Archive for January 2026

Louella “Paula” Evans, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026.  She was born on December 24, 1946, to her parents, Arthur Alfred and Bertie Evelyn Mosblech, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Allen Evans; sister, Debra Campbell; and son, Wayne G. Myrick. Paula…

Debra Price Gulledge, age 58, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Debra was a Rural Mail Carrier for many years and was loved by all who knew her. She was born on September 21, 1967, to her parents, Roger Lehner and Juanita Olsen, who…

Marjorie Jean Young Ivey Born August 23, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama, to George and Mary Young. Passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bryant Ivey; a son, James Bryant Ivey; her brothers George Howard Young (Kay) and Jimmy Young (Joyce); and a granddaughter, Anna Hanger. She is…

James Dennis Spears, age 69, of Brierfield, AL passed away at home with his family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. James was a devoted husband and a proud father who loved his family dearly. He was kind, generous, had the biggest heart, and touched so many lives. He was a friend to many and will…

September 26, 1948 – January 25, 2026          Meg was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 26, 1948, to David and Evelyn Mackle. A lifelong resident of Birmingham, Meg attended Woodlawn High School and graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She worked at the UAB Medical Library.          Meg loved animals deeply, especially…

Teresa “Leigh” Hopton-Jones of Helena, AL passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Friday, January 16, 2026 at the age of 58. Leigh was born on October 11, 1967 to her parents, Randall and Gayle Partridge. She graduated from Pell City High School; where she was a cheerleader and was also…

Carole Ann Truman, age 85, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Saturday, January 24,2026. She was born on December 10, 1940, to her parents, Thomas and Francis Parnell, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband. Carole is survived by her children, Eric Truman…

Jerry Donald Elam, age 83, of Duncanville, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born the middle child of seven on August 28, 1942, in rural Bibb County. Jerry lost his father young and always talked of helping his mother and siblings. He often reminisced about growing…

Jimmy Wayne Hotchkiss, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Jimmy was an avid outdoors man; he loved being in the nature of Alabama. He enjoyed mapping the Cahaba River and being involved with the Oak Mountain State Park.  He was a strong family man and would do anything for anybody. He was…

Robert ” Bob” Stephen Trussell, 74, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away, following a lengthy battle with cancer, on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was a native of Texas and earned a degree in engineering from Mississippi State University. Bob also served his country in the United States Air Force. Throughout his career, Bob worked as…