Gardendale, AL Obituaries

Franklin Roosevelt Tolbert passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Franklin was born on January 8, 1934.

John Derek Gurley, born on May 10, 1958, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama. A graveside committal service will be held at Oakwood Memorial Ga...

Kathleen Weeks Smith, born on May 8, 1934, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Kathleen was a resident of Warrior, Alabama. A visitation will take place at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, l...

Paul Allen Fines, born on November 28, 1958, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

Gloria Ann Watson June 12, 1961 – January 5, 2026 Gloria Ann Watson, 64, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on June 12, 1961, in South Carolina, Gloria eventually ...

Gabriel Lee Shelton Sr. passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on February 12, 1951. Gabriel was a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama.

Oma Arlene Moon Age 91 of Gardendale Alabama was Born in Nectar Alabama on March 27 1934 and passed away at her home on Wednesday Dec,31,2025. She was a Florist for many years and even sold cemetery l...

Linda Zeitvogel Adams, born on November 6, 1950, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 75. Linda, a retired professional from Bellsouth/AT&T, was a woman whose life was a testament to love,...

Mary R. Whisenant passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 27, 1939, in Carrollton, Alabama, Mary lived a life marked by compassion, devotion, and kindness. She spent many yea...

Chad Allen, a resident of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born on January 18, 1980, Chad was known for his generous spirit and a remarkable talent for craftsmanship; he could de...

Daphne Gilliland Parmley Booth from Stone Mountain, Georgia passed peacefully at her home in Gardendale, Alabama on December 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Daphne was preceded in death by her Mother Ann...

Willa Deane White Willa Deane Voigt White, age 94, Gardendale, Alabama went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2025. She was born to Chris and Wilma Voigt on March 25, 1931. Willa Deane graduat...

Charlotte Claire Santy, aged 85, passed away on December 25, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1940.

Bob Eugene Kendrick, born on March 20, 1931, in Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Residing in Gardendale, Alabama, Bob was known for his adventurous spirit and was a belove...

Judy Ilene Walker, 78, of Fultondale, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 21, 1947, at East End Memorial Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and was prec...

Ralph Roberts, born on October 21, 1946, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Mount Olive, Alabama. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Republic Missiona...

Curtis Seagle, born on January 1, 1946, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 79. A resident of Mc Calla, Alabama, and a former resident of Mt. Olive, Alabama, Curtis was known for being har...

Ron Kilgo, age 69, formerly of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Ron was born March 12, 1956 and grew up in Boldo, Alabama, where he graduated from Curry High School. He...

Hubert "Eddie" Edmund Oswalt Jr., a brave, beloved, devoted, selfless, wise, and hard-working individual, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Hubert was a resident of Gardendale, Alaba...

Patricia Emala, born on August 8, 1957, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 68. Patricia resided in Pinson, Alabama.

Ashley Thomas Garst, 62, of Gardendale, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born on March 7, 1963, Ashley was the beloved son of Paul M. and Peggy Garst. A man ...

Billy Ray Webb, born on April 14, 1936, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 89. A brave and devoted individual, Billy was known for his unwavering dedication to his family and his country...

Emery Ray Wiggins, born on February 14, 1948, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Emery Ray Wiggins was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

James "Bert" Hamrick, 96, of Fultondale, Alabama, and formerly of Hanceville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2025. A dedicated man of deep faith and loving family, James lived a life ...

Roland Lester Larkin, a devoted engineer and lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Roland was born on January 21, 1945, in O...

Connie Frances Short, born on August 25, 1944, in Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Connie Frances Short was a resident of Warrior, Alabama.

Amanda Leigh Hicks Watts, from Warrior, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 8, 2025 at the age of 45. Amanda was a graduate of Gardendale High School class of 1998 an...

Charles "Charlie" Earnest Steel, born on May 4, 1961, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a resident of Morris, Alabama. Charlie was known as a loving family man with a deep pas...

Michael Anthony Watson Jr., born on May 11, 1987, gained his wings on December 5, 2025, at the age of 38. Known for being adventurous, beloved, cherished, and gentle, Michael was a resident of Warrior...

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 James (Jay) Cherry, 62, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away in Grand Forks, North Dakota on November 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM. Born to Jimmy and Billie Cherry on October 10, 1963. Jay is survived by ...

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...