Archive for July 2025

Joseph “Joe” Bruce Tate, 81, of Maylene, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. A proud veteran of the United States Army, a devoted family man, and a loyal friend, Joe lived a quiet and honorable life rooted in service, strength, and love. Born on June 26, 1944, Joe…

Larry Farris, age 83, passed from this Earth and entered his Heavenly home on July 26, 2025.  He was born on April 28, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of Calera, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents, O’Neal C. Farris and Mary Clarice Farris. Also preceded by his brother, Ken Farris; brother,…

In Loving Memory of Linda Karen “Kay” Calvert Our greatest sorrow has become Kay’s greatest joy. An accomplished singer, Linda Karen Calvert—lovingly known as Kay or “KK”—passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at 1:59 PM at UAB Hospital, following more than a month of hospitalization. She was 70 years young. Surrounded by those who…

Dorothy Hodgens, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1944, to her parents, Audrey Wilson Lynn and Frank Lynn, both have preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Terry Lee Hodgens. She is also survived by sons, Timothy Barrett (Terry),…

              July 17,1983- July 3, 2025             James Matthew Smitherman, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on July 3rd, 2025. James also known as, “Matt and/or  Smitty” will always remain in our heart and memories because of his love for the Lord and others. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing video…

Vaudeane Elizabeth White, age 100, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  She was born on August 27, 1924, to her parents, Walter E. Horton and Lillie Elzora Seale Horton, both have preceded her in death. Vaudeane is also preceded by her loving husband, Paul White, Sr.; children,…

Terry Grantham Arnold passed away peacefully after illness on July 17, 2025, at home in Montevallo, Alabama. Terry Arnold was born in 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama, the youngest of three boys. He was a devoted husband to Sarah Eleanor (Moseley) Arnold for 64 years. He earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (1960) and Master of…

John Stephen Burke, of Columbiana, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Waldo Burke, Jr., and his brother, Ralph Earl Burke. He is survived by his mother, Earlene Burke; his loving companion, of 12 years, Lucinda (Cindy) Griffin; sons, Dillon and Matt…

Cecil Lee Gentry, Jr., of Calera, AL, passed from this earth on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was 84 years old. He was born on October 23, 1941, in Birmingham, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Lee Gentry, Sr. and Mary Sue Russell Gentry, brother Tommy Gentry and sister Charlotte Cook.…

Paula Nivens Starnes, age 88 of Pelham, Al. passed away in the early hours Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Paula was born on August 3, 1936, to her parents, James Nivens and Pauline Plyer Nivens, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband,…