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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.
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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...
Lucille Gilley
Jul 30, 2024
Lucille Gilley, of Cullman, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024, at the age of 95. Ms. Gilley was born in Ohio, on October 6, 1928, to William Thomas “Tom” and Effie Mae Lamberth Dunlap.
Lucille was a lifetime member of Brooklyn Church. Ms. Gilley enjoyed working in her flowers and keeping her yard....
Ruby A. White
Jul 28, 2024
Ruby A. Denney White, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Ms. White was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on July 20, 1930, to John Barlow and Mary East Denney..
Ms. White was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother and her family meant everything to her....
Angela Leighann Johns
Jul 21, 2024
Angela Leighann Allcorn Johns, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, at the age of 58. Mrs. Johns was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to Jeannie Elizabeth Burgett Allcorn on November 24, 1965.
Mrs. Johns worked long hours as a cosmetologist, but she always found time to support her children in the things they enjoyed doing....
Bonnie Regina Benefield
Jul 16, 2024
Bonnie Regina Moore Benefield, 65, passed away on July 17, 2024 at home. She was born in Huntsville, AL to Raymond and Virginia Moore. She graduated from Guntersville High School in 1976 and went on to work as a faithful wife and homemaker for her entire life. She was instantly mom or maw-maw to every child she ever encountered. She...
Danny Winford Baker
Jul 10, 2024
Danny Winford Baker was born January 1, 1951 in Cullman and had the distinction of being Cullman’s first baby of the new year. He passed away July 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Baker and Nettie (Vest) Baker, his sister Marcia Robertson and his brother Ted...
Richard Leonard Shoemaker, Ph.D.
Jul 9, 2024
We give praise and thanks to God as we celebrate the life of Richard L. Shoemaker. Richard was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and close friend to many.
He was born on September 28, 1931, to Edgar and Hester (Wisener) Shoemaker, of Holly Pond, Alabama. He spent his first 18 years in Holly Pond and graduated from Holly Pond...
Thelma Ilene Horton Williams
Jul 6, 2024
Thelma Ilene Horton Williams, of Cullman, Alabama, was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on July 6, 2024. Thelma was 88 years old.
Ms. Williams was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on December 22, 1935, to Art and Gracie Ilene Scott Horton. Thelma was a member of Center Point Baptist Church where...
Marilyn Hays Calvert
Jun 30, 2024
Marilyn Hays Calvert of Owens Cross Roads, AL a dearly loved and adored wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend died on June 30, 2024 at Willow Brooke Skilled Care Center at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL
Marilyn was a native of Cullman County AL having been born and raised in the New Hope Community of Holly Pond. She was a 1955...
Joan Gourley Martin
Jun 11, 2024
Joan Gourley Martin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Martin was born in Dyer, Tennessee, on December 8, 1936, to the late Tom and Eva Marcella Spain Gourley.
Ms. Martin is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a daughter, Eva Lesa Martin Edwards; grandson, Joseph Myles Childers; and...
