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Suzanne Messersmith
May 29, 2020
Suzanne Moon Messersmith beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her parents William Harold Moon and Elizabeth Coggin Moon, and by her sister, Betty Moon Townsend.
She is survived by her husband, Russell O Messersmith, son Trey (Monica) Giles, daughter Allison (John) Lefeve, daughter Laura (Morris) Britt, daughter...
Eddy Dean Stephens
May 9, 2020
Eddy Dean Stephens, 65, of Blountsville went to be with his Heavenly Father May 9, 2020. He was born in Blountsville, October 18, 1954, to Lelton J. and Frances Stephens. He lived a life full of adventures and constant studies. He loved music, reading and studying about history as well as places in the world he would like to venture...
Thomas Winston Kean
May 9, 2020
Thomas (Tom) Winston Kean was born in Karnak, Illinois on July 6, 1939 to Joseph Lamen and Sadie Adeline Wilson Kean. He was the grandson of Charles Owen and Hattie Lowe Kean and Isaac and Catherine Deaton Wilson. Tom went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 9, 2020 at the age of 80 years.
He married the love...
Donald Gene Jenkins
May 1, 2020
Donald Gene Jenkins, 80, of Blountsville, passed away on May 1, 2020. He was born January 16, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Leonard and Lona Mae Holmes Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins was a member of Holly Pond First Baptist Church. He was a machinist by trade, working for Americold, and he also served our country honorable in the United States Army.
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Brenda Harris
Apr 17, 2020
Brenda Harris, 63, of Cullman, entered into the arms of our loving Father on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born October 27, 1956, in Cullman County, to Leon and June Harris.
Brenda was a very special girl and was treasured not only by her family, but by anyone who had pleasure of knowing her. She attended Roswell Baptist Church....
Joseph Wilburn Duke Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Joseph Duke Jr., 69, of Holly Pond, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, while surrounded by his family, in the early morning hours on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was born January 5, 1951, in Columbus, Georgia, to Joseph Sr. and Katherine Janette Dawson Duke.
Mr. Duke was a janitor at West Elementary School for many years....
Brenda Kay Crow
Apr 7, 2020
Brenda Kay Hale Crow, 69, of Hanceville, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1950, to John William and Rebbie Woods Hale, in Cullman County.
Mrs. Crow was a seamstress by trade. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star as well.
Mrs. Crow is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Era Montez Hays
Apr 7, 2020
Who is Era Montez Henry Hays… she was 95 years young.
First she was a daughter to Oscie Madonias Henry and Cora Elizabeth Manning Henry. Her father was of English/Irish decent, probably from Wales, and some believe the linage of Patrick Henry’s brother (remember – “give me liberty or give me death,” and I believe some of that flowed...
Janice Fay Compton
Mar 7, 2020
Janice Fay Compton, age 69, of the Fairview community, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2020. She was born March 5, 1951, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Clarence Thomas and Jewel Hudgins Kimbril.
Mrs. Compton is preceded in death by her parents, and a son, B.J. Walker.
Survivors include her husband, Noah "Skip" Compton, Jr.; brother, Ricky Kimbril; sisters, Jean Tant, Frieda (Jimmy) Weeks,...
Mark Lyn Gourley
Feb 29, 2020
Mark Lyn Gourley, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away in the early morning hours on February 29, 2020. He was born August 15, 1961, in Cooks County, Illinois, to Charles and Peggy Anderson Gourley.
Mr. Gourley graduated from Holly Pond High School. He was an avid reader as well as a Civil War enthusiast. He enjoyed learning about his own...
Peggy Marie Yount
Feb 15, 2020
Peggy Marie Yount, 70, of Crane Hill, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born April 17, 1949, in Guntersville, to Henry Joseph Cowen and Generbell Lee Cannady.
Peggy was a homemaker. She had a love for birds and flowers, with a special fondness for hummingbirds. Peggy enjoyed cooking, camping with her family, thrift store shopping, and finding...
Curtis Wayne Thomas
Feb 5, 2020
Curtis Wayne Thomas, 79, of Holly Pond, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Mr. Thomas was born November 14, 1940, in Cullman County, to Meritt Arnold and Lora Evelena Duke Thomas.
Mr. Thomas worked at General Dynamics until retirement. He was a member of Brooklyn Presbyterian Church and loved his family very much.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by...
Kenneth Lynn Smith
Feb 1, 2020
Kenneth Lynn Smith, 67, of Blountsville, passed away on February 1, 2020. He was born March 1, 1952, to Onice Lynn and Frances Mae Britt Smith, in Marshall County.
Mr. Smith was a farmer until retirement.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Onice and Frances Smith; brother, Charles Smith; brother-in-law, James Briscoe; and nephew, Jason Smith.
Survivors include...
Doyle Jean Fithian
Jan 24, 2020
Doyle Jean Fithian, 77, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday January 24, 2020, at his home. He was born October 27, 1942, in Gideon, MO., to Jean Leon and Alice Glissen Fithian.
Mr. Fithian was a member of New Hope # 2 Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant after twenty eight years...
Janie Gelene Shedd
Jan 24, 2020
Janie Gelene Smith Shedd, 95, of Blountsville, passed away at her home on January 24, 2020. She was born February 16, 1924, in Cullman County, to Roy Leonard and Dina McGinnis Smith.
Mrs. Shedd was a homemaker. She was also involved in several successful family businesses, alongside her husband, Ottis. Gelene was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church. She...
Randy Allan Watson
Jan 24, 2020
Randy Allan Watson, 56, of Baileyton , passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born April 10, 1963, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Shady Everrett and Betty Chriswell Watson.
Mr. Watson is preceded in death by his parents, Shady Everrett and Betty Chriswell Watson; his sister, Linda Beaver; and three brothers, Dale Watson, Gale Watson and...
Harold Jean Golden
Jan 22, 2020
Harold Jean Golden, 66, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born October 25, 1953, to Howard Elbert and Lovie Harris Golden.
Mr. Golden was a hard worker. He provided for his family as a roofer for many years. He and his wife, Bonnie, were blessed with four children. They are also the proud grandparents of...
Billy Ray Breedwell
Jan 20, 2020
Billy Ray Breedwell, age 77, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday morning, January 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Blount County to Owen Richard Breedwell and Rudy Chambers Blackwood. Mr. Breedwell was a Self-Employed Concrete Contractor. He was pre-deceased by his parents.
He is survived by two sons, Danny Ray (Debbie) Breedwell and Michael Ray...
David Nail
Jan 1, 2020
David Nail, 61, of Holly Pond, entered into the arms of his loving Savior on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born April 20, 1958, in Cullman County, to Bennie and Lottie Huffstutler Nail.
David was a man of many talents. His skills were used in several industries over the course of time including equipment operator, truck driver, and chicken...
Lisa Ann Plunkett
Dec 21, 2019
Lisa Ann Plunket, 49, of Holly Pond, passed away on December 21, 2019. She was born December 2, 1970, in Marshall County, Alabama.
Lisa is preceded in death by her father, Billy Plunkett; grandparents, Wallace and Dorothy Riddle, Ludie and Mary Plunkett; and a sister, Janine Dunn.
Survivors include her mother, Carolyn (Rickey) Dunn; special friend and companion, Juan Barbosa;...
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