Birmingham, AL Obituaries

Robert Lee Barksdale was born on March 22, 1946, in Trussville. He passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Robert was a resident of Trussville, Alabama.

Randolph Lynn Scogin (Randy), born April 25, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Randy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bren...

Harold Wayne Kitchens, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 80. A man dedicated to his family, Harold’s life was defined by t...

Mrs. Betty Queen Sides, age 93, of Hoover, Alabama, died Monday, February 16, 2026. Mrs. Sides was born August 16, 1932 in Birmingham to the late Fred and Estelle Queen. She was a graduate of Phillip...

Shirley Faye Nabers Simpson, affectionately known as Nanny, 89, of Trussville, AL passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Shirley was a native of Trussville, AL. She was born on November 8,1936 t...

Thomas Milton Street, Sr. (“Milton”), 90, of the South Roebuck community of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Milton was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and was a lifelon...

Gerald “Jerry” Loel Vines, Jr. age 60 of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Jerry was born August 2, 1965 to Charlotte Barrett Vines and Gerald L. Vines, Sr. He grew up in the East L...

James Shelby Bowron, Jr., 76, of Guntersville, Alabama, passed away on February 15, 2026. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 4, 1949, Shelby dedicated his life to helping others, culminating in a...

William Chafee Whilden, born on June 17, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Trussville, Alabama. He was 86 years old. William was a devoted husband, father, g...

Robert Leslie (Bob) Lide passed peacefully from this life to the next on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. It is only fitting that a man so committed to loving God and lovi...

Barry Randolph Todd 60, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away at home in the early hours of Friday morning February 13, 2026 surrounded by family . He was preceded in death by his parents J.A. (Buddy) &...

Joyce Turner Woodard, age 91, entered the presence of Jesus, her Savior, on February 12, 2026. Joyce was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Woodlawn High School. She faithfull...

Kathryn Falletta Nichols, 69, passed away February 2 in Busan, South Korea. She retired from the US Census Bureau in 2018. She lived in South Korea part time for the past three years, taking a course ...

Catherine “Jane” Reinert Deagon, February 29, 1928 – February 12, 2026 Jane Deagon, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Jane was born at home in the Ensley area of Birmingham, Alabama...

Joseph “Frank” Lester Jr., age 87, passed away at his home on February 11, 2026. Born February 1, 1939 in Roanoke, VA, Frank was the epitome of hard work, dedication and love. Frank proudly served hi...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of William “Bill” Brannon Powell, who was born on March 25, 1963, and departed this life on February 10, 2026. William was the beloved son of Lee and Bev...

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...

Herbert Joseph Sievers was born on August 22, 1948, in New Orleans. He passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 77. Herbert was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

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...

Eredean Sanders Veale affectionately known as “Dean”, was born the second child out of three to mother, Jelean Jefferson Johnson, and father John George Sanders, on March 12, 1934. Eredean obtained h...

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...