Obituaries

Feb 21, 2026

Linda Kaye Isbell, age 74, passed away on February 21, 2026. Linda loved shopping and decorating. She really loved the beach and spending time with her family. Mrs. Isbell was preceded in death by her parents Horace Gasaway and Jessie Stokes; sister, Janet Powrzanos.

Linda is survived by her husband Brent Isbell; two daughters, Bridgette (Richard) Godwin and Tiffany Hopper; three...

Feb 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026

Allen James Golightly January 12, 1954 – February 21, 2026

Allen James Golightly was born on January 12, 1954, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Hilairia Dekiere Golightly and Gene Houston Golightly.

He was a man known by many names — Allen, Al, Allen James, Honey, Hon, Dad, Daddy, Peepaw, Great Peepaw, and Friend — each one spoken with love.

Allen spent his early...

Feb 21, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles N. Hughes, Jr., age 90 of Leeds, will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial...

Feb 6, 2026

Helen S. Bell of Springville, Alabama passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 at her home with her daughters by her side at the age of 92. 

Born to Johann and Rosa Schoppel in Nurnberg, Germany on August 18, 1933, Helen touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was an active member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and lived a...

Feb 19, 2026

Irwin Eugene Hillhouse, age 84, passed away February 19, 2026. He was born in Birmingham, Al and graduated from Tarrant High School in 1959. He served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for 8 years with Honorable Discharge. Irwin also retired from the CBRE. After Retirement he lived in Oneonta, AL where he enjoyed keeping up with current events both...

Feb 18, 2026

Lois Burns, age 91, passed away on February 18, 2026. Lois was born in Mouth of Wilson, VA. She was a faithful member for many years of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. She loved to dance, sing, and keep very active. Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by her husbands Jack Pohlman and Samuel R. Burns; and son, Rick D. Pohlman.

Lois is...

Feb 17, 2026

In loving memory…

James Samuel Warnick, a man with charisma who brought laughter and joy to so many, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February Seventeenth, Twenty Twenty-Six. James preferred to be called Sammy by most who knew him except for his two loving sons, Mitchell and Eli, to whom he was simply called “Dad”. Sammy was born on the...

Feb 16, 2026

Glenn Franklin Edwards, born on November 4th, 1967 was called home on February 16th, 2026. Glenn was a God fearing man who lived his life sharing the word of God with everyone that he knew or came across. Spreading God's love was his greatest passion that he took great pride in. He was a loving son, father, husband, brother, and...

Feb 14, 2026

Barbara Johnson Hayes, age 87, passed away on February 14, 2026. She was born in Birmingham, AL and attended Woodlawn High School. She became a part of the Trussville community in 1996. She was an avid runner for years, running in too many to count 10k’s and several marathons, including the New York City marathon. She was very loving and...

Feb 14, 2026

Graveside Services for Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Al Cato, age 89 of Trussville, will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens – East with Ken Kelley officiating.

Jim, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on February 14, 2026 at his home. Jim was born on March 3, 1936 to Ralph and...

Feb 13, 2026

Martha Elizabeth Lacey Urban, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on October 24, 1951, in Birmingham, Martha was the daughter of Martha Sybil Brannon and Harry Cunningham Lacey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dan Lacey; and her sister-in-law, Dianne Lacey. Martha grew up in...

Feb 13, 2026

Patricia E. Brantley (“Patsy”), age 85, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, and went home to be with Our Lord.

Patsy grew up in Chalkville and was a cheerleader during her days at Hewitt Trussville High School before receiving a vocal scholarship to Birmingham Southern. She dedicated more than 35 years of service to SouthTrust Bank in...

Feb 12, 2026

Dennis Vernon Poe, 69, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 12th, 2026. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Clearwater in 1982. Dennis worked in pharmaceutical production for 30 years before retiring early to care for his mother.

Dennis had a lifelong love of music and enjoyed singing at weddings, clubs and performing karaoke. He will be remembered...

Feb 11, 2026

Mary Jean Holliman, age 81, passed away February 11, 2026. Jean was a member of Irondale United Methodist Church since 1956 and a member of the Kelly Thomas Sunday Class who will be Honorary Pallbearers. Miss Holliman loved going to church, her church family, and helping with Mission projects. She enjoyed spending time with Holly, Brian, Joey and Katie. She...

Feb 9, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

Melinda Slocumb Wadsworth, age 68, passed away on February 9, 2026. She retired from Odenville Elementary School. Melinda loved Alabama Football. She was preceded in death by her parents Donna and William Slocumb.

Mrs. Wadsworth is survived by her husband Scott Wadsworth; three children, Ryan L. Wadsworth, Matthew S. Wadsworth, Jacob W. Wadsworth; granddaughter, Kira Marie Wadsworth; brother William G. (Terri)...

Feb 9, 2026

Dimples Hullett Metty, was born September 27th, 1926, and passed February 9th, 2026.She was born in Pell City, Alabama and was the youngest of 3 girls. Ms. Metty was a hairdresser for some of her adult life. She married at the age of 19 on February 2nd, 1945 at Fort McClellan to Sylvester Earl Metty. Ms. Metty was preceded in...

Feb 8, 2026

Jonathan Robert Waldrop, 61, passed away peacefully on 2/8/2026, surrounded by family members. More recently from Pine Mountain, Springville, AL, Jon lived most of his life in Pell City, AL.

Ambitious and eager, Jon became manager of the town hardware store at the age of 16 while still in high school. Later, using his "can-do" attitude, he became a Building Contractor...

Feb 8, 2026