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Elmer Dempsey

Elmer Dempsey

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,...

Tony Stephens

Tony Stephens

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...

Janie Shedd

Janie Shedd

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...

Janice Richey

Janice Richey

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...

David Hazelrig

David Hazelrig

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,...

Robert Cole

Robert Cole

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),...

Glen Ellis

Glen Ellis

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...

Wanda Holt

Wanda Holt

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...

Mark Carter

Mark Carter

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...

Mildred Hayes

Mildred Hayes

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...

Vicki Minck

Vicki Minck

Nov 6, 2019

Vicki (Haggard ) Minck age 56, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital Main. Survivors include husband Rod Minck, sons D.J. Minck (Starr), Jason Minck, Daughters Marley Pardue (Jordan), Emily Williams (Blake), mother Peggy Whitt, sisters Tracey Rucks (Harry), Lori Edwards (DeWayne), grandchildren Michael Jernigan, Bethany, Kaci, Ella, J.J. Minck, Colt, Adelyn, and Case Pardue, Veda,...

Angela Cox

Angela Cox

Nov 6, 2019

Angela Cox age 60, of Hayden passed away Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at her residence. Survivors include son Robert (Hillary) Phillips, daughter Amber Bowman, brother Steve (Cindy) Hogan, sisters Becky (Rudy) Phillips, Sarah (Gilbert) Galvan, grandchildren Stephanie, Dallas, and Kent Phillips, Brayden, Ethyn, Ryder and Avayda Bowman. She is proceeded in death by her parents Arthur and Fay Hogan and...

Paul Crane

Paul Crane

Nov 3, 2019

Paul Dean Crane, age 83, of Hayden passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Crane was a pharmacist at Gilmore Drug Company in Ensley for a number of years. He was a member of the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association, and a dedicated member of the Gethesemane Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the...

Shirley Moses

Shirley Moses

Nov 2, 2019

Shirley Janette Dutton Moses, age 79, of Trafford passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 at TLC Nursing Facility. Mrs. Moses enjoyed word search puzzles; watching criminal shows, comedies and reading. Survivors include daughters Darlene Cox, Teresa Williams, husband Roy; sister Janice Whitworth; grandchildren Kristen Wilson (Devin Boatwright), Taylor Yeager (Daniel); great grandchildren Kayleigh Shelton, Aleigha Wilson, Emily Boatwright, Alexander...

Samuel David Higginbotham

Samuel David Higginbotham

Nov 1, 2019

Samuel David Higginbotham, age 50, of Oneonta passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at St. Vincent's Blount Hospital. Survivors include mother Donna Moon Higginbotham, brothers Coy Higginbotham, Zendal Higginbotham, Wendal Higginbotham; brother-in-law Danny Harris; sisters Nila Harris (Martin), Reba Johnson (Clifford); special friends Bonnie Standridge and family; numerous nieces and nephews; a large church family and lots of friends....

Myrtle Hogeland

Myrtle Hogeland

Oct 23, 2019

Myrtle Faye (Brown) Hogeland, age 77, of Blountsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed reading; listening to all kinds of music; sewing; being with friends and family especially her grandchildren. She was an avid Alabama football fan. Survivors include daughter Jessica Walker, husband John; sister Ann Hogeland, husband Donald; grandchildren Makaila...

Johnnie Merchant

Johnnie Merchant

Oct 19, 2019

Johnnie Franklin Merchant, Jr., age 72, of Hayden passed away Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Merchant was an avid NFL football fan. He enjoyed working in the yard, especially with his rose bushes. He doted on his grandchildren and liked playing on the...

Gayla Rivera

Gayla Rivera

Oct 7, 2019

Gayla Lynn (Thomas) Rivera, age 51, of Oneonta passed away Monday, October 7th, 2019 at St. Vincent's East Hospital. Left to cherish precious memories are parents Billy Ray Thomas and Diane Parvin; sons Jessie Pena, Fred Pena, Homero Rivera, Jr.; daughters Maria Pena, Ashley Pena; brother Christopher Thomas; sisters Amy Thomas, Venessa Morales, Anna Espinosa; 13 grandchildren and a host...

Wendy Michelle Flatt

Wendy Michelle Flatt

Oct 4, 2019

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Wendy Michelle Flatt , was embraced into the arms of our Heavenly Father at the age of 39. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother of 8 children. She was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, aunt, niece, and friend to all who knew her and love her. Wendy was born on September 19,...

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