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Mary Elizabeth Patterson
Dec 20, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Patterson, 86, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was born April 6, 1933, in Clay County, to Arthur and Erlene Brown Patterson.
Ms. Patterson is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers and sisters.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Rodney) Hooper; grandchildren, Tera Bethany Hooper and Clayton Rodney Hooper; and...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Gorham
Dec 15, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Jinright Gorham, 76, of Holly Pond, passed away on December 15, 2019. She was born March 6, 1943, in Jefferson County, to J.T. Hiram and Margaret Elizabeth Floyd Jinright.
Ms. Gorham worked in the electric production industry until retirement. She was a longtime member of Arab Church of Christ. Liz treasured her family and her passing brings sorrow...
Phillip Ralph Stephens
Dec 12, 2019
Phillip Ralph Stephens, 83, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born April 28, 1936, in Blount County, to George Washington and Roxie Chambers Stephens.
Mr. Stephens was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Stephens is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Roxie Chambers Stephens; wife, Frances E. Harper Stephens;...
Virginia Louise Absher
Dec 10, 2019
Virginia Louise Absher, 85, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born July 22, 1934, in Cullman County, to Gus and Florence Kinney Kretzschmar.
Louise was a homemaker. She was also a member of Berlin Baptist Church.
Mrs. Absher is preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Florence Kinney Kretzschmar; husband, Wiley Ray Absher; son,...
Andy Harris
Nov 27, 2019
Andy Harris, 81, of Tuscaloosa, entered in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was born July 11, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army. He was a salesman by trade and worked hard to provide for his family. Andy was also...
Claude C. Endicott
Nov 27, 2019
Claude C. Endicott, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was born October 14, 1938, to Claude A. and Effie Hazel Cheek Endicott of Babson Park, Florida.
Mr. Endicott served our country honorably in the United States Army.
Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Claude A. and Effie Hazel Cheek Endicott; wife, Velma...
William Woodrow Underwood
Nov 25, 2019
William Woodrow Underwood, 79, of Holly Pond passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019. He was born March 24, 1940, to James Batch and Mattie Beatrice Chappell Underwood, in Blount County.
Mr. Underwood was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. After returning home, Woody drove a truck to provide for his family, but his true desire was...
John Roscoe Cox
Nov 24, 2019
John Roscoe Cox, 77, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born September 14, 1942, to James Franklin and Lenabell Ross Cox, in Aspen Tennessee.
John was a truck driver by trade. He drove for multiple companies in a career that spanned over fifty-three years.
Mr. Cox is preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin...
Christopher Wayne Olinger
Nov 14, 2019
Christopher Wayne Olinger, 45, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Chris was born December 23, 1973, to Larry Olinger and Pamela Bonds Ashley.
Chris was a craftsman and worked in the construction industry. He had a passion for hunting and fishing. But more importantly, Chris adored his children and loved being their dad.
Chris is preceded in death...
Jonathan Clark White
Nov 4, 2019
Jonathan Clark White, 31, of Tarrant, passed away November 4, 2019. He was born August 16, 1988, in Jefferson County.
Jonathan was a hard worker and had many talents and abilities. He was currently working as a carpenter, employed by Z modular, but his skill and work ethic had been noted by many in the vast array of jobs Jonathan...
Destiny Michelle Lee
Oct 31, 2019
Destiny Michelle Lee ("Dayday"), age 19, passed away tragically October 31st, 2019. Born October 18th, 2000 in Houston, TX and was a life long resident.
Destiny was a 2019 graduate of Jersey Village High School, where she was a member of key club, student counsel and pals peer monitoring where she was a big sister. She was attending Lone Star...
Wanda Townson
Oct 2, 2019
Sadly, Alabama fan Wanda Sue Wright Goodno Townson passed away on Wednesday, on October 2, 2019 at her home in Arab, AL. Wanda Sue's last alert moments was watching her beloved Alabama play Mississippi on Saturday with family and friends. At her request, she will be cremated. Wanda Sue was born December 20, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Rev....
Jerome "Bill" Hayes
Sep 26, 2019
Jerome "Bill" Hayes, age 62, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home. Mr. Hayes was born in Limestone County, AL to Jerome William and Nina Francene Clark Hayes. He was a truck driver.
Bill is survived by his wife, Carol Powell Hayes; Mother, Nina Francene Hayes; sons, Lance and Zachery Hayes; brother, Rogene Hayes;...
Clay Thomas
Sep 25, 2019
Funeral Services for Clay Thomas, age 71 will be 1p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at Holly Pond Funeral Home with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until Funeral begins at 1 p.m.
Mr. Thomas passed away at his home Wednesday, September 25, 2019 with his devoted wife and family by his side. Before retirement, he...
Tommy Dale Boyles
Aug 27, 2019
Tommy Dale Boyles, age 74, of Holly Pond, passed away late Tuesday night. He was born in Marshall County to Clifford and Trudy Harden Boyles. Parents preceded Mr. Boyles in death.
Survivors are two sons, Ricky and Danny Boyles; daughters, Vickie Boyles and Beth Boyles; brother, Mitchell Boyles; three sisters, Betty Lamb, Donna Robertson, and Rita Higdon; and a host of...
Martha Smith
Aug 22, 2019
Martha Hooper Smith, 73, of Holly Pond, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born January 20, 1946, to Mack Lemuel and Vernie Edna Haynes Hooper.
Mrs. Smith was an industrial seamstress and worked for Lee Distribution before her retirement. She was a member of Redan Baptist Church and was also a member of the Holly Pond Homemakers...
Ronnie Zwiebel
Aug 21, 2019
Ronnie Zwiebel of Holly Pond, age 72, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning with his loving wife, Rebecca, and other family members by his side. He was born to Ralph “Johnny” and Regina Osmon Zwiebel in Ohio. Ronnie was self-employed, owning his own lawn service business. After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed doing home woodwork together in their woodshop, building...
Solomon S. Barger
Aug 21, 2019
Solomon S. Barger, age 85, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, August 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and family members. He was born in Tuscaloosa County to Ruben and Lula Mae Grammar Barger. Solomon served our nation with honor in the U.S. Navy. His occupation in civilian life was an electrician working in the steel mill industry. ...
Ruby Bailey
Aug 11, 2019
Ruby Jones Bailey, 95, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was born November 20, 1923, to John Henry and Susanne Elizabeth Croft Jones.
Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker. Many hours of Ruby’s life was spent caring for her family. Mrs. Bailey gardened, and as her garden produced she spent many hours canning and preserving...
Elizabeth Chambers
Aug 7, 2019
Elizabeth Chambers, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2019. She was born May 31, 1927, to John and Ruth Manley Knop.
Mrs. Chambers had a gift that she expressed in the beautiful floral creations she designed and produced over the years. Elizabeth helped her mother-in-law in the flower...
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