Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He passed away at the age of 76 at Cullman...
Obituary: Zera Barnett Burns Howard
The funeral service for Zera Barnett Burns Howard, 96, of Simcoe, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Rev. Bobby Crawford and Rev. Layne Howard will officiate...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He passed away at the age of 76 at Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard, 71, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 20223 at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1952 in Ohio. Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who would give the shirt off her back to someone in...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton (Updated)
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Pastors Jerry Lawson, Ory Hampton, and Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Starla Renee Weaver
Funeral services for Starla Renee Weaver, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Weaver will lie in repose at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Shane Joseph Cochran
Funeral Service for Shane Joseph Cochran, age 40, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Box officiating; interment in Valley Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Stephen Ellis Turner
Stephen Ellis Turner, age 73, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 12, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born June 19, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a friend to all who knew him. He was such a good man; an expert level...
Obituary: John A. Williamson
John A. Williamson was born in Cullman County, Alabama on July 18, 1929. He graduated from Anniston High School and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Sarah Mildred Hodge on Dec. 26, 1953. He lived and worked in Oxford, Alabama and...
Obituary: Lockcile Elkins
Lockcile Elkins, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lockcile was born on March 15, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at...
Obituary: James Warren
James Warren, age 94, of Haleyville, passed away Feb. 11, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
He was born Oct. 26, 1928 in Moreland, Alabama
A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Homes in Double...
Obituary: Ida Louisa Kugler
Funeral Service for Ida Louisa Kugler, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kerry Cleghorn officiating; interment in Missionary Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett
Tom was born Oct. 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four siblings who all worked in the family business. They remained close all their lives and their greatest joy was gathering and...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Pastors Jerry Lawson and Ory Hampton will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Hoyt Noel Slatton
Mr. Hoyt Noel Slatton was born Dec. 26, 1948 to Lester and Elaine Slatton. He passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2023 peacefully at his daughter’s home. Hoyt was a devoted father, Paw Paw, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Being a retired mechanic he was wired...
Obituary: Mary Alice Willingham
Funeral service for Mary Alice Willingham, 90, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m....
Obituary: Pauline Collins
Pauline Collins, age 80, of Linden, North Carolina, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
Pauline was born on Feb. 17, 1942 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023...
Obituary: Reba Winnell Crow
Funeral service for Reba Winnell Crow, age 95, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Gum Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: John Albert Redding
A Celebration of Life service for John Albert Redding, 75, of Cullman will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at K and S Barn in Fairview. The address is 8575 Al Hwy 69, Cullman, Al.
Mr. Redding passed away on...
Obituary: Margie Ann Sexton
The graveside service for Margie Ann Sexton, 80, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Bro. Troy Puckett will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sexton family.
Mrs. Sexton was born March 25, 1942,...
Obituary: Nellie Gay Pace
Funeral service for Nellie Gay Pace, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Trueman Davis officiating; interment in Bethsadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior...
Obituary: Coleman Berl Harris
Funeral service for Coleman Berl Harris, 82, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Woods will officiate the service. The interment will be at Mt. Hope Baptist Cemetery. The visitation will be 12 p.m. until 1...
Obituary: Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole
Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole passed from this life and began her journey to meet her Redeemer face to face on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at the age of 87.
She was pre deceased by her parents William Howard Ballard and Verla Evelyn Barnett Ballard, sister...
Obituary: Eleanor Falkowski Welsh
Eleanor Falkowski Welsh passed away on Feb. 4, 2023, as a resident of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, in Hanceville, Alabama. Eleanor was born in Loraine, Ohio, and as a family they moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Eleanor became Class President at Brooklyn High...
Obituary: Olen Leo Pope
Olen Leo Pope, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Mr. Pope was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Arthur and Alice Garman Pope.
Mr. Pope served his nation honorably in the United States Army. Olen enjoyed fishing. He loved animals and...
Obituary: Peggy Estoria Burden
The funeral service for Peggy Estoria Burden, 81, of Baileyton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 10-11am prior to the service. The interment will be in the Baileyton Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Rayburn Austin Parker
Rayburn Austin Parker, 87, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1935.
Rayburn graduated from West Point High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree at St. Bernard College, and his Master’s Degree from the University of...
Obituary: Scott Alan Hunt
Funeral service for Scott Alan Hunt, 46, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Concord Baptist Cemetery, Pastor Shannon Wilkerson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 5:30 p.m....
Obituary: Margaret Brown Hale
Margaret Brown Hale, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, was born September 8, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama. She departed this life on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 75.
A devoted homemaker, loyal wife, and loving mother and grandmother, Ms. Hale dedicated her life...
Obituary: Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd
Funeral services for Ms. Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. with interment at Hopewell Cemetery, officiating will be Richard Roberts. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023...
Obituary: Judy Ann Puckett
Funeral services for Judy Ann Puckett, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Puckett will be on Sunday,...
Obituary: Rebecca (Becke) Arnold
Rebecca (Becke) Arnold, 80, of Garden City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
Visitation is planned for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Daystar Church, Cullman. Her memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Richard Zehr, Sr.
Funeral service for Donald "Don" Richard Zehr, Sr., age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Larry Brown and Allan Kuykendall officiating; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: Ida Lee Hodge
Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet, artist, and a quilter. She was a physical therapy assistant and volunteered at a women’s prison. Ida was a marathon...
Obituary: Diane Green Williams
Diane Green Williams, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1957, in Missouri to Daniel Clyde Smith and Lucille Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband,...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Culwell
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Culwell of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Hanceville. Reverend Lonnie Goodwin will be officiating. Mrs. Culwell will lie in repose at the church on Sunday from 1 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 30• domestic violence; CR 1059• harassment; CR 38• illegal possession of prescription drugs;...
Obituary: Duron Crider
Duron Crider, age 89, of Decatur, until the last six years, passed peacefully from this earth at The Oaks Highland in Bessemer on Jan. 30, 2023. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m., Hanceville Funeral Home with Visitation 12 p.m. –...
Obituary: Margaret Geraldine Smith
Funeral Service for Margaret Geraldine Smith, age 84, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb....
Obituary: William Joseph Speer
Memorial service for William Joseph Speer, age 61, of Hanceville, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Robert Eugene Sparks
Robert Eugene Sparks, 42, of Falkville, passed away on Feb. 1, 2023, at Decatur General Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1980, to Norman Dean Sparks & Cordelia Cook. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sparks...
Obituary: Cora Dean Wigginton
Cora Dean Wigginton, of Vinemont, passed away Jan. 31, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born April 28, 1930 to Cicero and Margaret Denton Taylor. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services are Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 2 p.m.at...
Obituary: Billie Alston Gardner
Billie Alston Gardner, 93, of Pell City, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at The Villages at Cook Springs in Pell City.
Billie was born on April 10, 1929 in Houston, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held at Alston Family...
Obituary: Leo Dennis Almond
Mr. Leo Dennis Almond, age 66, of Cullman, AL. formerly of Montgomery AL. died Saturday, January 28, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Leo Almond Jr. (Laura); daughter, Christina Almond Allen; sisters: Patricia Steele and Cathy Counts; and five grandchildren: Heather, Olivia and McKayla...
Obituary: Glenda Merle Cook
Glenda Merle Cook, 62, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1960.
She is survived by her son, Jason (Jennifer) Cook; grandchildren, Mackenzie Cook, Kaigen Simmons and Kayleigh Simmons; great-grandchild, Kennedy Stewart; brother,...
Obituary: K. Jade Burks
Funeral service for K. Jade Burks, age 21, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Clint Lee officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: James Wendell West
James Wendell West earned his wings on Jan. 29, 2023. He was born Nov. 22, 1940 to JC and Alma West. Jim was married to his loving wife Rose for 35 years where they resided in Cullman. Jim was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Merrill James Wallace
A memorial service for Merrill James Wallace, 52, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Cullman. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Dr. Tom Richter will officiate...
Obituary: Harold Hargrove Stinnett
A graveside service for Harold Hargrove Stinnett of Blountsville will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Bo Garrison will be officiating the service.
Mr. Stinnett was born on February 23, 1954 in Marshall County, Tennessee to Herman McKinley Stinnett...
Obituary: Arthur “Buck” Eddleman
Funeral service for Arthur "Buck" Eddleman, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with John McKoy and Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in Mission Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 27• harassment; CR 1371• Violation of Protection Order; Hwy. 91• domestic violence; Hwy....
Obituary: Alton Glynn Harbison
Alton Glynn Harbison, 74, of Arley, passed away January 29, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 10, 1948 in Alabama.
Visitation will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. with funeral services...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.
Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Obituary: Phillip Wayne Coggins
Phillip Wayne Coggins, age 67, of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 4, 1955, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Walter Frank Coggins Jr. and Audrey Nadine Coggins.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Black
A graveside service for Larry Wayne Black, 72, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at Center Grove Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Roger Hood will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Black family.
Mr. Black was born Aug. 2, 1950,...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Obituary: Robert August Teichmiller
Robert August Teichmiller, of Hanceville, passed away Jan. 26, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in Cullman on Dec. 22, 1927 to Aug. Herman and Gertrude King Teichmiller.
Funeral services for Mr. Teichmiller are Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Claudia Laverne Smitherman
Claudia Laverne Smitherman, age 80, of Arley, passed away Jan. 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1942 in Slaton, Texas.
Private services will be held on a later date.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Stacy Patton (Danny); sons, Lynn Smitherman and...
Obituary: Wanda Kay Witcher
A memorial service for Wanda Kay Witcher, 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan., 2023 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness on Eva Road, with Kevin Rutherford officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Witcher family.
Mrs. Witcher passed away...
Obituary: Jacqulyn Wix Graveman
Jacqulyn Wix Graveman, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
Jacqulyn is survived by her daughters, Jo-Ann Evans (Paul) and Joyce Shannon (Joe), her sons, Kenneth Graveman (Brenda) and Terry Graveman and her brothers, Gary Wix (Laverne) and Douglas Wix...
Obituary: Steven John Whitman
Steven John Whitman, age 61, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Steven was born on Sept. 25, 1961 in Delaware.
No services are planned at this time.
Steven is survived by his wife, Katherine Whitman; son, John Bishop and wife...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 25• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Obituary: John Anthony “Tony” Easterwood
John Anthony “Tony” Easterwood, 41, of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born December 19, 1981. Tony graduated from Cullman High School and Auburn University. He was a member of Daystar Church.
Tony is survived by his wife, Meredith Ingram Easterwood;...
Obituary: Theresa Ann Speakman
On Oct. 27, 1957, Jessie Mae and Claude Joe Morris welcomed the most precious little baby girl into the world. But, from the moment she was born, everyone knew she wasn't a typical girl. She was perfect from day one.
Theresa Ann Speakman grew up...
Obituary: Thelma Rowena Mixon Aldridge
Thelma Rowena Mixon Aldridge passed away on Jan. 24, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in Hanceville on April 13, 1932. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Raymond Aldridge, daughter: Shelaine Gilliland, granddaughter: Amber Gilliland and sister: Gayle...
Obituary: Esther Frances Manous
Funeral service for Esther Frances Manous, age 86, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Charles Crawford officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Pitts
Daniel Joseph Pitts, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Princeton Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1951 in Cullman, Alabama.
He is survived by his daughters, Yelonda (Heath) Massey and Kelly (Chris) Speegle; sister, Darlene (Randy) Pate; brothers, Carlton...
Obituary: Esther Frances Manous
Funeral service for Esther Frances Manous, age 86, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Charles Crawford officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Mamie Ruth Humphrey
Mamie Ruth Humphrey, 85, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1937 to Homer and Dora Pike of Fairview. Mamie was the most amazing Mom, Nana, sister and wife. She loved the Lord and...
Obituary: Jimmie Ray Hafer
Funeral service for Jimmie Ray Hafer, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023,...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Greene
It is with very mixed emotions that my sister and I announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jackie Greene. She left us Jan. 21, 2023, about 10 a.m., and she will be sorely missed, but we are comforted knowing her suffering is over.
Jacquelyn Peterson...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 19• domestic violence; CR 1709• harassment; Nesmith Rd.• harassment; CR 750• theft of...
Obituary: Richard Donald Elliott
Richard Donald Elliott, age 84, of Double Springs, passed away Jan. 22, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
He was born Feb. 16, 1938 in Jasper, Alabama to Henry Leonas Elliott and Vonnie Elizabeth Jackson Elliott. He was married to his beloved wife...
Obituary: Mary Lou Williams
Mary Lou Williams, age 83, of Arley, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born Aug. 16, 1939, in Oktibbeha, Mississippi. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and doted on her grandchildren. She loved to sing and...
Obituary: Syble Fay Osmer
Syble Fay Osmer, age 79, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at her residence. She was born Friday, July 23, 1943 to William and Jewel Baldwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Osmer; brothers, Richard Baldwin and Jo...
Obituary: Robert Elmer (Bob) Waters
Robert Elmer (Bob) Waters, 91
Robert Elmer (Bob) Waters, age 91, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023. He was born on March 9, 1931, to John and Laura Livingston Waters. Bob grew up in a large loving family with his nine siblings in Hanceville, Alabama,...
Obituary: James William Floyd
Funeral service for James William Floyd, age 29, of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Bro. Chuck Johnston officiating; burial at Macedonia Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Linda Sue Underwood
Linda Sue Underwood, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at Cullman Regional. She was born, Sept. 11, 1949 to Burton Leon Arnold and Suzanne F Arnold.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; husband Stewart Underwood and brother, Burton "Buddy"...
Obituary: June Lorainne Palmer
The funeral service for June Lorainne Palmer, 84, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Randy Makemson and Rev. Wade Maynard...
Obituary: Jerome Lee Newton
Jerome Lee Newton, age 55, of Arley, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at UAB hospital.
He was born July 12, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Helicon, where the...
Obituary: Martha Ann Newton Beeler (updated)
Martha Ann Newton Beeler, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama, peacefully slipped free of her pain surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and friends, on Jan. 18, 2023.
Martha was born on July 15, 1940, in Lebanon Junction, KY, to Joseph Ethel Newton and Martha Rebecca...
Obituary: Bryan Wayne Alldredge
Visitation for Bryan Wayne Alldredge, age 38, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alldredge passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at...
Obituary: Tomie Phillip Howard, Sr.
Tomie Phillip Howard, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 18, 2023, at the age of 66. Mr. Howard was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on May 14, 1956, to Tomie Jackson Howard, Jr., and Myra Phillips Howard.
Mr. Howard was a graduate...
Obituary: Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood (updated)
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92, of Cullman, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living. She was born to Homer and Winnie Kilpatric on Aug. 6, 1930...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan Browning
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan Browning of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend John Purifoy will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12...
Obituary: Tommy Neil Gilley
Tommy Neil Gilley, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Tommy was born in Cullman, Alabama on June 9, 1950 to Hulet and Rachel Armstrong Gilley. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services are Saturday, Jan. 21,...
Obituary: Hunter Stanley
Hunter Stanley entered the gates of heaven on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the age of 30. Hunter was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. He was born on March 30, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama to Barry Dwayne Stanley and Tonnia Lynn Maddox Stanley.
He...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend John Purifoy will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Veronika Amalie Putman
Veronika Amalie Putman, 82, of Crane Hill, entered into rest Jan. 16, 2023 at her residence in Winston County, surrounded by her loving family.
Veronika was born August 17, 1940, in Oberammergau, Germany to Josef and Therese Fischer. She moved to the United States in...
Obituary: Barbara Nell Duke Fallin
Barbara Nell Duke Fallin, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Ms. Fallin was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on March 10, 1947, to Auther and Nellie Duke.
Ms. Barbara was a member of Calvary Missionary...
Obituary: Shannon Joey Bartlett
Shannon Joey Bartlett, age 43, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
He was born March 24, 1979, in Cullman, Alabama. He had a good heart and loved his family and his dogs.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, from...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Adams Gable
Vonda Lee Adams Gable, age 73, of Hanceville, passed peacefully from this life to Heaven on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 3, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama to Marion and Velma Harper Adams. She...
Obituary: Holland London Clark
Holland London Clark, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at his residence.
He was born December 14, 1936.
There will be no service held per his wishes.
Obituary: Gary Whitworth
Gary Whitworth, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 29, 1946, to Willard Audrey Whitworth and Sarah Louise Whitworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Logan Alexander Marsh.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Murray Earnest Brewer
Murray Earnest Brewer, age 79 of Houston, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 24, 1943, in Jasper, Alabama. He graduated at Winston County High School in the Class of 1961. He was married to his wife of 56...
Obituary: Joyce Marie Coggin
Joyce Marie Coggin, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on Jan. 8, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Ruth Cornelius Pettit; daughter, Angie...
Obituary: Helen Pruett Glasscock
Helen Pruett Glasscock, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. She was born on Dec. 16, 1934, to Tom Watson and Clara Federer Pruett.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Frances Williams and Betty Couey; and a brother, Carl Pruett.
Helen...
Obituary: Cassondra Hale Bowen
Cassondra Hale Bowen passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 67. Cassondra was born Sept. 30, 1955. She was a graduate of Cullman High School in 1973 and attended Wallace State Community College. She worked at the Cullman County court house and...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Everett Richard Neves Jr.
Everett Richard Neves Jr., age 73, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was hard working and a strong man, truly one of a kind. He was a loving husband,...
