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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...
Herman Nail
Apr 30, 2019
Herman Nail, 74, of Holly Pond, passed away on April 30, 2019. He was born January 15, 1945, to Leonard and Gussie Mae Bice Nail.
Mr. Nail was a man of many talents and skills. He was a farmer, served our country honorably in the United States Air Force, served the town of Holly Pond for thirty-two years (eight of...
Donna Howard
Apr 28, 2019
Donna Howard, 62, of Decaturville, Tennessee, passed away on April 28, 2019. She was born October 7, 1956, to Arthur and May Ola Taylor Allen.
Mrs. Howard was a factor worker before retirement. Donna and her husband were members of Fellowship Baptist Church in Scott’s Hill, Tennessee. Mrs. Howard loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She will be...
Patricia (Pat) Scott Johnson
Apr 27, 2019
Patricia (Pat) Scott Johnson, age 68, of Southside (Gadsden)passed away Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2019. She was born in Cullman County to John Rayford and Edith Amos Scott. Pat and her husband drove long-haul truck together as a team. Pat was a member of Redan Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Mary Scott.
Survivors are husband, Aaron...
J.C. Baker
Apr 19, 2019
J.C. Baker, 81, of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born January 20, 1938, to Euis and Pluma Vaughn Baker.
Mr. Baker was a maintenance supervisor, working for Golden Rod for many years. J.C. loved to work in the yard and had a talent for growing beautiful flowers. After the death of his beloved wife, Frances,...
Millard Eldrege Horton
Apr 8, 2019
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to Art and Gracie Scott Horton.
Mr. Horton loved to work on cars. His passion led him into a career in automobile body repair. Millard worked for over 30 years with Mitch Smith Chevrolet in Cullman. Mr....
Richard Calvin Lambert
Apr 6, 2019
Richard Calvin Lambert, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2019. He was born February 27, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Lambert was the son of Calvin Coolidge and Clara Mae Baker Lambert.
Survivors include sons, Jeromy (Natasha) Lambert, Andrew Lambert; daughters, Danielle (Bryan) Hill, Jennifer (Ryan) Weldon, Michaela Lambert; sister, Deborah Lambert (Stephen) Talley; brother and best friend,...
Rickie Stancil
Mar 29, 2019
Rickie Stancil, 60, of Cullman passed away March 29, 2019. He was born July 17, 1958, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Rickie was a lab tech for over twenty years for Speedring. After leaving Speedring, Rickie drove a truck until retirement. Mr. Stancil was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church until 2014 when he moved his membership to Temple Baptist...
Belinda "Kay" Roberts
Mar 25, 2019
Belinda Kay Roberts, 66, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 25, 2019. She was born May 25, 1952, to Charles and Anna Bush Mitchell.
Kay was retired from Marshal Medical Center North after many years as a LPN.
Ms. Roberts is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anna Mitchell; husband, Ricky Roberts; and beloved daughter, Deserie Renee...
Robin Wilbanks
Mar 19, 2019
Robin Wilbanks, 62, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born April 26, 1956, to Ervin and Naomi Sims Wilbanks.
Mr. Wilbanks was a carpenter by trade. He was also a quiet and reserved man who respected the privacy of others. Robin loved life – he enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, watching NASCAR, and was an...
Mary Roberts Wise Lambert
Mar 15, 2019
Mary Roberts Wise Lambert, 80, of Albertville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born November 21, 1938, to Earnest and Arvella Lemons Roberts.
Mary was a housekeeper by trade. She was employed by a local nursing home and spent many years cleaning for the residents. Mrs. Lambert was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her...
Sandra Goodwin
Mar 10, 2019
Sandra Knight Goodwin, 52, of Holly Pond, passed away March 10, 2019. She was born March 21, 1966, to Ted G.B. Knight and Norma Bradley Morris.
Ms. Goodwin is preceded in death by her father, Ted G.B. Knight; and brothers, Ted Dewayne Knight and Mark Allen Knight.
Survivors include her mother, Norma Bradley Morris; friend, Ricky Thomas; sons, Rory (Emilee) Goodwin,...
Ruth Shaw
Mar 2, 2019
Ruth Shaw, 86, of Cullman, was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, on March 2, 2019. She was born March 4, 1932, to Rufus and Mary Belle Johnson Bates.
Ruth was a member of Holly Pond 1st Baptist Church. She served as the secretary at the church for many years. Ruth loved to travel with her husband, Rayburn....
Jeanette Estes
Mar 1, 2019
Jeanette Estes, 83, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born November 2, 1935, to Odie J. and Hester Gorham Sweatmon.
Mrs. Estes enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center where she loved to play Rook with her friends. Jeanette attended and enjoyed Camp Bluebird of Alabama as a cancer survivor for many years. In 1954, she...
Robert Cook
Feb 27, 2019
Robert Cook, 77, of Baileyton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was born March 19, 1941, to Robert and Marlene Bertbigler Cook.
Mr. Cook was a millwright by trade. He also served his country in the armed forces. For his service we are grateful. Robert was a member of Pan Creek Church and a frequent patron of Parkside...
Margaret Carole Riddle
Feb 27, 2019
Margaret Carol Riddle, 64, of Holly Pond, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born February 1, 1955, to Cotton and Edna Mason.
Ms. Riddle was a restaurant owner before retirement. She loved her family and her faithful companion, her beloved dog Charlie.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Bobby Andrew Riddle.
She...
Josh Timothy Pinkard
Feb 15, 2019
Josh Timothy Pinkard, 37, of Aurora, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2019. Josh served the Lord faithfully with his wife and children. He was an unbelievable man – a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Josh was always considered an exceptional leader in school and on the...
