Obituary: Donald Jack Tucker
Donald Jack Tucker of Decatur passed away June 8, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born in Cullman March 17, 1928 to Joel Jack and Mullice Perdue Tucker.
He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in mechanical engineering and he worked...
Obituary: Ronald Lee Reaid
Ronald Lee Reaid was born Oct. 19, 1955 and passed away June 8, 2019.
Obituary: Dorothy Imogene McClendon
Dorothy Imogene McClendon, 99, of Cullman died Saturday, June 8, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest McClendon; parents: Erie and Agnes Wilson Baker; daughters: Glenda Ann Nail and Carolyn Vandiver; son, Maxie McClendon; sisters: Ruth Moon and Marcell Ginn; and brothers:...
Obituary: Willie Crow
Willie Crow, 78, of the Walter community, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.
He was born in Morgan County to Herman O'Brien and Hattie Ramey Crow.
Willie worked in small engine repair. Willie served our country in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Baptist faith, member of the...
Obituary: William Sherrill Bailey
William Sherrill Bailey, 76, of Cullman, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hersel Bailey, and brother, Earl Bailey.
Sherrill is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynn Bailey; son, Russell Bailey (Kelley); mother, Ruby Bailey; grandchildren: Blake Bailey and Sara...
Obituary: Eddie Wayne Hamm
Eddie Wayne Hamm, 70, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hamm; daughters: Jenny Terry (Brent), Tracey Smith (Joel), and Whitney Hamm (Adam); grandchildren: Alex and Colton Terry, Jackson and Madison Smith, Whitten Tuggle, and Remi and Reed...
Obituary: Donald Roger Cheatham
Donald Roger Cheatham, 84, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Pulaski, TN.
He was born in Falkville, AL Dec. 16, 1934.
He retired from freight transportation and served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Cheatham was preceded in death by his parents,...
Obituary: Ida Belle Little
Ida Belle Little of Cullman passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 79.
She was born in Cullman Nov. 17, 1939 to John and Annie Drake Ayers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jewel (George) Suggs, Gertrude (Lee) Butler, Mildred (Charner)...
Obituary: Edith Hammack
Edith Hammack, 68, of Houston passed away June 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Edith was born July 5, 1950 in Hartselle, Alabama. She was a member at Houston Church of God for 20 years. Edith attended Speake High School and Double Springs...
Obituary: Aubrey Joseph Hornsby
Funeral services for Aubrey Joseph Hornsby, 77, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg, Louisiana Monday, June 10, 2019.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hornsby...
Obituary: Marie Bethar Dunn
Funeral services for Marie Bethar Dunn, 92, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City Cemetery. She will lie-in-state from 10-11 a.m. before the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Tommy Ray Thomas
Graveside services for Tommy Ray Thomas, 59, of Kimberly, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery. There will be a visitation at 6 p.m. Thursday June 6, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his...
Obituary: Gary David Jenkins
Gary David Jenkins, 76, of Hayden, passed away on June 5, 2019. He was born January 20, 1943, in Walker County, to Berry and Nina Christine Daniels Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Cross Roads Church in Hayden.
Gary is...
Obituary: Girthey Margret Burleson
Girthey Margret Burleson, 88, of Houston, Alabama entered into rest June 4, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Burleson was born July 15, 1930 in Hamilton, Alabama.
Girthey was a member of Grace Baptist Church for 25 years and was an active member...
Obituary: James Orvel Pace, Sr.
James Orvel Pace, Sr., 79, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Orvel was preceded in death by his father, O.C. Pace; mother, Lois Grantham Pace; daughter, Sherry Ann Pace and brother, Earl Pace.
He leaves to cherish his...
Obituary: Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr.
Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr., 94, of Arab, AL died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Mac was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church.
Mac is survived by his wife, Barbara Perrin; daughter, Sandi Mercer; son, Douglas Perrin; sisters: Dorothy True, Ruby...
Obituary: Dillard Crouch
Dillard Crouch, 75, of Remlap, AL, was born April 10, 1944 and passed away June 2, 2019.
He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church and was employed with Warren Manufacturing for 40 plus years.
Preceding him in death were his parents James and Dixie Fendley...
Obituary: Nora Madonna Bright Smith
Nora Madonna Bright Smith, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 91.
Madonna was born June 17, 1927 in Portland, IN to Earnest and Ruth Bright.
Madonna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Rev....
Obituary: Rick Rainwater
Rick Rainwater, 65, of Cullman, AL, was born March 24, 1954, in Birmingham, AL and passed away June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Rainwater was a member of the Blountsville Freewill Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents James Donald and...
Obituary: Ellis “Donald” Baker
Ellis Donald "Chief" Baker, 63, of Addison died on June 3, 2019 in Tennessee.
Donald was born on Sept. 28, 1955 in Cullman. Donald attended Addison High School and went on to become an Addison Police officer where he served as police chief for 29...
Obituary: Donald Ray Peppers
Donald Ray “Don” Peppers, 84, of Arley, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence.
He served eight years in the United States Air Force as an Airman and Paratrooper, during which time he completed over 700 jumps. He enjoyed anything related to the...
Obituary: Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce
Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce, of Bremen, passed away June 2, 2019 at the age of 98.
She was born Feb. 19, 1921 to Isaac Marion and Lela Baggett Morgan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Verlon Thomas Cruce, sisters Stella Waldrip, Dena Morgan,...
Obituary: Steven D. Butts
Funeral services for Steven D. Butts, 54, of Hanceville will be Thursday June 6 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Waddell officiating. Steven passed away on June 2, 2019. after a brief illness.
Visitation is Wednesday June 5 from 6 -8...
Obituary: Sherri Nava
Mrs. Sherri Nava, 44, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Rosalio Ramirez
Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalio Ramirez, 18, of Cullman will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Ramirez passed away Friday, May...
Obituary: Rayburn A. Bradley
Rayburn A. Bradley, 81, of Cullman died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Myrtle Bradley and his brothers: Robert Jr., Clifton, Winford, and Athel Bradley.
Rayburn is survived by his wife, Sue Bradley; daughters: Rhonda Dewalt (Gregg) and...
Obituary: Bobby Ray McFearin
Bobby Ray McFearin was born Dec. 3, 1941 and passed away June 2, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home where a Celebration of Life Funeral Service will take place the next day, Friday June 7,...
Obituary: Glenda W. Bates
Funeral services for Glenda Bates will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Andrew Siegenthaler will be officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates passed away on Saturday, June 1. She was born March 18, 1941...
Obituary: Peter Michael Killen
Peter Michael Killen was born March 30, 1958 and passed away June 2, 2019.
Obituary: Ella Odell Elrod
Ella "Odell" Elrod, 93, passed away peacefully in her home in the Walter community surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019.
She was affectionately known as Maw Maw. She was born Jan. 2, 1926 in Blountsville Alabama to Lon and Nancy New. She met...
Obituary: Emmet Wise
Emmet O. Wise, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born June 24, 1926 to Luther and Bessie Burnham Wise.
Mr. Wise served his country honorably in the United States Army and...
Obituary: Bobby D. Lowry
Mr. Bobby D. Lowry, 76, of Altoona passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Perry Blaine Raines
Memorial services for Perry Blaine Raines will be Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Josh Eddleman and Daryl Bailey officiating.
Mr. Raines passed away May 31, 2019. He was born Oct. 15, 1960 to John and Juaena Perry.
He was...
Obituary: Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey
Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey died Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home in Double Springs.
Born to Olin and Kate Burdick Hilton Feb. 16, 1931, Kathryn was a 1948 graduate of Winston County High School. She received her B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1952...
Obituary: Gary Lee Steele
Gary Lee Steele, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born July 14, 1960 to Leldon and Gladys Harris Steele, in Cook County, Illinois.
Gary worked for Brinlee Mt. Pools for many years, and he could tell you just about anything...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 30
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Obituary: Barney William Hallmark
Funeral services for Barney William Hallmark, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery (Locust Fork). Reverend Wayne Wisner will preside. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday,...
Obituary: Carline Durvid Long, Sr.
Carline Durvid Long, Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Regional. He was born July 24, 1928 to Homer and Bert Lou Long.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Mary Cathline Johnson.
Survivors include his son, Carline Durvid (Ruby) Long,...
Obituary: Johnny Colburn
Johnny Colburn, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest May 29, 2019 at his home.
Johnny was born March 4, 1946 in Walker County, Alabama. He was a truck driver from 1973 to 2007 and was known on the CB radio as “Plowboy.” He loved talking...
Obituary: James Anthony Eidson
It is with great sadness that the family of Tony Eidson, 61, of Cullman, announces that he passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Mr. Eidson was born in Mole Bridge, South Dakota on Nov. 8, 1957 to Gerald and Gladys Nix...
Obituary: Donnie Ray Thomas
A memorial service for Mr. Donnie Ray Thomas, 69, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Brian Hawkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Thomas was born April...
Obituary: Margie Guthrie
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Guthrie, 86, of Baileyton are Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with interment in Baileyton Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Guthrie passed...
Obituary: Faith Willow Partain
Baby Faith Willow Partain, 9 months, entered peacefully into Heaven on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham.
Faith was born Aug. 27, 2018 in Cullman. She fought and struggled to survive for nine months.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1,...
Obituary: Franklin Douglas Arnold
Memorial Services for Franklin Douglas Arnold, 39, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. Saturday June 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. There will be a visitation starting at 5 p.m.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his daughters Zoe Beth Arnold and Mya Jordan Arnold;...
Obituary: Faye Marty
Funeral services for Faye Marty, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brian Witcher officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Marty passed away Monday, May...
Obituary: Dena Marie Suter
Dena Marie Suter passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1956, to Laverne and Ida Wadenstorer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Laverne Wadenstorer, and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Suter; son, Thomas Swarthout;...
Obituary: Christian Hart
Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Garry Waddell, Phillip Bridges, Chad Reynolds, Jacob Hale, and Stephen Robinson officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Gloria Faye Yates
Gloria Faye Yates of Cullman, formerly of Huntsville, passed away May 28, 2019 at the age of 87.
She was born April 18, 1932 to Louis and Alabama Swann Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward R. Yates, sisters Arzola Parker, Tassie...
Obituary: Larry Price Kilpatrick
It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Price Kilpatrick, of Cullman, announces that he went to be with his heavenly father Sunday, May 26, 2018 at the age of 68.
He was as born Sept. 3, 1950 in Florence, AL to Chester...
Obituary: Helen Brown Freeman
Helen Brown Freeman, born May 26, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away peacefully on her 86th birthday in Cullman, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge and Emma Nix; husband, Ranie Brown; one son, Keith Brown, two sisters, Fay (Frank) Hanson,...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Harris
Barbara Ann Harris of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 78.
She was born March 4, 1941 in Cullman to James Hoyt and Marie Tucker Tubbs.
She was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture and she was also the...
Obituary: Jackie Dean Hale
Jackie Dean Hale of Vinemont passed away peacefully May 24, 2019 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born July 12, 1933 to Eddieth Carl Hale and Lillie White Hale. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers...
Obituary: Paul Richard Wilson
Paul Richard Wilson, 72, of Duncanville, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on May 25, 2019.
Mr. Wilson was born on Dec. 26, 1946. Paul served in the United State Army and did 2 tours during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing pool and...
Obituary: Martha Carolyn Echols
Martha Carolyn Echols, 75, of Cullman, formerly of Sardis Community, passed away on May 25, 2019 surrounded by her family.
She was born on Sept. 1, 1943 in Winston County. Martha was a member of Sardis #2 Baptist Church for 50 years.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Netherton
Mary Joyce Netherton, 68, of Cullman, entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 24, 1951 to Lee and Viola Trussell. "Joyce" attended New Life Assembly in Cullman.
Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2019 from 10-11 a.m....
Obituary: Charles Howell
Charles E. Howell, 88, of Vinemont, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24, at Woodland Village HealthCare Center following a long struggle caused by a stroke suffered in October 2018.
He was preceded in...
Obituary: Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend
Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend, 53, of Oneonta, AL, was born May 19, 1966 and passed away May 22, 2019. The family will have a memorial service at a later date and time.
Lemley Funeral Home and Crematory directing.
Obituary: Larry Ray Shamblee
Funeral services for Mr. Larry Ray Shamblee, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Sister Emily Sparks will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday May 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home....
Obituary: James Richard Donaldson
James Richard Donaldson, 69, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born Nov. 19, 1949 to Hobert and Lazette Crawford Donaldson.
Mr. Donaldson was a coal miner by trade and worked for Drummond Company...
Obituary: Wanda Nell Sams
Funeral services for Wanda Nell Sams, 78, of Vinemont are Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Delwin Kilgo officiating, with interment in Fairview West Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs....
Obituary: Cecilia Bavar
It is with great sadness that the family of Cecilia Claudette Bavar of Cullman, AL announces her passing on May 24, 2019 at the age of 59 from her battle with cancer.
Mrs. Bavar was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Pauline Rhoades...
Obituary: Edward “Eddy” Baker
Edward "Eddy" Baker, 60 of Arley, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.
Mr. Baker was born on Dec. 3, 1958 in Cullman, Alabama. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing.
Visitation will be on Saturday,...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Killen Cobb
Mary Elizabeth Killen Cobb, 91, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 22, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab Center.
Mary was born on April 10, 1928 in Double Springs, Alabama. Mary attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for 12 years. She was a member...
Obituary: Wynelle Gober Graves
Wynelle Gober Graves, 90, was born July 22, 1928 and passed away May 23, 2019.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home chapel, with a Celebration of Life service following. Interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Obituary: Charlie Ray Absher
Charlie Ray Absher, 76, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born Aug. 26, 1942 to Wiley Ray and Annie P. Davis Absher.
Mr. Absher served as a firefighter in Birmingham, Alabama for 20 years. He was also the owner of...
Obituary: Billy Durham
Billy Howard Durham, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 82.
He is now reunited with his loved ones that preceded him in death, his parents: Bruce and Elvis Durham; wife, Glenda Maxine Durham; sister, Barbara Thompson and brothers:...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Goodlett
Graveside services for Peggy Sue Goodlett, 85, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Goodlett passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She was born June...
Obituary: William “Bill” Reno
William "Bill" Reno, 80, of Pinson, AL, was born April 9, 1939 and passed away May 20, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his son Randy Reno; parents Emory and Annie Biddle Reno and siblings Hollis Reno, Morty Reno and Betty Reno Lee.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Stephen Andrews Foley
Steve Foley, 63, of Cullman, formerly of Selma, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 19 at Cullman Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Martha...
Obituary: Gerald Herman Neuman
Gerald Neuman, 79, of Hanceville was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, May 20, 2019.
Services will be Wednesday, May 22. 2019. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Keef
Sandra Jean Keef, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at UAB Hospital. She was born Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1944 to Alvin and Frieda Witkopf.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Keef; sons, Mark Keef...
Obituary: Jearldine Ridgeway
Funeral services for Jearldine S. Ridgeway, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Stanley Posey officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ridgeway passed away...
Obituary: Violet Golden
Funeral services for Violet Lou Golden, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Donald Smith officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Golden passed away on...
Obituary: John Albert Bolzle
Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 for Mr. John Albert Bolzle.
Mr. Bolzle was born on Dec. 27, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama and died peacefully at Bayside Community Hospital in Anahuac, Texas, after an extended illness on May 19, 2019.
He was a...
Obituary: Lois Inez Monte
Memorial services for Lois Inez Monte, 98, of Hayden, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dean Burtram officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Monte passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019...
Obituary: Winford “Mac” McGukin
Funeral services for Winford McGukin, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. David McGowan officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McGukin passed away...
Obituary: Ethel Kay Holland
It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Kay Holland of Crane Hill, AL announces her sudden passing on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 67.
She is now reunited with her loved ones that preceded her in death, parents: Eugene...
Obituary: Louise Shedd
Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett.
Louise owned and operated a home daycare for many years. She
loved and nurtured over 125 children, many of whom she cared...
Obituary: Dwain Winston Moody
Dwain Winston Moody, 87, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 17, 2019 at Walker Baptist-Brookwood in Walker County, Alabama.
Dwain was born on November 16, 1931, in Covington County,
Alabama. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard during the
Korean War. Dwain...
Obituary: Tommie Lynn Goodwin
Tommie Lynn Goodwin, 68, was born on Nov. 26, 1950 and passed away on May 15, 2019.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1950 to Thomas C. and Ruby B. Hutchins Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother along with being a...
Obituary: Lora Corene Higginbotham
Mrs. Lora Corene Higginbotham, 86, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Higginbotham was born on May 2, 1933 in Russellville, AL to Luther and Gladys Bishop.
Lora was a graduate of Phil Campbell High School and...
Obituary: Clyde “Lewis” Deaver
Clyde "Lewis" Deaver, 63, of Locust Fork, AL, was born on July 18, 1955 in Alabama and passed away on May 15, 2019 at the TLC Nursing Center.
He graduated with the 1974 class at Locust Fork High School; he was an avid Alabama fan...
Obituary: Kenneth Clinton Mauldin
Kenneth Clinton Mauldin, 79, of Pinson, AL was born on July 25, 1939 and passed away on May 15, 2019.
Mr. Mauldin was a 1957 graduate of Woodlawn High School. He was involved with the Shriner's as a clown for many years. He was a...
Obituary: Erby Erick Barbee
Funeral services for Erby Erick Barbee, 67, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Wesley Alldredge officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Barbee passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019...
Obituary: Melba L. Kugler Rooks
Melba L. Kugler Rooks, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She was born Jan. 11, 1946 to C.G. and Dorothy Kugler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Edward Rooks; and brother, Kenneth Kugler.
Survivors include her daughter,...
Obituary: Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard
Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard, 73, passed away on May 14, 2019 surrounded by family at his residence on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. RL was born to Bishop Flemon Jacob Ard, Sr. and Edith Richardson Ard on Aug. 3, 1945 in Hemingway, SC.
RL was...
Obituary: Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell
Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell, 68, of the Holly Springs Community, was born on Dec. 11, 1950 and passed away on May 14, 2019.
Preceding her in death were her parents Riley Lindeburg and Carol Marie England Adamson and daughter Jenifer Lyn Hodges.
Survivors include her husband...
Obituary: Larry D. Walker
Mr. Larry D. Walker, 87, of Arab passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. No services are planned.
Obituary: Marty Robertson
Marty Robertson, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away. He was born September 27, 1959, to Clifton and Betty Bradford Robertson.
Mr. Robertson is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Betty Robertson, and a brother, Rodney Robertson.
Survivors include his daughter, Whitney Hall; grandchildren, Jayden...
Obituary: Claudette Hatchett
Funeral services for Claudette Hatchett, 71, of Riverside, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Tim Holder officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hatchett passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at...
Obituary: Dwight “Lynn” Walls
Funeral services for Dwight "Lynn" Walls, 44, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Bethlehem West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Walls passed away on Monday, May 13,...
Obituary: Miles Alan Creel
Memorial services for Miles Alan Creel, 63, of Bremen, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Creel passed away on Saturday, May 11,...
Obituary: Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson
Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson, 81, was born on Nov. 12, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away on May 12, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 16 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home. Rosary at 7:30.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, May...
Obituary: James “Jim” Edward Witte
James Edward Witte, 79, of Cullman, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.
Jim was born May 24, 1939 to Robert L. and Mary Kathryn Witte in Birmingham, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Blair Witte; his son, James Andrew Witte; brother, Robert L. (Karolyn)...
Obituary: Cary Wayne Simmons
Cary Wayne Simmons, 69, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on Aug. 4, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Hialeah High School and went on to proudly serve his country for three...
Obituary: Ruth Merritt
Services for Ruth Merritt, 82, of Hanceville will be Tuesday May 14, 2019. Visitation will start at 1:30 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, AL.
Mrs. Merritt is survived by her...
Obituary: Ann Chandler Smith
Ann Chandler Smith, 84 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Ann was a loving mother and grandmother and always enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an Alfa Insurance Agent in Cullman for 40+ years before retirement. She attended 4th Street...
Obituary: Jackie Chappell Leathers
Funeral services for Jackie Chappell Leathers, 66, of Blountsville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bobby Murphee officiating; interment in Mulberry Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Leathers passed away...
Obituary: Joy Tolley
Mrs. Joy Tolley, 80, of Cullman passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmer...
Obituary: Virginia Lee Calvert
Graveside funeral services for Virginia Lee Calvert, 79, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Livingston Chapel Cemetery, with Bro. Ron Collett officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Calvert passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at...
