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Emily Annette Balcomb
Dec 1, 2024
Emily Annette Balcomb, of Baileyton, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 70. Mrs. Balcomb was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on November 2, 1954, to the late Byron Wyatt McNair and Rose Minelle Thomason McNair.
Mrs. Emily was child of God and she and her husband attended Welcome Baptist Church where...
Jason Allan Crumbley
Nov 17, 2024
Jason Allan Crumbley, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 58. Mr. Crumbley was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on April 15, 1966, to Kyle Glenn and Linda Martina Woodard Crumbley.
Mr. Crumbley’s sparkling blue eyes and contagious laugh brought joy to those who knew him. Jason had a sense of happiness about him, and...
Mary Lou Hays
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Lou Lewis Hays, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on October 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Ms. Hays was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on April 8, 1928, to the late John Morgan and Lessie Bell Brown Lewis.
After graduating Holly Pond High School in 1947, Ms. Hays wed Clevie Hays the same year. Ms. Hays was...
Michael Coy White
Oct 29, 2024
Michael Coy White, 42, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on October 29, 2024. Michael was born to Sharron White Allen on June 25, 1982, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Michael was an extremely intelligent man. There were not many subjects that Michael did not have some knowledge of. He loved to disassemble things and then put them back together. Michael was very...
Alan Reid Lemon
Oct 25, 2024
Alan Reid Lemon, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 68. Alan was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Russell Raymond Lemon, Sr. and the late Myrna Loy Barnard Lemon, on February 28, 1956, making him a Left-handed Lemon born on Leap Year.
Mr. Lemon was a hard-working man who was good at anything...
Lawrence Welton Woods
Oct 24, 2024
Lawrence Welton Woods, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 85. Mr. Woods was born, as a twin, on November 7, 1938, in the small community of Liberty, in Blount County, Alabama, to the late Richard Augustus and Sophia Gertrude Vanzant Woods.
Mr. Woods served his nation honorable in the United States Army before working...
Dustin James Coville
Oct 19, 2024
Dustin James Coville, 50 of Fairview, a lifelong truck driver, completed his final trip on October 19, 2024, unexpectedly at home with his wife of 31 years, Anna Coville, by his side.
Dustin was born February 23, 1974, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dustin is preceded in death by: his oldest brother, Jacob Alexander Coville, his paternal grandparents, John and Eunice Coville. His...
Burton Ray Sampson
Oct 15, 2024
Burton Ray Sampson, well known bluegrass banjo player, passed away on October 15, 2024, with his loving wife, Bet, at his side.
Per Burton’s wishes, there will be no services. Burton believed we preach our own funeral in the way we live and treat others as well as in our love, obedience, and service to our Heavenly Father.
The Sampson family extends...
Pamela Marie Stancil
Oct 12, 2024
Pamela Marie Shackelford Stancil, of Cleveland, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 63. Ms. Stancil was born June 30, 1961, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Although Pam lived here in Alabama, her heart was in the mountains of Tennessee. She loved visiting Wind Rock and hiking the trails. The mountains were a place of peace and...
Therman E. Murphree
Oct 11, 2024
Therman Eugene Murphree, of Holly Pond, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on October 11, 2024 at the age of 94, surrounded by his loving wife, Jean and their extended family in his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Holly Pond. Therman was an extraordinary man...
Melvin Clay Mayo, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
Melvin Clay Mayo, Jr., of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Mr. Mayo was born on March 17, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Melvin Clay Mayo, Sr. and Verla Mayo.
Melvin was a kind and generous man who was always supportive of those he loved. He enjoyed the water and could be...
David Allen Valencia
Sep 19, 2024
David Allen Valencia, of Hartselle, Alabama, formerly of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024. Dave was born on January 24, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a disabled Navy veteran.
Mr. Valencia is preceded in death by his mother, Violet Mayhall; sister, Sharon Tchorz; and brother, Bobby Mayhall.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Valencia; his...
Jack Paul Warren
Sep 3, 2024
Jack Paul Warren, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 57. Mr. Warren was born on October 14, 1966, in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Jack was a quick-witted man, and he was fun to be around. He enjoyed hosting cookouts with good food, music, and friends. Mr. Warren enjoyed Alabama football, but he absolutely loved...
Andrew Michael Harris
Sep 1, 2024
Andrew Michael Harris, 58, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1965, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Ralph M. Harris and Barbara (Barnett) Harris.A graduate of Cullman High School’s Class of 1984, Andrew had a deep love for science fiction and Auburn football, passions he carried throughout his life.From 1996 to 2001,...
Mitchell Ryan Monroe
Aug 25, 2024
Mitchell Ryan Monroe was born in Anniston, Alabama, on April 16, 1979, to Donald Glenn Monroe and Donna Harrison Monroe. Mitchell passed away August 25, 2024.
Mitchell had a heart of gold. He loved his family and friends. He was greatly loved back. He loved the outdoors, especially the rivers and lakes. He loved Jesus. Mitchell will be sorely missed by...
James Anthony Drake
Aug 24, 2024
James Anthony Drake, of Cullman, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, at the age of 79. James was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on September 9, 1944, to the late Johnny Archie and Wynelle Wise Drake.
Mr. Drake was a graduating member of the Holly Pond High School class of 1962. James...
Margie Diane Page
Aug 24, 2024
Margie Diane Page, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 74. Mrs. Page was born in Rome, Georgia, on December 27, 1949, to John Winifred and Eva Sherbert Hawk.
Mrs. Diane was a daycare worker for many years, and she adored the children she took care of. She also loved horses and dogs. Diane...
Lori Ann Malone
Aug 18, 2024
Lori Ann Malone, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, August 18, 2024, at the age of 60. Mrs. Malone was born in Colbert County on December 23, 1963, to the late Curtis Hatton and Jewel Fuller Hatton.
At an early age, Lori was introduced to the water by her father when he took her to the river. Lori instantly...
Shannon "Sissy" Sue Peters
Aug 6, 2024
Shannon “Sissy” Sue Peters, 71, of Holly Pond, passed on to her heavenly home August 6, 2024. She was born October 11, 1952, in Opp, Alabama, to James Otis “Pete” and Mary H. Peters.
Shannon worked as a volunteer at Parkside School. She was a member of Life Gate Baptist Church. Shannon loved her family and friends with her whole heart.
Ms....
Kimberly Sue Cheatham
Aug 5, 2024
Kimberly Sue Cheatham, 58, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 5, 2024. Mrs. Cheatham was born in Michigan, on August 9, 1965, to John Smith and Rose Lawrence.
Mrs. Cheatham enjoyed kayaking down the river, traveling when she could, and crocheting. She was a selfless person and her heart for others was evident when she gifted a kidney to...
