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James Larry Brogdon
Dec 5, 2021
James Larry Brogdon, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, December 5, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born April 13, 1955, in Blount County, to James Brogdon and Betty Sue Watkins Brogdon.
Mr. Brogdon was a trucker by trade. He drove many long hours to provide for his family. He loved to fish, and he enjoyed...
Melissa Diane Gothard
Nov 26, 2021
Melissa Diane Gothard, of Holly Pond, Alabama, peacefully entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on the morning of November 26, 2021, at the age of 53. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on April 5, 1968, to Hollis Eugene and Carole Gantt Gothard.
Melissa enjoyed traveling, puzzles of all kinds, and she was an Alabama fan. Golden Retrievers,...
Leisha Annette Aguero
Nov 20, 2021
Leisha Annette Aguero, 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Saturday morning, November 20, 2021. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on August 8, 1963, to Nelson Leon and Glenda Joyce Ragsdale.
Ms. Aguero enjoyed traveling and was particularly fond of the beach and the mountains. She loved a homecooked meal. Leisha was the mother of five children and...
Billy Whitehead
Nov 15, 2021
Billy Whitehead, 86, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday evening, November 15, 2021. Billy was born to Fate Arthur and Mary Lou Hill Whitehead on November 13, 1935, in Blount County, Alabama.
Mr. Whitehead was talented in many areas. He was a hard worker and he enjoyed doing many things, including farming. He liked to fish, always kept...
June Cornett Harris
Nov 12, 2021
June Cornett Harris, of Cullman, Alabama, entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on June 16, 1940, to Albert and Ola Hill Cornett.
June was a loving wife and mother. She was dedicated to her family and showed her love to her them...
Shelia Thomas
Nov 10, 2021
Shelia Thomas, 63, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 10, 2021. She was born May 29, 1958, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Verbon and Ethel James Miller.
Mrs. Thomas worked in the healthcare industry. She was employed by both Oxford Health and the assisted living in Hancevile before her retirement. Shelia enjoyed visiting the Smokey Mountains and she...
Jimmie Dean Carnell
Nov 10, 2021
Jimmie Dean Carnell, a loving sister, aunt, and friend to many, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2021, from Cullman Regional Medical Center. A gifted musician, she spent over 65 years as pianist for Holly Pond Baptist and United Methodist Churches. Now she is playing for a heavenly choir.
Jimmie Dean was born September 11, 1941, to Julous...
Audie Staton Cordie Mitchell, Sr.
Nov 2, 2021
Audie Staton Cordie Mitchell, Sr., 77, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 2, 2021. He was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on December 3, 1943, to Cordie and Martha Gregory Mitchell.
Audie was one of eleven children and he and his siblings attended Holly Pond School. After graduation, he began his career in custodial services at Holly Pond...
Rhonda Gail Wood
Oct 18, 2021
Rhonda Gail Wood, 60, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on October 18, 2021. She was born in Tennessee, on October 20, 1960, to Rayburn Delker and Kathryn Hooper Needham.
Mrs. Wood enjoyed crafting and making floral arrangements. She also enjoyed puzzles and she loved animals. Rhonda and her husband, of forty-one years, had two children together and she loved...
Hattie Luwanda Sizemore
Oct 18, 2021
Hattie Luwanda Sizemore, 67, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on October 18, 2021. She was born April 22, 1954, to William Bill and Ruth Helen Phillips Brown.
Luwanda was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Cullman. Mrs. Sizemore was blessed with many talents, and she enjoyed decorating her home as well as baking and decorating cakes. She enjoyed fishing...
Euretha White Allen
Oct 18, 2021
Euretha White Allen, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on October 18, 2021. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, July 30, 1955, to Joseph Roger and Lennie Euthera Brooks White.
Ms. Allen was an avid reader. She enjoyed poetry, her TV shows, and she always enjoyed visiting the ocean. She enjoyed working with her flowers as well. Ms....
Patricia Diane Stancil
Oct 15, 2021
Patricia Diane Stancil, 73, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born October 27, 1947, in Blount County, Alabama, to Junice James and Martha Louise Woods Smith.
Diane worked many years as a sitter for the elderly and homebound. She loved her dogs and enjoyed having them around. But more than anything, Diane loved her family...
James Donald Walker, Sr.
Oct 14, 2021
James Donald Walker, Sr., 83, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on October 14, 2021. He was born August 23, 1938, in Cullman County, Alabama, to James Earnest and Izetta Rosaline Higgins Walker.
Mr. Walker was a member of Madison Creek Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He had a servant heart, and he also enjoyed serving at Holly Pond United...
Bobbie Sue Burden
Oct 4, 2021
Bobbie Sue Mardis Burden, 88, of Baileyton, passed away on October 4, 2021. She was born, in Morgan County, on April 2, 1933.
Ms. Burden worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at the Margaret Jean Jones Center. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens where she loved to tend her flowers as well as...
Donna Rebecca Miller
Sep 30, 2021
Donna Miller, 68, of Baileyton, passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born March 13, 1953, in Talladega, to Edward Barnes and Eva Odessa Matson Ledlow.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Gardendale 1st Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a medical transcriptionist. After retiring, Donna became a fulltime grandmother. She loved being a “Gramma” and she...
Patricia Ann Creel
Sep 25, 2021
Patricia Ann Creel, 74, of Baileyton, passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born, at home in Baileyton, on September 24, 1947, to Lewis and Naomi McGriff Camp.
Mrs. Creel worked as an insurance clerk at Woodland Hospital for thirty-three years. After her retirement, she enjoyed gardening. Patricia loved to travel, and she enjoyed spending time with her family...
Billy Joe Hall
Sep 24, 2021
Billy Joe Hall, 79, of Cullman, passed away on September 24, 2021. He was born July 1, 1942, in Marshall County, to Ramey and Era Erdie Johnston Hall.
Bill was a member of the Fairview Class of 1960. He married his best friend, Jo Ann, and together they started a family. Bill was a hard-working man and he provided for...
Craig Brooks
Sep 14, 2021
Craig Brooks, 57, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born October 9, 1963.
Mr. Brooks is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Gertrude Brooks.
He is survived by his sons, Daniel Brooks and Heath Brooks; brothers, David and Sylvia Brooks, Jack Brooks; and grandson, Karson Brooks.
Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to...
Vaifoa Taimi Love
Sep 13, 2021
Vaifoa Taimi Love, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on September 13, 2021. Vai was born April 22, 1940, in Pago Pago, America Samoa, to Ti and FaaVela Taimi.
Vai was a long time resident of the Union Grove community, and she enjoyed attending church at Union Grove Presbyterian Church. She loved her job at Tyson Foods, in Blount County,...
Richard Andrew Halligan
Sep 11, 2021
Richard Halligan, 81, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born May 10, 1940, in Minnesota.
Mr. Halligan was an engineer and worked as a government contractor for many years. His work took him to places all over the world, and Richard enjoyed sharing his adventures with anyone who would listen. He was also an accomplished...
