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Obituary: Glenn Kinney
Glenn Kinney, a dedicated employee of Bill Smith Buick-GMC for 34 years, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Glenn was born on March...
Obituary: Jimmy “Delane” Shoemake
Jimmy "Delane" Shoemake, age 85, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Delane was preceded in death by his parents James Wiliam...
Obituary: Larry DeWayne Guest
Larry Guest, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Larry was born on February 20, 1940, to James Irby...
Obituary: Constance Lee Smith
Constance Lee Smith, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on June 22, 2025. She was born in Tennessee on March 31, 1963, to...
Obituary: Richard Lee Steele
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Lee (Dick) Steele. Richard departed this life on June 15, 2025, at...
Obituary: Henry Odie Johnston, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that Abbot Marcus Voss, O.S.B., and the Monks of St. Bernard Abbey announce the death of their confrere, The...
Obituary: Mary Leah Moss
Mary Leah Moss, age 61, of Cullman, AL passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Mary Leah was born on March 23, 1964, in...
Obituary: J.W. Chaffin
Romans 12:12: "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."
J.W. Chaffin was an amazing example of this quote and many more...
Obituary: Robert Joseph Sparks
Robert Joseph Sparks, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Robert was born in Tampa, Florida on June 5, 1960...
Obituary: Martin Marion Patterson
Martin Marion Patterson, 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born in Holly Pond, Alabama on November 12, 1935,...
Obituary: Shannon Victoria Edgemon
Shannon Victoria "Vicky" Edgemon, age 54, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Evelyn...
Obituary: Michael Lee Simmons
Michael Lee Simmons, age 47, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
A visitation for Michael will be held Monday, June...
Obituary: Jerry Mack Waters
Jerry Mack Waters, a beloved father and grandfather and devoted husband, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 74. A lifelong...
Obituary: Doris Evelina Cleveland
Doris E. Cleveland age 87, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away June 9, 2025. She was born April 8, 1938, in Bay Springs, Mississippi.
Doris is...
Obituary: Sue Jordan Rhodes
Sue Jordan Rhodes, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Sue was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her...
Obituary: Edna Johnson Wade, 101
Edna Wade went to meet her Heavenly Father on June 5, 2025 at the age of 101. She was born on March 11, 1924...
Obituary: Nolan “Topper” Wayne Lynn
Nolan" Topper" Wayne Lynn, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born in Cullman on April 9,...
Obituary: William Ronald Parker
William Ronald Parker, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025.
A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, William served...
Obituary: Betty Jo McDonald
Betty Jo McDonald, age 59 of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 29, 2025. She was born September 6, 1965, in Cullman county, Alabama.
Betty wouldn’t...
Obituary: Lynelle Braswell
Lynelle Braswell age 83 of Cullman, died Thursday May 29, 2025
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Braswell; infant son, Rodney...
Obituary: Judy Dianne Echols
Judy Dianne Echols, age 70 of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 28, 2025. She was born April 3, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Judy was a...
Obituary: Ann Juanita Crist
Ann Juanita Crist, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Throughout her life, Ann exemplified devotion- to her family, work,...
Obituary: Mary Catherine Hudson
Mary C. Fairbrother Hudson, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
She is survived by her husband Maxie Hudson, her...
Obituary: Mary Jane Schaffer
Mary Jane Schaffer, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
A visitation for Mary Jane will be held Thursday, May...
Obituary: Jane Carolyn Rice
Jane C. Rice age 86 of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 25, 2025. Jane was born May 11, 1939, in Blount County, Alabama.
Jane is...
Obituary: Myrtis C. Shelton
Myrtis C. Shelton, age 82, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Myrtis was preceded in death by her parents Jim Clingan...
Obituary: Jerry James Twilley
Jerry James Twilley of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 48. Jerry was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
Obituary: Duell Waid Rusk
Duell Waid Rusk age 85 of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday May 21, 2025.
Mr. Rusk was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent 20...
Obituary: Henry James Twitty, Sr.
Henry James Twitty Sr, age 84, of Colony, AL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 19, 2025....
Obituary: Arthur Lee Smith
Arthur Lee Smith, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Arthur is survived by daughters, Tresa (George) Mefford; Nanette Smith...
Obituary: Margaret Elizabeth Cecilia Vickers Weathers
Margaret Vickers Weathers, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and public servant.
She was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Pamela Kay Schulze
Pamela Kay Schulze, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents Carl Rufus...
Obituary: Wendell Thomas Copeland
Wendell Thomas Copeland, 94, of Cullman, AL, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on June...
Obituary: Catherine Williams Doyle
Catherine Williams Doyle, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama, appropriately entered Heaven on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025.
She was born in Phenix City, Alabama...
Obituary: Clema Jean Rusk
Clema Jean Rusk age 91 of Hanceville, Alabama went to her heavenly home on Saturday May 10, 2025.
Jean was known for many things, but...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Henry Dorough
Charles "Chuck" Henry Dorough, age 52, of Blountsville, Alabama formerly of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Chuck Dorough, a devoted...
Obituary: Margarette “Kitty” Elaine Lee
Margarette Elaine Lee, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Margarette Elaine Lee was born on May 23rd, 1951, in...
Obituary: William Durell Thornton
William Durell Thornton, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
William is survived by his daughters Janet Moody(Danny) and Jennifer...
Obituary: William “Levon” Harper
William "Levon" Harper, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Levon was born in Fairview...
Obituary: Nellie Ann Welch
Nellie Ann Welch, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Nellie was born in Florida on April 30, 1950,...
Obituary: Mary Jane Mooney
Mary Jane Mooney, age 74, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Tilford “Tip”...
Obituary: James Travis Hudson
James Travis Hudson, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
James is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janice...
Obituary: Roger “Bud” Moon
Roger "Bud" Moon, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born and raised in Holly Pond, AL, he never...
Obituary: Rosella Speegle Akers
Rosella Speegle Akers, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1938, to the...
Obituary: Kathryn Lin Denny
Kathryn Lin Denny, age 30, of Laceys springs, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Kathryn is survived by her parents David & Ronda...
Obituary: Martha Joan Ellinger
Martha Joan Ellinger, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Martha was born in Cullman County on January 22,...
Obituary: Billy Joe Pugh
Billy Joe “Coach” Pugh passed away April 13th, 2025 at the Hanceville Rehab and Nursing Home. He was born on April 29, 1941 in...
Obituary: Louie William Richter (Bird)
Louie William Richter (Bird), age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Louie is Preceded in death by parents, William &...
Obituary: Warner Oncie Murphree
Warner Oncie Murphree, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Mr. Murphree is survived by his daughters Ann Renee...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Blackwood Gill
Shirley Ann Blackwood, age 77, of Madison, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born in Cullman on July 3rd, 1947 to Victor and...
Obituary: Wilma Sheina Mooney
Wilma Sheina Mooney, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Wilma is survived by her son Jeff Holmes (Jessica); her...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Virginia Teeter-Smith
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jacquelyn Teeter-Smith, (nee Holden), age 95, born October 15, 1929, died on March 31, 2025.
She was born in...
Obituary: Harold Loyd Lee
Harold Loyd Lee (90) passed away in his sleep in Cullman, Alabama on March 30th, 2025, and was born in Cullman on November 17th,...
Obituary: Thomas Anthony White
Thomas Anthony White, age 74 of Cullman, died Friday, March 28, 2025.
Thomas was a graduate of Wallace State and a proud veteran of the...
Obituary: Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Welch
Frances "Gwen" Gwendolyn Welch, age 89, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Gwen is survived by her children Glenn(Angela), Threesa &...
Obituary: Joyce Kugler
A person’s legacy is defined not by what happens on a single day or even by the words she uses. Instead, it is defined...
Obituary: Robie Lynn Cordes
Robie Lynn Cordes, age 69, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1955 in Birmingham...
Obituary: Deborah Gail Waldrep
Mrs. Deborah Gail Waldrep of Vinemont, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of...
Obituary: Claud Wayne Buckelew
Claud Wayne Buckelew, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Alesia “Lisa” Beth Miller
Lisa Miller, 64, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at home with loved ones.
She was born February 23, 1961 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Kathy Nell (Price) McDowell
Kathy Nell Price McDowell, age 66, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Kathy was born in Birmingham Alabama on January...
Obituary: Don C. Sivley, Sr.
Don C. Sivley Sr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on March 19, 2025 at age 97. He was born on December 3, 1927, in...
Obituary: Wayne Roy Brown
Wayne Roy Brown, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Wayne Roy Brown was preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Leon Zachary Waters
Leon Zachary Waters, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Leon is survived by his parents Ronald & Margaret Waters;...
Obituary: Donna Jo (Rivers) Cottingham
Donna Jo Rivers Cottingham, age 67, of McCalla, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Donna was born in Cullman, Alabama on April...
Obituary: Pamela Thompson Brown
Pamela Sue Thompson Brown passed away at her home on March 14,2025 on her 44th wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by her father, Tom...
Obituary: Michael “Mikey” Calvin Campbell
Michael "Mikey" Calvin Campbell, age 21, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
A a celebration of life memorial visitation for Mikey...
Obituary: Danny Wayne Byram
Danny Wayne Byram, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Boldo, Alabama,...
Obituary: Rose Marie Rainbolt
Rose Marie Rainbolt, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Rose was born in Lapeer, MI. on April 4,...
Obituary: Carlton Ellis Pitts
Carlton Ellis Pitts, age 76 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Pitts; father, James...
Obituary: Donna Gail Vest
Donna Gail Vest, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Donna is survived by her son Jimmy Turner (Michele), sisters...
Obituary: Lanny “Rodger” Shabel
Lanny "Rodger" Shabel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 73.
Rodger was...
Obituary: Jimmy Morrow
Jimmy W.L. Morrow, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille &...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lane
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lane age 85 of Cullman, died Friday March 7, 2025.
Libby was born June 16, 1939, to Paul S. and Louse Barlow...
Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Henry Keaton
Charles "Charlie" Henry Keaton, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama (Fairview Community) passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Charlie was born in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Charles Kenneth Bowen
Charles Kenneth Bowen, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Charles was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He was...
Obituary: Ronnie Mack Butler
Ronnie Mack Butler, age 54, of Warrior, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Butler; children: Melisa...
Obituary: Nelda Sue Beasley
Nelda Sue Beasley, dedicated wife and beloved mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 1, 2025. Nelda was born December...
Obituary: Warner “Tony” Anthony McKelvy
Warner “Tony” Anthony McKelvy passed away peacefully at his home February 23, 2025. Tony was born October 24, 1955 to Kirby and Avis McKelvy....
Obituary: Bennie “Nate” Harvell
Bennie (Nate) Harvell, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. He was born on August 17th, 1940 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Emily Virginia Farr
Emily Virginia Farr, age 87, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Emily was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Emily...
Obituary: Norman Earl Delbert Petrimoulx
Norman Earl Delbert Petrimoulx, age 88 of Cullman, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
He is survived by his children: Robert and Ava Petrimoulx, Debbie Carroll,...
Obituary: William “Bill” Harold Oden II
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Harold Oden II, affectionately known as Bill, on Monday, February 24, 2025....
Obituary: Brandon Dewain Parris
Brandon Dewain Parris, affectionately known as BDP, passed away Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and unwavering love...
Obituary: Mary Gilmer Duty
Mary Gilmer Duty, 86, wife to the late Frank Duty, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mary was born December...
Obituary: Marlin Ellis Goodwin
Marlin "Ellis" Goodwin, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Ellis is survived by his daughter Debbie (Larry) Alston; and...
Obituary: Carol Evelyn Hulgan
Carol Evelyn Hulgan age 78 of Cullman, died Thursday, February 20, 2025.
She was a long-time deputy sheriff.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents:...
Obituary: William “Will” Lucas Shaver
William "Will" Lucas Shaver, age 38, of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Will was a loving Father, Son, Brother and Friend....
Obituary: Marjorie Harris Bolzle
Marjorie Harris Bolzle, age 91, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on February 11, 2025. She was born in Cullman, AL on September 12, 1933....
Obituary: Rev. Rayford Glenn Ponder
Rev. Rayford Glenn Ponder, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Ray was a loving father and grandfather. He served...
Obituary: Delma Mary Hancock
Delma Hancock, 92 of Cullman passed away on February 11, 2025. She loved music and her dogs, and was an avid sports fan who...
Obituary: Alice Jeanette Rackley
Alice Jeanette Rackley, 84, of Arley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John...
Obituary: Geana Panter Bailey
Geana Panter Bailey, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born to the late James and Essie...
Obituary: Melba Moody Byrum
Ms. Melba Eloise Moody Byrum, age 79, of Vinemont, Alabama, entered into rest on February 7th, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Melba was...
Obituary: Kyle O’Neal Mitchell
Kyle O'Neal Mitchell, age 33, of Cullman, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Grandview Hospital.
Kyle was born on May 17, 1991 to Mitzi...
Obituary: Paul Charles Herrick
Paul Charles Herrick, age 63, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
A celebration of life memorial service for Paul will be...
Obituary: Etta Christeen Tolbert
Etta Christeen Tolbert, age 88 of Cullman, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Woodland Village nursing home.
Christeen was a long-time seamstress at Cullman Lingerie....
Obituary: Cora England Lowry
Cora England Lowry, 83, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1941, she...
Obituary: Wendy Kay Wilhite
Wendy Kay Wilhite, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Wendy was a loving wife and mother. Wendy dedicated her...
Obituary: Annis Juanita Burdick
Annis Juanita Burdick, age 94, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Juanita was an humble soul who was loved by all...
