Gardendale, AL Obituaries

With broken hearts, but steadfast faith in the Lord, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Tyler Franks, of Huntsville, Alabama, age 25. While our hearts grieve deeply, we trust that Tyler is no...

Maddux Reece Blakney, a beloved and brave young boy, passed away on February 17, 2026. Born on February 15, 2015, Maddux was a resident of Hayden, Alabama. His short but impactful life was marked by h...

Alice Virginia Reed, born on October 4, 1948, and a resident of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Alice led a life devoted to serving others. She was a nurse fo...

Wanda Louise Duke, a lifelong resident of Hayden, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. We are comforted to know that she is with her Savior and her parents,...

Cindy Lee Stanford Gray, age 74, of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born on December 16, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was th...

Julie Diane Smith, born on April 23, 1972, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 53. Julie was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Fultondale, Alabama, and a current resident of Pinson...

Vernice Janice Gengler, born on January 19, 1952, in Mississippi, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 74. Janice Gengler was a woman of rare strength, deep compassion, and unwavering lov...

Donna Phillips Holliman, of Kimberly, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Phillips and stepmother, Ellen Phillips. Donna is survived ...

Nanci Jean Thompson, of Mount Olive, formerly of Tarant, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 77. With the days leading up to her passing, Nanci maintained her kindness and passion...

Norma Jean Cary-Henry, age 92, went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, and lived a long, faithful life marked by love, devotion, an...

Bonnie Will Stuart Martin, born January 15, 1943, in Forest Home, Alabama, to John and Ethel Stuart. She passed away on February 1, 2026, peacefully at her home. She lived a life rooted in faith, fami...

Patsy Lee Weaver Barnhill, lovingly known as "Tunnie" or "Tunna", age 83, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by love. She was a cherished sister, mother, grandmother, and grea...

Donovan Eugene Aaron, born on May 8, 1950, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama. A visitation will be held at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, locate...

Mike Allen Russell, a resident of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on December 17, 1956, Mike was known for being a hard-working, devoted, and wise individu...

Charles Lwayne Green passed away at the age of 86 at the Golden Isles Hospice on January 25, 2026. He was a resident of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Born in Arab, Alabama, to Dennis and Genora Green ...

February 6, 1956 - January 23, 2026 Judy Faye Peoples Bearden of Odenville, Alabama went to be with the Lord at 69 years old. Judy was born to the late Bobby Ray Peoples and Dorothy Faye Howell Byrd....

Clayton Dale Patillo, age 48, of Arley, Alabama, passed away on January 23, 2026. Born on November 12, 1977, Dale was a man who found peace on the water and purpose on the open road. Since 1994, Dale...

Bitha “Adelene” Kelley, age 96, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born to the late Nebraska and Earl Reynolds on November 19, 1929, in Oneonta, Alabama. At an early...

Nancy Morris White, a beloved resident of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 24, 1946, Nancy was known for her brave, gentle, kind-hearted, and loyal n...

Debra Jean Ellis, born on January 11, 1956, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 70.

Susan Alford Gilmore, a beloved mother, devoted friend, and resident of Fultondale, Alabama, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 69. She was pre...

Franklin Roosevelt Tolbert of Jasper, Alabama, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Franklin was born on January 8, 1934. Franklin Tolbert was known for being a man of faith who also che...

John Derek Gurley, 67, passed away January 6, 2026, in his home. He is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 10, 1958 to Kathleen and Royce...

Kathleen Weeks Smith, 91 of the Smoke Rise Community of Warrior, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family on January 6, 2026. Kathleen Weeks Smith was...

Paul Allen Fines, age 67, was born November 28, 1958, of Birmingham, Alabama, and formerly of Gardendale, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026. Paul was a man of profound faith who lived ...

Gloria Ann Watson June 12, 1961 – January 5, 2026 Gloria Ann Watson, 64, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on June 12, 1961, in South Carolina, Gloria eventually ...

Gabriel Lee Shelton Sr. passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on February 12, 1951. Gabriel was a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama.

Oma Arlene Moon Age 91 of Gardendale Alabama was Born in Nectar Alabama on March 27 1934 and passed away at her home on Wednesday Dec,31,2025. She was a Florist for many years and even sold cemetery l...

Linda Zeitvogel Adams, born on November 6, 1950, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 75. Linda, a retired professional from Bellsouth/AT&T, was a woman whose life was a testament to love,...

Mary R. Whisenant passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 27, 1939, in Carrollton, Alabama, Mary lived a life marked by compassion, devotion, and kindness. She spent many yea...

Chad Allen, a resident of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born on January 18, 1980, Chad was known for his generous spirit and a remarkable talent for craftsmanship; he could de...

Daphne Gilliland Parmley Booth from Stone Mountain, Georgia passed peacefully at her home in Gardendale, Alabama on December 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Daphne was preceded in death by her Mother Ann...

Willa Deane White Willa Deane Voigt White, age 94, Gardendale, Alabama went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2025. She was born to Chris and Wilma Voigt on March 25, 1931. Willa Deane graduat...

Charlotte Claire Santy, aged 85, passed away on December 25, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1940.

Bob Eugene Kendrick, born on March 20, 1931, in Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Residing in Gardendale, Alabama, Bob was known for his adventurous spirit and was a belove...

Judy Ilene Walker, 78, of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 21, 1947, at East End Memorial Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and was prec...

Ralph Roberts, born on October 21, 1946, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Republic Missiona...

Curtis Seagle, born on January 1, 1946, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 79. A resident of Mc Calla, Alabama, and a former resident of Mt. Olive, Alabama, Curtis was known for being har...

Ron Kilgo, age 69, formerly of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Ron was born March 12, 1956 and grew up in Boldo, Alabama, where he graduated from Curry High School. He...

Hubert "Eddie" Edmund Oswalt Jr., a brave, beloved, devoted, selfless, wise, and hard-working individual, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Hubert was a resident of Gardendale, Alaba...

Patricia Emala, born on August 8, 1957, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 68. Patricia resided in Pinson, Alabama.

Ashley Thomas Garst, 62, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born on March 7, 1963, Ashley was the beloved son of Paul M. and Peggy Garst. A man ...

Billy Ray Webb, born on April 14, 1936, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 89. A brave and devoted individual, Billy was known for his unwavering dedication to his family and his country...

Emery Ray Wiggins, born on February 14, 1948, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Emery Ray Wiggins was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

James "Bert" Hamrick, 96, of Fultondale, Alabama, and formerly of Hanceville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2025. A dedicated man of deep faith and loving family, James lived a life ...

Roland Lester Larkin, a devoted engineer and lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Roland was born on January 21, 1945, in O...

Connie Frances Short, born on August 25, 1944, in Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Connie Frances Short was a resident of Warrior, Alabama.

Amanda Leigh Hicks Watts, from Warrior, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 8, 2025 at the age of 45. Amanda was a graduate of Gardendale High School class of 1998 an...

Charles "Charlie" Earnest Steel, born on May 4, 1961, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a resident of Morris, Alabama. Charlie was known as a loving family man with a deep pas...

Michael Anthony Watson Jr., born on May 11, 1987, gained his wings on December 5, 2025, at the age of 38. Known for being adventurous, beloved, cherished, and gentle, Michael was a resident of Warrior...