Birmingham, AL Obituaries

With deep love and profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Myra Joyce Buckner Davis announces her passing on February 9, 2026. Myra was a cherished mother, grandmother, great gr...

Runetta Todd Cobbs, was a lifelong resident of Trussville, AL. She was born on January 2, 1940 to R.C. and Eunice Roper Todd. She was the youngest of their six children. She graduated from Hewitt High...

John "Johnny" Walding, 76, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Shelby, Alabama. Born on June 18, 1949, in Ensley, Alabama, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and c...

Nancy Rebecca Downs, born on May 13, 1940, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Preceded in Death By: Ernest Downs, beloved husband of 51 years Father: Robert (Smiley) Anderson Mother...

Jeffrey (Jeff) Allen Hopping Sr., a resident of Pelham, Alabama died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 81. Jeff was born on November 9, 1944, in Lloyd Noland Hospital in Fairfield Alabama, the 2nd s...

Sandra Hutton, age 92 passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Sandra was born July 14, 1933 to Julian Sandefur and Zora Sandefur. Sandra was survived by her daughter, Janet Hutton (Brandy Hutton), he...

Nelson Saleem Salem, born May 28, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by his loved ones. Nelson was a devoted husband, father, gra...

Curtis O’Neil Doles, Jr., known to family and friends as Curt, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Curtis O’Neil Do...

Dorothy Fay Pitts, age 97, of Moody, Alabama, was born on April 19, 1928, and entered her eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert ...

Ilean W. East, age 73, of Trussville, AL passed away February 4, 2026. She was a Birmingham native who graduated from Erwin High School in 1971. In her early years she was an active member Centercrest...

My mother, Helen Hawkins Smalley was born right here in Birmingham, Alabama on May 23rd, 1930. My Father, Roy Smalley was 3 years older than Mother. They met at Woodlawn High School here in Birmingha...

Sherry Baldwin passed away leaving behind a life marked by ambition, success, and a powerful presence felt by all who knew her. She began her career as a math teacher before rising through the telecom...

Carol Joyce, born on April 20, 1946, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 79. Carol resided in Trussville, Alabama.

Isabella Britton White, affectionately known as "Nan" to friends and family, passed away on February 1, 2026 in Birmingham. She was born on April 18, 1947 in Tuscaloosa to Fred Hubbard Britton Jr. a...

On Saturday, January 31, Shirley Vaughn passed away peacefully. She was the beloved wife to John “Jackie” Vaughn, Jr. and mother to 3 children, Larry, Tommy and Nancy. Shirley was born in Birmingham,...

Dorothy "Marilyn" Miller, born on May 22, 1937, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 88. Dorothy was a resident of Irondale, Alabama. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Walter Miller, son,...

Lisa Ann Lorino passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on January 29, 2026. Lisa was born in Homewood, Alabama, to Joseph and Marie Lorino. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother, Mar...

John "Johnny" Ward was born on July 09,1942 to Edith and Patrick J Ward in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from John Carroll High School and attended the University of Alabama until he joined the Na...

Annette Lee Malloy, born on December 6, 1939, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Annette was a resident of Trussville, Alabama.

Ann Catherine Lacey (née Eckhoff), 84, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Alabaster, Alabama, after a long illness. Her life w...

Chester “Lee” Twilley, age 89 from Springville, Alabama entered Heaven's Gates on January 25, 2026. Lee was now a resident of Trussville, Alabama living with his daughter, Paula Benyo and son-in-law, ...

James (“Jim”) Kenneth Lambert, 75, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 24, 2026, with his wife, Susan, by his side. Jim was born on December 30, 1950, ...

William Herbert Rowe, born on May 25, 1932, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 93. He was a resident of Pinson, Alabama. A committal service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum, ...

Pauline Davis Gregory, lovingly known to all as “Granny,” passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 91. Born on March 14, 1934, to Marvin and Ad...

BRANDY MICHELLE ARELLANO, age 42 of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Young. She is survived by her mother, Beverly Young Nels...

William “Lathan” Webb, age 98, entered his eternal rest on January 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 22, 1927, he was the son of Luther L. Webb and Elizabeth Cawthon Webb, b...

Charles Michael “Charlie Mike” Chancey, age 81, of Birmingham, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2026. Charlie Mike was born on April 13, 1944, in Pratt City, Alabama, to the late Charl...

Robert Mike Dorriety Jr., 81, of Birmingham, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 22, 2026, just days after celebrating his 81st birthday. Born in Birmingham on January 18, 1945 to Robert S...

Riley Eldon Nelson, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving behind a life rich in love, laughter, and Louisiana spirit. Born on January 23, 1941, in Rayville, Louis...

Caroline T. Barker, affectionately known as “Doodle” to friends and family, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born February 1, 1933 to the late Charles and Hazel Turner in Mon...

Shirley Christine Foster, born on October 23, 1947, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 78. Shirley was a resident of Hoover, Alabama. Shirley was a loving mother. She was a graduate of Jo...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Randal “Randy” Stuart Benson, who died on January 20, 2026. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Lois Katz and Alan Benson, and by his stepfath...

Merldene Welch Karrh was born April 11, 1926 in Bangs,Tx. She grew up in Bessemer AL, a graduate of Bessemer High and attended Birmingham Southern. She married Calvin (Cal) Karrh of Bessemer in Augus...

Henrietta Parker Swain Emack died at age 97 on January 18, 2026. Born November 10, 1928, in Charleston, SC, she moved to Atlanta in 1930 and graduated from North Fulton High School, where she was vice...

Doris was born on April 17, 1938, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Roy and Gladys (Ezell) Hinton. She began playing the piano at a very early age and carried a lifelong love of music. Even in her later...

In Loving Memory of Raymond “Wayne” Franklin Age 68, of Birmingham, Alabama, was born June 11, 1957, and passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was a dirt bike and car enthusiast. He enjoyed the...

Eric Michael Barbaree Tasker, 54, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. For five weeks, Eric fought an incredible fight against ...

Elizabeth Ann Casmus Gadilhe, age 94, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Birmingham. She was born in Birmingham to the late Alex Casmus and Irene Sullins Casmus. She was predeceased by he...

Jerrill Lynn Roberson, born September 29, 1952, entered peacefully into the eternal gates of Heaven on January 14, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of ...

Myron Ray Lamont, age 76, of Trussville, AL. He was a distinguished combat pilot and Airline Captain. He passed away on January 14, 2026. Myron was a California native born on April 24, 1949, to Sherm...

Shirley Rae Taylor LaFon, age 92, died peacefully in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 13, 2026, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. She was an extraordinary daughter, sister, nurse, mother, and f...

Mabel Diane Mallory passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on February 19, 1946. Mabel was a resident of Center Point, Alabama.

Izaia Schachter (that we all knew as Jachi) passed away on January 10 2026. He was born in Cernauti Romania on May 1, 1937 and survived the Holocaust as a child . Growing up behind the Iron Curtain ...

On a rainy Saturday, January 10, 2026, the world grieved the passing of Rochelle Prescott Anderson of Birmingham, Alabama. At the stately age of 85, with too much joy and life yet still to live, she...

Nancy Adelia Hamilton Patterson was born on February 3, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was a member of the first graduating class of B...

Roy Knighton, born on January 12, 1933, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 95. He was a resident of Center Point, Alabama. He joined the Army at an early age and then married Dorothy Knigh...

Ray Wilson Cates Born January 28, 1924, in Crofton, Kentucky, to James Ray and Nellie Mae Cates. Died January 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnez Croft Cates, and his brother, Char...

Mary Ann Delpey, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, the city where she was born on December 5, 1935. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe Delpey, in 2009. Her ...

Henry Harvey Lapidus June 16, 1935 — January 7, 2026 Henry Harvey Lapidus, born June 16, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away surrounded by love and family. He was born to Irving and Dora Lapidu...