Nathan Smith,...

Laurie Bolden, 45, of Fultondale, AL stepped out of this world and into Heaven on Sunday, June 28, 2020 surrounded by loved ones after a 4 year battle with cervical cancer.    She was the beloved wife of Christopher Bolden. Loving mom of Lexi Daley (Jeremy), and Heaven Pendley. She is also survived by her sister Tasha Bush (Steve), and brothers Joseph Hayes, and Eric Combs (Crystal) as well as an abundance of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, best friends, and her beloved...