Gardendale, AL Obituaries

Tammy Marie Robbins, aged 60, of Birmingham, Alabama, and formerly of Gardendale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1965. Known to family and friends as P...

William J. Cherry, born on October 10, 1963, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 62. A visitation will be held at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, located at 2029 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, Alab...

Edmund Culpepper Griffin III, age 73, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, and formerly of Fairfield, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Edmund’s greatest joy in life was his family. He...

Sarah Lou Brakefield, born on September 2, 1961, in Alabama, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 64. Sarah was known as a loving mother, Nana, and friend to all she would meet. She also w...

Mr. Farris Euel Brown, born on September 18, 1955, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Farris spent a majority of his life living in Gardendale, Alabama. He grew up working with his f...

Mildred "Millie" (Barbour) Beatty passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on July 11, 1947. Millie was known as a kind soul who loved to play solitaire and drink coffee on he...

Mr. Rodger Dale Martin, a resident of Summerville, Georgia, was born on January 13, 1945, and passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Rodger deeply loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending...

James (Jim) Donald Phillips, age 90, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Jim was born in Birmingham, AL. on July 8th 1935 to Lallage Bush Phillips and James Olga Phillips. ...

Phillip Ray LaRue, age 58, formerly of Tarrant City and current resident of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on November 22, 2025. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Phillip leaves behind a le...

Ronald Gene Glenn, 83, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on July 22, 1942, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend known for his k...

Clifton Randolph “Randy” Robertson, 76, of Gardendale, AL, died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 2, 1949, in Birmingham and grew up in Gardendale where he played o...

Kyle Morgan Shelnutt of Mt. Olive AL, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Kyle is preceded in death by his mom, Toni Shelnutt; in-laws, Darrell and Tammy Keeton, and grandparents....

Mr. Joe Hicks age 87, of Hayden Alabama passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family who loved him dearly, on November 8, 2025. Joe was born to Wesley Joe Hicks and Sevilla Delora Allred, who...

Michael Morris Cooper, affectionately known as "Mike or Coop," was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 6, 2025, at the age of 51. He...

Jeanette C. Estes, aged 75, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on November 4, 2025. Born on November 2, 1950, Jeanette graduated from Gardendale High School in 1968. She worked at BellSouth/AT&T aft...

Charles Christopher Cotton, age 91, formerly of Panama City, Florida, and a resident of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on November 2, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family to join the eng...

William Douglas Thornburg, born on July 20, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 83. Known for being adventurous, beloved, brave, devoted, hard-working, loyal, an...

Mr. Norman Edgar Crawford, age 94, of Mount Olive, passed away peacefully on Oct 30,2025. He was born on December 29, 1930, in Argo, Alabama, to the late George Crawford and Minnie Parks Crawford. I...

Betty Woodard Files was born on July 25, 1938, in Eldridge Alabama on a farm, and attended Hubbertville High School where she was Homecoming Queen, a cheerleader, and named Miss Hubbertville. Upon com...

Larry Davis Paul went to his heavenly home on 10/26/2025. Larry was born May 17, 1948. Larry was 77 years old and originally from Tarrant, Al. He was a resident of the Gardendale area for 42 years. He...

Cole Michael Sims Cole Michael Sims, born February 10, 2005, left this earth for his heavenly home on October 25, 2025. Cole was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowin...

Julia Ferrial McEwen Holmes October 20,1927 – October 24, 2025 Julia Holmes, 98, passed away on October 24, 2025, after a long and full life. Julia was an accomplished seamstress who spent her years...

Judy Kay Elmore, born on January 31, 1952, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 73. Judy was the youngest of three siblings. She was the baby of the family. She was a fun aunt, and the mom ...

Mary "Jean" Imogene (Chandler) Holmes passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Jean was born on April 4, 1938. Ms. Jean was a graduate of Cullman High School in 1957, then followed on to jo...

Cleo Freeman Jacks, born on March 6, 1933, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at the age of 92. Cleo was a resident of Cleveland, Alabama. Cleo was born and raised in Alabama, where she spen...

Sept. 16, 1944 - Oct. 17, 2025 Age 81 passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Angie was a longtime resident of Center Point, AL and was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. As a member of Hill D...

Patricia Latham Mitchell went to her heavenly home on October 12, 2025. Pat was born in Maplesville, AL on August 25, 1953. After graduating from Maplesville High School, she attended the University o...

Patricia Davis Wadsworth (Pat), age 86 of Bradford, Alabama, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on October 14, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend ...

Roger Paul Ford, born on September 24, 1938, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 87. Mr. Ford was known as a true family man and devoted Catholic. He enjoyed bowling, coin collections, th...

Jerome “Jerry” Simmons Swafford, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1938, in Chattanooga, TN, to Durwood and Ida May Swafford. Jerry's family lat...

Patricia Lynne Fields, born on September 28, 1943, in Warror, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Patricia was a resident of Warrior, Alabama.

Donnie Lawson Smith, 82, of Mount Olive, Alabama, passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Donnie was born February 18, 1943, to Lon J. Smith and Bernie M. Davis in Trussville, Alabama. Afte...

In Loving Memory of James B. Green March 12, 1943 – October 5, 2025 With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of James B. Green, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-...

James "Peanut" Howard Nelson Sr., aged 86, passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1939. Mr. Nelson was known as a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was also active at the...

Peggy Elaine Burdeshaw went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the age of 82 with her family by her side. Peggy was born on March 23, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia. She was retired from ...

Dean S. Williams, a resident of Gardendale, Alabama, was born on April 15, 1936, and passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 89. A graduate of Brilliant High School in Marion Co. She worked at ...

Roger Dale Graves, 77, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 2, 1948, Roger dedicated his life to God and was truly a devo...

Willie "Reno" Wren Sr., born on November 10, 1933, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91. Born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, Reno attended West Point School; where he met his high school...

W. Ray Hill,age 81, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on September 28, 2025 at his home. Ray was born in Warrior, Alabama. He became interested in the funeral business as a young man helping in a sma...

Janice Piccola Phillips, aged 84, passed away on September 27, 2025. She was born on October 30, 1940. Janice was a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama. Janice was known for her devotion to her family, ...

Esther C. Hayes, born on September 22, 1934, in Alabama, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Esther loved flowers, butterflies, hummingbirds, and her family. She adored her grandson...

Cynthia Hallmark Calvert, a beloved and compassionate individual, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on September 30, 1951, Cynthia was a devoted member of her community and tou...

Wilhelmina M Henry, a beloved, devoted, hard-working, thoughtful, resilient, and compassionate soul, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 20, 1933, in Alabama, Wilhelm...

Pamela Turner Veal, age 77, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away at her home on Monday, September 22, 2025. Pam was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Jerry Veal; her father, Maxie Turner; her m...

Martha Ann Drain, born on May 20, 1938, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Martha was known as a devoted, loving, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, and great-gran...

Lois Irene Allen, Age 80, of Pinson Al. Passed away on September 19, at 5:28 AM in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors includ...

Patricia “Patsy” Nan Boughan Cato, age 83, of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on October 26, 1941, in Fult...

Loraine Moses, age 83, of Dora, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Myra Nell Etheredge born December 9th 1942. Beloved mother, nana, great grandmother and friend passed away on September 15, 2025. Born and raised in Woodlawn, Alabama. Graduated from Woodlawn High S...

Mary Jo “MoJo” Smith, 67, of Kimberly, AL formally of Booneville, MS passed away on Sept. 9, 2025. Beloved wife, happily married for the last 32 years to Richard Smith Sr. of the home. Together they...