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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...
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...
Stephen Lawrence Glenn
Aug 2, 2019
Stephen Lawrence Glenn, 67, of Hanceville, passed away August 2, 2019. He was born May 21,1952, in Morgan County, to George Edward and Georgia Eva Lawrence Glenn.
Mr. Glenn was an electrician and worked for Stone and Sons Electric Contractors for thirty years, until his retirement. He was also a member of Walter Baptist Church.
Stephen is preceded in death by...

Dorothy Mae Pruett
Jul 20, 2019
Dorothy Mae Pitts Pruett, 87, of Holly Pond, passed away on July 20, 2019. She was born in Cullman County, on February 6, 1932, to James Lonnie and Nancy Ann Miller Pitts.
Ms. Pruett is preceded in death by her parents, James and Nancy Pitts; brothers, Douglas Fred Pitts, Bernard Pitts, Edward Pitts; and sisters, Ivalee Olinger and Doris Pitts.
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Lucy Lovell Stewart
Jul 13, 2019
Lucy Lovell Stewart, age 78, of Warrior, passed away Saturday morning, July 13. She was born in Cullman County to Carlton and Lyda Littleton Lovell. Lucy worked for Social Security as a Claims Specialist and is a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her husband, Rex Stewart and her parents.
Survivors are daughters, Teresa Denise...

Sharon "Lulu" Sizemore
Jul 12, 2019
Sharon Sizemore, age 67, of Vinemont, passed away at her home Friday, July 12. Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan to George Kelly and Nell Dean Silvers Sizemore. She worked as a nurse's aid and cook. Sharon's was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors are two sons, Kelly Lamar Sizemore and Chris (Lisa) Brooks; brother, Rodney Wayne...
Walter Ronnie Curl
Jul 8, 2019
Walter Ronnie Curl passed away the morning of July 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pam; daughter and son-in-law, Sheree and Jon Benefield; son and daughter-in-law, Walter Nicholas and Morgan Curl; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Nick) Speer, Will and Wyatt Benefield; great-grandson, Waylon Speer; and sister, Vicky Curl. He is preceded in death by his parents, L.D....

William Glenn Hipp
Jun 24, 2019
William Glenn Hipp, age 67, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday evening, June 24, 2019. He was born to Bill and Bobbie Vanzandt Hipp. Mr. Hipp was a retired, self employed building contractor. Mr. Hipp served his country with pride in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors are his wife, Tracy Parrish Hipp; sons,...

Andrew "Andy" Joseph Simmons III
Jun 19, 2019
Andrew Joseph Simmons III, 61, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born February 7, 1958, in New York, to Andrew Joseph Simmons II and Wanda Jean MacCheyne Simmons.
Andy worked in the construction industry from the time he was eighteen until he retired. Mr. Simmons loved his...
Donna Renea Privett
Jun 18, 2019
Donna Renea Privett, 52, of Blountsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born June 25, 1966, in Marshall County, to James and Ruby Morris Mayo.
Donna was a RN, working most recently, as a nurse, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She worked as a waitress at JR’s, in Holly Pond, as well as at the Holly Pond...

Willie Crow
Jun 8, 2019
Willie Crow, age 78, of Walter Community, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born in Morgan County to Herman O'Brien and Hattie Ramey Crow. Willie worked in small engine repair. He served our country in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Baptist faith, Member of the Masons, Shriner and Eastern Star. He served as a Worthy Patron of...
Gary David Jenkins
Jun 5, 2019
Gary David Jenkins, 76, of Hayden, passed away on June 5, 2019. He was born January 20, 1943, in Walker County, to Berry and Nina Christine Daniels Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Cross Roads Church in Hayden.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Nina Christine Jenkins; a daughter; and...
Emmet O Wise
Jun 1, 2019
Emmet O Wise, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born June 24, 1926, to Luther and Bessie Burnham Wise.
Mr. Wise served his country honorably in the United States Army and was veteran of WWII. Emmet was the owner of Wise Trucking Company. He began the...

Gary Lee Steele
May 31, 2019
Gary Lee Steele, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born July 14, 1960, to Leldon and Gladys Harris Steele, in Cook County, Illinois.
Gary worked for Brinlee Mt Pools for many years, and he could tell you just about anything you needed to know about a swimming pool. Gary was also a loving father. His...
James Richard Donaldson
May 23, 2019
James Richard Donaldson, 69, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born November 19, 1949, to Hobert and Lazette Crawford Donaldson.
Mr. Donaldson was a coal miner by trade and worked for Drummond Company for many years. He never met a stranger and loved spending time with his friends....
Louise Shedd
May 19, 2019
Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett.
Louise owned and operated a home daycare for many years. She loved and nurtured over 125 children, many of whom she cared for from birth until they began school. Her grownup daycare babies fondly remember her...

Marty Robertson
May 14, 2019
Marty Robertson, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away. He was born September 27, 1959, to Clifton and Betty Bradford Robertson.
Mr. Robertson is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Betty Robertson, and a brother, Rodney Robertson.
Survivors include his daughter, Whitney Hall; grandchildren, Jayden Smith and Camden Hall; and sisters, Pam Yeager and Donna (Tim) White.
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Montie Ray Free
May 6, 2019
Montie Ray Free, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born August 6, 1934, to Montie Wert and Cholie Temperance Orr Free.
Mr. Free served our country honorably in the United States Army. We appreciate his sacrifice for our nation. Montie was also a foreman for Goldkist.
Mr. Free is preceded in death by...
Kathie Finley
Apr 30, 2019
Kathie Finley, 68, of Blountsville, passed away on April 30, 2019. She was born April 5, 1951, to Luther and Marie Cook Freeman.
Kathie spent the early part of her adult life as a legal secretary before becoming a farmer. She enjoyed attending Pleasant View Baptist Church, in Holly Pond, and loved the people of the church. Kathie was a...