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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...
Melissa Smith Collum
May 28, 2024
Melissa Smith Collum, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on the afternoon of May 28, 2024, at the age of 54. Mrs. Collum was born in Georgia, on April 12, 1970.
Mrs. Smith and her husband, Michael, were married 34 years. Together they produced a wrestling show and Melissa loved nothing more than to watch her son, Chris, wrestle. She was a...
James Esburn Hays
May 25, 2024
James Esburn Hays, 86, of Cullman, Alabama, was born on September 14, 1937, in Blount County, Alabama, to the late Hubert T. and Velma McCay Hays. Mr. Hays passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Mr. Hays was drafted into the United States Army where he served with dedication and loyalty. After returning home from his time in the Army, James...
Mary Faye Robinson
May 18, 2024
Mary Faye Bright Robinson, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at the age of 79. Mrs. Robinson was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on September 19, 1944, to the late William C. “Bill” and Mary Ruth Landers Bright.
Mrs. Robinson was employed by SCI for many years as an electronic...
Franklin D. Speakman
May 15, 2024
Franklin D. Speakman, 81, of Falkville, Alabama, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday evening, May 15, 2024. Mr. Speakman was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on August 27, 1942, to the late Irwin Washington and Bessie Mildred Massey Speakman.
Mr. Speakman married his wife, Imogene “Jean” Page Speakman, at the age of seventeen. Frank and Jean were married for sixty-three...
Patricia White Smith
May 9, 2024
Patricia White Smith entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday evening, May 9, 2024, at the age of 72. Mrs. Smith was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on January 11, 1952, to the late Loyd James and Maurine Cranford White.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her husband, J.C. Smith.
Patricia is survived by...
Betty Joyce Rogers
May 1, 2024
Betty Joyce Rogers, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Rogers was born in Hartselle, Alabama on May 30, 1931, to the late Calvin and Onie Roan Dobbs.
Ms. Rogers was a homemaker, and she enjoyed cooking for her family. Betty liked to can and freeze vegetables from the...
Troy Fritzgerald Allison, Sr.
Apr 19, 2024
Troy Fritzgerald Allison, Sr., 60, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on April 19, 2024. Mr. Allison was born in Flint, Michigan, to Gordon Allison, Sr., and Barbara McDaniel Allison on February 28, 1964.
Troy grew up in Flint but moved to Alabama as a young man. Mr. Allison enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and he treasured the trips to bike...
Charles Rickey Robinson
Apr 16, 2024
Charles Rickey Robinson, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at the age of 79. Mr. Robinson was born in Muskogee County, Georgia, on August 15, 1944, to the late Otis Lee and Lois Arree Whitaker Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was employed by SCI for many years working in telecommunications as a...
James Martin Copeland
Apr 7, 2024
James Martin Copeland, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 82. Mr. Copeland was born in Sipsy, Alabama, on July 2, 1941, to the late Henry Pleasant and Mozelle Cook Copeland.
James was a child of God and his love for his Savior led him to serve others....
Charles Ray Johnson
Apr 6, 2024
Charles Ray Johnson, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 59. Mr. Johnson was born to Charles Edgar and Jettie Corbin Johnson on June 15, 1964, in Blount County, Alabama.
Charles was employed by Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. where he served in general maintenance. Mr. Johnson is described as a workaholic by his family, and...
Teresa Dale Burrow Solley
Apr 1, 2024
Teresa Dale Burrow Solley, known to most since childhood as “Cookie,” was welcomed into heaven on Monday evening, April 1, 2024, at the age of 63. Teresa was born on September 9, 1960, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Bobby Ray Burrow and Betty Ann Quick Burrow Cherry.
Ms. Solley was a member of Welcome Baptist Church. Cookie owned and operated the...
Debbie Lynette Chambers
Mar 16, 2024
Debbie Lynette Chambers, of Holly Pond, Alabama, ran into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 16, 2024, at the age of 53. Lynette was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on August 31, 1970, to Andrew Lemual and Delby Jean Page Chambers.
Lynette was a special lady. She was one of the country’s oldest spina bifida survivors, and oh...
Helen Charlene Koen
Mar 9, 2024
Helen Charlene Koen, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Koen was born in Winston County, Alabama, on November 19, 1936, to Roy Samuel and Mamie Ada Taylor Puckett.
Ms. Koen was a loyal member of the Highway 157 Church of Christ Church family and attended faithfully as long as her health...
Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith
Mar 4, 2024
Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2024. Lea Ellan was born on November 17, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama. She was a lifelong member of Holly Pond Baptist Church. Lea Ellan leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Ronald Ray Smith and their children, Ladonna Smith Glenn, Rhonda Smith Hawkins...
Wanda Joyce Morton
Feb 28, 2024
Wanda Joyce Morton, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully from this world on February 28, 2024. Wanda was welcomed into heaven by her loving Father. Wanda was born in Blount County, Alabama, on August 10, 1968, to Charles Edgar and Jettie Corbin Johnson.
Wanda received Christ Jesus as her Savior, and was baptized, at a young age while attending Shady Grove...
Rock Allen Kennedy
Feb 23, 2024
Rock Allen Kennedy, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 38. Mr. Kennedy was born to Randy Allen Watson and Carla Dawn Kennedy on February 17, 1986.
Mr. Kennedy was a machine operator by trade. He enjoyed swimming, the outdoors and nature, and he had a love for life. He was a loving father and...
