Obituaries

Peggy Sue Boothe, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1945, to her parents, Christopher Columbus and Flora Littleton both have preceded in her in death. She is survived by her son, Edwin “Lamar” Boothe; and daughter, Melissa James; her brother, JC Littleton; sister, Gail Baldwin; granddaughter,…

Sandra Ellison, beloved grandmother, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by her friends and family at the age of 79. She was born June 26, 1946, and spent her life devoted to her family, faith, and community. Sandra is a native to Pelham, Alabama. She served her community through…

David Wayne Galey, age 66, passed away on Sunday, December 28th. He was dearly loved by his family and will be deeply missed. David was born on July 31, 1959, in Decatur, Illinois, to Delores and Walter Galey. He was the youngest of three children, preceded by his siblings, Larry and Debbie. He graduated from…

David Wallace Graham, lovingly known as “Poppy”, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was born and raised in Shelby County, Alabama. He loved watching the Auburn Tigers play football and spending time at the lake. He enjoyed gardening and reading too. Many will remember David from the years he and Debbie spent…

Robert “Bob” Phillips, age 80, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 14, 1945, to his parents, Howard Mitchell Phillips Sr. and Frances Kathryn Dunn Phillips, both having preceded him in passing. Bob was born and raised in…

Barbara Benson Gore, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a dedicated agent and project manager in the building of the Sterling Gate subdivision in Alabaster, AL for over 10 years. She was a visionary behind the development of higher-end homes that were not considered appropriate…

Larry Joseph Bailey, age 78, went to be with his Lord and savior on Wednesday, December 24,2025. He enjoyed fishing and was the happiest when helping friends with their projects and fixing machinery. He was a very laid-back, low-key person when everyone was around and he saw challenges as learning opportunities.  Larry served in the…

William “Arnold” Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in Helena, Alabama on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and when he was younger, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed sharing stories about his service in the Unites States Army. He is preceded in death by his…

Sara “Nell” Stripling, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Bibb Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bibb County, Alabama on June 18, 1942, to her parents Wilton and Sally Johnson, both of whom preceded her in death. Sara Nell is also preceded in death by her…