Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Shirley Jean Phillips Dean Nelson, 68, passed away on April 7, 2021. She was born July 28, 1952, to Lonnie Robert and Corena Wisener Phillips.

Shirley attended Holly Pond School and went on to attend Jefferson State Community College. She pursued at degree as an Emergency Medical Technician and later worked as a Respiratory Therapist. Shirley enjoyed her time as...

Apr 2, 2021

Johnathan Wade Bryant, 23, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was born January 10, 1998, in Marshall County, Alabama, to Wayne Bryant and Charlotte Crane Bryant.

Johnathan had a passion for cars. He loved to work on vehicles and was a mechanic by trade. He enjoyed speakers and amps and he appreciated a loud car. Johnathan...

Mar 29, 2021

Nancy Fortner Hayes, 86, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was born September 12, 1934, to William Millard and Fannie Louise Burden Fortner.  Nancy was a longtime resident of the Brooklyn Community and she was an adoring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Ms. Hayes is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Butch Fortner.

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Mar 21, 2021

Pete V. Mallard, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born November 20, 1936, in Jefferson County, to Leonard and Nora Woods Mallard.

Mr. Mallard is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Nora Mallard; his wife, Wanda Stone Mallard; son, Nickey Mallard; son-in-law, Ronald Humphries; and several brothers and sisters.

Pete is survived...

Mar 16, 2021

Margaret Wilma Cofield, 84, passed away on March 16, 2021. She was born June 29, 1936, in Cullman County, to Jim and Beatrice Johnston Breedlove.

Ms. Cofield worked many years on the production line at the Goldkist plant. Margaret enjoyed a good yard sale and the treasures she found there. She also enjoyed cooking and especially enjoyed feeding those she...

Mar 15, 2021

Clinton Lee McGriff passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on March 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clint is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pat and Roberta Yeager and an aunt, Janice Arrington.

He is survived by his father, Gary McGriff; mother, Cindy Hutchens (Dale); brother, Chris McGriff (Misty); stepsister, Elizabeth Grisham; paternal grandparents, Feltus and Faye...

Feb 27, 2021

Feb 24, 2021

Tracey Ann Mabrey, 54, of Holly Pond, passed away on February 24, 2021. She was born December 22, 1966, in Jefferson County, to Robert and Elizabeth Ann Martin Mabrey.

Ms. Mabrey is preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Ryan Graham.

She is survived by her parents, Robert and Ann Mabrey; sons, Wesley and Terra Graham, Oakley and Amanda Graham;...

Feb 8, 2021

Wynelle Duke, 91, of Holly Pond, passed away on February 8, 2021. She was born March 21, 1929, in Blount County, to Thomas William and Ada Little Duke.

Miss Duke was an elementary school teacher. Her teaching career spanned forty-four and a half years, with much of that time spent teaching the youngsters of Holly Pond.  Miss Duke was dedicated...

Feb 5, 2021

James Ray Nettles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, deacon and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief illness.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Virginia Paulette Nettles. Jim loved to tell how he met his bride and how he always felt impressed that his Lord provided her for him. He is also...

Feb 2, 2021

Charlotte Annette Federer Chandler, 77, of Cullman, passed away on February 2, 2021. She was born April 1, 1943, in Cullman County, to Oscar George and Dorothy Wynell Prichard Federer.

Ms. Chandler is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Dorothy Federer; a sister, Carolyn Federer Bolzle; and a daughter, Sherry Chandler.

Survivors include her son, Barry Chandler and...

Jan 22, 2021

Don Blake Wakefield, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. A memorial service for Mr. Wakefield will be held at a later time.

Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wakefield family.

Jan 18, 2021

Peggy Sue Lamb, 55, of Cullman, passed away on January 18, 2021. She was born July 26, 1965, in Arab, Alabama, to James and Betty Boyles Lamb.

Ms. Lamb was a hard working woman and she spent over thirty years as an employee of Tyson Foods. She retired a few years ago and was enjoying spending time with her two...

Jan 14, 2021

Tarrant Jordon White, 25, of Holly Pond, passed away on January 14, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1995, in Cullman County, to Joshua Brett White and Jamie Kim May.

Tarrant was a special young man who loved an adventure. He liked to go camping and he enjoyed hiking, but Tarrant was always looking for the next adventure. Traveling...

Jan 12, 2021

Bobby Joe Thomas, 75, of Arab, passed away on January 12, 2021. He was born March 7, 1945, in Cullman County, to Carl Willard and Ollie Mae Bush Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was retired. He provided for his family as a truck driver for many years. Bobby also served in the United States Army and his sacrifice and service to our...

Jan 11, 2021

Donald Ray Lewis, Jr., (known by those who knew him well as “Donnie Buckwheat Lewis”) 53, of Cullman, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born March 11, 1967, in Jefferson County, to Donald Ray Lewis, Sr., and Janice Marie Grubbs.

Mr. Lewis was a handyman by trade. He was talented in many areas and he could do a...

Jan 5, 2021

Lila Mae Edwards, 82, of Cullman, passed away on January 5, 2021. She was born January 3, 1939, in Morgan County, to Lester and Vernice Miller Cheatham.

Mrs. Edwards was a hard worker. She worked several different jobs throughout her life, including making cigars at the cigar plant and working in a machine shop. Lila was a wife and mom...

Jan 4, 2021

Barry Glenn Howse, 71, of Cullman, passed away on January 4, 2021. He was born May 17, 1949, in Cullman County, to Elonzoe and Marzell Lovvorn Howse.

Mr. Howse was a welder by trade, and he worked for Americold Industries for over thirty years. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, but his passion was Auburn football. Barry was an avid Auburn...

Jan 2, 2021

Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr., known by most as “Bud”, passed away on January 2, 2021. He was born July 20, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Hugh Battles Montgomery, Sr. and Meta Perkins Hightower.

Bud was a true patriot, having served in the Army, Army Reserves, and Army Guard. He retired from military service as a major, after twenty-four years of...

Jan 2, 2021

Nina Francine Hayes, 89, of Cullman, passed away on January 2, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931, in Falkville, Alabama.

Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and she enjoyed needlepoint and well as cooking for her family. She was a member of Victory Christian Fellowship Church, in Holly Pond, and treasured her church family. Nina was a mother, grandmother, and...