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Obituary: Faleisha Rochelle Thompson
Faleisha Rochelle Thompson, age 42, of Guntersville, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born Nov. 14, 1980 in Indiana. Faleisha...
Obituary: Cleason Emory Stricklin
Cleason Emory Stricklin, born Dec. 19, 1942 to Synthia Dakota Kilgo Stricklin and Lawrence Winfield Stricklin, passed to his heavenly reward Sep. 29, 2023....
Obituary: Render Jackson “R Jay” Heard Jr.
R. Jay passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends in Georgia where he remained the last years of his life....
Obituary: Alyne Barnett Williams
Alyne Barnett Williams, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Alyne was born in Hanceville, Alabama on Sep. 15,...
Obituary: David Mark Drake
David Mark Drake completed his earthly journey on Oct. 4, 2023 in the company of his children and siblings in Vinemont, Alabama.
David is preceded...
Obituary: Alma Pauline Livingston Williams
Alma Pauline Livingston Williams, age 75, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Alma was born in Courtland, Alabama to...
Obituary: Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner
Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner, age 61, passed away on Sep. 27, 2023 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor...
Obituary: Bessie Toombes Bryant
Bessie Toombes Bryant, 98, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Sep. 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 30, 1924 in...
Obituary: Ann Key Marshall
Ann Key Marshall, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, August 30, 2023.
Born Aug. 3, 1950, in Eutaw, Al, she...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Ross
Barbara Ann Ross, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023.
A visitation for Barbara will be held Thursday, Sep. 28,...
Obituary: Alfred Wayne Christiansen
Alfred Wayne Christiansen, age 61, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 22, 2023. Alfred was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Alfred George...
Obituary: Emma Pauline “Polly” Hite Stricklin
Emma Pauline "Polly" Hite Stricklin was born on April 18, 1933. She passed away at her home on Sep. 14, 2023. She was 90 years...
Obituary: Jana Starling Davis
Jana Starling Davis, age 35, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023.
Jana is survived by her daughter Lakin McBee; and her...
Obituary: Bobbie Mahan Shedd
Ms. Bobbie Mahan Shedd, age 66, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2023. Bobbie was born in Bessemer Alabama on April...
Obituary: James “Jim” Ray Mechaw
James "Jim" Ray Mechaw, age 90, of Cullman, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 at MMCS in...
Obituary: Tula Romine
Tula Romine, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023.
Tula is survived by her son Leonard (Linda) Romine; her daughters...
Obituary: James Stanley Posey
James Stanley Posey, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023. James was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Stanley...
Obituary: Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin
Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin, age 97, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. Mildred was born in Cullman, Alabama on March...
Obituary: Esther Sparks
Mrs. Esther Sparks, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023.
Esther is survived by her sister: Mary Ruth Hice; her...
Obituary: Margaret Lorene Alvis Brown
Margaret Lorene Alvis Brown, 73, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was...
Obituary: Frank MD Collins
Frank MD Collins, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 8, 2023.
Frank is survived by his wife, Patricia Collins; his daughter...
Obituary: Curtis “Wendell” Echols
Curtis "Wendell" Echols, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 8, 2023.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Wanda Echols; his daughter...
Obituary: Iva Mae Smith
Iva Mae Smith, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023. Iva was born in Cullman, Alabama on March 8,...
Obituary: Tonya Michelle Alexander
Tonya Michelle Alexander, age 46, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Sep. 3, 2023. Tonya was born in Cullman, AL. on Nov. 21,...
Obituary: Minnie Johnson Franklin
Minnie Johnson Franklin, 85, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023. She was born Dec. 9, 1937. Mrs. Franklin was an English...
Obituary: Glenn Karstaedt
Glenn Karstaedt, 59, of Cullman, Alabama, joined the eternal celebration in Heaven Aug. 30, 2023.
Glenn was born on May 10, 1964, to Ralph and...
Obituary: Frances Olene DePlachett
Frances Olene DePlachett, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. She was born Oct. 6, 1939. Olene loved her family and...
Obituary: Sheila Anne Brown
Sheila Anne Brown, 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Sheila was born in Somerville, MA. on March 27, 1952...
Obituary: Joseph Nicholas Holmes
Joseph Nicholas Holmes, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Joseph was born in Hickory Valley,...
Obituary: Billy James “Bill” Wilson
Billy James “Bill” Wilson, 92, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1931 in...
Obituary: Roy Patterson
Roy Patterson, 88, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1935.
He is survived by...
Obituary: Jerry Laverne Lay
Jerry Laverne Lay, 84, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born Jan. 14, 1939.
She...
Obituary: Patsy Ann Bain
Patsy Ann Bain, 88, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Sep. 24, 1934....
Obituary: William Ray Wooten
Mr. William Ray Wooten, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.
William was preceded in death by his wife Avolee...
Obituary: Connie Joetta Speegle
Connie Joetta Speegle, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Connie was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 6,...
Obituary: Charles Robert Thompson
Charles Robert Thompson, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August...
Obituary: John “Rowdy” Kelley
John “Rowdy” Kelley, 72, of Falkville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 in Huntsville. He was born in Hartselle, Alabama on June 3,...
Obituary: Annice Ann Smith
Annice Ann Smith, 78, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at Falkville Healthcare Center. She was born Oct. 10, 1944 in...
Obituary: Lyla L. England
Lyla L. England, 89, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 3, 1934.
She...
Obituary: William Daniel Keel
William Daniel Keel, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.
As those who knew him can attest, Dan was truly...
Obituary: Harold “Bootie” Edward Hyatt
Harold "Bootie" Edward Hyatt, age 89, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. He was born in Cullman on Feb. 5,...
Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner
Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952...
Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner
Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952...
Obituary: Larry Scott Mangum
Larry Scott Mangum, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Chapel...
Obituary: Hazel R. Smith
Hazel R. Smith, age 103, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27, 2023...
Obituary: Matthew Richard Friedrich
Matthew Richard Friedrich, age 40, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Matthew was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 10,...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Drinkard
Jerry Lee Drinkard, 70, of Cullman, AL, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham AL, after a brief...
Obituary: Nancy Gail Brooks
Nancy Gail Brooks, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born in Grassey, Alabama on...
Obituary: William Henry Young
William Henry Young, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born to Martin Henry and Gertrude Berrens...
Obituary: James William Tidwell
James William Tidwell, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at CRMC. He was born on Aug. 27, 1940 to...
Obituary: Shirley Ruth Lee
Shirley Ruth Lee, age 87, of Cullman, AL. died Sunday, July 16, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Lee.
Mrs. Lee...
Obituary: Charlotte Marie Dyer
Charlotte Marie Dyer, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Charlotte is survived by her son Jonathan E. Dyer (Bessie);...
Obituary: Betty Rose Wells
Betty Rose Wells, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Betty is survived by her sons Jeffrey (Debra) Wells, Mark...
Obituary: Barbara Joan Brasher
Funeral services for Barbara Joan Brasher age 77, of Cullman, Alabama, will be on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Moss Service...
Obituary: Deana Kaye Tubbs
Deana Kaye Tubbs, age 63, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Deana was born in Cullman, Alabama on February...
Obituary: Charles Dale Harris
Funeral Services for Charles Dale Harris, 78, of Bremen, will be Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cold Springs Baptist Church. The...
Obituary: Donald James Johnson
Donald James Johnson, age 74, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Donald is survived by his special friend Cathy Hopkins...
Obituary: Dean Drake Green
Dean Drake Green, 87, passed away on June 28, 2023. Dean was born in Decatur, AL to Bill and Vera Cole Drake. When she...
Obituary: Austin William Brown
Austin William Brown, age 25, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
He is survived by his mother, Crystal Barr Brown; father,...
Obituary: Rickey Lynn Bailey
Rickey Lynn Bailey, age 66, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. Rickey was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 16,...
Obituary: Thomas Franklin (Frankie) Golden
Thomas Franklin (Frankie) Golden, age 75, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Frankie is survived by his daughter Stacy Etheredge...
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Pigg
Evelyn Louise Pigg, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. Evelyn was born in Addison, Alabama on Aug. 1,...
Obituary: Fran Brindley
Funeral services for Fran Brindley, 88, will be Tuesday, June 27 at 12 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home with burial following at Cullman...
Obituary: Steven M. Bagwell
Steven M. Bagwell, 40, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1982 in Cullman. A memorial...
Obituary: Betty Joyce Cobb
Funeral services for Betty Joyce Cobb of Garden City, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Wayne...
Obituary: Tabitha Blankenship
Tabitha Blankenship, age 50, of Huntsville, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
She was born in California on May 18, 1973...
Obituary: Noah Bowling
Noah Bowling, age 35, of Cullman, Ala. passed away on June 18, 2023.
Noah was a deeply beloved father, husband, son, brother, and teacher. He...
Obituary: Jetty Gay Woodley Lawson
Jetty Gay Woodley Lawson, 80, of Cullman, Alabama met her savior face-to-face on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Jetty was born along with her twin sister...
Obituary: Gracie Ann Burns Bowling McClendon
Gracie Ann Burns Bowling McClendon, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Gracie was born to William H. and Gracie...
Obituary: Gladys Faye Robertson
Gladys Faye Robertson, age 82, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Gladys is survived by her daughter Candy Robertson Reeves (Mark);...
Obituary: Wynell Brown Blalock
Wynell, known to most as Grandmommy, went peacefully to her heavenly home on June 9, 2023 surrounded by family members. She was a mother,...
Obituary: Jeanette Posey Treptau
Jeanette Posey Treptau, age 86, of Gallant, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born in Jasper on Jan. 9, 1937...
Obituary: Ruben Williams
Ruben was born on March 2, 1935, in the Harmony Community in Cullman County to Verlon Aurice and Nonnie Clayter Hudson Williams. Ruben passed...
Obituary: Eunice Lorrine Kimbrough
Eunice Lorrine Kimbrough, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023...
Obituary: Lydon Scroggins
Lydon was born at Bessemer General Hospital and lived in Bessemer Gardens and Hueytown with his parents, Doc (Dolphus Lydon) Scroggins and Ellen Maunette...
Obituary: Bette Faye Owen Brown
Bette Faye Owen Brown, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1940.
Bette is...
Obituary: Carl Edward Skelton
Carl Edward Skelton, age 39, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Carl was born in Orlando, Florida on July 20,...
Obituary: David D. Hays
David D. Hays, age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on Sep. 6,...
Obituary: Mary Stansell Lovvorn
Mary Stansell Lovvorn, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Mary was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Mary will...
Obituary: Jody Gasser Buxton
Jody Gasser Buxton, 76, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1947 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Gail Rogers Goodwin
Gail Rogers Goodwin, age 84, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Gail is survived by her son Bobby Michael Goodwin; her...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Ross
Patricia Ann Ross, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
A visitation for Patricia will be held Sunday, May 14,...
Obituary: John Paul Luke Tomeny
John Paul Luke Tomeny, 24, passed away on May 6, 2023.
Born May 6, 1999 to Dr. Patrick and Nelly Tomeny in Dunedin, FL,...
Obituary: Carles Lemeul Farr
Carles Lemeul Farr, age 69, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Carles is survived by his wife, Shirley Renee Farr; his...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Waldrip
Bobby Joe Waldrip, age 89, lifelong resident of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Bobby was born in Bremen, Alabama on April...
Obituary: Franklin Elidge Glover
Franklin Elidge Glover, 76, of Vinemont, went home to Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023 at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1947.
Our...
Obituary: Terry Wayne Thomason
Terry Wayne Thomason, age 48, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Terry was born in Stuttgart, Germany on Oct. 21,...
Obituary: Freeda Idella Hawkins Hudson
Freeda Idella Hawkins Hudson, age 98, of Cullman, AL. died Friday, May 5, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents: John Homer and...
Obituary: Christine Hodge, 90
Christine Hodge, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born Jan. 27, 1933 to Homer Huffstutler and Elma Wilson...
Obituary: Vo Thi “Bay” Bacate
Vo Thi “Bay” Bacate, age 88, passed away peacefully April 18, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vo Van Lu and Le...
Obituary: Andrew Arvin Baker
Andrew Arvin Baker, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Andrew was born in Wilkesboro, NC. on Nov. 21,...
Obituary: Lantry Ed Brandon
Lantry Ed Brandon, age 65, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Lantry retired from the Cullman City School System in 2008...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Atchley
Mrs. Patricia Ann Atchley, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Patricia was born in Fayette County Alabama on...
Obituary: Herman Edward Roland
Herman Edward Roland, 80, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Brother Herman Roland pastored McKinley Chapel Methodist Church for 25 years.
He...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Speegle
Robert Wayne Speegle of Cullman passed away on April 25, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman on April 18,...
Obituary: Londalene Louise Jean
Londalene Jean passed away peacefully at her residence at West Minster Assisted Living, Cullman Alabama, on April 25, 2023. She was the daughter of...
Obituary: Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr.
Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr., 84, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 4, 1938 in Brewton, Alabama.
He is...
Obituary: Ernest Phillip Guthery
Ernest Phillip Guthery, 73, of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15,...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie
Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie of Cullman passed away on April 18, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Guthrie was born at...
Obituary: Kathy Marie Motley Grimes
Kathy Marie Motley Grimes, 55, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
She was born Oct. 21, 1967 in Geneva, Alabama to...
