Obituaries

Jan 25, 2026

Russell M. Breiner, 78, went to his eternal home in heaven on January 25, 2026. He met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face as promised in the Bible; John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

Russell was born...

Jan 18, 2026

MSG, U.S. Army (Retired) Jay Timothy Sexton, a devoted soldier, mentor, and family man, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on Tuesday, December 22, 1959, Jay lived a life defined by service, sacrifice, and unwavering love for his family and country.

A longtime resident of Pembroke, Georgia, and raised in McCalla, Alabama, Jay proudly...

Jan 27, 2026

Harry McAlister Canter, 59, of Hoover, Alabama passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026, while surrounded by family.

Harry was born on December 5, 1966, to Clarence and Catherine Canter. He attended W.A. Berry High School, and later married Jackie Taylor on June 11, 1995. Their son Justin was born on October 5, 1999. He went on to own his...

Jan 22, 2026

Mary Linda Lynch Jones (Linda Lou)May 15, 1943 – January 22, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Linda Lynch Jones, affectionately known as Linda Lou, at the age of 82, on January 22, 2026, in Madison, AL. Born on May 15, 1943, in Clay County, AL, to John Thomas Lynch and Mary Emma...

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Donaldson, Betty Ellen Roy passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 91. Born on December 4, 1934 in the town of Alexandria TN, the first born to Samual Grant Roy and Nettie Louise (Reeder) Roy. She was preceded in death by both parents as well as her husband, Robert Bruce Donaldson, her oldest child, Debborah Leigh (Donaldson)...

Jan 19, 2026

Charles Matthew Diggs, a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026.

Born on October 11, 1946, in Waynesboro, Virginia, Charles was the son of the late Matthew Lloyd Diggs and Virginia Elizabeth Diggs. He spent his formative years in Waynesboro before moving to Richmond, Virginia, to complete his education and launch what would become...

Jan 17, 2026

Emile Jeries Lutfi, beloved father and son, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. Born on February 17, 1969 in Jordan, Emile was second-born of his family and spent his formative years at The Melkite Greek Catholic School in Zarqa, Jordan before completing his education in Mechanical Engineering at the Jordanian Institute of Technology.

 After moving to the US in 1997,...

Jan 17, 2026

Elaine Hope (Stanislaw) Willis, age 83, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on January 8, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Elaine lived a life marked by faith, service, and generous love for others.

Elaine grew up in the Philadelphia area and attended Philadelphia College of Bible, where she earned a Bachelor of Science...

Jan 14, 2026

Bess Ramey Speegle, age 82, of Shelby County, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born in Marion, AL. After graduating from high school, she lived in Birmingham, where she met Alan Speegle. Following their marriage, they were eager to build a family together. She was a loving and patient stay-at-home mom to her three sons until they...

Jan 11, 2026

Rachel Louise Holcomb, age 97, of Hoover, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, lived several places before living in Birmingham a majority of her life. She worked in the banking business for over 35 years at BTNT and SouthTrust Bank. She loved her job.  

She became a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church...

Jan 10, 2026

Faye Gilliam Sessions, age 87, of Helena, Alabama passed away January 10, 2026 with her family by her side. She joins her parents, Elijah and Claudine Lancaster, sisters; Louise Lancaster, Zelma Dean Lancaster, Beatrice Jasper, and Doris Smith in their heavenly home. Faye was preceded in death by her first husband John C. Gilliam, niece Angie Reece, nephew Joey Jasper,...

Jan 9, 2026

Herman Hershel Ware, Jr., affectionately known as "Red," passed away peacefully at his home in Bessemer, AL on January 9, 2026, at 90 years of age.

Born on January 1, 1936, Red lived a life marked by grit, charm, and a deep love for his family. A cowboy at heart and a salesman by trade, he was a true straight...

Jan 5, 2026

Pauline "Polly" Gilmore passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. A lifelong resident of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Polly was born on July 22, 1928, to the late Bronco C. and Pearl M. Patterson. She was known as a true community treasure by her many friends and family. She inspired all who knew her through her active lifestyle well into her...

Jan 2, 2026

Thomas Henderson Bailey, age 78, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 cancer.

Tom was born on April 12, 1947, in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, to Ruben and Lois Bailey. He lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, leadership, and a deep love for his...

Dec 29, 2025

Della May Quick, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. She was born on November 9, 1933, in Richmond, Missouri, to James and Mildred Alexander.

Della was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Maurice Quick; her children, Alex Maurice Quick, Denise Q. O'Neal, Paula Q. Randolph; and Charles Merryman.

She is survived by her sister,...

Dec 23, 2025

Terry Burdette was born in Clay County on July 17, 1937. He was happily married to Gail Camp Burdette for 65 years.

He was a proud veteran who served in the US Army as a Radar Specialist, and in the Alabama National Guard. Terry worked as a Field Engineering Specialist at IBM for 30 years. He was a gifted fixer of...

Dec 19, 2025

Mary Katherine (“Kate”) Massey Noury, age 82, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Birmingham, AL. She was the daughter of James Willard Massey and Doris Wood Massey Daniel and the sister of Julia Massey Culpepper (Ronald) of Columbus, GA and Moiya Massey McClellan of Thomasville, GA.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dr. J. Philip...

Dec 17, 2025

Clara Jane Murphy left this earthly home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 93. Clara was born in 1932 in Tuscaloosa, AL, the daughter of the late Alvia and Irene Dockery. 

Clara or Caddie, as everyone called her, was a career-oriented woman leading the way for women in the corporate space way ahead of her...

Dec 5, 2025

William King "Bill" Elmore, age 80, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his best friend of 65 years.

Born January 14, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama, Bill was the son of Marvin Roy Elmore and Rebecca Christine Campbell Elmore. He attended Birmingham University School, Columbia Military Academy, and Shades Valley High School....