Gussie Andrew Jones Jr. was born on October 17th, 1946 to Ruby Lee Manning Blakely and Gussie Andrew Jones Sr. He was the eldest son of their 10 children, and affectionately known as Buddy. As a child he gave his life to Christ. He continued to cultivate his spiritual walk with the Lord, by reading the Holy Scriptures and regularly attended Sunday School.  Due to his affinity for education he garnered the nickname Brain by his schoolmates. He graduated from North Jefferson High School...

Ronald Eugene Hill "Cat Man" was born on August 14, 1944 in Fairfield, AL and live most of his life in the Shades Valley community, McCalla, AL.  He departed life on December 31, 2022 at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove, AL.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, Clyde G. and Hannah L. Hill; twin sister, Patricia A. Hill and brother, Clyde W. Hill.  He attended Brighton High School (Class of 1962) in Brighton, AL.  Ronald joined...

Vanessa Denise Conner was born on August 30, 1963, to Sherry Conner, Sr. and Lucy Conner in Birmingham, Alabama. Vanessa attended Lincoln Elementary School and Parker High School. Vanessa gave birth to three beautiful children, Deacolyn Conner, the late Jeremy Conner and Michael Conner. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother whose daily image was to make sure that her children would have their needs met, especially her son, Michael, who was her top priority. Vanessa was...

Charles Edward Burrow, 71, of Pinson, Alabama entered this world on June 8, 1951, and departed on December 18, 2022. Charles attended Alabama School of the Deaf where he was an active participant in the deaf community. You could always catch him at the homecoming games. Charles worked as a Welder for 19 years and continued on to U.S. Postal Service for an additional 19 years. He was always on the go and enjoyed his hobbies of working on cars. Charles had a strong love for his family and...