Pelham, AL Obituaries

Jerry Butte Austin passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on November 25, 1935, in West Virginia. Jerry lived in Meadowbrook, Alabama.

Robert E Land Jr. passed on August 3, 2026, at the age of 71.

Dan L. Howard, age 91, of Montevallo, AL, passed away on August 2, 2026. He was born to Robert and Jewel Howard on November 4, 1934, in Birmingham, AL. Dan was a graduate of Hueytown High School. Da...

Hannelore M. Morton, age 86, of Pelham, AL, passed away on July 31, 2026. She was born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on December 24, 1939, to Willy and Hilda Motsch. In August of 1967, she married the lo...

Fr. Adrian Louis Cook of Alabaster, Alabama passed away July 31, 2026. Adrian was born on March 16, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama. He attended seminary at Mount Saint Mary’s in Maryland and was ordained t...

Donald Dean Perry, 77, passed away on July 31, 2026. Donald was born on January 14, 1949, in Lake City, Iowa, to Dean Perry and Jean Perry. He grew up in Lake City and received his formal education i...

Pamela Suzanne "Mitchell" Busby, 76, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away in her sleep at her Pelham, AL home July 31, 2026. Born in Birmingham, AL, Mama was a strong woman of faith, warmth, and de...

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Rosemary Turpin Farren, who entered eternal rest on July 30, 2026, at the age of 87. Rosemary was born on October 1, 1938, on...

Nadim George Shunnarah, age 76, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Nadim was born on October 7, 1949, to George Nasir Shunnarah and...

Betty Joe Dow Bush, of Hoover, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born on January 3, 1932 in Canton, Mississippi, to William Joseph Dow and Elizabeth Inez Jo...

James Michael "Mike" Campbell, age 78, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, he was born to James L. and Mary Charles Campbell in Helena, Alabam...

It is with great sadness that I share with you today the passing of my husband, Edward Shaw. It is impossible for words to describe the impact of this loss. Edward was larger than life. When he entere...

Hubert Karl Joiner of Indian Springs, passed away on July 28, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the...

It is with great sadness that the family of Hannah Elaine Hendricks announce her passing on July 28th, 2026, at the age of 66. Hannah touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Allen Roberson, age 77, a longtime resident of the Bluff Park community in Hoover, Alabama, passed away at his home on Monday morning, July 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held F...

Bennie Waldon Bumpers, 84, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. Bennie was born in Jackson, Alabama, on September 10, 1941, to Nathan and May Dee Bumpers. His grandparents were Ben and Alice Courtney...

Leon Wright Byerley, 90, of Telford, Tennessee, passed away peacefully July 27, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1935, to Cadle and Beth Henley Byerley. After serving in the United States Air Force...

Karen Elaine Sullivan Brannum, affectionately known as “Karo,” passed away on July 26, 2026, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was 7...

Christi Nicole Jenks, age 42, of Chelsea, Alabama, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1984, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Samuel Chastain and Pam Odom Chastain. She graduated from Bri...

Robert Benson Bliss, age 91, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 24, 2026. Bob was born in Birmingham on November 7, 1934. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1952 and was awarded a Nav...

Deborah Ann Townsend Ketchum, born on June 2, 1950, in Montgomery, Alabama, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Deborah was the daughter of Helen and Bernard Townsend. She attended Sidn...

Troy Adam Tabor, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 23, 2026. Troy was born on May 26, 1970 in Boonton Township, New Jersey to parents, Bruce and Gina. He graduated from the University of So...

Darron Wayne Pickett, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Darron's fami...

Tony Wayne Harris, 77, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Born on June 22, Tony spent his childhood in Cullman, Alabama, before graduating from Cullman High School. He l...

Charles Raymond Hays, 95, passed away at home on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with his beloved companion, miniature dachshund Mitzi. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, service, and unwavering devotio...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Stewart Farris, of Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Monica was born on November 18, 1961 in Birmingham to James and No...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Putman, age 63, found peace on July 14, 2026, following a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. He was the beloved son of John Parker Putman and Sylvia Lee Hicks Putman. He is su...

Elizabeth Lint Eich (Vedel) of Indian Springs Village, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16, 1940 in Birmingham to the late Bruce and ...

William "Duff" Quenelle passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Duff loved Jesus, family, friends, and all creatures. He graduated from Mountain Brook High School, Auburn University and Faulkner U...

Connie Mae Baugher, 89, of Montevallo, Alabama, was called home to Heaven on July 9, 2026. She was born July 9, 1937 in Colbert County, Alabama to the late John Dalton Spires, Sr., and Susie Mae Pate ...

Sharron Sue Hughes, 82, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born October 19, 1943 in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Gilbert Marion Thomas and Pauline Caldwell Thomas. Afte...

Jeri Elizabeth "Libba" Carter, 60, of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026. She was born October 1, 1965 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Martha Jean Hackler and Jerry J...

Thomas William "Bill" Sinclair, passed away on July 8, 2026 at the age of 80. Bill was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 26 September 1945 to Thomas Clark Sinclair on Timberland, North Carolina and Rut...

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” John 11:25 (ESV) Frank Morehead Barker, III, believed this truth with all his heart. On Sun...

Mark Lyman Clark, aged 71, departed from his earthly home in Birmingham, AL, on 07/05/2026 to join his beloved Savior. Mark was born in Weston, West Virginia, to Sgt. Major, USMC Rodney R. Clark and...

Allan Dozier of Chelsea, Alabama, died July 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Allan was born January 5, 1944, in Putnam County, WV. He was the son of the late Ronnal Dozier and Cora Moore Dozier. A vete...

Reuben Keith Swinford, age 69, of Irondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Keith was born and raised in the Lipscomb community of Birmingham. He was the bel...

Mary Frances Perfater Rockett was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 25, 1948. She attended Hueytown High School and later graduated from the nursing program at UAB. An Episcopalian throughout h...

Susan Janet Jovanovich, 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1951. Susan attended Indiana University Northwest. She loved se...

Virginia Gravitt Thomason, 91, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, entered her Heavenly home on July 1, 2026, passing peacefully while surrounded by the love and presence of her family.  She was born on May ...

Elbert Jackson “Bucky” Buckelew Jr., age 81, of Alpine, Alabama, passed away on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by Mary Miller Buckelew, his wife and best friend of...

Marylou Rutherford, age 73, longtime resident of Helena, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen in Hoover. Born on September 12, 1952, at home in Wilton,...

Michael Dennis Allen, 82, of Montevallo Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2026. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 26, 1944, Michael Dennis Allen lived a life marked by generosity, har...

Jane Wilson Burnette passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on June 8, 1933, and residing in Franklin, Tennessee.

Diane Cotelle passed on June 26, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on April 18, 1956, in New Orleans, Diane lived in Pelham, Alabama.

John Allen Dunn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on June 24, 2026, at the age of 87. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama to Douglas and Evelyn ...

Dr. Joe Brady Lawley, Ph.D., age 90, passed away on June 19, 2026 at home in Hoover, Alabama. Born on January 23, 1936, Joe was the son of Alford B. Lawley and Estelle J. Lawley. He graduated from W...

Allan Fulton Worthington, age 97, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. Born February 5, 1929 in Birmingham, he was the son of Walter and Lake Worthington. He was married to...

Hazel Faye Barnes, 84, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born in Tuscaloosa, AL on December 22, 1941. Hazel graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1959 and Dental Hygeni...

Ann Henley Watkins of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. Born on July 6, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama, Ann was the daughter of William Henley and Annie Henley. Ann was a ...