Obituaries

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…

Sherria Guthrie, age 82, of Sterrett, Alabama, passed away after a brief illness on January 9, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1943, to the late Burlin McManus and Sybil Weldon McManus of Chelsea, Alabama. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Guthrie, Theresa Moore (sister), Becky Frangopoolos (sister), and Weldon…

James Russell “Rusty” Efferson, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 10, 2026. Born on October 6, 1937, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rusty lived a life rooted in faith, family, humor, and sports. Known to everyone simply as Rusty, he was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.…

Victor Coolidge Thomas Jr., age 81, of Alabaster, AL, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Victor proudly served in the United Sates Air Force, demonstrating a strong sense of duty and patriotism. In the years after his service, he committed to helping and caring for family members.…

Mary “Louise” Reach, of Centreville, AL passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 28,1937 to her parents, Richmond and Ola Moore, both have preceded her in death. Louise is also preceded by her loving husband, Marvin Jackson Reach and eight…

Susan “Susie” Spain Booth, of Brierfield, AL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the age of 68. She was born on September 12, 1957 to her parents, Billy Ray Pitts and Ora “Oscar” Mae Brasher, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by close aunts, uncles, and…