Obituaries

Nov 10, 2018

Roy William Flack, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was born to Marlin Horace and Margaret Marie Thrasher Flack.

Mr. Flack is a World War II veteran, having served his country in both the Army and the Army Air Corp. We are forever grateful for his sacrifice and service to our nation. He was a longtime member...

Nov 3, 2018

Gregory B. Entrekin, Sr., age 79, of Holly Pond, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov, 3, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Jefferson County to Odes B. and Alma Vest Entrekin.  Greg was a mechanic by trade.  He was pre-deceased by his wife, Gwennell Chastain Entrekin; daughter, Shelia Entrenkin; brothers, James Leroy and Herman Eugene Entrekin.

Survivors are...

Oct 29, 2018

J.W. “Jake” Kelso, 67, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. He was born June 5, 1951, to Colvin D. and Wille Belle (White) Kelsoe.

Jake was a truck driver by trade and drove for Wal-Mart for over twenty five years. He had retired from trucking and was enjoying life to the fullest. Retirement was the best...

Oct 21, 2018

Ollie Alton Murphree, 67, of Cullman, left the loving arms of his family and entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Mr. Murphree was born in Cullman County to Oscar Talmadge “Bunk” and Lessie Lyles Murphree on April 1, 1951.

Alton was a jack of all trades: there was not anything he could not do....

Oct 15, 2018

Mr. David Lowe, 71, of Baileyton, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born June 11,1947, to Elbert Holloway and Hilda Swann. 

Mr. Lowe was a maintenance director by trade and also served the Lord in the ministry. David was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church in Arab, Alabama, as well as a member...

Oct 3, 2018

Edgar E. Skeens, Jr.

May 16, 1952 – October 3, 2018

 

Edgar E. Skeens, Jr., better known as Big Eddie, age 66, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday. 

Big Eddie was born in Jackson, Ohio to Edgar E. Skeens, Sr. and Maxine Schurlock Skeens. He has worked as a truck driver for Littrell Brothers Lumber Company since 1994. He...

Oct 2, 2018

Marzell Lovvorn Howse, 92, of Cullman entered into the arms of our Father on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, surrounded by those she loved. She was born October 27, 1925, to Grady and Lula Bell Mitchell Lovvorn, in Cullman County, Alabama.

Mrs. Howse was a homemaker. She loved and cared for her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...

Sep 29, 2018

Sep 28, 2018

   Mr.James McElroy, age 76, of Duck River Community, passed away at his home Friday, September 28, 2018.  He was born in Marshall County, AL to Clifford and Ophelia Pesnall McElroy.  His usual occupation was a mechanic.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue Tankersley McElroy; brother, Leon McElroy.

   Survivors include sons, Steve Bell, Dennis Bell,...

Sep 18, 2018

James Verlon Coker, 78, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born August 6, 1940, to Robert Shelley and Audrey Reynolds Coker in Marshall County, Alabama.

Mr. Coker served with the Alabama National Guard and for his service we are grateful. Verlon was an electrician by trade, and...

Sep 17, 2018

 

H. Kermit Shedd, 89, of Baileyton, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born June 14, 1929, to Tommy and Ithoma Flemming Shedd.

Mr. Shedd worked for the Cullman County Road department for many years, was a member of Pan Creek Baptist Church, and loved to play golf. But more importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Aug 30, 2018

Mose K. Boyd, 85, passed away on August 30, 2018. He was born July 21, 1933, to Earl and Myrtle Ward Boyd.

Mr. Boyd worked in machine repair with General Motors Company and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He was also a member of the Masonic Brotherhood. Mose served our country in the United States Air Force. We...

Aug 29, 2018

Barbie J. Wilcutt, 45, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born in Cullman County on October 29, 1972, to Ronal and Brenda Eley Wilcutt.

Barbie was a selfless person. She always put others and their needs before her own. Barbie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She adored her children and grandchildren and would do...

Aug 29, 2018

Lorena Sue Murphree, 71, of Holly Pond passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born in Kentucky on March 24, 1947.

Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a homemaker, and made home a special place for her family. She was a naturally talented artist and her paintings reflect the beauty she saw in...

Aug 27, 2018

Pascoe “Pete” Patterson, 87, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 27, 2018. Pete was born September 25, 1930, to Clarence and Ressie Mae Segers Patterson in Cullman County, Alabama. 

Mr. Patterson entered the United States Marines at the age of nineteen, and served our nation as a Motor Vehicle Dispatcher with the...

Aug 17, 2018

Glenn Eady, of Holly Pond, lost his long battle with cancer on Friday, August 17, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his father, Hubert Eady; his grandparents, Dillard and Elway Qualls and Bud and Nettie Eady.

He is survived by his momma, Melba Eady; sisters, Peggy (Alan) Lemon, Joyce Miller, Susan (Doug) Finch; brother, Keith Eady; and a host...

Aug 10, 2018

Micheal Chandler Day was born to James Noel and Melody Kennetha Boyd Day on July 20, 1979. He passed away on August 10, 2018.

Micheal was preceded in death by his precious son, Aidan Chandler Day; beloved father, James Noel Day; uncle, Errol C. Day; aunts, Donna Day and Kim Shroyer; and cherished grandparents, Onia Wynelle and James (“Teti”) Day,...

Aug 3, 2018

Natalie Golden Guffey, 76, of the Brooklyn Community, was welcomed into the presence of our loving Lord and Savior on August 3, 2018. She was born May 26, 1942, to Jessie Morgan and Lydia Lucinda Gibson Golden, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mrs. Guffey served the Lord well as a wife and mother. With poise and grace, she maintained her home, was...

Jul 29, 2018

Larry E. Love, 73, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born February 2, 1945 to Clarence and Vera Preston Love.

Mr. Love served his country three years in the United States Navy. He was a Vietnam veteran and we are grateful for his sacrifice for our freedom....

Jul 20, 2018

James Earl Mitchell, 89, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 20, 2018. Mr. Mitchell was born January 27, 1929 to Earl and Naomi Bailey Mitchell in Etowah County.

James served our country honorably and with pride in the United States Army . We are grateful for his sacrifice to our continued freedom. ...