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Wilna Leanese Smith
Aug 21, 2026
Wilna Leanese Smith, of Cullman, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord on August 21, 2026, at the age of 83.
Ms. Smith was born in Morgan County, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, to the late Robert Franklin and Lillian Elzora Chambers Wood.
Leanese is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Franklin Smith; and brothers, Albert Wood, Conard Wood,...
Woodrow Wilson Miller
Aug 19, 2026
Woodrow Wilson Miller, known to most as Woody, passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 77. Mr. Miller was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on August 12, 1949, to the late Floyd Woodrow and Dorothy Lue Quick Miller.
Mr. Miller served our country honorably for six years in the United States Navy, including time served during the Vietnam...
Kathleen Lovell Mitchell
Aug 19, 2026
Kathleen Lovell Mitchell, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Kathleen was born on February 3, 1933, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Archie and Mary Lela Taylor Lovell.
Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Lela Lovell; beloved husband of sixty-nine years, James Mitchell;...
Mary Joyce Burrow
Aug 17, 2026
Mary Joyce Burrow, affectionately known as Joy to her family, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Joyce was born on August 14, 1956, and had just celebrated her 70th birthday.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Tolbert Thomas and Agnes Arrington Burrow, and her brother, Ray Burrow.
Those left to cherish the many memories made...
Wayne Trucks
Aug 14, 2026
Wayne Trucks
He was Wayne first. Then a husband to one, a dad to three, and a friend to many. But for almost 40 years, the name that had probably been said the most was Papa.
Wayne was happily married to his high school sweetheart for 59 years. He loved his family, and he gave himself to them.
His time. His work. His...
Elizabeth Denijean Sandlin
Aug 8, 2026
Elizabeth Denijean Sandlin was welcomed into heaven on August 8, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on April 19, 1964, to Roger Dennis Eidson and the late Betty Jean Folds Eidson.
Ms. Sandlin is preceded in death by her mother; brother, Roger Eidson, Jr.; and her grandparents, Roy and Ollie Mae Eidson, Walter and Mary Folds.
Those left to...
Travis Lynn White
Jul 26, 2026
Travis Lynn White, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Travis was born on August 8, 1951, to the late James Aubrey and Lucy Anna Ree Love White.
Those proceeding Mr. White in death include his parents; beloved wife of thirty-eight years, Linda Reid White; brother, Jerry White; and grandchildren, Tarrant...
Josephine Runell Thomas
Jul 24, 2026
Josephine Runell Thomas, known to most as Nell, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Nell was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 26, 1944.
Ms. Nell worked in retail for many years. She loved flowers and was an avid Alabama fan.
Those preceding Ms. Thomas in death include her husband, James Felton Thomas; mother, Dovie Burgett;...
Arestides Mandawe Raneses
Jul 24, 2026
A Century of Style, Grit, and Grace
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Arestides Mandawe Raneses, who took her final bow-unafraid and with an open heart-surrounded by her loving family in Cullman, Alabama , at the age of 77. A woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, and grace, she lived a full life...
Daphne Elaine Langley
Jul 18, 2026
Daphne Elaine Speegle Langley, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at the age of 69. Daphne was born to the late Robert Franklin and Sylvia Inez Bates Speegle on March 4, 1957, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Mrs. Langley is preceded in death by her parents.
Daphne’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Larry...
Laura Sue Glenn
Jul 16, 2026
Laura Sue Glenn, of Hanceville, Alabama, entered heaven on July 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Laura was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 24, 1949, to the late Calrence Elton and Florence Joy Caldwell Wesley.
Ms. Glenn is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Katie McPhearson.
Laura’s memory will be cherished by her son, Edward Wesley...
Jody Lee White
Jul 8, 2026
Jody Lee White, of Addison, Alabama, passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 61. Mr. White was born in Hammond, Indiana, on August 6, 1964, to Howard D. White and Avoline Avis Pope White.
Jody’s love for music was known by all who knew him. He was constantly singing and he enjoyed playing his guitar as well. He...
Gladys Mae Wisener
Jun 28, 2026
Gladys Mae Crumbley Wisener entered heaven on Sunday evening, June 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Gladys was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on May 25, 1946, to the late Samuel Strone and Mildred Ruth Burrow Crumbley.
Mrs. Wisener is preceded in death by her parents. Her memory will be cherished by her beloved husband, Norman Wisener; sons, Chris Wisener...
Alton Nail
Jun 13, 2026
Alton Nail, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Saturday morning, June 13th, 2026, at the age of 86. Mr. Nail was born to the late J.P. and Lizzie Ruth Tidwell Nail in Cullman County, Alabama, on July 12, 1939.
Alton worked for the Civil Service as a sheet metal mechanic for many years. He could fix anything put before him...
Larry Delane Williams
Jun 11, 2026
Larry Delane Williams, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, June 11, 2026, at the age of 64. Mr. Williams was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on October 7, 1961, to the late Benjamin Norris and Annie Lee Jacobs Williams.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Williams, Wayne Williams; sisters, Barbara Kritner, Linda Kritner; brothers-in-law,...
Ruth Agnes Hayes
Jun 3, 2026
Ruth Agnes Hayes, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, at the age of 69. Ruth was born on May 5, 1957, in Potsdam, New York, to the late Richard Albert and Ruth Agnes Sullivan LaValley.
Mrs. Hayes is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard LaValley; and sisters, Sally Beebe, Mary Smith, and Jane...
Linda Faye Lamons
May 27, 2026
Linda Faye Lamons, 74, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Linda was born in Anniston, Alabama, on December 8, 1951, to the late Burton and Willie Faye Lemley Fielder.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis Lamons; daughter, Kimberly Lamons; and grandson, Dakota Lamons.
Those left to cherish the many...
Tony "Hotdog" Morton
May 25, 2026
Tony Lynn Morton, known by most as “Hotdog,” passed from this life on Monday morning, May 25, 2026, at the age of 65. Tony was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on March 9, 1961, to the late John Quincey and Betty Jean Tucker Morton.
As a young man, Tony played both football and softball where his incredible speed and athletic abilities...
Hubert Russell Walker
May 25, 2026
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Hubert Walker, a devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend. Hubert, 87, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama after surgical complications. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on April 18, 1939, to Asa Ree Walker and Eunice (Hays) Walker and spent his entire life in and around...
Kenneth R Hollins
May 6, 2026
Kenneth Rafie Hollins, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Ken was born to Grover Green and Anna Marcella Smith Hollins on December 12, 1946, in Fireco, West Virginia.
Mr. Hollins is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Teresa Worley Hollins;...
