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03/23/2026

Mr. Carl Alan Bukley

September 26, 1955 – March 21, 2026

Mr. Carl Alan Bukley, age 70, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his residence. Alan was born on September 26, 1955 in Fort Payne, Alabama and retired after over 30 years from the DeKalb Ambulance Service.

Mr. Carl Alan Bukley, age 70, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his residence. Alan was born on September 26, 1955 in Fort Payne, Alabama and retired after over 30 years from the DeKalb Ambulance Service.

03/22/2026

Ms. Donna J. Heard

September 18, 1947 – March 19, 2026

Ms. Donna Jean Moses Heard, age 78, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Donna grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was a graduate of Fort Payne High School Class of 1965 and was a Proud Wildcat!

03/20/2026

Mr. Steven Wayne Huggins

March 17, 1949 – March 19, 2026

Mr. Steven Wayne Huggins, age 77, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Collinsville Healthcare.

Mr. Steven Wayne Huggins, age 77, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Collinsville Healthcare.

03/19/2026

Mrs. Faye Frances Kiker

July 18, 1951 – March 18, 2026

Mrs. Kaye Frances Kiker, age 74, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Crossville Health & Rehab.

Mrs. Kaye Frances Kiker, age 74, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Crossville Health & Rehab.

03/01/2026

Mr. Ernest Randall Ross

December 2, 1964 – February 28, 2026

Mr. Ernest Randall Ross, age 61, Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on February 28, 2026.

Randall graduated from Ringgold High School in 1985. He worked at Collegedale Caseworks for 15 years, Southern Metal Industries for 10 years, and B & B Plumbing for 6 years.

02/27/2026

Mrs. Joyce H. Smith

July 5, 1944 – February 26, 2026

Mrs. Joyce H. Smith, age 81, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Joyce was born in Valley Head, Alabama on July 5, 1944 to Clyde E. Hawkins & Thelma Kidd Hawkins. She taught elementary education at Moon Lake Elementary School for 29 years before her retirement.

02/25/2026

Mrs. Antonia Beltran Perez

June 11, 1959 – February 24, 2026

Mrs. Antonia Beltran Perez, age 66, of Collinsville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Antonia Beltran Perez, age 66, of Collinsville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

02/22/2026

Mr. Lawrence Walter Swol

May 30, 1955 – February 21, 2026

Mr. Lawrence Walter Swol, age 70, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his residence.

Lawrence was born in Rochester, New York on May 30, 1955 to Walter & Gertrude Barch Swol. He graduated in 1976 from Siena Heights University with his Bachelor’s Degree and later obtained his MBA in Business Administration and Management at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas in 1...

02/16/2026

Mrs. Charlyne O'Rear

January 7, 1938 – February 14, 2026

Mrs. Charlyne O’Rear, age 88, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at her residence.

Charlyne was born on January 7, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Rev. Charles D. Keyt & Sarah Wrinkle Keyt. She graduated from high school and attained an Associate’s Degree. Charlyne was a faithful member of Mentone Community Church.

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded that love is the most enduring legacy of all. At Burt Funeral Homes, we have the privilege of seeing how deeply love connects families —in memories shared, stories told, and lives honored.
Today, we encourage you to hold your loved ones close, cherish the moments you have, and remember those who will always live on in your heart.

02/12/2026

Mrs. Norah Gamble

December 10, 1943 – February 11, 2026

Norah Gamble passed from this life into eternity at 3:03 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She did so with her loving husband Phil and daughter Rhonda by her side. At the time of passing, Norah looked around the room at Phil and Rhonda, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and went to sleep. She awoke in the presence of Jesus, hearing the words she longed to hear for many years, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”

Norah Gamble passed from this life into eternity at 3:03 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She did so with her loving husband Phil and daughter Rhonda by her side. At the time of passing, Norah looked around the room at Phil and Rhonda, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and went to sleep. She awok...

02/03/2026

Mr. Weaver B. Schrader Jr.

October 10, 1939 – February 2, 2026

Mr. Weaver B. Schrader Jr., age 86, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Marshall Medical Center South.

Mr. Weaver B. Schrader Jr., age 86, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Marshall Medical Center South.