Gardendale, AL Obituaries

Mrs. Judy Studdard Beasley, age 78, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, passed away on June 1, 2026. Judy grew up and was a lifelong resident of the Gardendale and Mt. Olive communities. Judy was known to be a ki...

Rhnee Mann passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on January 29, 1954. She was a resident of Irondale, Alabama. Rhnee was retired from Sterilite, Inc., where she worked in admini...

Mary Beatrice “Bea” Aaron, 87, of Gardendale, Alabama, was born November 18, 1938, and passed away June 1, 2026. Bea is predeceased by her parents (Charles W. Guthery and Mary Elizabeth Gallimore Gu...

Jimmy Leon Johnson passed on May 31, 2026, at the age of 80.

David "Dabo" Johnson passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on June 3, 1955, David, formerly of Mount Olive, Alabama, was a resident of Albertville, Alabama. Affectionately known as "Da...

The world became a little less bright and Heaven rejoiced on May 25, 2026, with the passing of our loving dad, Dwight Douglas Mays, age 83 known by many names, husband, father, daddy, pop and Poppie. ...

Suzanne McClendon Taylor, 81, passed away on May 24, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1945, and grew up in East Lake Alabama. She graduated f...

Thirston "Wayne" McCombs passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 75, and was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama. Wayne was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend who loved his family deeply. He...

William Ernest (Bill) Drake, 95 of Mt. Olive, Alabama went home to his Heavenly Father on May 23,2026. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Oscar and Eva Drake and his wife of 69 years, K...

Betty Lee Stouffer McGill, age 99, a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama, passed away on May 19, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born October 21, 1926, in Hagerstown, Maryland. She serve...

Claude Randall Shew was born on March 9th 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama, as an only child to Joan and Claude Shew. Throughout his early years, Randall developed many different skills and relationships...

Mrs. Barbara Ruth Starkey, 91, of Mount Olive, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord peacefully, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply; for which, she devoted her life. There are some people ...

Dorothy Jean Young, age 88, passed away on May 15, 2026. Born on April 18, 1938, Dorothy will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Throu...

Charles Jarrett passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 61; born November 11, 1964, in Birmingham, Charles was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

Jeanette Duncan Myrick March 10, 1938 - May 14, 2026 ."The 'I' that is me you cannot see. You see only the form that you think is me. This form that you see will not always be. But the 'I' that is me...

Tessa Ann Smith, age 60, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on November 16, 1965, in Birmingham, Alabama, Tessa lived a life centered around faith, family, friendship, and lovin...

Roxie Diane Poe passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on February 26, 1947, Roxie lived in Guntersville, Alabama.

Tommy Crane, age 89, passed away on May 10, 2026. He lived a full and meaningful life centered around family, hard work, and the outdoors. Tommy had a deep love for hunting and fishing, passions that...

Laurie Martin Jackson, born on July 4th 1966, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2026 at age 59. She was born and raised in Gardendale, Alabama, and formally resided in Round Rock, Texas alongside he...

Aidan Timothy Doss, age 21, of Kimberly, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2026. Born on July 3, 2004, Aidan lived a life that was full of purpose, laughter, leadership, and unwav...

Patricia Ann Rodgers, 84, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born on September 24, 1941, Patricia was a resident of Trussville, Alabama. She will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all...

Noma Clarice Sanford Fuller, known as Clarice to her family and friends, passed away quietly on May 8, 2026, in Hanceville, Alabama. She was born on January 24, 1934, in Goodsprings, Alabama. She enjo...

Joe Denny Willoughby, age 72, of Irondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, Debby and his step-son, Brandon. Joe was a faithful member of The...

Sharron Rae Hagy passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on February 26, 1956, Sharron lived in Fultondale, Alabama.

Gracie Helen Rhodes passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on June 13, 1932, Gracie was a resident of Gardendale, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 De...

Iva Mae Kimbril Jackson passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 95, having been born on July 8, 1930, and residing in Gardendale, Alabama. She began her career at UAB in Accounts Payable after her c...

Carl Edward Mayfield passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born May 1, 1938, Carl lived in Gardendale, Alabama. Carl was a man who truly found joy in workin...

Mildred “Millie” Harris Johnson, 71, of Gardendale, Alabama, born December 14, 1954, left us on April 23, 2026, unexpectedly to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior. She was a faithful and loyal...

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...

June F Bailey passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on September 14, 1945, and residing in Fultondale, Alabama.

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, having been born on April 4, 1937, in Mississippi. Margie lived in 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...

On March 20, 2026, Caden Paul Ingle left this earth and went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. He was 21 years old. He is survived by his father Paul Stewart Ingle, mother Misty Nikole Hyatt Ingle...

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 ...