The Obituary Section

Melvin T. Tolbert

, Alabama

Friday October 9 2026 at the age of 81. He was born to his parents Louie T. Tolbert and Mary Frances Greathouse Tolbert on August 12 1945 both have preceded him in passing. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Brenda F. Tolbert sons Timothy T. Tolbert Wendy Phillip Kelvin Tolbert and Christopher Melvin Tolbert Christy grandchildren Anna E. Tolbert Cody Jessie Ingram Amanda Tennyson Kelsey Snips Phillip Keith Tolbert Austin M. Tolbert Brisa Nicholas A. Tolbert Alyson Tolbert Christohper Tolbert Walter Jacobs and Adrian Bailey numerous greatgrandchildren sisters Bonnie Moore and Betty Phillips Chuck sisterinlaw Linda Forster Ronald. Melvin served in the US Army for 13 months from 1967 1973 as a cannoneer in Vietnam he was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist 4. He loved his country and took pride in being a veteran. Melvin was a great and loving husband father and grandfather…

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Brenda Faye Johnson Pickett

, Alabama

Brenda Faye Johnson Pickett of Montevallo AL went to her heavenly home on Tuesday October 6 2026 at the age of 67. She was born on November 17 1958 to her parents Floyd Johnson and Mildred Sims Johnson both have preceded her in death. Brenda is also preceded in death by a brother Timothy Johnson brotherinlaw Wade Dennis. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Andy Pickett daughter Kim Juarez Sal son Brandon Hendrix stepdaughter Christina ONeal stepson Bruce Pickett grandsons Gavin Juarez Brooke and Ethan Juarez great granddaughter Presley Juarez sisters Gayla Stano Skip and Sheila Dennis sisterinlaw Janet Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life services will be held Friday October 9 2026 at Charter Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate the great person she was to everyone who knew her.

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Tommy J. Wilcox

, Alabama

September 19, 2026

Tommy J. Wilcox age 73 passed away on Sunday September 20 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He started working as machinist in 1971 at the Cotton Mill in Columbiana until 1984 when it closed. He then went to work at Alabama Dynamics as a machinist until he retired. Tommy was an avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan. He would attend NASCAR races whenever possible. He enjoyed listening to and watching the Alabama Football games. Tommy also enjoyed going to the casino with friends and family. He always had the best of luck. Playing horseshoes with friends and family and entering tournaments where he was known as The Legend from all the first place wins he had. He enjoyed camping and fishing with friends and family. He is preceded by his loving wife Barbara Gail Wilcox parents Jewlene Henderson and Floyd Wilcox Sr. brother Floyd Wilcox Jr. and sister Linda…

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Tony Randall Taylor

, Alabama

June 9, 1970 — October 5, 2026

Tony Randall Taylor of Alabaster AL passed away on Tuesday October 6 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Carroll County GA on June 10 1970 to his parents Randall Taylor and Carolyn Dowdy Peirce. In 1986 Tony won the Georgia 4H State Livestock Championship in Showmanship. He was always so proud that as a sophomore he won against seniors and held that title dearly. Tony graduated with a Bachelors degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Georgia and he continued to stay a proud Bulldog fan. He served on many livestock judging and meat judging teams. On July 5 2012 Tony married the love of his life Barbara Klocke and moved into the Alabaster area. He worked in sales for most of his life but for the last few years he worked as a caregiver for seniors. Tony enjoyed being outdoors whenever he could. He…

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Deborah Ann Davis

, Alabama

October 2, 2026

Deborah Ann Davis age 73 passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Saturday October 3 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She worked for MarvinsCNRG for 29 years. Her father was a proud veteran of the US Military. First in the Navy then moving into the Army and Air Force. She lived in England for over 5 years. Deborah was the longest living Ovarian Cancer survivor of 11 plus years and contributed to drug studies to potentially saving many lives. She is preceded in death by her partner Leon Greene of Harpersville AL. mother Darlene Jean Moore Max Moore and father Charles Orin Dahlberg Shelvie Dahlberg. Deborah is survived by her sons Timothy Kyle Graham Barclee of Chelsea AL James Harker Tisdale II of Harpersville AL sister Lisa Lea Dahlberg partner Deborah Weber of Pickerington OH brother Terry Wayne Dahlberg of Debary FL granddaughters Cora Ann…

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Lindsey Devon Wideman

, Alabama

Lindsey Devon Wideman age 61 went peacefully home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday October 5 2026. Devon was a devoted man of God whose unwavering faith warmth and gentle spirit were a constant source of light to everyone around him. Above all else he cherished his walk with the Lord cherished his family deeply and loved his son to the absolute fullest. He lived his life as a faithful husband a loving father and a true servant of Christ. Devon is reunited in Heaven with his beloved Mother Carolyn Faye and his brother Travis E. Wideman. His memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 35 years Tina S. WidemanPickens his beloved son Ryan D. Wideman his Father Bobby Wideman his brother Jason Wideman his sister Anjela Gray Greg and his sisterinlaw Barbara Wideman. He also leaves behind his cherished parentsinChrist Cindy and Ricky Pickett…

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Mary Evelyn Hall

, Alabama

2026. She is preceded in death by her husband Tony Hall who she was married to for fifty years parents Grover Lawley and Gladys Eiland daughter Karen Kay Hall and sister Carolyn Stephens. She is survived by her son Mike Hall Anita grandson Tyler HallJen and her great granddaughter Harper Hall. Mrs. Marys visitation will be on Monday October 5 2026 from 530 p.m. until 700 p.m. in the chapel of Charter Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Shelby Memory Gardens.

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Brandee Galloway Harris

, Alabama

January 4, 1980 — September 24, 2026

Brandee Galloway Harris age 46 passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 25 2026. She was born on January 5 1980 to her parents James Galloway and Diane Galloway. Brandee graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and earned her Dental Assistant Degree from Jefferson State. She enjoyed watching Alabama Football. Above all Brandee loved spending time with her family and will always be remembered as a loving wife mother sister daughter and friend. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers Walter Goolsby and Andrew C. Galloway Sr. Brandee is survived by her loving husband Corie Harris daughter Emmy Grey Harris parents Diane Galloway and Jim Galloway Cindy nana Shirley Goolsby brother Chad Galloway motherinlaw Charlotte Harris fur baby Gus and a host of nephews nieces cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday October 1 2026 at Charter Funeral Home. A Gathering will be held from…

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Jerry Elkins Mudd

, Alabama

September 22, 2026

Jerry Elkins 56 of Montevallo Alabama passed away on September 23 2026. Jerry was born to Dallas Elkins and Bonnie Elkins in West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father Dallas Elkins and his sister Alice Perry. Jerry was the beloved husband of Pam Elkins who he married on December 30 2021. He was a devoted father to his daughter Karlee Nichols Hayden AL and a loving stepfather to Ashlee Flores Sotero of AL and Amanda Ruiz Ulises of AL. He was a proud grandfather to Haylee Nichols Madison Nichols Kole Nichols Mario Flores Ximena Flores Lydia Flores and Santiago Ruiz. He is also survived by his mother Bonnie Belcher stepfather WJ Gilliland of AL stepmother Audrey Jones sisters Ramona Preston Brian of KY and Loretta Toxey Johnny of AL his stepsiblings Lisa Spradlin Kenneth of KY Kathy Williamson of KY Jerry Jones Melissa of KY Lou Belcher…

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Brandy Ann Mcknight

, Alabama

July 27, 1979

Brandy Ann McKnight finished her journey on this earth on Sunday September 27 2026. She was born on July 28 1979 in Birmingham AL. She lived all her life in Shelby County. Brandy is preceded by in death by her father Robert Big Oscar Eugene Pope grandparents Mildred and Morris Sr. Carroll Gloria and Wesley Pope aunt Susan Pope and beloved cousins Michele Vines and Billy Jack Gay. She is survived by her mother Joyce Falkner son Allen Hayes Jr. husband Chris McKnight brother Oscar Pope special aunts and uncles Ann Jinks Marsha Hamlett Sharon PopeTran Morris Carroll Jr. and several cousins and many friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday October 17 2026 at Charter Funeral Home. A gathering will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a time of fellowship and sharing memories. Probably more like a sister since I had no brothers…

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