Obituaries

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

Patti Ray Fuller Seibert, age 66, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026.

Born in Birmingham, Patti was the youngest of three daughters and made Birmingham her lifelong home. As a young adult, she and her widowed mother moved to Texas to care for her middle sister, Debra Ellis, during a time of declining health. After her sister’s passing,...

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

Sharon Pauline (Inman) Burks was born on February 29, 1940, in Elmer, New Jersey, the fourth of ten children. She passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, just three weeks shy of her 86th birthday.

Sharon had a wonderful sense of humor, a keen intellect, and many talents. She was a skilled writer, editor, and seamstress, and a gifted musician who...

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

Feb 7, 2026

Mr. Fred A. White of Locust Fork, Alabama passed away Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at is home. Born in Alabama, he worked and retired as a supervisor for the United States Postal Service. He was a long time member of Turning Point United Methodist Church in Locust Fork. He and his late wife Carol loved to travel together from visiting...

Feb 7, 2026

Janet Lorene (Rawls) Byrd, age 70, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Janet was a graduate of Huffman High School. She dedicated 25 years of service to the State of Alabama’s Disability Determination Services. Following her retirement, she continued her heart for serving others through her work with the Kiwanis...

Feb 6, 2026

Linda Diane Walker Finley, age 74, (January 24, 1952 – February 6, 2026) Passed away on February 6, 2026. Graveside service provided by Wes Savage will be held February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. She is preceded on death by her parents E. Clyde and Sybil Walker, her grandparents Robert and Velma Lusk, Clarence and Jeanette Walker, and Aunt Vivian...

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 6, 2026

Our precious father, Billy Adron Stephens, passed away peacefully at his home in Springville, AL, February 6, 2026.He was born on November 13, 1928, in Newbern, Tenn. He left home and began working with his oldest brother in Memphis, TN, at the age of 16. At 17, he enlisted in the Army, where he was stationed in Kyoto, Japan. After...