Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

David Frank Gardner, age 72, of Locust Fork passed away Friday, April 10th, 2020 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Born November 2, 1947 in Cullman County, David loved race cars; he coached slow pitch softball for many years. He was an avid Alabama fan, Dale Ernhardt Sr, and Jr fan and he adored his family. Left to cherish precious memories...

Apr 1, 2020

Terrie Jean (Hayes) Reid, age 62, of Locust Fork passed away on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 at St. Vincent's Blount Hospital. Terrie was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a member of the personnel board with Locust Fork Baptist Church, of which she was a member. She enjoyed many things outdoors, any type of gardening and cooking....

Mar 29, 2020

On March 29th, 2020, Lavenia Darlene Scroggins Wood, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at age 77. Darlene was born June 24, 1942 to Harold and Mildred Scroggins in Saint Louis, Missouri. Darlene was raised in Flint, Michigan. During her youth in Flint, Darlene enjoyed being a member of Brownies, Girls Scouts, and the Future Nurses Club. She...

Mar 27, 2020

Roy Vernon Lee, Jr., age 58, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 27th, 2020 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Mr. Lee enjoyed working on cars and wrestling. Survivors include wife Brenda Porter Lee; sons Fred Lee, wife Skylar, Christopher Lee; son-in-law Toby Dover; brother James Lee; sisters Linda Paradise (Jamie), Wanda Gillen (Scott), Susie Terry (Donald), Kay Moore; grandchild...

Mar 14, 2020

Louis "Jack" Hazelrig age 88, of Hayden passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at TLC Nursing Facility in Oneonta, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by parents, Ollie and Gladys Hazelrig, brothers Revis, Virgle, and Paul. Through the years, he worked at ICC in Erie, Illinois, on the farm, and with the State Highway Department. He is survived...

Mar 14, 2020

Warren Wallace age 77, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2020. Survivors include son Gene Wallace (Cindy), daughter Donna Hendrix (John David), sister Judy Sullens, grandchildren Landon Wallace, Jessica Pittman (Jordan), Christy Hendrix, great- grandchildren Maebry Wallace, Allyson Pittman, and John Henry Pittman. He is preceded in death by his parents Warren and Ruby Wallace, wife Cecelia Wallace, and...

Feb 23, 2020

Allen Bradley Baughan, age 53, of Remlap passed away Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Baughan was a member of CWA Communication Workers of America. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Auburn football fan. He loved doting on his grandbabies. Left to cherish precious memories are his wife Angie Baughan; daughters Deborah Lauren Baughan (Keith Case); Linsay...

Feb 16, 2020

Joel ("Joe Bob") Wayne Marsh, age 70, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Marsh was a Member of Locust Fork Masonic Lodge #481. He enjoyed racing especially watching Ernhardt. He enjoyed flying planes and was an avid Elvis fan. Survivors include brother Jerry Marsh (wife Paulette) of Locust Fork; sister Mary Bontrager (husband Terry)...

Feb 14, 2020

Anson ("Reb") Hoisington Sheldon, III, age 49, of Cleveland, Alabama passed away Friday, February 14th, 2020 at St. Vincent's East Hospital. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, "Reb" graduated from Riverside High School and went on to play football at Mississippi Delta Community College. He later recieved his Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture at University of Arkansas at Monticello. "Reb" loved his career...

Feb 7, 2020

Elmer "E.J" Dempsey Jr. age 71, of Oneonta passed away Friday, February 7th, 2020 at St. Vincent's East. Survivors include sons Keith Dempsey (Whitney), Terry Washburn, Danny Washburn (Jamie), Chris Washburn (Rhonda), daughter Sandy Bailey, brother Ray Dempsey, sisters Jean Dempsey, Christine Dempsey, Faye Phillips, grandchildren Peyton and Bailey Dempsey, Ryan, Riley, and Raven Bailey, Emalee and Jacob Graves, Tyler,...

Jan 29, 2020

Tony Anderson Stephens, age 57, of Boaz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center; surrounded by his loving parents. Mr. Stephens was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include parents Homer and Reba Stephens; son Chase Stephens; brother Dalton Stephens (Donna); sister Judy Stephens; and a host of friends. He is preceded in death...

Jan 24, 2020

Janie "Gelene" Smith Shedd, 95, of Blountsville, passed away at her home on January 24, 2020. She was born February 16, 1924, in Cullman County, to Roy Leonard and Dina McGinnis Smith. Mrs. Shedd was a homemaker. She was also involved in several successful family businesses, alongside her husband, Ottis. Gelene was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church. She...

Jan 3, 2020

Janice Burgess Richey, age 72, of Oneonta passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 surrounded by her family at her residence. Mrs. Richey was a life long member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Bessemer, a CNA for Golden Living Center for 17 years, and an avid Alabama fan. She was the caregiver to her son Steven and doted...

Dec 15, 2019

David Lynn Hazelrig, age 59, of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, December 15th, 2019 at his residence. David was Dairy Man of the year for 3 years. He grew up attending Locust Fork Baptist Church and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include mother Geareldeen "Jake" Hazelrig; son Jordan Hazelrig; sisters Donette Lee (Roger), Kay Bennett (Terry); host of nieces,...

Dec 5, 2019

Robert "Dale" Cole, age 66, of Arab passed away on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at the Shepherd's Cove Hospice Facility. Mr. Cole, a veteran of the United States Army, was a previous pastor of the Christian Fellowship Church in Arab. He did mission work, loved to sing and enjoyed hunting. Survivors include daughter Derenda Stidham (Paul); nephews Chris Cole (Becky),...

Dec 1, 2019

Glen Mitchell Ellis passed away at the age of 60 after a long illness on December 1, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham. Glen was predeceased by parents William A. "Billy" and Mary Evelyn King Ellis, grandparents Alvin and Bonnie Tidwell Ellis and Stephen Arthur and Jennie Self King. He was also predeceased by special cousin Alan Pass and wife...

Nov 28, 2019

Nov 11, 2019

Wanda Faye (Self) Holt, age 77, of Locust Fork, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11th, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Holt was a prior member of Eastern Star; a Sunday School teacher for many years and a prior Youth Director at Locust Fork Baptist Church. She was a substitute teacher at Locust Fork High...

Nov 9, 2019

Mark Carter age 62, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at his residence. Survivors include sons Josh and Jake Carter; brother Michael Carter (Wanda); nephew Brandon Carter and niece Teri Carter. He is preceded In death by his parents Huland and Valera Carter and sister Janice Carter. The family will receive friends at Locust Fork Baptist Church 30580...

Nov 7, 2019

Mildred Virginia (Brown) Hayes, age 85, of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and puzzles. She was an avid fan of fishing and reading. Mrs. Hayes loved Nascar racing; especially Jimmie Johnson. Left to cherish special memories are daughter Reba Kirkley (Stan); grandchildren Elijah Kirkley...