Obituaries

Mr. Richard Lee "Ricky" Travis, 63, of Goodspring died Feb. 16, 2026, at STRHS Pulaski.

Mr. Travis was born March 17, 1962, in Alabama and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved all animals. He was a member of the Southeastern Search Dogs...

Ms. Mary Kathryn Butrum, better known as Katie, 72, of Lafayette died Feb. 14, 2026, at Tri-Star Medical Center.

Ms. Butrum was born Dec. 4, 1953. She is preceded in death by husband Jack Butrum; and parents, Dewitt Booth Sr. and Helen Weatherman.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, from 5-8 p.m. at...

Ms. Valeria Pricilla Daniel, 62, died Feb. 5, 2026, at STRHS Pulaski.

Ms. Daniel was born Aug. 29, 1963, in Athens, Ala., and was a woman defined by strength, perseverance and love. A tireless, hard worker, she continued to give of herself until her body no longer allowed her to do so, never complaining and always...

Mr. William Jackson "Jack" Jones, 66, died Feb. 8, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.

Mr. Jones, affectionately known as Jack, was born April 26, 1959. He attended Stratford High School in Nashville. From an early age, he developed a love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures in life. He found...

Mr. Gerald Fralix, 62, of Pulaski died Feb. 9, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Fralix was born Dec. 1, 1963, in Bartow, Fla. He was a dedicated farmer who took pride in working the land, treasured spending time with his family and attended Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents, Herbert "Hubby"...

Mrs. Sadie Mae Kincaid Amis, 92, of Huntsville, Ala., died Feb. 8, 2026.

Mrs. Amis was born May 24, 1933, in Giles County and attended Giles County High School. She worked for the FAA in Birmingham, Ala., until retirement. She played basketball for Giles County High School and loved to quilt and to read. Her...

Mr. Jimmy Dale Shrader, 73, died Feb. 3, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.

Mr. Shrader was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Pulaski and was a lifelong resident of Giles County, spending most of it in the Rose Hill community. Being the son of a "sawmill man," he had to learn how to work at an early age....

Mr. Richard Howard "Dick" Sailors, 86, of Pulaski died Feb. 4, 2026, at home.

Mr. Sailors was born Oct. 2, 1939, in La Fountaine, Ind., and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He attended Purdue University where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. He later earned his PhD from the University of...

Mr. Charles Randall "Randy" Hargrove, 66, of Prospect died Jan. 14, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Hargrove was born April 3, 1959, and was a generous man. He loved dogs, hunting and fishing. He loved his children and was a good provider for his family. He is preceded in death by parents, Houston and Maggie Hanna Hargrove;...

Mr. Michael Bradley "Brad" Harmond, 41, of Goodspring died Jan. 24, 2026.

Mr Harmond was born Oct. 15, 1984, and was the light in the lives of everyone who knew him. He loved everyone the way Jesus told us to love everyone. He always greeted everyone with a smile and a hug. He enjoyed playing video games, watching...

Mr. James "Jimmy" Storey Bass, 79, of Pulaski died Jan. 24, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.

Mr. Bass was born May 26, 1946, in Pulaski. He attended Cedar Grove Methodist Church, was a member of the American Legion, was a former ambulance driver in Huntsville, Ala. and was "semi-retired" from...

Mr. Caleb Landon Elliott, 25, of Pulaski died Jan. 25, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Elliott was born Sept. 4, 2000, in Pulaski and was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved his mother very much. He liked to watch Marvel, Supernatural and Star Wars. He was an avid Alabama football fan....