Obituaries

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...

Feb 6, 2026

Diane Meeks, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026.

Diane was always encouraging and uplifting and deeply cared for others. She was sweet, friendly, and welcoming to everyone she met, always wearing a smile that made others feel instantly at ease.

A lifetime member of First Baptist Church Pinson, Diane’s faith was central to her life. She especially loved singing...

Feb 6, 2026

Shirley Jaynet Gifford, age 78, passed away on February 6, 2026. She retired from Jefferson County after many years of service. Mrs. Gifford was preceded in death by her daughter Dana J. Adkins; parents, Harold and Ruth Hicks Eady; three brothers, Arnold Eady, Luther Eady, Eldridge Eady. 

Shirley is survived by her husband Mickey Gifford; two daughters, Sandra Adkins and Jana...

Feb 5, 2026

Patricia, age 82 years and 6 months. She was preceded in death by her two sons Robert Randal and Christopher Scot Roman, her parents Cecil Edward Abercrombie, Sr, and Dorothy Clarice Dodson Abercrombie, and brother David Keith Abercrombie. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband Johnny Randall Baird with whom she was married for 33 years. She is also survived...

Feb 5, 2026

Drucilla Gibson Beasley, age 85, of Trussville, passed away peacefully on February 5,2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She loved God and faithfully served in many capacities at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Deerfoot Baptist Church and most recently at Central Baptist Church. She had careers at Birmingham Trust National Bank, South...

Feb 5, 2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Ronnie Tomlinson, age 83 Odenville, will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Wilkes officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Ronnie passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at UAB St. Vincents East Hospital. Born in Birmingham, he was a lifelong...