Obituary: Wilbur Loyd Campbell
Funeral services for
Wilbur Loyd Campbell, 84, of Cullman are Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Campbell officiating, with interment in Good
Hope Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cullman Funeral
Home directing. Mr. Campbell passed away...
Obituary: James Byron Hutchens
James Byron Hutchens, age 98 of Cullman, died Friday, June 28, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Wilhite (Lee); sons: Phil Hutchens (Patty), Jimmy Hutchens (Donna) and Joe Hutchens (Sherry); sisters: Ann Norsworthy, Emily Taylor, and Betty Jane Carraway; brothers: Audrey Hutchens...
Obituary: Orville Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Orville Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will for family and friends will be noon, Monday July 1, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Reverend Harse Swann...
Obituary: Francis Eugene Howell Veal
Funeral services for Francis Eugene Howell Veal, 88, of Baileyton are Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Donnie Cason officiating, with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cullman Funeral Home directing....
Obituary: Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter
Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter, 72, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1947. No services are planned at this time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Kyle Burden and...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott of Bremen passed away June 26, 2019 at the age of 49. He was born June 3, 1970 to Robert Eugene and Patricia Lynn Webb Elliott. He is preceded in death by his parents and his companion Chris Foote. A Celebration...
Obituary: Lewis Jack Baldwin
Lewis Jack Baldwin, 97, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest June 26, 2019 at Hendrix Health Care.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where services will be held Friday, June 28, 2019...
Obituary: Patricia R. Keeton
Memorial services for Patricia R. Keeton, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Junior Garmon officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Keeton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott was born June 3, 1970 and passed away June 26, 2019.
Obituary: Alex Castro
Alex Castro entered into rest June 21, 2019.
Private services will be held.
Obituary: William Glenn Hipp
William Glenn Hipp, 67, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday evening, June 24, 2019.
He was born to Bill and Bobbie Vanzandt Hipp.
Mr. Hipp was a retired, self-employed building contractor. Mr. Hipp served his country with pride in the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Brenda Deleigh Newberry
Brenda Deleigh Newberry was born Feb. 20, 1959 and passed away June 23, 2019.
Obituary: Mildred Janet Sears
Graveside services for Mildred Janet Chambers Sears, 86, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery with Rev. George Redding officiating; interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sears passed away...
Obituary: Betty Faye Day
Funeral services for Betty Faye Day, 76, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Waldrep officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Day passed away Sunday,...
Obituary: Martha Louise Reid
Martha Louise Reid of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1944 to Charles and Delois Lake Adams. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Fairy Roberts; brother, "Tuffy" Adams; sister-in-law, Imogene Black; and...
Obituary: Ruth Diane Key
Funeral services for Ruth Diane Key, 67, of Anniston, AL were Monday, June 24, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Key is buried at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County, AL.
Mrs. Key is survived by her husband Paul Key of Oxford, AL;...
Obituary: Malcolm Ward
Malcolm Eugene Ward, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest June 23, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 17, 1944 to Wilburn and Lucille Ward. Known by many as “Sonny” or “Poppy.” Malcolm was a 50-year member...
Obituary: John Watkins
John Herbert Watkins, 87, of Logan passed away June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
John was born Oct. 29, 1931 in Jefferson County. After graduating from McAdory High School he joined the Air Force. John went on to retire from U.S. Steel. ...
Obituary: Ethel Jean Netherton
Ethel Jean Netherton, 87, of Addison, entered into rest Saturday, June 22, 2019 at
Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ethel was born Jan. 31, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan.
She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist for 35 years. Ethel was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of...
Obituary: Charmaine Therese Howell
Charmaine Therese Howell of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away June 21, 2019 at the age of 64.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan Nov. 9, 1954 to Thomas and Mary Ann Fox Fries.
She worked in FOIA Administration for The United States Army.
She is survived by...
Obituary: Tony Bradford Wynn
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Bradford Wynn, 72, of Vinemont will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at Blair Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Rev. Tim Holder officiating. He will lie-in-state at the church from 2...
Obituary: Lisa Boudreaux Authement
Funeral services for Lisa Authement, 56, of Cullman formally from Houma, LA, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Authement passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at her residence....
Obituary: Elouise “Bee Dee” Boles
Funeral services for Elouise “Bee Dee” Boles, 89, of Cullman will be Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Steve Miller will preside. Her family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home on Saturday evening beginning at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Michael Kenneth Frazier
Funeral services for Michael Kenneth Frazier, 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jeremy Calloway officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Frazier passed away Thursday,...
Obituary: Wesley Abbott
Memorial services for Mr. Wesley Abbott, 90, of Crane Hill are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Abbott was born Sept. 14, 1928 and passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Woodland Village Nursing Home.
Obituary: Faye McAlpin
Funeral services for Faye McAlpin, 80, of the Riverside community will be at 1 p.m. Saturday June 22, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel in Hanceville, AL. Burial will follow at Riverside Community Cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Martin will be officiating. The family will...
Obituary: Vera Mae Key
Vera Mae Key, 80, of Houston, entered into rest Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb. 18, 1939 to Luther and Eva Massey. Vera was a 36-year member of Houston Congregational Church, and also attended Pleasant...
Obituary: Barbara Bernice Golden
Barbara Bernice Golden of Cullman passed away June 19, 2019 at the age of 76.
She was born in Cullman Jan. 3, 1943 to Joseph Emmitte and Maxine Benefield Golden.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister Mary Elizabeth Golden.
Funeral services are...
Obituary: Bonnie Lee Taylor
Bonnie Lee Taylor, 72, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 19, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Skala; grandson, Dylan Taylor; her parents: Kennith and Marge Lewman and sisters: Barbara Lewman and Beverly Mueller.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Arlin Newton Taylor;...
Obituary: David Roy Grantham
Funeral services for David Roy Grantham, 68, of Crane Hill, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 21, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Crane Hill, Alabama. The family will receive friends at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June...
Obituary: Laura Jane Edmondson
Funeral services for Laura Jane Edmondson, 63, of Cullman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends Friday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jane, the daughter of the late Thomas...
Obituary: Andrew “Andy” Joseph Simmons III
Andrew Joseph Simmons III, 61, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born Feb. 7, 1958, in New York to Andrew Joseph Simmons II and Wanda Jean MacCheyne Simmons.
Andy worked in the construction industry...
Obituary: Donna Renea (Mayo) Privett
Donna Renea Privett, 52, of Blountsville, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born June 25, 1966, in Marshall County, to James and Ruby Morris Mayo.
Donna was a RN, working most recently, as a nurse, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She worked as...
Obituary: Marcus Eugene Beaver
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Marcus Eugene Beaver, 73, of Cullman.
Mr. Beaver passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1945 in Indiana.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary: Etheleen Beatrice Murphree Stricklin
Etheleen Beatrice Murphree Stricklin, born July 13, 1925 to Ellis and Thomas Mava “May” (Woods) Murphree, died June 17, 2019.
Etheleen was retired from the Birmingham, Alabama School System after 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband Loyal Emil Stricklin, Sr;...
Obituary: Brenda Glasscock Pugh
Funeral services for Brenda Pugh, 64, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 21, 2019 Hanceville Funeral Chapel. Reverend Randall Waldrop will be presiding. Burial will follow at the Hanna Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. The family will receive friends at 5:30...
Obituary: George Carlton Grund
Funeral services for George Carlton Grund, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. The family received friends at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18,...
Obituary: William Boyd Beasley
William "Boyd" Beasley passed away June 16, 2019 at the age of 61. He was born March 16, 1958 to William Alfey and Freda Joyce Entrekin Beasley in Cullman, Alabama.
Mr. Beasley leaves to cherish his memory his mother; daughters, Terra Celeste Beasley and Lindsey Beasley...
Obituary: Rex Allen Chambers
Funeral services for Rex Allen Chambers, 51, of Baileyton, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Billy Handley and Andy Palys officiating; interment in Fairview Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Chambers...
Obituary: Lillis Lorene Swann
Lillis Lorene Swann of Cullman passed away June 13, 2019 at the age of 90.
She was born in Cullman March 16, 1929 to Bennie and Dewie Davenport Goodwin.
She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Orvel Swann.
Funeral services are Wednesday, June 19, 2019...
Obituary: Bobbie Mae Shults
Bobbie Mae Calloway Shults, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Mrs. Shults was born Dec. 10, 1926 to Robert C. and Eva Mae Crutchfield Calloway. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 67 years, Coach Joseph Shults. She...
Obituary: Paul Lackey
It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Franklin Lackey announces his passing on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of 92 years old. Mr. Lackey is a U.S. veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He served for over 30...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Bice
Memorial services for Charles Bice, 79, of Hanceville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bice passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born Wednesday, March 27, 1940...
Obituary: Nick Smith
Funeral services for Nick Alexander Smith, 46, of Cullman are Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Smith passed away on Saturday, June...
Obituary: Jo Ann Couey
Funeral services for Jo Ann Couey, 74, of Hanceville, AL will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. The family will receive friends at 4:30 p.m. on...
Obituary: Betty Jo Wilkins
Betty Jo Wilkins, 87, of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home.
Betty was born July 19, 1931 in Addison, Alabama. She attended Addison High School and was a member of Addison Church of God. Betty enjoyed gardening, canning, and preserving...
Obituary: Christine E. Webb
A Mass of Christian Burial for Christine E. Webb, 82, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A rosary will be said Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at...
Obituary: Jacqueline Marie Baker
Graveside services for Jacqueline Marie Baker of Huntsville will be at 2 p.m. Monday June 17, 2019 at the Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday June 16.
Survivors include four children: Tia...
Obituary: James Wendell Miller
James Wendell Miller, 76, of Haleyville, entered into rest June 12, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, surrounded by his loving family.
Wendell was born Feb. 18, 1943 to Columbus and Lily Miller. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Obituary: Bobby F. Dudley
Mr. Bobby F. Dudley, 56, of Hayden passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Cesar E. Garcia
Cesar E. Garcia, 20, of Tomball, Texas passed away May 24, 2019.
He was born July 17, 1998 in New Orleans to Steve Garcia and Cassandra Farmer Phillips.
Cesar was a 2016 graduate of Tomball Memorial High School.
He loved creating music with his brother and friends....
Obituary: Jennifer Lynn Huey
Jennifer Lynn Huey, 44, of Somerville, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 11, 1974, to Danny and Kay Smith.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Daniel T. and Ida Mary Smith, and Aaron and Odell Beaver.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Terry “Adam” Marks
Terry "Adam" Marks, 38, of Oneonta was born Oct. 20, 1980 and passed away June 11, 2019.
Adam served in the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his sister Amanda Marks.
He is survived by his parents Terry and Tammy Marks and a daughter...
Obituary: Douglas Earl Pierce
Douglas Earl Pierce of Vinemont passed away June 12, 2019 at the age of 68. He was born Oct. 12, 1950 to Albert Earl and Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce.
Doug had a passion for rodeoing, training performance horses, competition coon hunting, team roping and chicken...
Obituary: Agnes Tellete Thompson
Agnes Tellete Thompson, 80, of Vinemont, entered into rest Monday, June 10, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Agnes was born Nov. 2, 1938 in Cullman County, Alabama. She attended Grandview School and Wallace State Community College. She was a member of Pine Grove Methodist...
Obituary: Daniel Franklin Bates
Funeral services for Daniel Franklin Bates, 61, of Huntsville, will be at noon Friday, June 14, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Whitley officiating; interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bates passed away Monday,...
Obituary: Fran Weiss
Fran Weiss was born in Cullman, AL, July 8, 1957, daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Veigl) Schwaiger. She died peacefully in her sleep, in the arms of her husband John, June 4, 2019, after a two‐year battle with gallbladder cancer.
Determined to escape...
Obituary: Flora Marie (Thrift) Duncan
Marie Duncan, 100, of Cullman passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin and Millie Thrift; husband, Lester Otha Duncan, Sr. and son, Jerry Duncan.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Lester Duncan, Jr. and Charles Duncan...
Obituary: Lois Miller
Services for Mrs. Lois Miller, 82, of Falkville are incomplete at this time but will be announced later. Mrs. Miller was born June 5, 1937 and passed away at Falkville Nursing Home Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Obituary: Bobby Ray Hitt
Funeral services for Bobby Ray Hitt, 56, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church, with Reverends Mark Long and Gary Sartain officiating.
His family will receive friends Monday evening beginning at 5:30 at the funeral home...
Obituary: Kaylene McReath
Kaylene Wilkins McReath passed away June 7, 2019 at the age of 72.
She was born June 12, 1946 in Addison, Alabama to William Joseph and Evie Emily Williams Wilkins.
Graveside services are Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery at Addison.
Survivors are:...
Obituary: Donald Jack Tucker
Donald Jack Tucker of Decatur passed away June 8, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born in Cullman March 17, 1928 to Joel Jack and Mullice Perdue Tucker.
He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in mechanical engineering and he worked...
Obituary: Ronald Lee Reaid
Ronald Lee Reaid was born Oct. 19, 1955 and passed away June 8, 2019.
Obituary: Dorothy Imogene McClendon
Dorothy Imogene McClendon, 99, of Cullman died Saturday, June 8, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest McClendon; parents: Erie and Agnes Wilson Baker; daughters: Glenda Ann Nail and Carolyn Vandiver; son, Maxie McClendon; sisters: Ruth Moon and Marcell Ginn; and brothers:...
Obituary: Willie Crow
Willie Crow, 78, of the Walter community, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.
He was born in Morgan County to Herman O'Brien and Hattie Ramey Crow.
Willie worked in small engine repair. Willie served our country in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Baptist faith, member of the...
Obituary: William Sherrill Bailey
William Sherrill Bailey, 76, of Cullman, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hersel Bailey, and brother, Earl Bailey.
Sherrill is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynn Bailey; son, Russell Bailey (Kelley); mother, Ruby Bailey; grandchildren: Blake Bailey and Sara...
Obituary: Eddie Wayne Hamm
Eddie Wayne Hamm, 70, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hamm; daughters: Jenny Terry (Brent), Tracey Smith (Joel), and Whitney Hamm (Adam); grandchildren: Alex and Colton Terry, Jackson and Madison Smith, Whitten Tuggle, and Remi and Reed...
Obituary: Donald Roger Cheatham
Donald Roger Cheatham, 84, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Pulaski, TN.
He was born in Falkville, AL Dec. 16, 1934.
He retired from freight transportation and served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Cheatham was preceded in death by his parents,...
Obituary: Ida Belle Little
Ida Belle Little of Cullman passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 79.
She was born in Cullman Nov. 17, 1939 to John and Annie Drake Ayers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jewel (George) Suggs, Gertrude (Lee) Butler, Mildred (Charner)...
Obituary: Edith Hammack
Edith Hammack, 68, of Houston passed away June 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Edith was born July 5, 1950 in Hartselle, Alabama. She was a member at Houston Church of God for 20 years. Edith attended Speake High School and Double Springs...
Obituary: Aubrey Joseph Hornsby
Funeral services for Aubrey Joseph Hornsby, 77, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg, Louisiana Monday, June 10, 2019.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hornsby...
Obituary: Marie Bethar Dunn
Funeral services for Marie Bethar Dunn, 92, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City Cemetery. She will lie-in-state from 10-11 a.m. before the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Tommy Ray Thomas
Graveside services for Tommy Ray Thomas, 59, of Kimberly, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery. There will be a visitation at 6 p.m. Thursday June 6, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his...
Obituary: Gary David Jenkins
Gary David Jenkins, 76, of Hayden, passed away on June 5, 2019. He was born January 20, 1943, in Walker County, to Berry and Nina Christine Daniels Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Cross Roads Church in Hayden.
Gary is...
Obituary: Girthey Margret Burleson
Girthey Margret Burleson, 88, of Houston, Alabama entered into rest June 4, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Burleson was born July 15, 1930 in Hamilton, Alabama.
Girthey was a member of Grace Baptist Church for 25 years and was an active member...
Obituary: James Orvel Pace, Sr.
James Orvel Pace, Sr., 79, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Orvel was preceded in death by his father, O.C. Pace; mother, Lois Grantham Pace; daughter, Sherry Ann Pace and brother, Earl Pace.
He leaves to cherish his...
Obituary: Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr.
Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr., 94, of Arab, AL died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Mac was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church.
Mac is survived by his wife, Barbara Perrin; daughter, Sandi Mercer; son, Douglas Perrin; sisters: Dorothy True, Ruby...
Obituary: Dillard Crouch
Dillard Crouch, 75, of Remlap, AL, was born April 10, 1944 and passed away June 2, 2019.
He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church and was employed with Warren Manufacturing for 40 plus years.
Preceding him in death were his parents James and Dixie Fendley...
Obituary: Nora Madonna Bright Smith
Nora Madonna Bright Smith, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 91.
Madonna was born June 17, 1927 in Portland, IN to Earnest and Ruth Bright.
Madonna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Rev....
Obituary: Rick Rainwater
Rick Rainwater, 65, of Cullman, AL, was born March 24, 1954, in Birmingham, AL and passed away June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Rainwater was a member of the Blountsville Freewill Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents James Donald and...
Obituary: Ellis “Donald” Baker
Ellis Donald "Chief" Baker, 63, of Addison died on June 3, 2019 in Tennessee.
Donald was born on Sept. 28, 1955 in Cullman. Donald attended Addison High School and went on to become an Addison Police officer where he served as police chief for 29...
Obituary: Donald Ray Peppers
Donald Ray “Don” Peppers, 84, of Arley, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence.
He served eight years in the United States Air Force as an Airman and Paratrooper, during which time he completed over 700 jumps. He enjoyed anything related to the...
Obituary: Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce
Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce, of Bremen, passed away June 2, 2019 at the age of 98.
She was born Feb. 19, 1921 to Isaac Marion and Lela Baggett Morgan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Verlon Thomas Cruce, sisters Stella Waldrip, Dena Morgan,...
Obituary: Steven D. Butts
Funeral services for Steven D. Butts, 54, of Hanceville will be Thursday June 6 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Waddell officiating. Steven passed away on June 2, 2019. after a brief illness.
Visitation is Wednesday June 5 from 6 -8...
Obituary: Sherri Nava
Mrs. Sherri Nava, 44, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Rosalio Ramirez
Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalio Ramirez, 18, of Cullman will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Ramirez passed away Friday, May...
Obituary: Rayburn A. Bradley
Rayburn A. Bradley, 81, of Cullman died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Myrtle Bradley and his brothers: Robert Jr., Clifton, Winford, and Athel Bradley.
Rayburn is survived by his wife, Sue Bradley; daughters: Rhonda Dewalt (Gregg) and...
Obituary: Bobby Ray McFearin
Bobby Ray McFearin was born Dec. 3, 1941 and passed away June 2, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home where a Celebration of Life Funeral Service will take place the next day, Friday June 7,...
Obituary: Glenda W. Bates
Funeral services for Glenda Bates will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Andrew Siegenthaler will be officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates passed away on Saturday, June 1. She was born March 18, 1941...
Obituary: Peter Michael Killen
Peter Michael Killen was born March 30, 1958 and passed away June 2, 2019.
Obituary: Ella Odell Elrod
Ella "Odell" Elrod, 93, passed away peacefully in her home in the Walter community surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019.
She was affectionately known as Maw Maw. She was born Jan. 2, 1926 in Blountsville Alabama to Lon and Nancy New. She met...
Obituary: Emmet Wise
Emmet O. Wise, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born June 24, 1926 to Luther and Bessie Burnham Wise.
Mr. Wise served his country honorably in the United States Army and...
Obituary: Bobby D. Lowry
Mr. Bobby D. Lowry, 76, of Altoona passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Perry Blaine Raines
Memorial services for Perry Blaine Raines will be Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Josh Eddleman and Daryl Bailey officiating.
Mr. Raines passed away May 31, 2019. He was born Oct. 15, 1960 to John and Juaena Perry.
He was...
Obituary: Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey
Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey died Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home in Double Springs.
Born to Olin and Kate Burdick Hilton Feb. 16, 1931, Kathryn was a 1948 graduate of Winston County High School. She received her B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1952...
Obituary: Gary Lee Steele
Gary Lee Steele, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born July 14, 1960 to Leldon and Gladys Harris Steele, in Cook County, Illinois.
Gary worked for Brinlee Mt. Pools for many years, and he could tell you just about anything...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 30
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Obituary: Barney William Hallmark
Funeral services for Barney William Hallmark, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery (Locust Fork). Reverend Wayne Wisner will preside. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday,...
Obituary: Carline Durvid Long, Sr.
Carline Durvid Long, Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Regional. He was born July 24, 1928 to Homer and Bert Lou Long.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Mary Cathline Johnson.
Survivors include his son, Carline Durvid (Ruby) Long,...
Obituary: Johnny Colburn
Johnny Colburn, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest May 29, 2019 at his home.
Johnny was born March 4, 1946 in Walker County, Alabama. He was a truck driver from 1973 to 2007 and was known on the CB radio as “Plowboy.” He loved talking...
