Homewood, AL Obituaries

Dr. Mildred “Mimi”Leake Day, Ph.D. of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on February 12, 2026 at the age of 97. She was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham. Confirmed at Edgewoo...

George Rudolph Jackson, age 100, passed away on February 13, 2026. George grew up in El Paso, Texas, and Washington, D.C. He lived in Birmingham since 1954 where he was a member of Shades Valley Presb...

Sergie Kampakis, born on March 16, 1949, passed onto eternal life on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Sergie is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Swan Kampakis; his children, Demetra Annette Kampakis and ...

Full Speed Ahead: George W. Barber, Jr., 1940-2026 George W. Barber, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully to be with his Savior on February 15, 2026. He was born September 11,...

Valerie Sanders Sanderson, 65, of Pelham, Alabama, entered eternal rest on February 10, 2026. Born July 14, 1960, she built her life around family, music, and life's simple joys, such as the sound of ...

Mrs. Irma Charlene Berryhill, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on October 1, 1934, in Edwards, Mississippi, Charlene was the daughter of Sterling Fowl...

Dr. Walter Allen Shaw, PhD, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 14, 2026. Walt was born on August 20, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, to Roy Oscar Shaw and Nella Beatrice Kidder. He graduated fro...

Barbara Ryan 73, of Birmingham, passed from this life into eternity on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born June 29, 1952 to the late Charles and Annie Fay BIggs. She was one of five children. She lived ...

Mina Shadab of Homewood, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was 77. Born in Iran on May 16, 1948, Mina was the daughter of Mohamed and Bemani Shadab. She is survived by her s...

Greg Lowry, born on May 1, 1965, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 60. A visitation will be held at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood, AL, on February 12, 2026, starting at 4:00 pm wi...

Teresa Lynn Staggs Harris was born on December 14, 1953 and passed away February 7, 2026 after an illness. Teresa was a life long resident of Homewood, Alabama where she attended Hall-Kent Elementary,...

Grady DeVon Smith went to be with his Savior and Lord on February 8, 2026. Grady grew up in New Brockton, Alabama, and was co-valedictorian and class president of his high school class. At Auburn, h...

Robert Leslie Keene, age 75, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Robert was born on August 4, 1950, in Memphi...

"You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." -Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) Carol Endress Campbell passed away quietly and peacefully ...

Dr. Andrew Burton DeAtkine of Mountain Brook, Alabama, passed away suddenly in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was 31 years old. Born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham on Nove...

Mary Scoolis Calamas of Hoover, Alabama fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her family, a testament to a life well-lived. Mar...

Polly was born in Old Town, Maine on December 31, 1928 and passed away on January 31, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Helen (Kowalski) Szulinski, brother Peter, sister Sophie Crof...

Anthony Sicola, age 88, died peacefully February 1, 2026. He was born to John and Anna Sicola on September 9, 1937. Anthony, affectionally know as “Nino” by his family and friends, will be missed by...

Melissa McDanal Nelson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, January 31st after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer. She was 62 years old. Melissa, affectionatel...

Elizabeth Gayle Parrett Cochran, age 72, of Vestavia Hills, AL passed away January 29, 2026. Gayle grew up in Sylacauga, AL and was part of the 1972 graduation class of Sylacauga High School. She wa...

Mary Lynne Williams peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2026 at her home. She was a woman full of wisdom, strength, and virtue, as described in Proverbs 31. She loved the Lord wit...

William Harry "Bill" Peele, Jr., age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 21,2026 in Birmingham. He was born on February 9, 1938 in Plymouth, North Carolina to William "Jack" Harry Peele, Sr. and Helen ...

Phyllis Parker Bethea, 87, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born in Edison, Georgia, on June 7, 1938, to the late James David Parker and Annie Hazel Spurlin Parker. Phyllis worked as both a m...

Nancy Jones, born on May 13, 1936, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Hoover, Alabama.

Mark Taylor Jefferson of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at UAB Medical Center. He was 65 years old. Born on June 7, 1960, in Birmingham, Alabama, Mark was one of three...

Sara Evelyn Guthrie Ruiz de Molina, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on June 22, 1944, to Dr. Robert Fulmer Guthrie and Sara Frances Waites G...

Peggy W. Page passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Birmingham at the age of 97. Born New Year’s Day 1929 in Albany, Georgia to parents Wendell H. Wise and Lorene Stuart Wise, she spent a...

Claudia Burgin, born on March 30, 1948, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 77. Claudia was a resident of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. A visitation will be held at Ridout's Valley Chapel, loca...

John Holbrook Williams, age 56, passed away on Thursday, January 22, at his home in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. John was born on September 25, 1969, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to Birmingham, Al...

With deepest sorrow, we are sharing the loss of our beloved son Joseph Brice David Blackmon who was welcomed into the loving arms of our gracious Heavenly Father on January 19, 2026. He was 15 years o...

Don Walter Williams, Sr. peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on January 22, 2026 at his home. Don was a devout Christian, and he loved telling others about Jesus. Throughout his life, he...

Phillip L. Mason (Pip) passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1957 to William L. and Jean Mason of Birmingham, AL. He attended Mountain Brook High School and was a me...

Kevin Matthew Wasmund passed from this earth towards his heavenly home on January 20, 2026 surrounded by his dearest family at the age of 54. That family includes his mother and father, Kenneth and ...

Barbara Lewis Donaldson, age 91 of Homewood, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born on August 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late James Artemus Lewis, Sr. and Stella Brammer Lewis. Bar...

Dr. William C. Bailey (Bill) of Birmingham, Alabama, died at his home in Mountain Brook, Alabama, on January 18, 2026. He was born August 4, 1939, in Jacksonville, Fla., the son of Cecil Cabiness Bail...

Donald W. Duke, born on February 26, 1950, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 75. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Bernice and Howell Duke and a brother Ronald Duke. He is su...

Phillip Darwin Bell, Ph.D., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and internationally respected renal physiologist passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2025 while vacationing in...

Nijmeh W. Shunnarah — beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, aunt, cousin, sister and friend — passed away on January 12, 2026. Born May 25, 1935, in Ramallah, Palestine, Nijmeh carried the light of ...

Richard Lee Fuller, born on September 20, 1948, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 77. A visitation will be held at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala, on January 18, 2026, from 2:0...

Lindsey Marie Waldrop, age 41, passed away on December 28, 2025 as the result of an accidental drug overdose. She was a mother, beloved daughter, and cherished friend whose life, though far too short,...

Gaye Charlene Gillogly Henry, 80, passed on January 8, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama after coping with chronic illness for many years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Gay...

Sara Lynn deFuniak, age 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on January 6, 2026. Friends are cordially invited to a reception celebrating her life at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood on Saturday...

Lynne S. Hunt,72, was born on January 16, 1953 and passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday, January 7, 2026. A devoted wife and beloved aunt, she was preceded in death by her parents,...

Lawrence Owen Brown, known to many as “OB,” a man of unwavering honesty, strength, and selfless service to his country, community, and family, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026. His p...

Nancy Meyer Handley passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026. Nancy was born on May 9th, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and after 5 years in Detroit, moved to Decatur, Alabama. A proud graduate...

Jerry Glen Arnold born September 1, 1939 in Murfreesboro, TN to parents; Virginia and Willie Arnold. Jerry Glen had a very happy childhood and spent most of his formative years in Oak Ridge, TN. He at...

James Leon "Jim" Caldwell, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jim lived a life marked by s...

On January 3, 2026, William Reed Rogers, III went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer. Reed was born in Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa July 13, 1957 to William “Buddy” Reed ...

Mrs. Denise Amerson Turner, 77, of Anniston, AL, died Sunday January 4th, 2026 at St. Vincents/UAB hospital after a short illness. Born in Anniston, AL, Denise attended Mechanicsville Elementary and l...

Mary Anne Taylor Bradford saw her Savior face to face Saturday January 3, 2026. She went peacefully in the hospital after the flu had turned to double pneumonia. She was born September 15, 1937 to Peg...