Obituary: Arvis Wendell Freeman
Arvis Wendell Freeman, age 83, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring with his family by his side. Born on June 5, 1941, in Cullman, Alabama, he was the son of Loyd and...
Obituary: Burnice ‘Junior’ Sams
Burnice Junior Sams, 74, of Cullman, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Sams was born on April 9, 1951, to parents, Burnice and Audrey Kirby Sams. He was a truck driver and loved...
Obituary: John Kelly Clark
Funeral service for John Kelly Clark, 44, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Revs. Anthony Clark and Cory Drummond officiating. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 4:30 p.m....
Obituary: William E. Hatton
William E. Hatton, 85, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Woodland Village in Cullman. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 2, 1939, to parents, William and Ada Mae Hatton Sr.
He was survived by his wife of 60 years, Laura...
Obituary: Charlotte Ann Petrin
Charlotte Ann Petrin, 88, of Hayden, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
She was born on December 12, 1936, to parents, Donald and Florence Schmidt Michaud. She loved to play Cribbage and...
Obituary: Pamela Rose Gunter
Funeral service for Pamela Rose Griffin Gunter, 62, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Andrew Heptinstall officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. before the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Patton
Funeral service for Margaret Ann Patton, 74, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Patton Hill Cemetery, Rev. Keith Whitley officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m....
Obituary: Billy Joe Pugh
Billy Joe “Coach” Pugh passed away April 13th, 2025 at the Hanceville Rehab and Nursing Home. He was born on April 29, 1941 in Thomasville, AL to the late John Pugh and Ada Taylor. He was preceded in death by his first wife of...
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Drake Smith
Patricia "Pat" Drake Smith age 80 of Fairview, AL passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 19, 1945, to J.W. Jr. and Lena Drake. Former owners of Drake's Skateland and Amusement Center and The Hutch Restaurant in Fairview. Pat was...
Obituary: Melissa Faye Barnett
Melissa Faye Barnett, age 45 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Friday, September 14, 1979, to Bobby Gene Steele and Loretta Pennington Moctezuma.She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Monica...
Obituary: Gerry Wiley Wilhite
Memorial service for Gerry Wiley Wilhite, 86, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Cullman, Dr. Edwin Hayes and Dr. Tom Richter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. before the...
Obituary: Louie William Richter (Bird)
Louie William Richter (Bird), age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Louie is Preceded in death by parents, William & Annie Richter
Louie is Survived By His son; Greg Richter (Laura Axelrod) His daughter; Regena Richter (Tony Fullard), His bonus daughters;...
Obituary: Martha C. Bittinger
Funeral services for Martha C. Bittinger, 84, of Hanceville will be 4 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Randy Makemson will be officiating. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Saturday at Hanceville Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A private...
Obituary: Oscar Kenneth Freeman
Funeral service for Oscar Kenneth Freeman, 84, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Antioch Cemetery, Pastor David Hadley and Pastor Mike Eaton officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m....
Obituary: David Verland Hackney
Funeral services for David Verland Hackney, 56, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverends Donnie Jones and Chuck Twilley will be officiating services. The family will welcome...
Obituary: Warner Oncie Murphree
Warner Oncie Murphree, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Mr. Murphree is survived by his daughters Ann Renee Black of Cullman, Alabama and Abby C. Westbrook of Pelham, Alabama.
A celebration of life funeral service will be held Monday...
Obituary: Walter Randell Phillips
Walter Randell Phillips, known to most as Randy, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Randy was born December 13, 1957, in Cullman County, to Zester and Dorothy Miller Phillips.
A lifelong resident of the area, graduate of Holly Pond High...
Obituary: James Thomas Doedtman
Funeral service for James Thomas Doedtman, 56, of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Catholic Cemetery, Bro. Tim Collier officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home from...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Blackwood Gill
Shirley Ann Blackwood, age 77, of Madison, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born in Cullman on July 3rd, 1947 to Victor and Edna Mae Blackwood, Shirley was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, co-worker, and friend. She loved, among other things, gardening,...
Obituary: Linda Ann Barrett
Funeral services for Linda Ann Barrett, 80, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sardis #2 Cemetery, Bro. Jason Ellerbee officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. before the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Shelby Jean Wynn
Funeral services for Shelby Jean Wynn, 88, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-1 before the service.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Tommy Lester Tucker
Funeral service for Tommy Lester Tucker, 66, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Samuel Tucker will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Kathy Ann Sparks
Kathy Ann Sparks, 58, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on April 9, 2025. Kathy was born in Ohio, to Hobert and Dianne Czarnecki Runyon on December 31, 1966.
Mrs. Sparks was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her yard. In the past Kathy enjoyed keeping...
Obituary: Frankie Dale Kilgo
A graveside service for Frankie Dale Kilgo, 71, of Hanceville will be 5 p.m. Monday April 14th at Bethlehem East Cemetery with Reverend James Fields officiating. Visitation will be Sunday April 13th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Kilgo was...
Obituary: Robbin Diane Johnson
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Robbin Diane Johnson, 54, of Boaz.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Robbin passed away April 9th, 2025. She was born November 14, 1970 to Edward Arnold Jacks and Elnor Faynell Banks Jacks. She enjoyed...
Obituary: Merlin David Cone
Funeral Service for Mr. Merlin David Cone, age 82 of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Rollo and Rev. Chris Chambless officiating; burial at Shelton Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Mark Benjamin Taylor
Mark Benjamin Taylor was born at Mitchel Air Field near Hempstead, New York on September 30, 1955. He passed away in San Marcos on April 2, 2025.
Mark married the love of his life, Jo Ellen Korthals, in 1989. In 1990 they were blessed with...
Obituary: Wilma Sheina Mooney
Wilma Sheina Mooney, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Wilma is survived by her son Jeff Holmes (Jessica); her daughters Michelle Welch, Jackie Canales, Kim Looney & Melissa Smith, her sisters Janice Bean, Carolyn Rideway, Linda Smith, Debra Fowler...
Obituary: Gene Burns
Funeral Service for Earl Eugene Burns, age 96 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Truman Davis officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m....
Obituary: Orvelene Fulenwider
Funeral Service for Orvelene Fulenwider, age 93 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with David Poole officiating; burial at Livingston Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday,...
Obituary: James ‘Jimmy’ Jennings
Funeral Service for Mr. James Douglas Jennings will be Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with interment at Flint Creek Cemetery, Pastor Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., April 9th, 2025.
Mr. Jennings passed...
Obituary: Raymond Walter Kenna, Sr.
Raymond Walter Kenna Sr., 92, of Cullman passed away, Saturday, April 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held in his honor at a later date.
Mr. Kenna was born August 12, 1932 to parents, Edward and Grace Sarber Kenna. He was a U.S. Air...
Obituary: Karen Lynn White
A memorial service for Karen Lynn White, 57, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday April 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Ms. White was born January 26,...
Obituary: William Allen Tudor, Jr.
Funeral services for William Allen Tudor Jr., 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Friday April 11, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Center Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Obituary: Deborah E. Currington
Funeral service for Deborah E. Currington, age 71, of Vinemont, will be Monday, April 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Bro. G.T. Robertson officiating. Burial will be at...
Obituary: Oliver Wiley “O.W.” Tucker
Funeral service for Oliver Wiley “O.W.” Tucker, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem Cemetery, Bro. Shane Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home from 5:30...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Virginia Teeter-Smith
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jacquelyn Teeter-Smith, (nee Holden), age 95, born October 15, 1929, died on March 31, 2025.
She was born in South Paris, Maine and spent years in California, Kentucky, and Alabama. She will be remembered for her love of her...
Obituary: William Fred Richard
Funeral service for Mr. William Fred Richard, 83, of Cullman will be at 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Pastor Joe McNulty and Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 10-12 p.m....
Obituary: John Kevin Jacobs
A graveside service for John Kevin Jacobs of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Berlin, AL.
John, a loving father, brother, and grandfather, passed away April 1, 2025 at the age of 67. He was...
Obituary: Daniel Lee Fowler
Funeral services for Daniel Lee Fowler, 85, of Hanceville, AL will be 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Jimmy Mattox and Delwin Kilgo will be officiating. The family will welcome friends for...
Obituary: Harold Loyd Lee
Harold Loyd Lee (90) passed away in his sleep in Cullman, Alabama on March 30th, 2025, and was born in Cullman on November 17th, 1934.
Mr. Lee is preceded in death by his: parents Loyd Washington & Lula May Gentry Lee; sister Atholene Lee Goodwin;...
Obituary: Thomas Anthony White
Thomas Anthony White, age 74 of Cullman, died Friday, March 28, 2025.
Thomas was a graduate of Wallace State and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Southern Research Institute in Birmingham. Thomas was an avid hunter and spent many...
Obituary: Peggy Jane Williams
Graveside Service for Peggy Jane Williams, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Mount Zion Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Williams passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Falkville Health Care...
Obituary: Candace Nicole Jacobs
Funeral services for Candace Nicole Jacobs will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Saturday at Hanceville Funeral Home from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bro. Paul Campbell will be officiating...
Obituary: Trey Daniel Kilpatrick
Trey Kilpatrick, 24, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 28, 2025, in his hometown. Born on June 2, 2000, in Cullman, Trey lived a life defined by dedication to his work, devotion to his family, and steadfast faith. Trey pursued a career as...
Obituary: Johnny Owen Godsey
Johnny Owen Godsey, age 74, of Houston, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Cullman Regional Hospital in Cullman, Alabama.
Johnny was born on February 15, 1951 to Lanier and Betty Godsey in Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at...
Obituary: Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Welch
Frances "Gwen" Gwendolyn Welch, age 89, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Gwen is survived by her children Glenn(Angela), Threesa & Eugene.
Six Grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
Gwen was preceded in death by her husband Tracy...
Obituary: Joyce Kugler
A person’s legacy is defined not by what happens on a single day or even by the words she uses. Instead, it is defined by the things she did with and for others. Joyce “Joy” Mann Kugler was a dearly loved and loving person....
Obituary: Robie Lynn Cordes
Robie Lynn Cordes, age 69, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1955 in Birmingham to Yewell Dayton and Eva Mae Holloway Clifton.
Mrs. Cordes is preceded in death by: husband: James Henry Cordes, father: Yewell...
Obituary: Luther Marlin Hyde, Sr.
Luther Marlin Hyde, Sr., 76, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 26, 2025. Luther was born to Richard and Eula Mae Butler Hyde on October 13, 1948.
Mr. Hyde served our country honorably in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam. He...
Obituary: Deborah Gail Waldrep
Mrs. Deborah Gail Waldrep of Vinemont, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 77. A celebration of life service will be held at noon on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Moss Funeral...
Obituary: Thelene Dean White
A graveside service for Thelene Dean White, 88, of Hanceville will be 12:30 p.m. Friday March 28th at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. White was born April 26, 1936, in...
Obituary: Johnny Vann Scott
Funeral Service for Johnny Vann Scott, age 76, of Logan, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, burial at Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 27,...
Obituary: Joan McClellan Cleghorn
Funeral service for Joan McClellan Cleghorn, 78, of Addison will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Addison Baptist Church with interment in Kemp Cemetery, Bro. Kyle Woodard and Justin Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. at Addison Baptist Church prior...
Obituary: Ronald Lee James
Funeral service for Ronald Lee James, 77, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 31st, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. James...
Obituary: Franklin Jerome Self
Funeral Service for Franklin Jerome Self, age 89 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hopewell Cemetery, burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Self passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at...
Obituary: Jeffery Dale Kilgore
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Jeffery Dale Kilgore, 60, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Kilgore passed away March 24, 2025 at UAB Hospital. He was born November 12, 1964 to...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Hamby
Funeral Service for Joyce Ann Hamby, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Freddie Moehring officiating; burial at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Winifred Maddaleen Nicholas
Funeral service for Winifred Maddaleen Nicholas, 97, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Bro. Sam Hollis officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2...
Obituary: Carolyn Ann White
Carolyn Ann White, 78, of Cullman, Alabama went to her heavenly home March 22, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Carolyn was born March 6, 1947 to Calvin & Savilla Bryan. She was a faithful member of Pleasant...
Obituary: Vernon “VA” Arthur Oden
Funeral Service for Vernon Arthur Oden, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dewayne Harper officiating; burial at Macedonia Cemetery at Oden Ridge. Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m....
Obituary: Claud Wayne Buckelew
Claud Wayne Buckelew, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years Vivian Drusilla Porter Buckelew, daughter Paula Buckelew Perry, son Nicky Wayne (Racheal) Buckelew and grandchildren Veronica...
Obituary: Alesia “Lisa” Beth Miller
Lisa Miller, 64, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at home with loved ones.
She was born February 23, 1961 in Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her sister, Sherry (Jim) Jennings; Nephew Chance (Anna) Miller; Niece, Frankie (Cody) Tipton; Grandnephew; Griffin Tipton...
Obituary: Kathy Nell (Price) McDowell
Kathy Nell Price McDowell, age 66, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Kathy was born in Birmingham Alabama on January 20, 1959 to William Cleve and Gladys Louise Packer Price.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister:...
Obituary: Lucas Wayne Darnell
Funeral services for Lucas Wayne Darnell, 33, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday March 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Shelton Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday March 23rd from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Hanceville...
Obituary: Steven Dale Quick
Funeral services for Steven Dale Quick of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Welti Cumberland Cemetery. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Saturday at Hanceville Funeral Home from...
Obituary: Don C. Sivley, Sr.
Don C. Sivley Sr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on March 19, 2025 at age 97. He was born on December 3, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Charles W. Sivley and Evelyn (Boschung) Sivley.
Don graduated from Phillips High School in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduation,...
Obituary: Charles Chambers
Charles (“Charlie”) Harold Chambers Jr., 70, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on February 23, 1955, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Charles Harold and Elsie Jean Chambers. As a graduate of...
Obituary: Maggie Vaughan Lawrence
Maggie Vaughan Lawrence, 39, peacefully passed away on March 19th, 2025. Born April 15th, 1985, to Crissy and Duke Vaughan of Phenix City, Alabama. Maggie lived a lifetime caring for others and served as a Pediatric Nurse Practioner at Children's of Alabama. Maggie was a beloved...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Smitherman
Funeral service for Margaret Ann Maze Smitherman, 72, will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at Sardis #2 Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening at Cullman Funeral Home from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 16
criminal trespass-3rd degree; Days Inn; 4th St. SW
March...
Obituary: Wayne Roy Brown
Wayne Roy Brown, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Wayne Roy Brown was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Pauline Brown, brother Dave Brown, wife Debby Brown and son Philip Clayton Brown.
His survivors include sons Wade Brown...
Obituary: Susie Mae Estes
Funeral service for Susie Mae Linton Estes, 88, a long-time resident of the Brooklyn community in Cullman County, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jeremy Collier and Rev. Larry Nail officiating, with interment in Brooklyn...
Obituary: Debra Sue Hogan
Memorial services for Debra Sue Hogan, 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Hogan was born on May 16, 1955, to parents,...
Obituary: Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller
Jerry ‘Frog’ Miller, 76 of Cullman, Alabama passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born on May 18, 1948, in Cullman, Frog was a beloved figure whose vibrant personality and unforgettable presence left an indelible mark on everyone who knew...
Obituary: Leon Zachary Waters
Leon Zachary Waters, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Leon is survived by his parents Ronald & Margaret Waters; his brother John Waters; his sisters Crystal & Mary Waters.
Leon was preceded in death by his sister Kimberly Waters.
A celebration...
Obituary: Donna Jo (Rivers) Cottingham
Donna Jo Rivers Cottingham, age 67, of McCalla, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Donna was born in Cullman, Alabama on April 28, 1957 to Edwin and Beatrice Stricklin Rivers.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother -in-law: Gary Shores.
She...
Obituary: Wanda Sue Dillard Craig
Wanda Sue Dillard Craig, born February 10, 1944, entered her heavenly home on March 15, 2025. Sue as she was known was born in San Diego, CA during the height of World War II. Her parents, Lloyd George Dillard and Doris Nell Compton were living...
Obituary: Rev. John Wesley Purifoy, Jr.
Funeral services for Rev. John Wesley Purifoy Jr., 78, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday March 22nd at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service at Colony Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday March 21st from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville...
Obituary: Kenneth “Red” Harrington
Kenneth "Red" Harrington, age 79, of Cullman, AL, passed Monday, March 17, 2025, at Folsom Center in Cullman, AL, he was born on August 10, 1945.
Arrangements are being handled by Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Crematory-Cemetery, 255 County Road 1435, Cullman, AL; a Memorial service will...
Obituary: Gregory Paul Mize
Memorial Service for Gregory Paul Mize, age 56 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jason Whitehead officiating; Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Pamela Thompson Brown
Pamela Sue Thompson Brown passed away at her home on March 14,2025 on her 44th wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by her father, Tom Thompson, and her dear mother Patrica Thompson. She leaves behind her loving husband Judson Brown, children Tara Brown, Tabitha Brown,...
Obituary: Willie Mae Franklin
Funeral service for Willie Mae Franklin, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Northbrook Baptist Church, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Pastor Keith Warden, Rev. Wintford Haynes, and Rev. Wade Maynard will be officiating. The family will...
Obituary: Michael “Mikey” Calvin Campbell
Michael "Mikey" Calvin Campbell, age 21, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
A a celebration of life memorial visitation for Mikey will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Parlor G&H, 1901...
Obituary: Danny Wayne Byram
Danny Wayne Byram, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Boldo, Alabama, to Chart and Audrey Byram.
Danny lived a life full of passion, dedication, and adventure. A proud graduate of West...
Obituary: Charles E. Benefield
Charles Benefield, 88, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, joining his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty Jean, in eternal rest. Born on September 26, 1936 in Arkansas to Pearl Harris Benefield, Charles lived a life centered around...
Obituary: Cleon Leabert Carpenter
Cleon Leabert Carpenter, (Buddy), beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on February 2, 1932, and raised near Hopewell, Alabama. He lived most of his life in Birmingham before moving to Cullman.
Buddy, our Dad...
Obituary: Mary Lynn Malcolm
Mary Lynn Malcolm, age 46, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Lynn was born on December 27, 1978,...
Obituary: Jeffery Wade Shikle
Funeral service for Jeffery Wade Shikle, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery, Bro. Ben McKenzie and Dr. Tim Lipsey will be officiating. The family will receive friends...
Obituary: Donna Michelle Stewart
Memorial services for Donna Michelle Stewart, 53, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ms. Stewart was born September 11, 1971 to parents, Donald Gene and Mary Lou Stewart.
She...
Obituary: Maureen Elizabeth Graveman
Memorial services for Maureen Elizabeth Graveman, 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Grace Episcopal Church with a celebration of life service to follow.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Grave was born September 22, 1952,...
Obituary: Rose Marie Rainbolt
Rose Marie Rainbolt, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Rose was born in Lapeer, MI. on April 4, 1950 to John Howard and Rose Marie Lawrence Smith.
She is survived by: 2 daughters: Chelsea (Tyler) Huffstutler, Leann McLeod, son:...
Obituary: Carlton Ellis Pitts
Carlton Ellis Pitts, age 76 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Pitts; father, James Herbert Pitts; brothers: Ricky (Nancy) Pitts, Daniel (Barbara) Pitts, and Hubert (Helen) Pitts; and a granddaughter, Alyssa Pitts.
Carlton is survived...
Obituary: Donna Gail Vest
Donna Gail Vest, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Donna is survived by her son Jimmy Turner (Michele), sisters Carol Scott and Linda Rayburn, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Dan Collins
Funeral Service for Gerald "Jerry" Dan Collins, age 69 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Cullman Church of Christ; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16,...
Obituary: Lanny “Rodger” Shabel
Lanny "Rodger" Shabel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 73.
Rodger was born on April 16, 1951, in McGee, Mississippi, to Jim and Gussie Shabel. As the eldest of seven children, he...
Obituary: Jimmy Morrow
Jimmy W.L. Morrow, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille & Luther Hopper; father, Raymond Morrow; Sisters: Janice Morrow and Ray Morrow.
Jimmy is survived by his four (4) sons: Nathan (Ann)...
Obituary: Gene S. Sutherlin
Gene Selken Sutherlin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Mr. Sutherlin was born in Missouri, to Clarence Wilburn and Mary Louise Selken Sutherlin on May 6, 1939.
Gene was a kind and gentle man who was always...
Obituary: Mary Jo Butts
Funeral services for Mary Jo Butts, 94, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Good Hope Cemetery. Barbara Trussell and Buddy Perkins will be officiating services. Visitation will be Tuesday March...
Obituary: Jack Wayne Still
Reverend Jack Wayne Still, 80, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 9th surrounded by family. He was born on December 20, 1944, in Tampa, FL, to James Kermit and Ivalene Tidwell Still.
Jack was raised in Cullman County and felt called into...
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