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Cleveland, AL and surrounding areas

Waymon Brewton Pitts

Waymon Brewton Pitts

Jan 17, 2025

Waymon Brewton Pitts, age 86 of Cleveland, Alabama, passed away peacefully January 17, 2025 at home with his family by his side.

Waymon was born November 24, 1938, in Shelby County, Alabama to William and Myrtle Pitts. Following high school in Shelby County he served as a cryptanalyst in the Army and was stationed in Japan, he...

Shelia Barber Easterling

Shelia Barber Easterling

Jan 14, 2025

Shelia (Barber) Easterling, 61, of Trafford, AL, passed away on January 14, 2025. Born on July 26, 1963, Shelia dedicated her life to caring for others in her profession as a home health aide, a role that reflected her deep compassion and love for helping others.

A true sports enthusiast, Shelia was an avid fan of NASCAR,...

Steven Mark Ratliff

Steven Mark Ratliff

Jan 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven Mark Ratliff, who departed from this world on January 13, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 28, 1960, in El Monte, California, Steven lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Paul and Hattie Sue...

Betty Blackwood Millican

Betty Blackwood Millican

Jan 12, 2025

Betty (Blackwood) Millican, 87, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Pell City, Alabama. Born on July 9, 1937, in Cleveland, Alabama, she was the cherished daughter of James Verbon and Carrie Vincent Blackwood.

Betty was known for her love of reading, solving crossword puzzles, and her enthusiasm for NASCAR, Alabama football, and the Atlanta Braves. She...

Opal Elizabeth Higginbotham

Opal Elizabeth Higginbotham

Jan 9, 2025

Opal Elizabeth Higginbotham, a beloved mother, grandmother, and pioneering spirit, was born on May 21, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama. She departed this life peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Oneonta, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and determination that will forever resonate in the hearts of those she touched.

Opal was the cherished daughter of...

Martha Fay Holt

Martha Fay Holt

Jan 6, 2025

Martha Fay Davis Richey Holt, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on January 1, 1928, in Decatur, Alabama, to Marion and Susie Dutton Davis, who laid the foundation for a life filled with love, resilience, and unwavering faith.

Martha's life was a tapestry...

Bonnie Ruth Sherrer

Bonnie Ruth Sherrer

Jan 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie Ruth Sherrer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on January 2, 2025, at St. Vincent East in Birmingham, Alabama. Born on March 30, 1936, in Blount County, Alabama, Bonnie lived a full and vibrant life, spanning 88 years, filled with love,...

Debra Hough

Debra Hough

Jan 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Jewel "Phillips" Hough, who left this world on January 1, 2025, at UAB Highlands in Birmingham. Born on October 7, 1955, in Alabama, Debra lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering strength. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and her absence...

Michael Haskel Adamson

Michael Haskel Adamson

Dec 31, 2024

Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Mr. Michael H. Adamson, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully left this world on December 31, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on July 13, 1961, in his residence, Michael spent his life in the beautiful state of Alabama, where he dedicated himself to his family and community.

He was the beloved...

Marlyn Millard Price

Marlyn Millard Price

Dec 30, 2024

Marlyn Millard Price, aged 80, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Hayden, Alabama. Born on May 13, 1944, in Blount County, Alabama, Marlyn was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure in his family.

Marlyn dedicated his career to operating his own floor covering service, a testament to his hard work and commitment...

Norman Julius Hartwig

Norman Julius Hartwig

Dec 26, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Julius Hartwig, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on August 10, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, Norman lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy, leaving behind a legacy that...

Launita Ann Tawbush

Launita Ann Tawbush

Dec 22, 2024

Launita "Ann" (Edwards) Tawbush, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on March 29, 1936, Ann lived a life filled with warmth and joy that touched all who knew her.

She is lovingly remembered by her son, Andy Tawbush; her brother, Phillip Edwards; her sisters, Carolyn Blackmon (Rex)...

Marilyn Diane Petty

Marilyn Diane Petty

Dec 19, 2024

Marilyn Diane Petty, born on September 16, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama, entered eternal rest on December 19, 2024, at her home in Hayden, Alabama. She was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by love, resilience, and a deep commitment to her family and friends.

The daughter of Charles Littlejohn and Betty (Carter) Littlejohn Waldrop, Marilyn was...

Cindy Rowland

Cindy Rowland

Dec 17, 2024

Cindy was the cherished daughter of Sidney Clarence Rowland, Jr. and Diane Jackson. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Steven Darryl Rowland. Despite the heartache of loss, Cindy's spirit and warmth shone brightly through her love for those around her. She is survived by her devoted son, Charles Jake Rowland; her beloved mother, Diane...

Linda Minton Blackwood

Linda Minton Blackwood

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Linda Blackwood (Minton), aged 78, passed away on December 16, 2024, in Oneonta, Alabama. Born on September 10, 1946, in Blyville, Arkansas, Linda was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure within her family.

Married to Edwin Blackwood, a Primitive Baptist minister, Linda embraced a life filled with love, faith, and joy. She...

Isabell Johnson

Isabell Johnson

Dec 16, 2024

Isabell Johnson, a beloved matriarch, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Cleveland, Alabama. She was born on August 14, 1923, in Kansas, to Robert and Isabelle Filson Glenn, who instilled in her the values of love, faith, and family that she carried throughout her life. She was 101 years old at the...

Timothy Curtis Graves

Timothy Curtis Graves

Dec 1, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Curtis Graves, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was born on August 2, 1950, in Cullman, Alabama. He passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, in Hayden, Alabama, at the age of 74. Tim's life was a testament to love, hard work, and devotion to family and community.

He was the cherished son...

Brenda Minyard

Brenda Minyard

Nov 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Minyard "Smith" on November 24,2024 at St. Vincent's main in Birmingham, AL. Mrs. Brenda Minyard "Smith" was born on March 10, 1950 in Alabama.

She was a registered nurse and enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping, softball, painting but most of all she enjoyed playing with...

Jewel H. Staton

Jewel H. Staton

Nov 16, 2024

Jewel H. Staton, age 88, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Boaz, Alabama. Born on February 22, 1936, in Jefferson County, Alabama, she was a cherished member of the community and a talented floral designer. Jewel dedicated over 40 years to crafting beautiful bows and floral arrangements, drawing inspiration from her own meticulously tended flower beds. Her love...

Barbara Ann Young

Barbara Ann Young

Nov 11, 2024

Barbara Ann "Jones" Young, 86, of Berry Mountain, Al. gained her heavenly body on Monday, November 11. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Oliver Young, Sr. who she met on a blind date April Fool's Day 1956; they were married 63 years. Mrs. Young is also preceded in death by her parents Coy Edward Jones and...

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