Homewood, AL Obituaries

Sara Lynn deFuniak, age 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on January 6, 2026. Friends are cordially invited to a reception celebrating her life at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood on Saturday...

Lynne S. Hunt,72, was born on January 16, 1953 and passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday, January 7, 2026. A devoted wife and beloved aunt, she was preceded in death by her parents,...

Lawrence Owen Brown, born on April 13, 1941, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Hoover, Alabama.

Nancy Meyer Handley passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026. Nancy was born on May 9th, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and after 5 years in Detroit, moved to Decatur, Alabama. A proud graduate...

Jerry Glen Arnold born September 1, 1939 in Murfreesboro, TN to parents; Virginia and Willie Arnold. Jerry Glen had a very happy childhood and spent most of his formative years in Oak Ridge, TN. He at...

James Leon "Jim" Caldwell, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jim lived a life marked by s...

On January 3, 2026, William Reed Rogers, III went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with cancer. Reed was born in Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa July 13, 1957 to William “Buddy” Reed ...

Mrs. Denise Amerson Turner, 77, of Anniston, AL, died Sunday January 4th, 2026 at St. Vincents/UAB hospital after a short illness. Born in Anniston, AL, Denise attended Mechanicsville Elementary and l...

Mary Anne Taylor Bradford saw her Savior face to face Saturday January 3, 2026. She went peacefully in the hospital after the flu had turned to double pneumonia. She was born September 15, 1937 to Peg...

Jane was born in Montgomery and reared there. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School and Judson College with a BA in French and Mathematics. Jane met Robert Felton Mann in Birmingham while she w...

Alexander Crockett “Xan” Young, age 39, passed peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Birmingham, AL, surrounded by love and his immediate family. Xan was born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 27th, 1986, a...

Philip Jordan Yacko born on August 25th, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30th, 2025, at his home in Opelika, AL. He will be remembered as a man who fe...

Michael Wayne Parker was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 28, 1947, to Sara Williams Parker and Benjamin Wayne Parker. In 1970 his first child, Heather Barr Parker, was born, which initiated ...

Matthew “Matt” Charles Sullivan, 63, originally of San Francisco, California, passed away December 30, 2025, at his home in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by love. Matt was engaging, humble, hilariou...

James Lewis Dover (Jim) passed away on December 26, 2025. He was 64 years old. Jim was born in Boaz, Alabama on March 8, 1961, to Margaret and J.B Dover. He was raised in Waco, TX, and graduated f...

David George Stoves was born on August 15, 1947 to the late Thomas E. Stoves and Elizabeth Stoves.  He passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 78. David was a graduate of Auburn University, a...

Christopher Mayes Conner, 56, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after suffering a heart attack on December 18. His passing leaves a profound...

Cascilda Lynn "Cassie" Farris, 65, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away December 23, 2025 at her home in Pelham, Alabama. Cassie was born in Bessemer, Alabama, on October 4, 1960, the biological daughter ...

Joseph “Joe” Bailey Payne, 58, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away December 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born September 4, 1967, to Jan Bailey Payne and Ed Payne. ...

Dale Frazier Snyder Holditch, a resident of Mountain Brook, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital on December 23, 2025, following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Walter Kin...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, “Grandma,” Dorothy Breen Williams, 94, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away December 21, 2025. Determined to remain as independent as possible, sh...

Joe Keith Pickett, age 80, of Union Springs, Alabama, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 21, 2025. Joe was born on July 14, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a devoted husband, fa...

Louise P. Kimbrell passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. As a devout Christian, she now knows the beautiful secret of eternal life. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Gor...

Judith Malonee Harvey, age 82, gained her wings at home in her daughters loving arms on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Judith was a beloved daughter, mother, wife, grandmother & great grandmother. Her ...

Judith Anne Davis Kidd, age 86, died December 18, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on October 15, 1939 in Tuskegee Alabama. She was 1 of 2 children of the late Lonnie Pierce Davis, Sr. and Et...

Virginia Ann Montgomery Williams was born on January 3, 1928, to Roy and Anita Wall Montgomery, and passed away on December 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her husband, Bil...

Ella Cobbs Cook was born on July 18, 2006 in Birmingham, Alabama, and her bright young life was taken from her on December 13, 2025 at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Ella was the daugh...

Julia Walker Grooms (Julie) passed away on December 14. She was born September 14, 1932 in Covington, TN, where she grew up and graduated from high school as valedictorian of her class. She attended R...

Roger John Salter, beloved husband to Maurreen, father to Alexander, Helen and Melanie, grandfather to Priscilla, Frayre, Layla, Indira and Elias, peacefully left his wife and children's presence as t...

Karla Oliver Spence (Kacy) of Homewood, AL, was born on December 31, 1957, and passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 67. Kacy grew up in Homewood, AL, and had many fond memories from her tim...

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude that we announce the passing of Dennis Eugene Goldasich, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who died peacefully on December...

David Simonetti, born on November 16, 1951, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 74. A visitation will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood, Alabama, on December 1...

Michael Burgess Walls, born December 22, 1951, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 73. Mike was known for his kind heart, humble spirit and his love for others. Mike was a man of strong ch...

Joyce W Thomson passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on January 21, 1926. Joyce was a resident of Mountain Brk, Alabama.

Jo Ann Buckley, age 90, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed on to Heaven on December 4, 2025. A lifelong Catholic, member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood, she was a devoted wife, mom, g...

Bettye Lassetter DeVan of Homewood, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Born on October 12, 1930, Bettye was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William Kingsbury L...

Peggy Montin, born on February 18, 1955, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 70. Peggy was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

James R. Kent, Sr. born on July 1, 1953, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 72. A funeral service will be held at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL, on December 10, 2025, star...

June James, born on November 1, 1936, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 89.

On November 28, 2025, Butch Henderson’s faith became sight as he passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. James Robby “Butch” Henderson of Birmingham, AL, was born on December 10, 1...

Mary McCaa Massey Torkington of Florence, Alabama died November 27th, 2025. Born in Anniston, Alabama on January 18, 1929, she was a direct descendant of Samuel Noble, a founding Father of Anniston a...

Paul Michael Schabacker, born December 20, 1967, was sent to his eternal home in heaven on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diana Pearl Yuchnyk, his father, Robert Br...

Michael Wilson Hamilton of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23rd after a short illness. Mike was born in Birmingham, Alabama and was graduated from Shades Valley Hi...

Blanche Annette Logan passed away November 20, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 91. She was born on February 23, 1934, to Olene and Monroe Logan in Brundidge, Alabama. She grew up an only ch...

Jim Bain, a resident of Anniston, Alabama, was born on September 15, 1956. He passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 69.

Patsy McNiese Creel of Brierfield, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Faithful, devoted, hard-working and honest, Patsy was born on April 17, 1945, living a life...

Leon Roscoe Gorman, Jr. 91, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Leon was born August 11,1934, in Birmingha...

Gerald “Gerry” Wiggins Blount, born October 9, 1986, was sent to his eternal home in heaven on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, David Dean Blount Sr. He is survived b...

Marilyn Faye Fancher Brisky, 86, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on November 15, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on January 10, 1939 in Sterrett, AL, Marilyn spent most of her life living wi...

Sarah Christian McGee, a native of Vestavia Hills, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2025, at the age of 64. She was a woman dedicated to her faith, family, and calling as a nurse and caregiver...