Leeds, AL Obituaries

Hubert Tipton, age 78, of Odenville, passed away early in the morning of January 8, 2026. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Clair County High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Gadsden State Co...

Francine Rowe Wilson, age 79 of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Mrs. Wilson was a 1965 graduate of Leeds High School where she was the valedictorian of her class. She was a l...

Opal (Thomason) Kendrick, of Susan Moore (formerly of Leeds), gained her wings on Wednesday, January 7th at the age of 93. Opal was a New Year’s Day arrival in 1933. Opal met the love of her life, ...

Patricia "Bunny" Willis, born on August 11, 1949, in Alabama, entered her Heavenly Home on January 6, 2026, at the age of 76. Bunny........ there will never be enough words to adequately describe who ...

Martha (Louise) West Boyer, age 83, passed on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Born on February 17, 1942, in Choctaw County, Mississippi, her life was centered around her family and...

Christopher Fagan, born on August 7, 1985, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 40. He was a resident of Moody, Alabama.

Kenneth Alan Lawler Kenneth Alan Lawler was born on June 23, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, and passed away peacefully at his home in Moody, Alabama, on January 5, 2026. Alan was a devoted husband, f...

Harold Andrew Oliver, born on February 18, 1950, in Alabama, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Leeds, Alabama. Harold is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ma...

Judith Bates Lee 1938-2026 Lee, Judith Ann Bates, of Leeds, died on Sunday, January 4th at the age of 87. The third daughter of Bee & Ura Bates, Judy was born on August 2, 1938 near Addison in Winsto...

Ronald Foltz, born on August 3, 1943, in Virginia, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 82. He was a resident of Moody, Alabama. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Willa ...

Linda Kay Stark, age 71, of Leeds, AL passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Stark; step granddaughters, Brittany Nelson and Ashley Cartier; uncle, C...

Finus Max Taylor Jr., 68, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend left this earthly home for an eternity with Jesus on January 1, 2026. Max, a lifelong Odenville resident, spe...

Janet Dover White, age 70, of Moody, Alabama, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1955, and devoted her life to caring for others with kindness, patience, and unwavering love. ...

Curtis T. Lello, born on February 6, 1952, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 73. Curtis was a resident of Moody, Alabama.

John W. Bailey Sr., age 95, of Moody, AL passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia R. Bailey; sons, Perry and Gary Bailey; daughter in law, Jenny Bailey. ...

Phyllis Rabon, a resident of Moody, Alabama, was born on February 6, 1944, and passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her sister; Wanda Manley and brother; Joh...

Edward Franklin Shaw, Jr. (“Ed”), of Leeds, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Ed was born and raised in Grapeland, Texas, where he spent his early years growing up on a ...

Gene Gerald Hartsfield Jr., born on July 12, 1965, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 60. Gene is survived by his mother, Ann Hartsfield; his brothers Patrick Hartsfield (Mark) and Jerem...

Paul Earl Martin, 84 of Springville, AL went home to be with his Savior on December 25, 2025. Known as “Papa” by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Paul was born to Tom and Bessie Teer Martin ...

Phillip Clyde Reynolds, age 93, of Moody, Alabama, died at UAB St. Vincent's East, Birmingham, Alabama, December 23, 2025. Born August 4, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to his parents Joe H. Reynolds and Iren...

Harry James Poe, known as Jimmy, Jim, Dad and Grandpa, of Birmingham, Al age 81 left his earthly home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, after a courageous and determined battle with cancer. Jimmy starte...

Robert Steven Hughes, born on March 29, 1957, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a resident of Moody, Alabama and is preceded in death by his father, David Hughes. He is surviv...

William Clyde Ewen went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 21, 2025. He enjoyed his life to the fullest with family and friends. He watched the Oregon Football game on Saturday, December 20...

Mavis Palmer Hyche age 80, of Hueytown, AL passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She is preceded by her husband, Larry Hyche; parents, James and Alma Cox and sister, Betty Forester. Mavis is su...

Norma was a rehabilitation counselor beginning her career as a medical case manager of seriously injured or chronically ill individuals. For over twenty years she worked an an expert witness in cases ...

Juanita Adams, born on April 5, 1934, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Trussville, Alabama. A committal service will be held at Kilgroe Funeral Home, locat...

Curtis Nuss of Pell City, Al went to be with the Lord December 11, 2025, at the age of 66. Curtis was born on May 25, 1959. He was a beloved husband. Curtis' profession was a software developer until ...

John William Deale Jr. age 78, of Moody Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family with his wife faithfully by his side. John was born in B...

Tony Lee Williams, age 52 of Odenville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by his mother, Martha Williams...

David passed away on December 6, 2025 at the age of 76, He was a resident of Leeds, Alabama for the past 31 years. David is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Carolyn Williams, his Aunt Flo...

Sherry Gayle Gulledge, 80, of Dunnavant, Alabama, passed away on December 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1945. Sherry was a beloved member of the Dunnavant community, kno...

Seretha Busbee, age 80 of Lucedale, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Britton E. Busbee. Her parents, Willis and Mary Jones. Her great g...

Vicki Payne, born on August 15, 1956, in Illinois, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a resident of Center Point, Alabama. Vicki is preceded in death by her father, James Harri...

Lois Elaine Ash, age 81, of Odenville, AL passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Ash. Lois is survived by her son, Michael Ash (Letitia); grandchi...

Joseph Franklin Steele, 87, a lifetime resident of Leeds, AL, passed away at home on December 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph F Steele, his mother, Helen Satterwhite Steele Har...

Catherine N. Vincent, age 88, passed away December 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edmon H. Vincent, Sr. “Ed,” son Eddie Vincent, and granddaughter Jennifer Brasher. Mrs...

In Loving Memory of Barbara Teas Whitfield September 23, 1937 – December 3, 2025 ________________________________________ Barbara Whitfield, age 88, of Moody, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Decemb...

Ora Mae Aitken, 97, a former long time resident of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home in Knoxville, TN on Sunday November 30, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Ora Mae was preceded in de...

Terry R. Riddlesperger, born on September 4, 1942, in Alabama, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 83. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Normia Riddlesperger; sisters, ...

Rena Parks, born on August 6, 1939, in Ohio, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a resident of Moody, Alabama.Rena is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Parks Sr.; son, R...

Martha L. Hicks, age 88 of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Janie Jordan (Tom); son, John David Hicks; grandson Phillip Alexander Jordan (fia...

Sue Carolyn Stricklin Crumpton of Leeds, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 30, 2025, on her 84th birthday. Carolyn was born on November 30, 1941 in Cullman, A...

Peggy Ann Simmons, age 76 of Odenville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Mrs. Simmons is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Gwin and Kathy Vaughn; a son, Jessie Simmons; grandchildr...

Marvin William Wright, age 81 passed away on Friday November 28, 2025. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Sarah Wright; sisters, Elizabeth Wright and Eula Mae Helton; brothers, Grov...

Mary Evelyn Blankenship Stinson, age 84 was born on November 27, 1940 and passed away on November 25, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Delaine Blankenship. He was her best friend a...

Billy Wayne Kelly, age 75 of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Mr. Kelly is survived by his caregiver Mary Martin (Steve); stepsons, Perry McCartney (Kathy) and Shane...

Mrs. Covington was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff, AL from 1965 to present. She served as a teacher, choir director, choir member, WMU director, and homebound director. Education: ...

Bettye Jean Frink, aged 92, passed away on November 24, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on February 19, 1933, Bettye dedicated much of her life to public service, notably serving as the Alabama Sta...

Quinton H. Harris, age, 86, of Moody, AL passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Clements and sister, Pearley White. Quinton is survived by his wife ...

Quinton Harris, born on August 4, 1939, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Quinton is preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Clements; sister, Pearly White. Quinton is survived by h...