Charles Lee Albert, 57, Pensacola, Fla., passed away on May 27, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla.
He was born in Hialeah, Fla., on May 19, 1964, to Patricia C. Lewis.
He was survived by his wife - Susannah Albert; daughters - Kirstin (Julian) Taylor and Megan (Christopher Deboe) Albert; step-son - Justin (Kayla); four grandchildren; sister - Virginia "Ginny" Shipes; brother - Kevin (Tia) Albert; and a host of in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents - Charles and Gertrude Quinn; mom - Patricia Lewis; step-dad - Bob Albert; little brother - Robert Albert; and little sister - Robin Albert.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Cooper Cemetery.
Marion County Funeral Home directed the services.
Marion County Funeral Home
3325 Bexar Avenue East • Hamilton, Ala. 35570
(205) 921-5777
Johnny Lee Barnwell, 75, Hackleburg, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at his residence.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Hackleburg First Baptist Church with burial following at Cedar Tree Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
Jacky Calape Blalock "Jack", 77, Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on July 24, 1942, in Mobile. He was a Vietnam Veteran and had been a computer tech at NTN Bower.
He is survived by his wife - Rebecca Sue Suttles Blalock; children - Shane (Erin) Blalock, Mistie (Walter) Franklin, Andy Blalock, Rebecca Ruth Blalock and Nana Vicki; grandchildren - Dalton, Jack Parker, Ella, Caleb, Ben, Allen, Ethan, Devin, Mia and Thatcher; great-grandchild - Joslynn; and a host of many very special close friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his mother - Eliouse (Ben) Hooper; and brother - Johnny Hopper.
The funeral service was held on Sunday June 6, 2021, at Fulton Bridge Church with burial following in Memorial Gardens.
Bro. Dan Duncan and Bro. Jeff Brantly were the officiating ministers.
Pallbearers were Caleb, Ethan, Devin, Dalton, Ella, Mia,Ben and Allen.
Honorary Pallbearers were Gary Mixon, Aaron Mitchell, Sonny Nix, Greg Hammitte, Jeremy Evans, Jonathan Frederick, Kenneth Ledbetter, Carl Lucas and Bobby Wallace.
Hamilton Funeral Home and Fulton Bridge Baptist Church directed the services.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Cir. • Hamilton, Ala. 35570
(205) 921-3197
Mr. Roman L. Franks better known as R.L., 90, Twin community, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence.
He was a member of the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church. He was born in Nauvoo on March 18, 1931, to Carl and Lillie Franks.
Early in life he moved his family to Illinois. He worked for Oscar Meyer Co. in Davenport, Iowa until his retirement. He then returned to Alabama and worked in the coal mining industry until his retirement there.
He is survived by his daughter - Mona Taylor, Rock Island, Ill.; sons - Robert W. Franks, Twin, Greg (Jody) Franks, East Moline, Ill., and Billy (Donna) Franks, Twin; grandchildren - Casey Franks, Stephanie Taylor, Ashley Taylor, Sara Taylor, Greg (Nikki) Franks, Leighann (Jeff) Klossing, Brandi (Chris) Seagraves and Jennifer (Kody) Hood; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives, church family and friends.
Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his wife - Shirley Weeks Franks; his parents - Carl Franks and Lillie Brandt Franks; sisters - Pauline Franks, Rutha May Stovall and Ruby Lee Maddox; brothers - Leatus Franks and J.W. Franks; a grandson - Jeremy Franks; and his in-laws - Shirley “Shurd” and Vera Weeks.
The funeral service for Mr. Franks was held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church with burial following in the adjoining cemetery.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
James Wayne Gilbert, 51, Haleyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at his residence.
He was born in Alabama on Monday, Feb. 23, 1970, to Brenda Sue Hyde Adams.
He leaves to cherish his memories his mother - Brenda Hyde Adams; step-father - Kerry Adams; brother - Wesley Brian (Tammy) Gilbert; niece - Madison Taylor Lopez Hooper; great-niece - Everly Graceylnn Hooper; uncle - Eddie (Kay) Hyde; aunt - Sylvia (Bo) Knight; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister - Regina Lynn Lopez McCoy; and grandparents - Lenos and Willie Gilbert, Eddie Cecil Hyde and Lonnie Lucile Postell Hyde Baker.
The funeral service was held on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Ireland Church with burial following at Ireland Cemetery.
Bro. Jeff Whitten and Bro. Ricky Whitt were the officiating ministers.
Marion County Funeral Home directed the services.
Marion County Funeral Home
3325 Bexar Avenue East • Hamilton, Ala. 35570
(205) 921-5777
Mr. Perry Gilbert, 59, Winfield, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Mr. Gilbert was born on Oct. 10, 1961, to Billy Lucas Gilbert and Robbie Faye Whitehead Gilbert.
Mr. Gilbert is survived by his daughter - Tasha (Alex) Frizzell, Auburn; two grandchildren - Addyson and Marcus Frizzell; two brothers - Bill (Mary) Gilbert and Harold Gilbert; two sisters - Deborah Nix and Theresa Chaffin; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents - Billy and Robbie Gilbert; and a brother - Steven Lucas Gilbert.
The funeral service for Mr. Gilbert was held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Kelley Cemetery in Eldridge.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
Mrs. June Deason Key, 88, Winfield, passed away peacefully at the Diversicare Nursing Home of Winfield on June 1, 2021.
She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years - James A. “Jim” Key; daughter - Jamie (James) Fitzpatrick; son - Jason (Tracey) Key; grandson - Sam Key; granddaughter - Bailey (Brennan) Harris; and great-grandson - Sawyer James Harris.
A private family graveside service was held on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Memory Gardens in Jasper.
Dr. Paul Murphy was the officiating minister.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Winfield Baptist Church building fund or Big Oak Ranch, 6000 Shelley Dr, Springville, AL 35146.
A special thanks is offered to the caring employees of Diversicare and Amedisys Hospice of Winfield.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
The funeral service was held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Shiloh Baptist Church with burial following in the adjoining cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
The funeral service was held on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Marion County Funeral Home with burial following at Gravel Springs Cemetery.
Marion County Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
Mr. Rickey Neal Pope, Sr., 67, Northport, formerly of Winfield, son of the late R. R. Pope and Faye Galbreath Pope, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.
He was a graduate of Winfield City High School and served in the United States Army. He was in the car business for over 30 years, an avid audiophile, lover of music and strong supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
He is survived by his wife - Janet Burks Pope; son - Rickey Neal (Dawn) Pope Jr.; daughter - Andrea Pope (Michael) Shannon; grandson - Rush Hill Shannon; granddaughter - Exie Faye Shannon; brothers - Steve (Dawn) Pope and Rudy Pope; and best friend - Roger (Charlene) Estes.
He was preceded in death by his parents - R. R. and Faye Pope; and brothers - Jimmy and Buddy Pope.
The funeral service for Mr. Pope was held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: The Salvation Army or Tunnels to Towers Foundation at T2T.org.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield directed the services.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253 • Winfield, Ala. 35594 (205) 487-4327
Rickey Edward Stidham, 58, Hackleburg, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at New Prospect Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
The funeral service was held on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Frost Chapel Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.
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