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Judith Trucks McBrayer
Oct 6, 2025
In loving memory of Judith McBrayer, born January 10, 1953, in Jefferson County, Alabama. She passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 72.
Grand Judy
When we remember Grand Judy, certain words rise to the surface. Disney. Elvis. Christmas. Jesus. Not necessarily in that order – because she lived them all at once.
Her faith in Jesus gave her peace,...
Sharron Diane Gibson Jenkins
Oct 3, 2025
Sharron Diane Gibson Jenkins, 73, of Kimberly, Alabama, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on October 3, 2025. Ms. Jenkins was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on January 14, 1952, to the late T.C. and Valera Eliza Fortner Gibson.
Ms. Jenkins is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Gary Jenkins; and brother-in-law, Jerry Kyser.
Those left to cherish Ms....
Martha Ann Defnall McGinnis
Sep 26, 2025
Martha Ann Defnall McGinnis, 93, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on September 26, 2025. Ms. McGinnis was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on January 12, 1932, to the late Calvin George Hamilton and Ola Mae Pointer Defnall.
Ms. McGinnis is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hobert Claude McGinnis; siblings, Albert Defnall, George Defnall, Earnest Defnall, Velma Defnall Riffle,...
Buel Rayburn Wise, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Buel Rayburn Wise, Jr., known as Randy by all, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Mr. Wise was born in Blount County, Alabama, on July 14, 1953, to Buel Rayburn Wise, Sr., and Corrine Butts Mylam.
Mr. Wise is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mike Wisner, Donnie Wisner; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Hafer.
Those surviving Mr....
David Richard Roberson, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
David “Richard” Roberson, Jr. passed away on September 24, 2025, at the young age of 42. Richard was currently residing in Fyffe, Alabama, but Holly Pond was his home. Richard was born November 30, 1982, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Janey Roberson Grimes and the late David Richard Roberson, Sr.
Richard is survived by his two sons, Trey and Tyce Roberson, and...
Janet Eva Winfrey
Sep 22, 2025
Janet Eva Livingston Winfrey, known to most as Jan, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 65. Jan was born in Blount County, Alabama, on September 18, 1960, to the late John Cleveland Livingston and the late Janice Campbell Livingston.
From an early age, Jan faced many trials with her health, but even in her difficult days, Jan...
Cynthia Kaye Rainey
Sep 20, 2025
Cynthia Kaye Rainey, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 59. Ms. Rainey was born on April 26, 1966, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to the late William Robert Shackelford, Sr. and the late Eula B. Ratliff Shackelford.
Cynthia was of the Baptist faith. Known by all as a sweet and caring person, Cynthia‘s love for...
Jimmy Wayne White
Sep 8, 2025
Jimmy Wayne White passed away on September 8, 2025. Mr. White was born in Cullman County, Alabama on September 16, 1950.
He is preceded in death by his parents Argle White and Noveline Kelsoe White.
Survivors include a brother, Danny (Tammy) White; two sons, Kevin White, and Brian (Tracie) White; and two grandchildren, Jessey Morton and Brylea Morton.
Mr. White’s obituary was provided...
Margaret Annette Hurst
Sep 7, 2025
Margaret Annette Hurst, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 66. Ms. Hurst was born in Cullman County, Alabama on June 26, 1959, to the late Jack Theodore Davenport and the late Ruth Othel Harper Moore.
Margaret was a homemaker who strived to provide a loving home for her children. Her outgoing personality and...
Sara Frances Phillips
Sep 6, 2025
Sara Frances Anderton Phillips, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Ms. Phillips was born to John and Velma Hunter Anderton on January 18, 1934, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Sara was a Fairview High School alumnus who went on to succeed in various endeavors throughout her ninety-one years. She attended college where she took...
Kimberly DeAnne Glover
Aug 23, 2025
Kimberly DeAnne Glover was born on March 20, 1976 in Cullman, Alabama to Ricky and Edith Hutchison Glover. Kim loved her family more than anything. She spent her life caring for others as a certified nurse assistant for 28 years.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. She fought hard and went into remission in 2020. In 2023, she found...
Thurber Rayburn Murphree
Aug 23, 2025
Thurber Rayburn Murphree, known as TR or Ray by most, passed away on August 23, 2025. Mr. Murphree was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on August 21, 1931, to the late Oncie H. and Dessie Lambert Murphree.
Ray was a farmer who loved the land and his cows. He was also a carpenter and worked in the construction industry for over...
Damian Phillip McCluskey
Aug 21, 2025
Damian Phillip McCluskey, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 25. Mr. McCluskey was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on July 27, 2000, to the late Susan Miranda McCluskey.
As a young man Damian attended Holly Pond High School, and there he met the love of his life, Drew. Damian and Drew began dating at...
Calvin David Ramey
Aug 18, 2025
Calvin David Ramey, 79, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 18, 2025. Mr. Ramey was born April 3, 1946, to Calvin and Vivian Ramey.
David was a great man who drove a truck to provide for his family. He always had a joke ready to make you laugh, and he made the best smoked ribs. He is loved and missed...
Elmer Luther Lindsey
Aug 17, 2025
Elmer Luther Lindsey, known to most as Luke, was welcomed into Heaven by a loving Father on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Luke was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on December 20, 1943, to John Austin and Dovie Louise Mayhall Lindsey.
A selfless man, Luke dedicated his life to our great nation for twenty-eight years while...
Peggy Sue Holcombe Summerford
Aug 14, 2025
Peggy Sue Holcombe Summerford, of Arab, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Ms. Summerford was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to William Columbus and Susie Mae Gilley Holcombe on April 26, 1938.
A faithful child of God, Peggy worked alongside her late husband, Paul, as a devoted pastor’s...
Garry Dwayne McDonald
Aug 4, 2025
Garry Dwayne McDonald, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 69. Mr. McDonald was born October 4, 1955, to Russel Ferrell and Bonnie Mae Doyle McDonald.
Mr. McDonald served our nation honorably in the United States Airforce, giving selflessly of himself to ensure our freedom and well-being.
Garry is preceded in death by...
James Raymond Trenam
Aug 2, 2025
James Raymond Trenam, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 75. Mr. Trenam was born in California, to Laurence G. and Marguerite Keegan Trenam on April 21, 1950.
Mr. Trenam was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Jim served honorably in the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. His sacrifice...
Belinda Jeanette Mathis Rice
Jul 24, 2025
Belinda Jeanette Mathis Rice, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on July 24, 2025. Mrs. Rice was born to James Ardis and Virginia Effie McKinney Mathis on June 29, 1950, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Belinda had a fun spirit that led her to live a life full of joy. Mrs. Rice enjoyed crocheting, listening to old country music, visiting Nashville, and...
Donna Gay Creel
Jul 11, 2025
Mrs. Donna Gay White Creel was called home to be with her boys again on July 11, 2025 at age 84.
Donna was born on June 22,1941 to Elmer J. White and Autumn Leeola Parrish White in Blount county. At 15 years old, she married the love of her life, Joel Billy Creel, and together they had two sons, Joe and...
