Obituaries

Wanda “Gayle” Stephens Farris, age 79, passed from this Earth and entered her Heavenly home on September 7, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1946 in St. Clair County and has been a resident of Calera, AL for fifty-five years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Farris and her parents, Stonewall…

Geraldine Brown Thrasher, age 87, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 19,1938 to her parents, W.V. “Virdie Brown” and Thelma C. Brown. Geraldine was the owner of W.V. Brown Lumber. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Lloyd…

James Edward Patrick, Jr. of Birmingham, Al, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 on Friday, September 4, 2026.  James walked his own path, stayed true to who he was, and left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Though he is gone, the music, memories, and love he shared will…

Robert Farris DeWerff of Calera, AL, passed away at the age of 65,in the comfort of his own home Wednesday, September 2, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He went to Madison High school in Nashville, TN. and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from TSU. He then worked in many hospitals as…

James Edward LaGrone, Jr., age 20, of Centreville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2026. He was born on July 17, 2006. Known to everyone as “Jay,” he was also affectionately called “Jay Bird,” “Jay Boy,” and simply “Bird.” Jay was one of a kind. He never met a stranger and had a way of…

In Loving Memory of Debbie Sockwell Tarbox March 27, 1962 – September 1, 2026    Debbie was the kind of person who made people feel loved. She was a devoted wife, a fiercely loving mother, a proud grandmother, a daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend. But to those who knew her best, Debbie was simply…

Donald R. Garrett, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1946, to his parents, Vernon B. Garrett and Marjorie Garrett, both who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Garrett, his brother, Douglas Garrett, and his son-in-law James Smith. Donald…

  Norma Jean Kennedy, age 75, of Shelby, Alabama, passed from this walk of life on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Alabaster, Alabama. Born on March 20, 1951, to her parents, Sterling Lloyd and Elberta Porter Ray. Please remember her family during these most difficult times. There will be no formal services at this time…

  Megan McGuire Cain, age 68, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed from this walk of life on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home. Born in Rhode Island to her parents, Joseph Patrick and Elizabeth Brady McGuire. Raised a Jersey girl, she eventually made her way to Alabama, where she made a life and created countless…

    Alfred (Al) Ray Weber, age 85, died peacefully in Prattville, Alabama August 1, 2026.  He was born November 25, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana, the first child of Frank and Betrice Weber.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Weber, and sisters Eileen and Colleen Weber. He spent his career as an…