Gardendale, AL Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Bonnie Lou Russell Merritt January 21, 1938 – April 22, 2026 Bonnie Lou Russell Merritt passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by family, following a short, brutal f...

Ron Harris, 80, of Gardendale, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1945, to Raymond and Vera Nell Harris. Ron grew up in Oakman and was a graduate of Oakman High...

Mrs. Oma Louise Ford Burrow, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1941, in Enterprise, Alabama. Throughout her life, Oma was known by many cherished titles—da...

Terrell Joe Handley, age 80, of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Mr. Handley was a devoted man who found his greatest joy in caring for his family. He was known for his ...

Lillian Ann Stell Keith, lovingly known as “Lynne,” went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 19, 2026. She was born on February 11, 1957, to Drennen Stell and Joyce Ann Stell-Krotzer. Lynne s...

Amy Vincent, 49, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was born March 18, 1977, in Alabama, and passed away on April 16, 2026. Amy will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew her, an...

Richard John Spavins, 77, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on April 15, 2026. Richard was, above all else, an engineer. From an early age, he was drawn to how things worked—spending time around milit...

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so well lived, we share the passing of Olney Leslie Mitchell, Jr., fondly known to most as “O.L.” or “Big Lec,” on April 14th at the age of 86. Olney ...

Allyne Mixon Roberts, affectionately known by all who loved her as "Jenny," passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 85. A resident of Hayden, Alabama, Jenny leaves behind a profound le...

Harold Victor Mobley, age 79, of Fultondale, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. Harold was a proud graduate of Minor High School, Class of 1964, where he played football and built lasting memo...

Fred Nicholson passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 84. Formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, Fred was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama. A veterinarian for over 40 years, Fred's love for animals w...

Margie Fay Sisson passed on April 9, 2026, at the age of 89, born April 4, 1937, in Mississippi, and a resident of Fultondale, Alabama.

Paula Hubbard Moore, 77, Fultondale, Alabama, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord, entering her eternal home in Heaven on April 5, 2026. She embodied the virtues of Proverbs 31:1...

Our beloved mother, Edna Earl Lee Mays, known as Nana, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1943 to Gertra Gladys Lee, also known as G.G Lee and to Alma Feltman Lee. Edna w...

Tracy Denise Smith, age 52, passed away on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19, 1973, to William E. and Mary Ann Smith, Tracy was a lifelong resident of Fultondale, A...

Janice Perry Smith has been many things in her life — mother (and now grandmother and great grandmother) wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on May 3, 1950, to James and Avis Perry,...

Frank A. Dove, age 88, of Palmerdale, Alabama, passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Jefferson County, Alabama, Frank lived a life marked by service, skill, and quiet heroism. Frank proudly served ...

Bryant Richard Houchins, 39, of Gardendale, Alabama, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 27, 2026. A man of profound faith, Bryant lived with the steadfast a...

Connie P. Lessley of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Lessley, and her parents, Donald and Helen Phipps. She...

Caden Paul Ingle of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 21. Cade loved being with family and friends. He liked to cook and eat! He enjoyed playing online games with sis...

Marvin Wayne Frye, age 81, from Kimberly, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2026, after a long illness. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served during Vietnam. He began a long career working ...

Mr. Larry Dow Anderson Sr., age 80, of Warrior, Alabama, was born June 13, 1945, in Alabama, and passed away March 22, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Larry was an adventurous, generous, compassionate, and hard-wo...

Frances Sue Rogers passed on March 23, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on January 18, 1937, and residing in Morris, Alabama.

Frances Crocker Key, age 97, of Morris, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Key, her parents, Lillie Brasfield and Oscar Crocker; ...

Magdalene A Miller passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 94. Formerly of Athens, Alabama, she was a resident in Morris, Alabama. Magdalene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and fri...

Veta Rea Glass went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026 at the age of 73. Veta was registered nurse for over 34 years with 25 of those years spent at Carraway Methodist Hospital, and the...

Lola Louise Hailes, age 86 of Gardendale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1940, in Cullman, Alabama, the daughter of Robert and Celie Freeman Dover. ...

Delilah L. Moore, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Morris, Alabama. Delilah was born on October 6, 1942, in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late O.H. and Eloise Lankford. She spent much...

Catherine "Cathi" Tressillian, age 75, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born to the late Robert and Annie Mae McGill, Cathi lived a life defined by an extraordinary commitment to se...

Alan Clay Seals, age 66, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born on January 24, 1960, in Alabama, Alan was a generous, hard-working, and devoted man who made a lasting impression on all who knew him. He w...

Betty Goodwin Minor, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on March 17, 2026, at 10:25 a.m. Born June 9, 1941, Betty will be remembered as a devoted, hard-working, inspirational, and loyal woman who...

Donald Sampson Holmes passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 4, 1949, in Alabama, Donald resided in Vandiver, Alabama. Besides being self-employed with Holmes Shoe Grinder, D...

Betty Joyce Strassner, age 93, of Mount Olive, Alabama, passed away on March 13, 2026, at 7:30 am. Born June 14, 1932, in Alabama, Betty will be remembered as an adventurous, beloved, cherished, compa...

Cecile Gospodareck Erwin a resident of Gardendale, Alabama, formerly of Norwood, Alabama, passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 87. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final hours. Her fam...

Francis Marie Ray ("Mamaw"), was born on July 23, 1934, in Elora, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Gardendale,...

Janie Merrell Boyd passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Born April 9, 1935, Janie was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama. Janie found her greatest joy in family and grandchildren, holding c...

Mrs. Susanne Bridenbaugh of Mount Olive, AL, passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 58. Besides being a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, Susanne had many interests, including her pa...

Helen Ruth Fine passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 93. Helen was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama.

Hugh "Don" Donald Weeks passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Don was a resident of Moody, Alabama. Don's life was a testament to three unwavering commitments: his love for Christ, his de...

Theresa Dowswell Purser, age 88, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born in Ensley, Alabama, to the late Marie Goins and William Dowswell, Theresa lived a life define...

Raymond E. “Buddy” Belcher, Jr., 75, of Walker County, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Buddy was born on June 22, 1950. He spent his entire adult life working in...

Louann Ellan Slaughter passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Louann Ellan Slaughter was born on March 11, 1934, and was a resident of Fultondale, Alabama.

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 ...