Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

James C. Howton, 79, of Mulga, Alabama passed on December 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Addie Howton; father, Jesse Howton; and sisters, Patsy Tyler and Jan Boyington and brother, Samuel Howton. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Howton; stepchildren, William Cooper, Rodney Cooper and Tammy Cooper; daughter, Kristen Mitkos (Tim); seven...

Nov 24, 2025

Kristen Marie Wade, 43, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed on November 24, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father, William M. Hall; sister, Heather N. Wade; and grandparents, Mack & Hazel Wade. Kristen is survived by her mother, Susan M. Wade; daughters, Alexis S. Venz, Brianna N. Underwood (Ryan) and Emma G. Venz; sister, Tiffany D. Wade; aunts, Cindy...

Nov 21, 2025

Tennie D. Todd, of Hueytown, AL, passed away November 21,2025. This world grew a lot dimmer for us but heaven is brighter. There is much joy in heaven as Tennie joins her husband, Austin. Gathered with her there are her parents Henry and Annie Cole as well as her sisters and brother. There will be a huge gap left for...

Nov 17, 2025

Charles Wayne Hutchens, age 75 of Homewood, passed away November 17, 2025.

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Wayne “Wayne” Hutchens, 75, of Homewood, AL. Wayne passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 24, 1950, in Blount County, TN, he was the son of...

Nov 17, 2025

Judy Davis Palmer, age 80 of Birmingham, passed away at her residence November 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Judy was born July 31, 1945 to the late Elmer Franklin and Frances Carlene Vickers Davis in San Diego, California. She is predeceased by her parents; her son, Jeffrey David Palmer and brother Jerry Davis. Survivors include her husband of 60...

Nov 17, 2025

Frances Marie Quick, age 89 of West Blocton, passed away at her residence on November 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Frances was born February 25, 1936 as one of 4 children to the late Clarence Walker and Virginia Mary Higginbotham Simmons. Besides her parents, Mrs. Quick is also predeceased by her brothers, Donald and Pete Simmons. Survivors include her...

Nov 17, 2025

J.L. Price, 85 of Sylvan Springs, passed away November 17, 2025. He is proceeded in death by his wife Alice Hannah Price; son, Tony Price; parents, Jessie and Bessie Price; brothers, Doug Price and AZ Price.

He is survived by his sons, Jimmy (Sherry) Price and Richard Price; grandchildren, Logan (Alexis) Price, Luke Price, Joshua Price, Stacy Price, and Johathan Price;...

Nov 17, 2025

Stephen Dwyer Henegar, age 70, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, passed away on November 17, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mackie Henegar. Stephen is survived by his loving family, including two sisters, Janice Wilkerson and Sally Anne Henegar; one brother, Jerry Henegar and his wife Sally; sisters in love, Kathy Jo Grisham, Katy McDow, and Sue...

Nov 16, 2025

Phillip Sean Wilson, 36, of West Blocton, Alabama, passed away on November 16, 2025. There are no arrangements at this time.

Nov 16, 2025

Ronald Dean Sparks, 74, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away peacefully at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Ron spent his early years there before moving to Hueytown, where he attended Hueytown High School. He married his high school sweetheart and began his career in the metal building industry. He later founded his own metal building construction...

Nov 12, 2025

Willie Mae Chapin, age 99, of Cottondale formerly of McCalla, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2025. Mrs. Chapin was born December 5, 1925 to the late Dave and Nancy Haney Hyden. Also proceeding her in death was her husband, Bro. Leonard P. Chapin, Sr; sons, Eddy and Carl Chapin and her granddaughter Erin Gaston; siblings, Johnny, Dave,...

Nov 11, 2025

Kaye Jones Didcoct, 60 of Hoover, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2025. Kaye devoted 39 years of her life as a respiratory therapist, serving in various hospitals. Throughout her lengthy and impactful career, she formed lasting relationships with many of her coworkers. These bonds often extended beyond professional connections, with some colleagues becoming lifelong friends and even feeling like...

Nov 10, 2025

Michael George Gallegly, age 74 of Bessemer, went to his heavenly home on November 10, 2025. Michael was born December 6, 1950 to the late William Andrew and Rhoda Blanch Robertson Gallegly. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen Stephens Gallegly; his daughter, Lori Dabbs (Jeff) and two grandchildren; Noel Dabbs (Brittany) and Ian Dabbs (Bayleigh).

Mr. Gallegly...

Nov 9, 2025

Sue R. Douglass, age 90 of Hueytown, passed away November 9, 2025 at her residence. Sue was one of eight children born to the late WC & Pauline Thomas Reynolds. Born in Dothan, Sue lived her early years in the small community of Wicksburg. She later met and married her beloved husband, Bernard A. Douglass, Jr. and together they made...

Nov 8, 2025

Clifton Daniel "Danny" Smith age 69 of Dora passed away at his residence on November 8, 2025. Danny was the only child born to Johnny Daniel & Betty Jean Hollis Smith on March 18, 1956. Danny is survived by his wife, Deborah Smith; son, Jon Smith (Rachel) and Anthony Michael Byers); daughter; Tonya Richardson (Joshua); step son, Jeffery Spearman; grandchildren,...

Nov 8, 2025

Judith Ann Clements, age 81, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away on November 8, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ruth Aldridge; her brothers, David Aldridge and Charles Bruce Aldridge; and her sister, Mary Alice Sewell.

Judith will be lovingly remembered by her husband, James “Ray” Rayford Clements; her daughters, Tammy Ruth Smith (Wally), Tracy Clark Luster (Mike),...

Nov 5, 2025

Timothy Dan Crawley, age 81, of Clay, Alabama, passed away on November 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lillian Crawley, and his daughter, Lynn Crawley. Timothy is survived by his sons, Danny Crawley and Ryan Crawley; his daughter, Breanna Crawley; his grandsons, Christofer “Lance” Crawley and Daniel “Blaine” Crawley (Chloe); his great-granddaughter, Aspen Crawley;...

Nov 4, 2025

Cywilla Carol Crumpton, 85 of Cullman, AL, passed on November 4, 2025. She enjoyed meeting new friends while on her cherished camping trips. She loved tending to flowers. She kept children in her home so that she could be home with her three boys and also served as a substitute teacher.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and...

Nov 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tony Howard Berry

May 5, 1954—November 2, 2025

Tony Howard Berry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025 at the age of 71. As he was ushered into eternity, he was surrounded by the loving presence of his whole family, whose lives he enriched with love, lots of laughter,...