Obituaries

Judy Kay Smith, born October 14, 1948, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. “Mama Judy,” as she was known by colleagues, friends, and neighboring children in need of a kind …

Yvonne Elkins passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral will follow …

LCDR James Lucien Fortin, of Huntsville, AL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 11, 2026, at age 46. He was born on February 5, 1980, in Sheffield, AL. …

Vernon Leon Wyatt, aged 91, was born to Noah Wyatt and Mary Severs Wyatt on February 11, 1935. He passed away at UAB Hospital in Jefferson County, Alabama, on April …

Donald Richard Copeland, 84, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on April 12, 2026, peacefully at his home alongside his loving family. Donald was born on April 10, 1942, in Gallant, …

Funeral service for Janice Jones, age 77, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, April 14,2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. John Garrison officiating. Visitation will be …

Mrs. Jean Hinkle Dyer, age 87, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born August 21, 1938, to Bertis and Lura Mae Hinkle. She was preceded …

James Carroll Riley, age 82, died on April 11, 2026. James was a lifelong resident of Florence, Alabama. James spent his life working hard. He believed in keeping busy. He …

  Joe Lopez Wilson, of Florence, passe away April 9th, 2026. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Patrice Delgado; father, …

LaWanda “Jo” Hill, born June 23, 1943, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at El Reposo Nursing Home, where she entered the arms of Jesus and received her new, …

Mark Edward Williams, Sr., age 63, of Guthrie, KY, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Austin & Bell Funeral …

Alan Jay Bryant, 92, of Chino, California, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jay and Beulah Bryant, who preceded him in …

Matthew Clifton Morrison, 93, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 10, 2026. Born on March 31, 1933, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, he …

Claire Etheridge Bumgardner, age 99, of Athens, Alabama, passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. She was born in Earle, Arkansas on August 28th, 1926, to Leonard …

Robert “Bob” D. Demers December 31, 1933 — April 10, 2026 No Obituary to date.

Ms. Alice June Pearson December 13, 1952 – April 11, 2026 No obituary found for this tribute.

Mr. Johnny A. Blankenship, age 88, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1938, in Henderson County, Tennessee, to the late John …

Dickie James “DJ” Clark , 79, of New Hope, passed away Saturday. He was preceded in death by wife, Trudy Lane Samples Clark, mother, Helen Marie (Dickey) Clark-Bush, father, James …

Funeral services for Sarah Alice Walker, 84, of Hanceville will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill Cemetery. …

Loretta Knight, age 88, of Bankston, Alabama, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence. The family will have a private service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the …