Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Andrea Lee Dunnam Burgess Jones, who peacefully left this world on April 29, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 88. Her journey began on March 6, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, born to the late Andrew…

Billy Roper, age 82, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was at peace in the comfort of his own home in Maylene, AL surrounded by his loved ones. Billy was a jack of many trades; he owned a construction company for home remolding for over 30 years and always “had…

July 13th, 1932 – April 20th, 2026 Patricia Ann Best Crunk, age 93, passed away at her home in Calera, AL on the evening of Monday, April 20th, 2026. She was born on July 13th, 1932, in Fairfield Highlands, AL to her mother, Carmen Ercell Smitherman Best, and father, Jewell Howard Heflin Best, both have…

October 30, 1956 – April 24, 2026 Jill Oliver Porteous, 69, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 30, 1956, in Fairfield, Alabama. Jill was a devoted wife, mother, and cherished “Nana.” Her love for her family was the center of her life,…

Monty Douglas Thurmond, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Helena, Alabama, with his family by his side. Born on December 30, 1944, in Staten Island, New York, Monty lived a life marked by courage, service, laughter, and deep love for family and friends. He was a proud graduate of Gadsden High…

(United States Air Force Retired) Bob Hudson was born in Homewood, AL and passed away at the age of 96. He will be sorely missed by friends and family around the world. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Trevor Hudson of Birmingham; parents, William Robert and Beatrice White Hudson;…

Patricia “Patti” Creel Loyd of Jemison, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 53. She was faithful, devoted, and loving. Patti was born on December 7, 1972. She was the daughter of the late James Lewis Creel and Patsy McNiese Creel, both have preceded her in death. Patti was…

Vickey (Perry) Ingram, 71, of Calera entered into the presence of the Lord Friday, April 17th, 2026. She was survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Harry Ingram; daughter, Jennifer Moya (William); and brothers Randall Perry (Brenda), and Loiel Perry (Faye).  She was reunited in heaven with her son, Steven Ingram; parents, Herbert and Lillian…

Janice Dean Tyler, 77, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, in Alabaster, Alabama. Born October 5, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, Janice was preceded in death by her sisters, Carole Tyler Crumpton (Wayne) and Lt. Col. Jacqueline Tyler, U.S. Army Reserves; her father, James Hubert Tyler; and her mother, Hellon Champion Tyler. She…

Teresa Diane Wells, age 66 of Columbiana, Alabama went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born to her parents, Annie Marie Foster Wells & Joe Milton Wells on November 8, 1959. Teresa was preceded by her parents and brothers, Leroy Wells and Joe Wayne Wells.  She is survived by brothers,…