Obituary: Sonya Creel White, 45, of Cullman
Sonya Creel White, of Cullman, AL, passed away in her home on Feb. 25, 2023 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to...
Obituary: Betty Dean Walls Downey
Betty Downey, age 91, of Hueytown, formerly of Holly Pond and Pleasant Grove passed away on February 25, 2023.
Betty was born in Cullman County, AL. on Jan. 13,1932 to Samuel Minous and Noxie Lee McCutchen.
Betty is predeceased by her parents; two brothers, John W....
Obituary: Carolyn Jane Plunkett Dunn
Carolyn Jane Plunkett Dunn, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023, at the age of 73. Mrs. Dunn was born to William Wallace and Dorothy Ophelia Stewart Riddle on February 1, 1950, in Blount County, Alabama.
Carolyn was the fourth of seven children....
Obituary: Joseph Anthony Mancini
Joseph Anthony Mancini, 93, of Arley, passed away Feb. 22, 2023 at his residence.
He was born Dec. 17, 1929 in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania to Joe and Rose Mancini.
No services will be held at this time.
Obituary: Linda McKelvy Hawkins
Linda McKelvy Hawkins, 83, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 23, 2023. Linda was born to Kirby Wynn and Avis Bonner McKelvy on Dec. 4, 1939.
Linda was raised on a farm, and she was always young at heart. She enjoyed life and had...
Obituary: Sharon Hudson Martin
Ms. Sharon Hudson Martin, 76, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on Monday at 4 p.m. in Pinewood Memorial Park with Pastor Aaron Kennedy and Pastor Deana Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5...
Obituary: Michael Rickey Olinger
Michael Rickey Olinger, 37, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023. Michael was born in Alabama on Aug. 30, 1985, to Rickey and Deborah Veal Olinger.
Mr. Olinger served our country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of...
Obituary: Mamie Sue Elliott
Mamie Sue Elliott, 81, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 23, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born in Moulton, Alabama on Jan. 22, 1942. Sue was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Deborah Veal Olinger
Deborah Veal Olinger, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023, at the age of 64. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Oct. 31, 1958, to Billy Ray and Yvonne Buckelew Veal.
Mrs. Olinger was a member of Redan Baptist Church....
Obituary: Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65
Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Findlay family.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Emily Josephine Glasscock Pruett
Emily Josephine Glasscock Pruett, better known as “Josie,” was born on Jan. 12, 1938, and, at the age of 85, passed from this world into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Feb. 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde...
Obituary: Edna Dean Kelso Downing
After a long life full of family and love, Edna Dean Kelso Downing passed away at the age of 82 in her adopted hometown of Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Born on Sept. 28, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to John and...
Obituary: Cynthia Renee (McGinnis) Darnell
Mrs. Cynthia Renee (McGinnis) Darnell was born March 9, 1957; she was 65 at the time of her passing on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.
Cynthia is survived by her son, Christopher McGinnis; her grandchildren: Christian Higgins, Kaylee McGinnis, and Cooper McGinnis; her great grandchildren: Abbie...
Obituary: William Douglas Ward
William Douglas Ward, age 67, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
Doug was born on May 9, 1955 in Guin, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Rayburn Ray Cone, 68
Rayburn Ray Cone, age 68, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Rayburn is survived by his daughters Jerica Rayn Cone, Phoynyx Sarah Cone, his sons Justyn Wayne Cone, Chayton Lee Cone, his sisters Joyce Jones, Alice Anderton, his brothers Merlin Cone...
Obituary: Sarah Faye “Sally” Bailey
Sarah Faye “Sally” Bailey, 86, of Hayneville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 after a brief illness in Prattville Baptist Hospital. She was born Nov. 10, 1936 in Cullman county to William A.V. McKinnley Coleman and Myrtle Jane Phillips Coleman. Sally was a...
Obituary: Carrel Wesley Neal
Carrel Wesley Neal, 91, of Holly Pond, AL, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, due to complications from kidney and bladder cancer. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Chalmers and Malinda (Yates) Neal, and his elder brother, J.B. (Dorothy) Neal.
Carrel’s name...
Obituary: Robert Nathaniel Jones
Funeral service for Robert Nathaniel Jones, of Cullman, will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Brother Steve Rodgers will officiate the...
Obituary: Tracy Painter
Tracy Painter, age 48, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
Tracy was born on Oct. 30, 1974.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where a memorial service...
Obituary: Ronald L. Hogue
Ronald L. Hogue, 78, was born on August 19, 1944, in Cullman County and passed away on Feb. 20, 2023. He was the first born child of Thurman L. and Myrtle L. Hogue of Battleground, Alabama.
Mr. Hogue was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Obituary: Clara Parker Smith
The memorial service for Clara Parker Smith, 81, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Baldwin Church of Christ. The burial will follow the service.
Mrs. Smith passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born July 1, 1941,...
Obituary: Quinn Millard Quick
Quinn Millard Quick, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Quinn was born Dec. 1, 1933 to Millard and Mae Quick in the West Point area of Cullman County, Alabama. He grew up there and graduated from West Point High...
Obituary: Cecile Marie Wright
Cecile Marie Wright, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.
Marie is survived by her husband, Talmadge Wright; her son Brad Wright (Stacy); and her daughter Amy Pratt (James); her brother Butch Aderhold(Mary); her grandchildren Brandon Pratt(Melanie), Brady Pratt,Andrew Whitfield(Lauren)...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Reid
Funeral service for Sandra Sue Reid, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at the Holly Pond Cemetery Chapel with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Sam Hollis will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Reid family.
Mrs....
Obituary: James Wesley Hudson, Sr.
James Wesley Hudson, Sr., 90, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born Jan. 18, 1933.
He is survived by his children, Mary (Gary) Braswell, James (Michelle) Hudson, Jr., Delbert (Sue) Hudson, Craig (Karla) Hudson and Crystal Lawrence;...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Eddleman
Jerry Wayne Eddleman, 81, of Cullman, died peacefully at home on Feb. 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on Feb. 24, 1941, to Olin and Evie Thrower Eddleman.
He lived practically all of his life in the Gold Ridge community of Cullman...
Obituary: Joyce W. Hagood
Funeral service for Joyce W. Hagood, age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Joey Smithson officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at...
Obituary: Susan Ann Wood
Susan Ann Wood, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 17, 2023, at the age of 57. Ms. Wood was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Nov 13, 1965, to Ralph J. and Lora Nell Graves Wood.
Ms. Wood was a member of the Fairview...
Obituary: William “Larrell” Segers
William "Larrell" Segers, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born in Birmingham Alabama on July 27, 1935 to William and Lois Ayers Segers. He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife Peggy...
Obituary: Clyde Vernon Johnson
Memorial service for Clyde Vernon Johnson, age 93, of Vinemont, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Vladimir Climaco officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb....
Obituary: Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Lowry
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Lowry, of Cullman, passed away Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born in Cullman on June 25, 1929 to Ervin and Florence Dean Calvert. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: P.E. (Jack) Lowry.
Funeral services...
Obituary: Robert Lawton Cheatwood Jr.
Graveside Service for Robert Lawton Cheatwood Jr., age 94, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Missionary Grove Cemetery with Tim Aires officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cheatwood passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16,...
Obituary: Billie Grant Gobble
Funeral service for Billie Grant Gobble, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Bro. Danny Drinkard officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Miriam Huddleston Jones
Miriam Huddleston Jones, of Baileyton, passed away Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born Feb. 7, 1937 in Baileyton Alabama to Charles Gross and Agnes Herring Huddleston. She is preceded in death by: parents, husband: James L. “Bud” Jones, brother:...
Obituary: Joseph David Boyd
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Joseph David Boyd, 34, announces his passing which occurred on Feb. 14, 2023.
Visitation and funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville, Alabama. Visitation begins at 11 a.m....
Obituary: Clara Parker Smith
Clara Parker Smith, 81, of Cullman, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, at her residence. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born July 1, 1941, to Robert Wesley and Lovie Hogan Parker.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents.
She is...
Obituary: Joseph David Boyd
Funeral services for Joseph David Boyd, 34, of Hanceville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Hopewell Baptist Church with interment to follow at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Joseph’s family will receive friends at the church Friday beginning at 11 a.m.
Obituary: James Rudolph Cook (updated)
Funeral service for James Rudolph Cook, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Nesmith Cemetery, Bro. Kevin Rutherford officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: James Wendell West II (update)
James Wendell West II, 57, of Cullman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 20232 at his residence.
Jim “Scooter” was born Jan. 5, 1966 to James Wendell West and Pat Spradlin Kirkpatrick. Jim was a kind, loving husband, dad...
Obituary: James Melvin Murcks
Funeral service for James Melvin Murcks, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. David Estes officiating; interment in Bethlehem United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 until 11a.m. prior...
Obituary: Kermit Scogin
Kermit Scogin, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at his residence.
Kermit was born on May 14, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Old Union Primitive Baptist...
Obituary: Frederick Andrew White
Frederick Andrew White, 67, of Logan, passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at his residence in Logan. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. White was born Nov. 26, 1955, to Lowell Andrew and Julia Emma Sargent White. He was a loving father and grandfather. He...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He passed away at the age of 76 at Cullman...
Obituary: Zera Barnett Burns Howard
The funeral service for Zera Barnett Burns Howard, 96, of Simcoe, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Rev. Bobby Crawford and Rev. Layne Howard will officiate...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He passed away at the age of 76 at Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard, 71, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 20223 at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1952 in Ohio. Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who would give the shirt off her back to someone in...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton (Updated)
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Pastors Jerry Lawson, Ory Hampton, and Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Starla Renee Weaver
Funeral services for Starla Renee Weaver, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Weaver will lie in repose at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Shane Joseph Cochran
Funeral Service for Shane Joseph Cochran, age 40, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Box officiating; interment in Valley Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Stephen Ellis Turner
Stephen Ellis Turner, age 73, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 12, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born June 19, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a friend to all who knew him. He was such a good man; an expert level...
Obituary: John A. Williamson
John A. Williamson was born in Cullman County, Alabama on July 18, 1929. He graduated from Anniston High School and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Sarah Mildred Hodge on Dec. 26, 1953. He lived and worked in Oxford, Alabama and...
Obituary: Lockcile Elkins
Lockcile Elkins, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lockcile was born on March 15, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at...
Obituary: James Warren
James Warren, age 94, of Haleyville, passed away Feb. 11, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
He was born Oct. 26, 1928 in Moreland, Alabama
A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Homes in Double...
Obituary: Ida Louisa Kugler
Funeral Service for Ida Louisa Kugler, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kerry Cleghorn officiating; interment in Missionary Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett
Tom was born Oct. 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four siblings who all worked in the family business. They remained close all their lives and their greatest joy was gathering and...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Pastors Jerry Lawson and Ory Hampton will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Hoyt Noel Slatton
Mr. Hoyt Noel Slatton was born Dec. 26, 1948 to Lester and Elaine Slatton. He passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2023 peacefully at his daughter’s home. Hoyt was a devoted father, Paw Paw, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Being a retired mechanic he was wired...
Obituary: Mary Alice Willingham
Funeral service for Mary Alice Willingham, 90, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m....
Obituary: Pauline Collins
Pauline Collins, age 80, of Linden, North Carolina, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
Pauline was born on Feb. 17, 1942 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023...
Obituary: Reba Winnell Crow
Funeral service for Reba Winnell Crow, age 95, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Gum Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: John Albert Redding
A Celebration of Life service for John Albert Redding, 75, of Cullman will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at K and S Barn in Fairview. The address is 8575 Al Hwy 69, Cullman, Al.
Mr. Redding passed away on...
Obituary: Margie Ann Sexton
The graveside service for Margie Ann Sexton, 80, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Bro. Troy Puckett will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sexton family.
Mrs. Sexton was born March 25, 1942,...
Obituary: Nellie Gay Pace
Funeral service for Nellie Gay Pace, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Trueman Davis officiating; interment in Bethsadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior...
Obituary: Coleman Berl Harris
Funeral service for Coleman Berl Harris, 82, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Woods will officiate the service. The interment will be at Mt. Hope Baptist Cemetery. The visitation will be 12 p.m. until 1...
Obituary: Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole
Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole passed from this life and began her journey to meet her Redeemer face to face on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at the age of 87.
She was pre deceased by her parents William Howard Ballard and Verla Evelyn Barnett Ballard, sister...
Obituary: Eleanor Falkowski Welsh
Eleanor Falkowski Welsh passed away on Feb. 4, 2023, as a resident of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, in Hanceville, Alabama. Eleanor was born in Loraine, Ohio, and as a family they moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Eleanor became Class President at Brooklyn High...
Obituary: Olen Leo Pope
Olen Leo Pope, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Mr. Pope was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Arthur and Alice Garman Pope.
Mr. Pope served his nation honorably in the United States Army. Olen enjoyed fishing. He loved animals and...
Obituary: Peggy Estoria Burden
The funeral service for Peggy Estoria Burden, 81, of Baileyton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 10-11am prior to the service. The interment will be in the Baileyton Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Rayburn Austin Parker
Rayburn Austin Parker, 87, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1935.
Rayburn graduated from West Point High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree at St. Bernard College, and his Master’s Degree from the University of...
Obituary: Scott Alan Hunt
Funeral service for Scott Alan Hunt, 46, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Concord Baptist Cemetery, Pastor Shannon Wilkerson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 5:30 p.m....
Obituary: Margaret Brown Hale
Margaret Brown Hale, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, was born September 8, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama. She departed this life on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 75.
A devoted homemaker, loyal wife, and loving mother and grandmother, Ms. Hale dedicated her life...
Obituary: Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd
Funeral services for Ms. Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. with interment at Hopewell Cemetery, officiating will be Richard Roberts. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023...
Obituary: Judy Ann Puckett
Funeral services for Judy Ann Puckett, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Puckett will be on Sunday,...
Obituary: Rebecca (Becke) Arnold
Rebecca (Becke) Arnold, 80, of Garden City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
Visitation is planned for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Daystar Church, Cullman. Her memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Richard Zehr, Sr.
Funeral service for Donald "Don" Richard Zehr, Sr., age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Larry Brown and Allan Kuykendall officiating; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: Ida Lee Hodge
Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet, artist, and a quilter. She was a physical therapy assistant and volunteered at a women’s prison. Ida was a marathon...
Obituary: Diane Green Williams
Diane Green Williams, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1957, in Missouri to Daniel Clyde Smith and Lucille Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband,...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Culwell
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Culwell of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Hanceville. Reverend Lonnie Goodwin will be officiating. Mrs. Culwell will lie in repose at the church on Sunday from 1 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 30• domestic violence; CR 1059• harassment; CR 38• illegal possession of prescription drugs;...
Obituary: Duron Crider
Duron Crider, age 89, of Decatur, until the last six years, passed peacefully from this earth at The Oaks Highland in Bessemer on Jan. 30, 2023. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m., Hanceville Funeral Home with Visitation 12 p.m. –...
Obituary: Margaret Geraldine Smith
Funeral Service for Margaret Geraldine Smith, age 84, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb....
Obituary: William Joseph Speer
Memorial service for William Joseph Speer, age 61, of Hanceville, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Robert Eugene Sparks
Robert Eugene Sparks, 42, of Falkville, passed away on Feb. 1, 2023, at Decatur General Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1980, to Norman Dean Sparks & Cordelia Cook. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sparks...
Obituary: Cora Dean Wigginton
Cora Dean Wigginton, of Vinemont, passed away Jan. 31, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born April 28, 1930 to Cicero and Margaret Denton Taylor. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services are Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 2 p.m.at...
Obituary: Billie Alston Gardner
Billie Alston Gardner, 93, of Pell City, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at The Villages at Cook Springs in Pell City.
Billie was born on April 10, 1929 in Houston, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held at Alston Family...
Obituary: Leo Dennis Almond
Mr. Leo Dennis Almond, age 66, of Cullman, AL. formerly of Montgomery AL. died Saturday, January 28, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Leo Almond Jr. (Laura); daughter, Christina Almond Allen; sisters: Patricia Steele and Cathy Counts; and five grandchildren: Heather, Olivia and McKayla...
Obituary: Glenda Merle Cook
Glenda Merle Cook, 62, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1960.
She is survived by her son, Jason (Jennifer) Cook; grandchildren, Mackenzie Cook, Kaigen Simmons and Kayleigh Simmons; great-grandchild, Kennedy Stewart; brother,...
Obituary: K. Jade Burks
Funeral service for K. Jade Burks, age 21, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Clint Lee officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: James Wendell West
James Wendell West earned his wings on Jan. 29, 2023. He was born Nov. 22, 1940 to JC and Alma West. Jim was married to his loving wife Rose for 35 years where they resided in Cullman. Jim was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Merrill James Wallace
A memorial service for Merrill James Wallace, 52, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Cullman. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Dr. Tom Richter will officiate...
Obituary: Harold Hargrove Stinnett
A graveside service for Harold Hargrove Stinnett of Blountsville will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Bo Garrison will be officiating the service.
Mr. Stinnett was born on February 23, 1954 in Marshall County, Tennessee to Herman McKinley Stinnett...
Obituary: Arthur “Buck” Eddleman
Funeral service for Arthur "Buck" Eddleman, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with John McKoy and Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in Mission Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 27• harassment; CR 1371• Violation of Protection Order; Hwy. 91• domestic violence; Hwy....
Obituary: Alton Glynn Harbison
Alton Glynn Harbison, 74, of Arley, passed away January 29, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 10, 1948 in Alabama.
Visitation will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. with funeral services...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.
Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Obituary: Phillip Wayne Coggins
Phillip Wayne Coggins, age 67, of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 4, 1955, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Walter Frank Coggins Jr. and Audrey Nadine Coggins.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Black
A graveside service for Larry Wayne Black, 72, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at Center Grove Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Roger Hood will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Black family.
Mr. Black was born Aug. 2, 1950,...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Obituary: Robert August Teichmiller
Robert August Teichmiller, of Hanceville, passed away Jan. 26, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in Cullman on Dec. 22, 1927 to Aug. Herman and Gertrude King Teichmiller.
Funeral services for Mr. Teichmiller are Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Claudia Laverne Smitherman
Claudia Laverne Smitherman, age 80, of Arley, passed away Jan. 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1942 in Slaton, Texas.
Private services will be held on a later date.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Stacy Patton (Danny); sons, Lynn Smitherman and...
