Burt Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

Mr. Bobby Franklin Richardson

June 8, 1962 – August 31, 2025

Mr. Bobby Franklin Richardson, age 63, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Bobby Franklin Richardson, age 63, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

08/28/2025

Mr. Charles Putman

November 27, 1944 – August 20, 2025

Mr. Charles Putman, age 80, of Rising Fawn, Ga, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, AL.

Mr. Charles Putman, age 80, of Rising Fawn, Ga, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, AL.

08/16/2025

Mr. Gerald James Erdek

March 1, 1956 – August 8, 2025

Gerald James Erdek, age 69, of Seffner, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

Gerald James Erdek, age 69, of Seffner, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

08/16/2025

Mrs. Patricia Jane McBrayer

May 5, 1943 – August 5, 2025

Particia Jane McBrayer, age 82, of Dellroy, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Particia Jane McBrayer, age 82, of Dellroy, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

08/07/2025

🕊️ 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Founded in 1969 and proudly home owned and operated, Burt Funeral Homes & Cremation Services offers both immediate need services and pre-planning options. With locations in Fort Payne and Valley Head, their dedicated team provides traditional funeral services and cremation, helping families navigate life’s most difficult moments with grace and support.

The Valley Head Chapel, opened in 1982, was created to better serve families in North DeKalb County — just minutes from Mentone, Hammondville, Ider, and Henagar.

With every service, Burt Funeral Home is committed to honoring each life with grace and compassion.

📍 Fort Payne: 2100 Gault Ave N | 📞 (256) 845-3232
📍 Valley Head: 7934 AL Hwy 137 | 📞 (256) 635-6247

08/07/2025

Mrs. Charlotte Evelyn McGee

August 27, 1967 – August 6, 2025

Mrs. Charlotte Evelyn McGee, age 57, of Mentone, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Charlotte Evelyn McGee, age 57, of Mentone, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

07/29/2025

Mrs. Linda Jane Schaffer

September 16, 1948 – July 25, 2025

Mrs. Linda Jane Schaffer, age 76, of Valley Head, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at her residence.

07/26/2025

Mr. L. D. Burt

March 9, 1934 – July 25, 2025

Mr. L. D. Burt, age 91, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Mr. Burt was born in the Dogtown Community in DeKalb County Alabama on March 9, 1934 to Paul Franklin Burt & Angie Lee Hunt Burt. He was retired from the Fort Payne City School System where he worked in maintenance for many years.

07/24/2025

Mrs. Myrtle Sue Fike

July 4, 1945 – July 23, 2025

Myrtle Sue Fike, age 80, of Fort Payne passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in her home after a sudden, brief illness.

Myrtle Sue Fike, age 80, of Fort Payne passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in her home after a sudden, brief illness.

07/12/2025

Doshie Edith Hart

April 8, 1935 – July 10, 2025

Doshie Edith Hart was born on April 8th, 1935 in Larkinsville, Alabama. She passed away on July 10th, 2025 in Bettendorf, Iowa at the age of 90 years old.

Doshie Edith Hart was born on April 8th, 1935 in Larkinsville, Alabama. She passed away on July 10th, 2025 in Bettendorf, Iowa at the age of 90 years old.

07/10/2025

Mr. Ernest Warren Baxter

July 6, 1958 – July 9, 2025

Mr. Ernest Warren Baxter, age 67, of Mentone, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Ernest Warren Baxter, age 67, of Mentone, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.