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Obituary: Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin
Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Patricia was born February 4, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Horace “The Candyman” Edward Gentry Sr.
Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Horace was born March 28,...
Obituary: Sybil Juanita Roberson
Sybil Juanita Roberson, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Sybil was born August 27, 1938 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Gary Hill Cobb
Gary Hill Cobb, aged 67, died suddenly at his home in Cullman on July 31, 2021. He was
born in Cullman on May 29, 1954. He had been beset by a number of chronic physical
problems over the years. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Gary had
graduate degrees from UAB and UAH.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Buell E. Cobb, Sr., and Kathryn McDaniel Cobb. He leaves
behind three beloved brothers: Buell E. Cobb, Jr. (Mary), William Joseph Cobb (Sue Bell) and James
Michael Cobb (Jan) and by their children and grandchildren.
He will be remembered by many friends and family members for his sharp mind and wit, for his great
heart and compassion for others, for a consistently positive attitude in the face of adversity and for his
enduring faith.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd
Ave. NW, Cullman) with visitation preceding from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The family requests that
all attendees wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Cullman Church of Christ.
Obituary: Reda Gail Legg
Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...
Obituary: Ethelene H. Farmer
Ethelene H. Farmer, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Ethelene was
born February 4, 1925 in Cullman, Alabama to Leonard Doyle Hesterley Sr. and Tommie Pearson
Hesterley. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Rev. J.T. Farmer; daughter: Charlotte
Farmer Cummings; granddaughter: Pandy Farmer Allred;
daughter-in-law: Deborah Farmer and great-grandchild: Cesar Garcia.
Mrs. Farmer was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was a member of Fairview First Baptist
Church. She also wrote a book in 2006 titled “My Precious Memories.”
Survivors are daughter: Rebecca Farmer (Bobby) Murphy; sons: John (Pam) Farmer, James Farmer,
son-in-law: Robin Cummings; grandchildren: Steve (Debbie) Cummings, Jason Cummings, Cassandra (Josh)
Phillips, Sarah (Skylar) King, Rebekah Farmer, Leah Farmer, Lucas Farmer, John-Thomas Farmer and Nathan Farmer; great-grandchildren: Cody (Lisa) Cummings, Carson (Katherine) Cummings, C.J. Cummings, Norah
Cummings, Serena Garcia, Christian Garcia, Brittany Farmer and Kimberly Allred and great-great-grandchildren: Kopis Cummings, Kal Cummings, Willow Rae Clark and Elizabeth Grace Thurman.
A visitation for Ethelene will be held Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama 35055).
A celebration of life funeral service will be Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. An interment will occur
Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery (4545 Alabama Highway 69 North, Cullman, AL 35058).
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideon International Cullman Camp at
P.O. Box 583 Cullman, Alabama 35056.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Farmer
family.
Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Ethelene H. Farmer
Ethelene H. Farmer, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Ethelene was born February 4, 1925 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Sara Gasser Bedard
Sara Gasser Bedard was a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away on July 24, 2021 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s...
Obituary: McKenna Grace Sharpton
McKenna Grace Sharpton of Logan, Alabama passed away July 19, 2021 at the age of 20. She was born May 17, 2001 in Cullman...
Obituary: Grady Lee Bartlett
Grady Lee Bartlett of Vinemont, Alabama passed away July 18, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born August 7, 1939 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Myrtis Marie Widner
Myrtis Marie Widner, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Myrtis was born September 5, 1924 to Buster and...
Obituary: Nancy Marie Davis Imlay
Nancy Marie Davis Imlay of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 65. She was born May 12, 1956...
Obituary: Lisa McNulty
Lisa McNulty, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Lisa was a servant of Christ who dedicated her...
Obituary: Mary Lee Drake
Mary Lee Drake, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June...
Obituary: Jon Carlos Betts Sr.
Mr. Jon Carlos Betts Sr. of Hanceville, Alabama passed away July 13, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born July 22, 1943...
Obituary: Kenneth Joel West
Kenneth Joel West of Cullman passed away July 12, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Cullman February 22, 1948 to...
Obituary: Virgil Paul Fowler
Virgil Paul Fowler, age 45, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Virgil was born September 3, 1975 in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Henry James Twitty Jr.
Henry James Twitty Jr. of Birmingham, formerly of Colony in Cullman County, passed away July 10, 2021 at the age of 57. He was...
Obituary: Judson Eli Olszowka
Judson Eli Olszowka, age 41, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Judson was born January 12, 1980 in Birmingham, Alabama...
Obituary: Herold Dwain Johnson
Herold Dwain Johnson, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Herold...
Obituary: Roland (Ron) Frances Hilby
Roland (Ron) Frances Hilby of Decatur, Alabama, passed away at the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence, AL, on June 12, 2020.
Ron was...
Obituary: Bryce Anthony Herron
Bryce Anthony Herron, age 6, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Bryce was born January 14, 2015 to Chelsea Nicole...
Obituary: Brian “Keith” Swann
Brian "Keith" Swann, age 52, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Keith was born August 25, 1968 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka
Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka of Decatur Alabama passed away July 2, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born August 15, 1933 in...
Obituary: Anthony Sherman Murphree
Anthony Sherman Murphree, age 72, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Anthony was born February 22, 1949 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Etoile Duncan Roberson
Etoile Duncan Roberson, 87, of Cullman passed on July 2, 2021 to become a messenger (her words).Mrs. Roberson was born in Taylors, SC. She...
Obituary: Ted Blair Ratliff
Ted Blair Ratliff, age 83, of Carthage, MO, formerly of Cullman, died June 30, 2021.
He is survived by his wife: Marie S. Ratliff; daughters:...
Obituary: Luther Erice McDonald
Luther Erice McDonald, age 74, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Luther was born January 7, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Hollis Conn
Hollis Conn, age 79, of Cullman died Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents: T.V. and Hattie Estell Mewborn...
Obituary: Kathleen Gregory
Kathleen Gregory, age 97, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Kathleen was born December 9, 1923 to David and...
Obituary: Herbert Glover
Herbert Glover, age 85, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Herbert was born October 12, 1935 to Hershel and Dellie...
Obituary: Julian Anthony “Tony” Pittman
Mr. Julian Anthony "Tony" Pittman of Cullman passed away June 22, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Greenville, Alabama February...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Summerford Miller
Barbara Ann Summerford Miller of Falkville, formerly of Birmingham, passed away June 24, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Cullman...
Obituary: Tammie Renee Bice
Tammie Renee Bice, age 59, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. Tammie was born December 5, 1961 in Cullman, Alabama.
Tammie...
Obituary: Eugene Crow
Eugene Crow, age 91, of Cullman, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born June 13, 1930 to...
Obituary: Freda Joyce “Jo” Burrow
Freda Joyce “Jo” Burrow, age 82, of Decatur, formerly of Cullman, died Thursday, June 17, 2021. Jo was an active member the Cullman community,...
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Lacy
Kimberly Ann Lacy, age 37, of Holly Pond, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter: Summer Lasha Lacy; son: Charles Gene...
Obituary: Maurice Stringer Bailey
Maurice Stringer Bailey, age 88, of Cullman, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Bib Bailey; parents: Dewey...
Obituary: Virginia “Sue” Robinson
Virginia "Sue" Robinson of Cullman Alabama passed away June 10, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born January 14, 1939 in Cullman...
Obituary: Charles Edward Quattlebaum
Charles Edward Quattlebaum, age 68, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Charles was born October 21, 1952 in Cullman, Alabama.Charles...
Obituary: James H Burke
James H Burke, age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. James was born May 22, 1940 in Etty, Kentucky.James...
Obituary: Thomas A. Smith, Jr.
Tom Smith took his step into the next life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, after recently celebrating his 90th birthday. The days leading up...
Obituary: Judy Marie Tankersley
Judy Marie Tankersley was born on October 2, 1971 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed away on June 1, 2021 in Cullman, Alabama and...
Obituary: Randy Lynn Thaxton
Randy Lynn Thaxton, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Randy was born March 4, 1951 to Portis Lancaster...
Obituary: Judy Dianne Hagemore
Judy Dianne Hagemore, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Judy was born July 22, 1953 to Sally Lou...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Sword (Updated)
Barbara Ann Sword, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away May 28, 2021 at the age 70. She was born March 1, 1951 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Timothy Wayne Mann
Timothy Wayne Mann, age 73, of Decatur, formerly of Crane Hill, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
He is survived by his son: Joey Mann;...
Obituary: Lorene Victoria Jones
Lorene Victoria Jones, age, 96 of Cullman, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter: Carolyn Jones and...
Obituary: Rebecca Francis Culwell
Rebecca Francis Culwell, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Rebecca was born August 17, 1952, in Selma, Alabama.
Rebecca...
Obituary: Frances Elizabeth Clayborn
Frances Elizabeth Clayborn, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Frances was born July 1, 1928, to Luther V....
Obituary: William “Leon” Quick
William "Leon" Quick, 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Leon was born April 11, 1947, in Cullman, Alabama.
Leon is...
Obituary: Earl Clenton Faulkner
Earl Clenton Faulkner, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Earl was born December 12, 1934 to William Walter...
Obituary: Thomas Colly Madison
Thomas Colly Madison, age 64, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Saturday, May 22,surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born September 14, 1956 to...
Obituary: Betty Ann Stevenson
Betty Ann Stevenson, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Betty was born March 18, 1934 in Florence, Alabama...
Obituary: Alio Turney
Alio Turney, age 78, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Alio was born January 13, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama.
Alio is...
Obituary: Alice Glendell Coffman Pesto
Alice Glendell Coffman Pesto, age 84, of Cullman, died Wednesday May 19, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl Dewey and Ruth...
Obituary: Byron “Boz” Whitaker
Byron "Boz" Whitaker of Hanceville passed away May 14, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Cullman October 4, 1933 to...
Obituary: Jerry Sellers
Mr. Jerry Sellers of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 15, 2021 at the age of 57. He was born May 23, 1963 to Junior...
Obituary: Doris Elaine Turnali
Doris Elaine Turnali, affectionately known by her siblings as "Dottie," passed from this life at her residence May 13, 2021 to her Savior, Jesus...
Obituary: Mary E. Goodwin
Mary E. Goodwin of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 12, 2021 at the age of 80. She was born in Birmingham July 19, 1940...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Benefield
Mary Ruth Benefield, age 80, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Mary was born December 20, 1940 to James and...
Obituary: Mildred Ann Manley Horton
Mildred Ann Manley Horton broke her earthly bonds and entered into the arms of Jesus on Mother's Day, May 9, 2021. Ann was born...
Obituary: Jerome “Jerry” H. Thomas
Jerome "Jerry" H. Thomas of Falkville, in Cullman County, passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born March 26,...
Obituary: Jack Nix
Jack Nix, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Jack was born January 30, 1930. There will be a...
Obituary: Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka
Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka, age 74, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Charmian was born February 25, 1947 in Niagara...
Obituary: Ella Marie (Hagan) Burns
Ella Marie was a consummate and loving mother, wife, teacher and friend adored by all who knew her. A graduate of Cullman High School...
Obituary: Michael “Shane” Graves
Michael "Shane" Graves, age 47, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Shane was born December 28, 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama...
Obituary: Andrew Jack Tucker
Andrew Jack Tucker, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Andrew was born May 5, 1929 to Tom and...
Obituary: Terry Ruben Lee
Terry Ruben Lee of Hanceville passed away May 1, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman, May 1, 1950 to...
Obituary: Roger Dale Reynolds
Roger Dale Reynolds of Cullman passed away April 30, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman January 16, 1953 to...
Obituary: Hobert Henry Benefield
Hobert Henry Benefield, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away May 30, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born October 5, 1941 in Cullman...
Obituary: Ione Ellenburg Earwood Hoomes
Ione Ellenburg Earwood Hoomes, age 81, passed away April 25, 2021
Ione was born on September 26, 1939 in Baileyton to Jasper Lee and Eunice...
Obituary: Robert “Kirk” Johnson
Robert "Kirk" Johnson, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Kirk was born October 1, 1958 in Manchester, Tennessee...
Obituary: Bonnie Joy Daily Heatherly
Bonnie Joy Daily Heatherly was born on October 23, 1951 to Virginia and Gresham Daily.She was an only child who attended Cullman City Schools...
Obituary: Janette Bright Putman
Janette Bright Putman, age 78, of Hanceville, died Sunday, April 25, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Earney Gwyn Bright; parents: Oscar...
Obituary: Rev. Millard G. Mann
Rev. Millard G. Mann of Cullman, Alabama passed away April 13, 2021 at the age of 96. He was born March 29, 1925 in...
Obituary: Johnnie Ray McKenney
Johnnie Ray McKenney, age 69, of Vinemont died April 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parent: W.L. McKenney and Christine Lynn McKenney; and his brothers: O’dean McKenney & Thomas
McKenney. Johnnie is survived by his wife: Myra McKenney; sons: John McKenney (Amanda) & Brian McKenney (Lindsay); grandchildren:Maddie, Gus, and Hanna Grace McKenney; sister:...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Williams
Jerry Wayne Williams, age 71, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Jerry was born October 10, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama.
Jerry...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Johnson
Mary Ruth Johnson, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary...
Obituary: Wilma Glin Calvert
Wilma Glin Calvert, of Cullman, passed away April 6, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born June 30, 1937 to Henry Grady...
Obituary: Maggie Kathryn Grant
Maggie Kathryn Grant, age 4, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Maggie was born August 4, 2016 to Kathryn Grant...
Obituary: Melba Jean Walker
Melba Jean Walker, age 79, of Cullman, died Saturday, March 27, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Ricky (Heidi) Walker and Rodney (Sandy)...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Daniel
Elizabeth Ann Daniel of Cullman passed away March 27, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born June 17, 1935 in Adamsville, Alabama...
Obituary: Maxine Whisenhunt
Funeral service for Maxine Whisenhunt, 83, of Cullman will be Monday, March 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church, Rev....
Obituary: Robert Wilbur Coley Jr.
Mr. Robert Wilbur Coley Jr., age 70, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Robert was born November 22, 1950 in...
Obituary: Benjamin Clyde Gillilan
Benjamin Clyde Gillilan, age 26, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Benjamin was born July 5, 1994 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Billy Ray Lee
Mr. Billy Ray Lee of Vinemont passed away March 20, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Cullman January 21, 1939...
Obituary: Patricia Darlene Haas
Patricia Darlene Haas of Blairsville Georgia, formerly of Cullman passed away March 17, 2021 at the age of 57. She was born May 17,...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Richardson
Elizabeth Ann Richardson, of Cullman, passed away March 19, 2021 at the age of 54. She was born in Huntsville Alabama September 3, 1966.
Survivors...
Obituary: Doyle William Brown
Doyle William Brown, of Cullman, passed away March 15, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born February 19, 1929 in Cullman to...
Obituary: Ashley Brooke Jacobs
Ashley Brooke Jacobs, age 44, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Ashley was born July 4, 1976 in O'ahu, Hawaii.
Ashley...
Obituary: Ernie Madison Pannell
Mr. Ernie Madison Pannell, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Ernie...
Obituary: Del Mason Brock
Del Mason Brock, 79, passed away at his home in Cullman, Alabama on March 8, 2021.
Del was born on July 25, 1941 to Barney...
Obituary: Linda Sue Brooks
Linda Sue Brooks, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Linda was born November 14, 1949 in Falkville, Alabama...
Obituary: Herbert Milton Brock
Herbert Milton Brock, of Cullman, passed away March 8, 2021 at the age of 95. He was born in Cullman February 26, 1926 to...
Obituary: Mary Grace Howard “Mama” Horton Minor
Mary Grace Howard "Mama" Horton Minor, age 80, of Vinemont, AL, passed away on March 6, 2021 surrounded by family at Princeton Baptist Medical...
Obituary: Maebell Wilhite Apel
Maebell Wilhite Apel, 100, of 504 12th Street S.E. Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. A private graveside service was held...
Obituary: David Glenn Netherton
David Glenn Netherton ,72, of Arley, died Saturday, March 21, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Sherree Acheson, sons: Brad Netherton (Sarah) and...
Obituary: Margaret Ellen Connell
Margaret Ellen Connell, 69, of Cullman passed away Nov. 11, 2019.
She was born June 30, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia to Virgil and Kathleen...
Obituary: Mavis Sharpton
Mavis Sharpton, 90, of
Cullman passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at her residence.
Ms. Sharpton was
born Aug. 1, 1929 to O.R. and Bertha McCurdy...
