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James Voyles
Feb 14, 2019
James Voyles, 92, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was born December 25, 1926, to Amos and Nora Posey Voyles.
Mr. Voyles was a farmer by trade.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Smith Voyles; and his daughter, Becky Voyles Whitehead.
Survivors include his son-in-law, Steven Whitehead; grandsons, Nathan Whitehead and Jacob (Jessi)...
Linda Holcombe
Jan 31, 2019
Linda Holcombe, 68, of Dothan, entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born January 15, 1951, to Dee F and Ester Montgomery Holcombe.
Linda was a child of Christ and was baptized at Redan Baptist Church. She was a member of the Holly Pond Class of ’69. At a young age, Ms....
Vicki Lynn Childers
Jan 26, 2019
Vicki Lynn Maddux Childers, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away on January 26, 2019. She was born April 10, 1959, to James Sr. and Margaret Callahan Maddux.
Ms. Childers was a loving person. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her passing brings sorrow to many.
Vicki is preceded in death by her parents; a son Rick...
Gladis "Ricky" Cornelius
Jan 26, 2019
Gladis “Ricky” Cornelius, 64, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born June 1, 1954, to Earl and Geraldine Robertson Cornelius.
Ricky was an auto body man by trade. He loved to fish, hunt, and race cars. He built his own car and could be found at the drag strip racing whenever possible.
He is preceded...
Melba L Eady
Jan 25, 2019
Melba L Qualls Eady, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. She was born August 16, 1934, to Dillard and Elwy Scott Qualls.
Ms. Eady was a bookkeeper and accountant. She worked in the cable industry and was instrumental in introducing cable into our area. Melba was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was...
Jack Edward Thomas
Jan 21, 2019
Jack Edward Thomas, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born to William and Mabel Smith Thomas on February 15, 1938.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Smith Thomas.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Reatha Fisher Thomas; daughters, Shelly (Chris) Kelley, Christy Hallmark, Jacqueline (Clark) Jones, Rebecca (Aaron) Smith; estranged...
Jay Edward Hawkins
Jan 14, 2019
Jay Edward Hawkins, 78, of Joppa, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born January 23, 1940, in Blount County, Alabama, to Jay and Virginia Beasley Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was a floor covering salesman by trade. Jay never met a stranger and loved to talk. These gifts helped him be a successful salesman. He was a loving husband,...
Robin M Gable Cryer
Jan 13, 2019
Robin M. Gable Cryer, 53, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born October 29, 1965, to Travis and Nellie Pearl Allen McCormick.
Robin is remembered by her family as a special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Ms. Cryer is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her companion, Larry Cryer; daughter,...
Joan Elizabeth Musa
Jan 8, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Musa, 69, of Hartselle, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hartselle.
Ms. Musa is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jerry Smith.
She is survived by her son, Alan Free; daughter, Andrea McCurdy; sisters, Martha Brown, Debbie Ashenbranner, Mary Hand; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Holly Pond Funeral...
Clinnon Conrad "Buddy" Burden
Jan 7, 2019
Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden, 87, of Baileyton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born December 2, 1931, to Henry and Suzie Lowe Burden.
Mr. Burden was a salesman. He spent many years transporting used automobiles from the Chicago area to Baileyton. Buddy was one of the first in our area to understand the need for a used...
Betty Jane Allbright
Dec 31, 2018
Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born March 23, 1938, to Raymond and Orene Scott Neal.
Betty was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed caring for her family and making home a warm and inviting place for them all. She adored her grandchildren! Betty loved watching the grandchildren play...
Gary L Dunn
Dec 30, 2018
Gary L. Dunn, 63, of Altoona, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born February 25, 1955, to William Henry and Daphine Callaway Dunn.
Mr. Dunn is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Rowena Cantrell Dunn; sons, Jimmy (Candy) Dunn, Tim (Tina) Smith, Toby Smith; daughters, Rene’ Perkins, Kim (Roger) Carden; brother, Gerald Dunn; sister, Brenda...
Patricia "Starr" Needham
Dec 22, 2018
Patricia “Starr” Needham, 70, of Blountsville, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born April 30, 1948, to Charles Fleming and Ethal Lee Bullock in Hogansville, Georgia.
Starr worked in the restaurant industry in multiple positions. She was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church. Her family was an important part of her life. Her love for her...
Neil Emory Woods
Dec 5, 2018
Neil Emory Woods, 75, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born April 23, 1943, to Berlin E. and Rosetta Ballinger Woods.
Mr. Woods was a truck driver for forty-eight years, owning and operating his own truck for many of those years. He also owned a wrecker service for several years. He was known to his...
Carlis Bennefield
Dec 2, 2018
Carlis Bennefield, 66, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was born December 13, 1951, to Vester V. and Leenolar Martin Bennefield.
Mr. Bennefield owned and operated an auto parts store for many years. He was an Alabama fan through and through. He was also a loving son, brother, fiancé, father, and grandfather. His passing is...
Wilma Lee Flack
Nov 27, 2018
Wilma Lee Burks Flack, 94, of Cullman, passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born August 17, 1924, to Robert Lee and Myrtle Mae Hawkins Burks.
Mrs. Flack was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was baptized as a child of God on August 29, 1976. She worked in management for Stanley Home Products and was an avid...
Bobby B. Byrom
Nov 25, 2018
Bobby B. Byrom, 89, of Arab, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born April 27, 1929, to Paul E. and Bethal Annice Mcallister Byrom.
Mr. Byrom was retired from retail sales, having worked for companies including JC Penny and Montgomery Ward. He was also a longtime member of Bonds Chapel...
Lelaus Wayne Oden
Nov 23, 2018
Lelaus Wayne Oden, 79, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. He was born December 11, 1938, to Oval C. and Susie Mae (Holcombe) Oden in St.Clair County.
Mr. Oden was a machinist by trade and was employed by Nicholson File for many years. Lelaus was a member of Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church. He also served our country in the Air...
Ray Powell
Nov 18, 2018
Ray Powell, 77, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was born in Cullman County on April 28, 1941, to Jack and Rosalee Duskin Powell.
Ray was a brick mason by trade and a former member of the Brick Mason’s Union. He served several years as treasure of the Union. He was also member of Eidson’s Chapel Church....
Jan Michael Phillips
Nov 18, 2018
Mr. Phillips was born August 14, 1944, at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio (Allen County) to Berman and Karmen Phillips. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Holly Pond and a coach of Holly Pond Youth football and baseball. He was a leader in the community,...
