Pelham, AL Obituaries

Linda Gail McKnight Horton, 84, of Calera, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on December 17, 2025, following a courageous battle with biliary cancer. She lived a life defined by devotion to ...

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James Wilson Phifer was born on February 14, 1929, and passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 96. He was a resident of Pelham, Alabama.

Marine Sgt. James Edgar Wyatt, 98, was reassigned to Heaven on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Service and courage are things he knew a lot about. He was trapped in Korea with the few that were left of th...

Dale Lucas, 72, of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away on December 14, 2025. Dale was born in Birmingham, AL on September 10, 1953. She graduated from Woodlawn High School and attended the University of...

Dustin Huffines Barton, age 40, of Hoover, Alabama, passed from this life into the presence of the Lord on December 14, 2025, of colon cancer. Dustin was born on May 24, 1985, in Birmingham, Alabama,...

Nadine Horne Evans of Chelsea, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born in West Point, Georgia on May 26, 1940 to Hattie Grace Burdette Nelson and Alvin You...

Venzine Milazzo Wells, of Homewood, Alabama, passed away on December 11, 2025. Venzine, known to many as Ven, was born on May 28, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John and Tina Milazzo. A lifelong re...

Kay Whan Johnson Preston, 61, of Shannon, Alabama, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 23, 1964, in Fairfield, Alabama, Kay lived a life defined by res...

Billie Faye Cabiness Burton, age 87, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was born in Gordo, Alabama, on February 24, 1938. Billie graduated from Gordo High School a...

Deborah “Debbie” Basenberg Sanders, age 74, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born in Hanceville, Alabama, to the late Harrell Basenberg and Louise Johnson Bas...

James “Jim” George Kovakas, 89, of Wilsonville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 68 years and his cherished family. Jim was preceded in death by...

Virginia “Ginnie” Lockridge Stewart, 93, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by the presence of family and love that defined her long and remarkable life. B...

Bonnie Virginia “Ginger” Rumbley, born on October 16, 1946, in Century, Florida, to Leonard McCurdy and Lillian Burdick McCurdy, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished m...

Henry Oliver Powell III was born on July 16, 1948, in Alabama. He passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 77. He resided in Hoover, Alabama.

Estelle Fox Hines, age 87 of Alabaster, AL passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. She was born to Thomas Odis ‘Tommie’ and Mary Watley Fox on March 26, 1938 in Chilton County, AL. A gifted stude...

With heavy hearts, the family of Barbara Ann Ponder Roane announce her unexpected passing on December 2, 2025. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Margaret and J...

Augustus "Auggie" Logan Thomas, 11 weeks, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on November 28, 2025. He was born on September 5 , 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama, cradled in love from the very beginning. ...

Suzanne Davis, born on February 16, 1952, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a resident of Taylors, South Carolina.

Charles Carter Anderson Jr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on December 1, 2025 in Birmingham, AL. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born on May 27, ...

Robert Gordon Cleveland, 87, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away on December 1, 2025. He was born to Arthur J. and Grace Marie Cleveland on May 12, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. Bob graduated from Broad Ri...

Hazel Freeze Percer, 97 years old, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by family. She goes before us to celebrate eternal life with her Lord. She was born June 30, 1928, ...

Frances Lynette Gower Gulsby, 78, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Born on June 12, 1947, in...

William Brantley Cleveland III (Billy), 71, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born June 4, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late B...

Martha Shirey, loving wife of William and mother to Charles and Walter, passed away and entered the glory of heaven with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 26, 2025 after a long illness. H...

William Edwin Baxter, born on April 10, 1952, in Alabama, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Pelham, Alabama.

Julia Roberts White, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on April 12, 1950 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Julia was preceded in death by her father, Nichol...

James "Jim" Franklin Langston, born April 18, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was 83. Jim was a fine example of a Christian,...

Ronald Gene Kehl, age 86, of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. He was born to Orville M. and Ruth Kehl on February 7, 1939, in Mexico, MO. He graduated from Mexico High Sch...

Emi Burton was born on February 28th, 1974 in Jacksonville, Alabama and went to be with Jesus on November 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She graduated from Jacksonville State University where she...

Barry Lee Miller, born on December 22, 1949, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Vestavia, Alabama.

Inez Lollar Jones was born on April 28, 1930, in Brookside, Alabama, and passed away at her Shelby County, Alabama home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was 95. After her graduation from Minor Hig...

Marianna McCaleb Ellis was born on April 20, 1940, in Bankston, Alabama to Truman Dupree McCaleb and Anna Lee McCaleb. She received her formal education at Berry High School in Berry, Alabama and was ...

Morliza Ann Bizzell was born on May 8, 1972, to the union of Walter and Dorothy Bizzell in Detroit, Michigan. From an early age, she was known for her gentle spirit and bright, beautiful smile. She r...

William Douglas “Doug” Armstrong, a devoted father, proud grandfather, loyal brother, and faithful friend, passed away on November 16, 2025. A lifelong resident of Cahaba Heights, Doug later made his...

Jerry Vann "Bud" Files was born on June 2, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away on November 18, 2025, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, surrounded by his family. Bud is survived by his wife and ...

Craig Kenneth Sparks, born May 28, 1968 in Birmingham, AL, passed away leaving behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, and love for his family. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1987 an...

Christopher Allen Nichols, age 54, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Born in Birmingham Alabama, he built a life rooted in dedication and care for those around him. For th...

Dewey Austin “Butter” Davis, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, “Pa” or “Butterpop,” and “Uncle Aus,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was 92 years old. Butter was bo...

Jimmy Willard “Jim” Bailey, age 78, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. Born on July 28, 1947, Jim was the son of the late Willard L. Bailey and Virginia Stogner Baile...

Patricia Burg Cotter was born on August 7, 1955, to John and Rose Anne Burg in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her formal education at Saint Vincent’s School of Nursing, where she earned the Academi...

Lawrence Erwin Adams, 95, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. The graveside service for Lawrence Adams will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Southern Herita...

The Reverend Paul Martin Hubbard, a devoted husband, father, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Friday, November 14, 2025, and completed his heavenly voyage. ...

Roger Ferrell Swiney, Sr., age 85, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was born September 8, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Stanley and Blanche Swiney. Roger was a graduate of Vincent High School a...

Zachary Benjamin Drew, known to everyone who loved him simply as “Zach”, aged 32, originally of Birmingham, AL, passed away on November 11th, 2025 at his home in New Orleans. He was born in Birmingha...

Fay Blackwood Dunaway, 82, of Helena, Alabama passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born February 8, 1943. Fay was a graduate of J.B. Pennington High School in Blountsville, Alabama. She ...

Mr. Roy Albert Guyton, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Abingdon of Hoover, Alabama, on November 12, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1932, in Central Park, Birmingham, Alabama, to Lallie Dunb...

Elizabeth Claire Currie, age 3, of Homewood, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025. She was born on March 10, 2022 to Nathan and Kim Currie. From the moment she arrived, Elizabeth fil...

Patricia Caroline Smith, 48, of Calera, AL, passed away on November 10, 2025. She was born in Montgomery, AL on May, 25, 1977. Caroline graduated from Calvary Christian Academy. She married Mike Smith...