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Willard Dwain Smith, age 85, of Hanceville, Alabama, died August 25, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Loretta Smith; sons: Gary Wayne Smith (Lisa)...

Josiane Marie Marsh, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Josiane was born December 25, 1932 in Rabat, Morocco. Josiane is...

Linda Jeanne Hendrix, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Linda was born February 12, 1949 in Decatur Alabama...

Sandra Diane Jones, age 67, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Sandra was born June 21, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama to...

Terry Alan McAfee, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Terry was born September 3, 1960. Terry is survived by...

Andrew "Andy" Dane Terwilliger, age 56, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Andrew was born October 3, 1964 in Fort...

Freddie Jerrell Myers, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Freddie was born May 16, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of mother and wife, Margaret Alene Hoenig of Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday,...

William "Will" George Fowler, age 17, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Will was born October 29, 2003 to Jason...

Ralph Alton McBrayer, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Ralph was born June 24, 1938. Ralph is survived by...

Barbara Richards, age 54, of Oneonta, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Barbara was born July 13, 1967 in Arab, Alabama to...

Cecil Hubert Cook, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Cecil was born April 3, 1938 in Winston County,...

Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...

Gloria Sims Tenbarge, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born November...

Ronald Peary McBrayer, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Ronald was born March 11, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. Ronald...

Peggy Ann Daniels Day, 77, was born October 19, 1943, and died August 7, 2021 of  a malignant brain tumor.   She is survived by her son: John Lee Day; brother: Charles Edward  Daniels, Jr. and wife Janet Daniels.  Peggy was predeceased by her father: Charles Edward  Daniels; mother: Thelma Christine Daniels and brother: Bobby Leon Daniels.  Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and service on Friday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. in Moss Chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at City Cemetery (Pine Hill AL, Wilcox County).   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Project Lifesaver Program, P O Box 1439,  Cullman, AL  35056.  Peggy grew up in Pine Hill, Alabama, the youngest of the three siblings, raised by a widowed  mother from the age of 4.  Upon graduating from high school, Peggy attended for two years at  Livingston College, then transferred and graduated from the University of Alabama.  She later  earned her master’s degree.  Peggy moved to Cullman in 1966 and began work with the  Department of Pensions and Security, later named Department of Human Resources.  She  originally lived in a boarding house, then later moved into one of the rare apartments in  Cullman.  She courted and married Lee Day and they had a son named John.  Following the  divorce and then death of Lee, Peggy bought a home for her and John.  Peggy was employed by the Department of Human Resources from 1965 until her retirement in 2009.  During her time with DHR, Peggy served as a worker in Adult Protective Services,  supervisor, program supervisor and county director.  During her tenure as director, Peggy was  instrumental in ensuring the department’s new and current building was built and dedicated  prior to her retirement.  Peggy dedicated her life to the service of others and helping those in  need and always did so with a smile.  She will be greatly missed.  Peggy was very active in many community organizations and enjoy being involved.  As a very active Pilot Club member, Peggy served on the Board of Directors and two terms as  president.  As a club leader, she attended many Alabama District and Pilot International  Leadership Conferences/Conventions. She served as secretary of the Alabama District  Administrative Council.   Peggy was a member of the Pilot Light Inc. Board of Directors 25  years representing DHR and Pilot Club, and serving as secretary many of those years.  She was  chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Project Lifesaver Program 18 plus  years. Everyone that work alongside Peggy is greatly saddened by the loss of this dear friend.   It has been an honor to have served with her for 25 years.  Peggy was a kind and loving person,  always soft spoken and serving others with a servant’s heart.  As a member of Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for nine  years, Peggy served as recording secretary, vice regent and was currently serving as regent.    She chaired many chapter committees and attended many State Conferences and National  Continental Congresses.  Peggy was a dedicated member of DAR, always looking for ways to  further the purposes of God, home and country.  As a retired county employee, Peggy was also an active member of Alabama Retired State  Employees Association.  She enjoyed brunch meetings with the Coterie Women’s Club.  Peggy was an AVID supporter of the University of Alabama, never missing a televised game.  She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, soap operas, rescuing and adopting homeless cats and  Swamp John’s Meals.    Above all else, Peggy was a loving and devoted mother to John.  Moss Service Funeral Home directing. 

Jerry David Marks, 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Jerry was born on February 4,...

Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.  Burell is survived...

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...

Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Horace was born March 28,...

Sybil Juanita Roberson, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Sybil was born August 27, 1938 in Cullman to...

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.  

Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...

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. 

Ethelene H. Farmer, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Ethelene was born February 4, 1925 in Cullman, Alabama...

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...

McKenna Grace Sharpton of Logan, Alabama passed away July 19, 2021 at the age of 20. She was born May 17, 2001 in Cullman...

Grady Lee Bartlett of Vinemont, Alabama passed away July 18, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born August 7, 1939 in Cullman,...

Myrtis Marie Widner, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Myrtis was born September 5, 1924 to Buster and...

Nancy Marie Davis Imlay of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 65. She was born May 12, 1956...

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...

Mary Lee Drake, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June...

Mr. Jon Carlos Betts Sr. of Hanceville, Alabama passed away July 13, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born July 22, 1943...

Kenneth Joel West of Cullman passed away July 12, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Cullman February 22, 1948 to...

Virgil Paul Fowler, age 45, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Virgil was born September 3, 1975 in Birmingham,...

Henry James Twitty Jr. of Birmingham, formerly of Colony in Cullman County, passed away July 10, 2021 at the age of 57. He was...

Judson Eli Olszowka, age 41, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Judson was born January 12, 1980 in Birmingham, Alabama...

Herold Dwain Johnson, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Herold...

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...

Brian "Keith" Swann, age 52, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Keith was born August 25, 1968 in Cullman, Alabama...

Bryce Anthony Herron, age 6, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Bryce was born January 14, 2015 to Chelsea Nicole...

Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka of Decatur Alabama passed away July 2, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born August 15, 1933 in...

Anthony Sherman Murphree, age 72, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Anthony was born February 22, 1949 in Cullman,...

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...

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:...

Luther Erice McDonald, age 74, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Luther was born January 7, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama...

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...

Herbert Glover, age 85, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Herbert was born October 12, 1935 to Hershel and Dellie...

Kathleen Gregory, age 97, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Kathleen was born December 9, 1923 to David and...

Mr. Julian Anthony "Tony" Pittman of Cullman passed away June 22, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Greenville, Alabama February...

Barbara Ann Summerford Miller of Falkville, formerly of Birmingham, passed away June 24, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Cullman...

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...

Eugene Crow, age 91, of Cullman, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born June 13, 1930 to...

Freda Joyce “Jo” Burrow, age 82, of Decatur, formerly of Cullman, died Thursday, June 17, 2021. Jo was an active member the Cullman community,...

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...

Maurice Stringer Bailey, age 88, of Cullman, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband: Bib Bailey; parents: Dewey...

Virginia "Sue" Robinson of Cullman Alabama passed away June 10, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born January 14, 1939 in Cullman...

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...

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...

Tom Smith took his step into the next life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, after recently celebrating his 90th birthday. The days leading up...

Judy Marie Tankersley was born on October 2, 1971 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed away on June 1, 2021 in Cullman, Alabama and...

Randy Lynn Thaxton, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Randy was born March 4, 1951 to Portis Lancaster...

Judy Dianne Hagemore, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Judy was born July 22, 1953 to Sally Lou...

Timothy Wayne Mann, age 73, of Decatur, formerly of Crane Hill, died Sunday, May 30, 2021. He is survived by his son: Joey Mann;...

Barbara Ann Sword, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away May 28, 2021 at the age 70. She was born March 1, 1951 in Cullman to...

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...

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...

Frances Elizabeth Clayborn, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Frances was born July 1, 1928, to Luther V....

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...

Earl Clenton Faulkner, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Earl was born December 12, 1934 to William Walter...

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...

Betty Ann Stevenson, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Betty was born March 18, 1934 in Florence, Alabama...

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...

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...

Byron "Boz" Whitaker of Hanceville passed away May 14, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Cullman October 4, 1933 to...

Mr. Jerry Sellers of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 15, 2021 at the age of 57. He was born May 23, 1963 to Junior...

Doris Elaine Turnali, affectionately known by her siblings as "Dottie," passed from this life at her residence May 13, 2021 to her Savior, Jesus...

Mary E. Goodwin of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 12, 2021 at the age of 80. She was born in Birmingham July 19, 1940...

Mary Ruth Benefield, age 80, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Mary was born December 20, 1940 to James and...

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...

Jerome "Jerry" H. Thomas of Falkville, in Cullman County, passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born March 26,...

Jack Nix, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Jack was born January 30, 1930. There will be a...

Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka, age 74, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Charmian was born February 25, 1947 in Niagara...

Ella Marie was a consummate and loving mother, wife, teacher and friend adored by all who knew her. A graduate of Cullman High School...

Michael "Shane" Graves, age 47, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Shane was born December 28, 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama...

Andrew Jack Tucker, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Andrew was born May 5, 1929 to Tom and...

Terry Ruben Lee of Hanceville passed away May 1, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman, May 1, 1950 to...

Roger Dale Reynolds of Cullman passed away April 30, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman January 16, 1953 to...

Hobert Henry Benefield, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away May 30, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born October 5, 1941 in Cullman...

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...

Robert "Kirk" Johnson, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Kirk was born October 1, 1958 in Manchester, Tennessee...

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...

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...

Rev. Millard G. Mann of Cullman, Alabama passed away April 13, 2021 at the age of 96. He was born March 29, 1925 in...

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:...

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...

Mary Ruth Johnson, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary...

Wilma Glin Calvert, of Cullman, passed away April 6, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born June 30, 1937 to Henry Grady...

Maggie Kathryn Grant, age 4, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Maggie was born August 4, 2016 to Kathryn Grant...

Melba Jean Walker, age 79, of Cullman, died Saturday, March 27, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Ricky (Heidi) Walker and Rodney (Sandy)...