Obituaries
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...
Linda Fay Rutherford
Feb 23, 2026
Linda Fay (Glenn) Rutherford, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, fell asleep in death on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was known for her kind, caring spirit and, above all, for her deep love for Jehovah God, whom she faithfully served for many years.
Linda was born on October 8, 1944, to Raymond Douglas Glenn and Mildred...
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...
James Samuel Warnick
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...
Glenn Franklin Edwards
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...
Barbara Johnson Hayes
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...
Jimmy "Jim" Al Cato
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...
Patti Ray Fuller Seibert
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,...
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