Obituaries
Donald Lee Hadden
Mar 5, 2026
HADDEN, Donald Lee, 88, went to be eternally in the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5, 2026.
Donald (Don) was born on May 21, 1937 in Birmingham, AL, to Charles Hadden, Jr. and Margaret Hadden. Don graduated from Murphy High School, Mobile, AL in 1955. He began his career as a land surveyor, starting his...
Anita S. Cleveland
Mar 4, 2026
Anita Sharon Cleveland, 87, originally from Birmingham, AL, passed away on March 4, 2026, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Sonny Meadows; and her husband of 62 years, Curtis Cleveland.
She is survived by her children, Kim (Hollis), Sheila (Charles), Larry (Teresa), and Keith (Shirley); ten grandchildren, Chris, Tiffany, Shelby, Kristina, Jennifer, Justin, Cameron,...
Robert Allen Ferebee, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
Robert Allen Ferebee, Jr., age 67, known to his family and friends as “Al,” passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 AM at The Chapel at Church of the Highlands.
4700 Highlands Way
Irondale, Alabama 35210
Al grew up in Homewood, the son of Peggy Isbell and Robert Ferebee Sr. He...
Randy O'Cain
Mar 3, 2026
Donald Randolph “Randy” O’Cain, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 75.
Randy was born July 24, 1950, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Donald Simmons O’Cain and Claire King O’Cain.
Randy attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity for three years. It was during his time at the...
Barbara Crane Adams
Mar 2, 2026
Barbara Crane Adams age 93 of Trussville, Alabama. Passed away on March 2nd. Born on October 3rd, 1932. Barbara was the beloved child of Andrew Jackson- Gladys Crane. Barbara was married to the love of her life Travis Adams (T.D.) for 60 years.
She is survived by her Sister Kathy Hodges (Charles). Her nieces and Nephews Phillip Crane(Kim), Matthew Crane(Kelly), Daniel...
Ronald Eugene Walters
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald Eugene Walters, age 86, passed away at the Augusta VA on March 2, 2026.
Ron was passionate about several things- his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, singing in the choir and senior men’s’ group at church, and Alabama Football. He loved cutting grass and ministering to others by doing small projects, visiting the sick in the hospital, and...
Emory Glenn Hicks Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Glenn passed away on March 2, 2026 at the age of 91 . He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 2, 1935 to Emory Glenn Hicks Sr and Mary Thelma Ray Hicks. He grew up in Birmingham in the ACIPCO community and was a member of ACIPCO Baptist Church. He attended John J. Eagan Elementary, and John Herbert Phillips...
Charles Willis Wright, III
Mar 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Willis Wright, III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Charles passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2026, just one week shy of his 77th birthday. Born on March 8, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, he graced the world with his warmth, wisdom, and unwavering kindness.
Charles was...
Charles Richaed Chamblee, Sr.
Mar 1, 2026
Charles Chamblee October 27, 1940 – March 1, 2026 Charles Richard Chamblee, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Birmingham, Alabama on March 1, 2026 aIer an extended illness. He was surrounded by loving family members and other caregivers. He was born in Blountsville, Alabama on October 27, 1940 to Carl C. and Eloise S. Chamblee who...
Earl Martin Melton
Feb 28, 2026
Earl Martin Melton, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 28, 2026.
Martin was affectionately called M-squared (M2) by his closest friends and Dad or Daddy by his wife and three children. His grandchildren lovingly called him Pops and Old GOAT (Greatest of All Time).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Allison and Liz Melton...
Dolores W. Smithson
Feb 28, 2026
Dolores Williams Smithson passed away February 28, 2026. She was married to William M. Smithson (deceased 1998) and had four sons: Richard Lee Smithson (Brenda, d. 2014), Randal Allen Smithson (Minnie), Ronald Carl Smithson (Lindy) and Russell Earl Smithson (Tina).
Dolores was the Head Librarian for Tarrant City Library, retiring after 25 years of dedicated service. She also served as President...
James "Jim" Austin Carden
Feb 26, 2026
James “Jim” Austin Carden passed away peacefully in his home in Wesley Chapel, Florida on February 26, 2026.
He is survived by Karen Carden, his wife of 44 years; his sons Austin James Carden (Sally Carden) and Nathan Scott Carden; his grandchildren, Nakoda Carden, Lola Carden, Madden Carden, Manning Carden and Prim Carden, his siblings John Carden, Barbara Newman, Sandra Gray...
David Brooks Marsh
Feb 26, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. David Brooks Marsh, age 86, of Birmingham, Alabama, will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, with Rev. James Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.
David passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Kirkwood by the River. He was born on August 7, 1939, in...
Stephen "Steve" Larry Tolleson
Feb 25, 2026
STEPHEN LARRY TOLLESON, age 80 of Palmerdale, Alabama passed from this world in his home on February 25, 2026.
Steve was born December 29, 1945 to Myrtle and Hubert Tolleson. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Pinson, Alabama. After attending school in Pinson and Trussville he jointed the Air Force and served 5 years. He married Melanie...
Allen James Golightly
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...
Charles N. Hughes, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
Charles Noble Hughes, Jr., age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21, 2026 after a long battle with dementia. He owned his own carpet business for over 40 years and retired in 2000. He was very active in his church and spent many a summer traveling with the Centercrest Youth Choir.
He was preceded in death...
Barbara Sykes Peace
Feb 21, 2026
In Loving Memory
Barbara S. Peace, age 88, of Cullman, passed away February 21, 2026. She retired from the Alabama Highway Department in 1988, was of the Baptist Faith, and loved Alabama Football, jigsaw puzzles, and crossword puzzles. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Robert Peace, parents Gladys and Cullen Sykes, brothers Billy Sykes, Bobby Sykes (Barbara), and Donald...
Linda Kaye Isbell
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...
Irwin Eugene Hillhouse
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...
Lois Burns
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...
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