Gardendale, AL Obituaries

Gary Michael Tolbert passed on October 2, 2026, at the age of 79, and was a resident of Vestavia, Alabama. A visitation will be held at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, Fireside Room, 2029 Decatur Hwy, ...

Joseph "Phillip" Sample went home to be with his Savior on September 29, 2026. Born on November 23, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama, Phillip grew up in Gardendale, Alabama. His life was defined by his ...

On Wednesday September 30, 2026, our beloved mother and granny Nevis Ann Purser passed away peacefully in Mount Olive, Alabama where she lived in the home that her father had built with his own hands....

Bruce Patrick Eschete passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Chalmette, Louisiana, Bruce later made his home in Warrior, Alabama, where he enjoyed his reti...

Adam Brian Stewart passed on September 26, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on December 5, 1961, Adam lived in Hanceville, Alabama.

Sammie Edward Maze, 78, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at UAB St. Vincent’s in Birmingham surrounded by family. Services for Mr. Maze of Kimberly, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, ...

Charles Dewayne Smith, of Kimberly, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026, surrounded by the family and friends who loved him. Charles was born on January 22, 1966. He was a d...

Shelby Jane Skelton Phillips passed on September 25, 2026, at the age of 82, and was a resident of Hayden, Alabama. Shelby was a woman of devotion, she devoted her life to her family, friends, and co...

James Steven Polk passed on September 25, 2026, at the age of 77. James lived in Birmingham, Alabama but was a former resident of Tallahassee, Florida. James was known as an absolute social butterfly...

Joyce Wren, age 93, of Tarrant, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1933 in Cullman County, AL to Reburn and Lula Shoemaker. She attended We...

Robert Earl Duffel, age 84 of Tarrant, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Robert was born in McKinnon, Houston Cou...

Gloria Ann Russell, of Centreville, Alabama, formerly of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away on September 21, 2026. Gloria lived life to the fullest. She was the first child born to Herbert and Ethel Hay...

Rebecca Ann Edwards passed on September 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 9, 1939, in Alabama, Rebecca lived in Birmingham, Alabama. Rebecca (Becky) was a girl scout leader, volunteered for e...

Barbara Ann Parola, age 82, of Gardendale, Alabama, formerly of Connecticut, passed away on September 19, 2026. Barbara was married for 35 years to her husband, James Parola. Together, they attended ...

Franklin Delano Lee (Dale) was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather. Born and raised in Alabama, Dale spent his life surrounded by the people and things...

Patricia Calvert Dobbins, age 68, of Milton, Florida, formerly of Boaz, Alabama, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Patricia was welcomed into heaven ...

Maj. Paul Michael Campbell, Sr. went to join his beloved Joyce on September 15, 2026, at the age of 96. He was a resident of Quinton, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wives Betty Joyce Howell ...

Ted Daniel Smelley (“Teddy Bear”), age 62, of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away on September 13,2026. He was surrounded by his loving family as he was welcomed into his heavenly home. Ted spent 40 yea...

Landi Gale Stephens, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love that will continue through her children and all th...

Blanche Marie Brooks Calfee of County Line, Alabama went home to be with her LORD on September 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Tressie Agnes Brooks, grandparents, Silas Edmond Brooks...

Albert Eugene "Gene" Beasley, Jr. was born February 12, 1945, and was born and raised in Mount Olive, Alabama. To his family he was lovingly known as "Gene" or "PawPaw," while his friends knew him as...

Bettie Faye Thomas, 94, of Mount Olive, Alabama, was born March 5, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord on September 7, 2026, surrounded by her three loving daughters. Bettie Fa...

Ival Lee Cutcher, age 95, of Mount Olive, Alabama, formerly of Cullman, passed away on September 7, 2026. Mrs. Cutcher was raised in the West Point community of Cullman County and spent most of her l...

Ismael Aguilar Hernandez, age 56, of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away on September 5, 2026. Ismael was a man of strong character who carried himself with a toughness that those around him knew well. ...

Janice Elaine Franklin Gibbs entered the heavenly gates and met Jesus on September 4, 2026. Her family takes comfort that she was met by all of her loved ones who are now in Heaven. Born on October ...

Jimmy Pugh passed away on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at age 85. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of his hometown of Morris, Alabama. He was a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School. He is survived b...

Peggy Jean Connell, age 74, passed on September 3, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1952, and was a resident of Dora, Alabama. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and fr...

Donald James Weathers, 63, passed away on September 2, 2026. Born on July 7, 1963, Donald lived in Fultondale, Alabama. Donald was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church, where he faithfully ser...

James “Jamie” Alan Mayfield July 18, 1965 - September 2, 2026 James Alan “Jamie” Mayfield, 61, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He is preceded in d...

Eleanor (Ellie) Stegall, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 18, 2026 at the age of 85. Ellie was on hospice at the...

Ruby Mae Jean Fretwell Meadows went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2026. She was Ninety-Nine years old. A life well lived. Beautiful, kind and full of grace. Ruby was born April 2, 1927 in...

Charles Thomas "Tommy" Marlin, Sr. born July 1, 1949, in Jefferson County, alabama, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2026, in Walker County, Alabama. Tommy is survived by his children, Charles ...

Eleanor “Kay” Milender, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on June 6, 1941, in B...

Shirley “Marie” Carroll Terry, born January 23, 1941 of Gardendale Alabama passed away on August 15, 2026 surrounded by family. Marie was married to her high school sweetheart, Douglas Terry, until ...

Lois Pitts Martin, age 96, of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of Gardendale, passed away on August 13, 2026. Lois was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother who treasured time spent wi...

Amie “Elois” Caddell, age 93, of Center Point, Alabama, passed away on August 14, 2026. Elois enjoyed doing hair, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. The time she shared with th...

Peggy Chance passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. Peggy was known for her curious spirit, her love of staying busy, and her love of shopping, thrifting, and finding unexpected treasures along th...

Marianne Branham Smith, of Gardendale (former resident of Tarrant City), passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 97. Marianne was born on August 15th, 1928 and lived many years in Tarrant City b...

Tommy Dale Cates, age 71, of Morris, Alabama, passed away on August 13, 2026. Tommy was born on February 26, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Thomas Franklin Cates and Mary Kathaleen Cates. His family la...

Roy Wayne Driver III, best known as “Little Roy,” was born on January 25, 1982. He passed away at his home on August 10, 2026, at the age of 44. Roy was a beloved member of his family and community. ...

Juan Carlos Atilano Arellano, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Morris, Alabama, on August 11, 2026, at 5:31 PM, surrounded by the people he loved most—his wife and three children, who remaine...

James Edward Turner Sr., born September 22, 1943, passed away on August 12, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. James was a member of Brookside Church of God and worked throughou...

Harvey Lee Smith, age 77 of Warrior, AL, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was surrounded by family prior to going home to the Lord. His sons and daughter we...

Dan S. Page, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and United States Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at TLC Nursing Home. Dan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, at...

Mary Evelyn Coalburn passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on September 14, 1943, in Alabama, Mary Evelyn Coalburn was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama.

Mr. Charles Steven Coleman passed on August 4, 2026, at the age of 65, born March 15, 1961, in Alabama, and a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.   Steve “Cooter” Coleman had a heart of gold. He had a ...

Jean Davis, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful friend, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Jean's ...

Karen Marie Barnes Dickinson was born in Birmingham, AL on June 13, 1954, and unexpectedly passed away August 1, 2026, at the age of 72. She was a resident of Hayden, Alabama. She attended Avondale ...

Glendon Smith Hicks Jr. from Warrior, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 25, 2026, at the age of 69. Glenn was a part of the 1975 Class at Mortimer Jordan High School an...

Nellie Mae Burchfield, 92, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on July 25, 2026. Born April 15, 1934, Nellie Mae lived with a spirited independence that never dimmed—carrying herself with grace, warmth, a...