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Recent Obituaries
Snead, Alabama and surrounding areas
Ronald L. Creel
Oct 1, 2021
Mr. Ronald L. Creel, age 76 of Snead, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Shepherd's Cove Hospice.
He is preceded in death by his parents – Lloyd and Jettie (Moman) Creel.
Mr. Creel is survived by his wife – Carol R. Creel; daughters and sons-in-law – Sonya and Jack Cleveland and DonNeeysa and Todd...
Teresa Dyer Bancroft
Sep 15, 2021
Ms. Teresa Dyer Bancroft, age 61 of Calera, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center after a long battle with Covid.
She is survived by her son – Ben Bancroft; daughters – Alli Pustaver (Richard) and Lucy Mounts; grandchildren – Charlie Pustaver, Oliver Pustaver, and Jenny-Grace Pustaver; father – Birl Dyer; brother-in-law –...
Henry E Pate
Sep 4, 2021
Mr. Henry E. Pate, age 73 of Horton, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Marshall Medical Center North.
Mr. Pate was a graduate of Auburn University, served as Blount County Commissioner from 1990 – 1994, retired from the USDA's Poultry Inspection Division, and was a poultry farmer for 10 years.
He is survived by...
Carolyn Turner Sanders Olinger
Aug 31, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn Turner Sanders Olinger, age 80 of Walnut Grove, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Shepherd's Cove Hospice.
Carolyn was born and raised in Blount County. She married in 1956 and also raised her family primarily in Blount county, attending several different Churches, and working at Springvalley Foods in Blountsville, and GTE in Huntsville. She...
Phillip H Tipton, Sr.
Aug 19, 2021
Mr. Phillip H. Tipton, Sr., age 82 of Snead, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Marshall Medical Center South.
Mr. Phillip H. Tipton, son of Dewey David Tipton and Birtie Tipton was born September 6, 1938 in Calera, Alabama. During his teenage years, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ when a leader of the church...
Faye Elrod Pate
Aug 16, 2021
Mrs. Faye Elrod Pate, age 79 of Horton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Marshall Medical Center South.
She was a Member of Zion Hill Church.
Mrs. Pate is survived by her husband – Conrad Pate; children – Greg Elrod (Lola) and Theresa Elrod Williamson (Keith); step-daughters – Tammy Eaton (Robert) and Suzanne Coulter...
David Burns
Aug 16, 2021
Mr. David Burns, age 62 of Horton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Vincent's East.
He is survived by his wife – Carol Burns; daughters – Ashley and Ryan Hutchens, Megan Collins, Shiloh Burns, Abigail Burns, and Dixie Burns; grandchildren – Dawson Bailey, Miley Hutchens, Chloe Harper, Brantley Collins, and Posie Best; parents – James...
Joanne Williams Benjamin
Aug 4, 2021
Mrs. Joanne Williams Benjamin 'Noni', age 52 of Grant, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Marshall Medical Center North.
She is survived by her husband – Austin Benjamin; daughter – Felecia Williams (Michael); grandsons – Dylan Williams, Brayden Williams, and Camden Williams; sister – Teresa Williams; brother – Scott Williams; and mother-in-law – Laura Weaver.
...Regina Faye Martinez
Aug 4, 2021
Ms. Regina Faye (Snell) Martinez, age 49 of Oneonta, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Diversicare in Oneonta.
She is survived by her sons – C.J. Martinez (Savannah) and Austin Martinez (Skylar); grandsons – Case Martinez and Karson Martinez; and sister – Rebecca Snell Salas (Pablo).
Ms. Martinez is preceded in death by her...
Phillip Brewer
Aug 1, 2021
Mr. Phillip Brewer, age 62 passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021.
He is survived by his wife – Tammy Floyd Brewer, children – Amy (Scott) Williamson, Anthony (Erica) Brewer, Brandon (Anna) Brewer, Adam Brewer, Maria Rodriguez, and Daniela Elizarraras; grandchildren – Coleman and Cortlyn Williamson, Gavin, Ava, AJ, and Emmarie Brewer, Max, Krymsen and Presley Brewer, and...
Barbara Smith Van Wagner
Jul 25, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Smith Van Wagner, age 72 of Horton, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Shepherd's Cove Hospice in Albertville.
She is survived by her children – Roger and Susan Van Wagner, Debra Van Wagner Millwood, Teresa and Allen Entrekin, and J.D Van Wagner, Jr. (Wendy Sims); grandchildren – Roger Dale and Samantha Van Wagner, Elizabeth...
Francisco Gomez Rueda
Jul 20, 2021
Mr. Francisco Gomez Rueda, age 62 of Summit, passed away Tuesday, July 20 2021 at Marshall Medical Center North.
He is survived by his son – Francisco Gomez Rueda, Jr; granddaughter – Maria Rodriguez and Daniela Elizarraras; great grandson – Mason Rodriguez; and siblings – Felix Gomez Rueda, Leobardo Gomez Rueda, Rodrigo Gomez Rueda, Maria Gomez Rueda,...
John Wayne Hunnicutt
Jul 15, 2021
Mr. John Wayne Hunnicutt, age 66 of Snead, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his daughters – Connie (Jason) Wood and Kim (Sam) Ramsey; grandchildren – Seth Wood, Joshua (Lauren) Wood, Brianna Ramsey, and Jacob Ramsey; great granddaughter – Eisley Wood; ghosen granddaughter – Mallica Rigsby; and chosen...
Bill Nash
Jul 5, 2021
Mr. Luther 'Bill' Nash, age 90 of Snead, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at his residence.
He is survived by his children – Millard Hasting, Kathy Hasting Rogers (Jay), Pamella Nash Dean (John), Gina Nash Jones, and Penni Nash Temple (Tim); 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; expecting 1 great-great grandchild - sister – Ina Lou Nash...
Glen Barton
Jul 4, 2021
Mr. James Glendon 'Glen' Barton, age 83 of Altoona passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Altoona Health and Rehab.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years – Marie Tidwell Barton; sons – Randy Barton and David Barton; grandson – Jeremy Barton; siblings – Max Barton (Glenda), Melba McCurley (Joe), and Ted Barton (Trina); as...
Leonard Leland Beatty
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Leonard Leland Beatty, age 84 of Oneonta, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his daughter – Debbie Britt; parents – Millard and Gertrude Beatty; brothers – David Beatty and Kenneth Beatty; and sisters – Connie Whittington, Pat Whittington, and Carol Whittington.
Mr. Beatty is...
Curtis Lee Mann
May 27, 2021
Mr. Curtis Lee Mann, age 48 of Horton, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Marshall Medical Center North.
He is survived by his children – Summer Mann, Brooke Mann (Blaine Sparks), Katlynn Mann (Brandon Bennett), Curtis Mann II (Madison Corbin); grandchildren – Carter Hall, Brayden Lee, Taygen Mann, Gracelyn Mann, and Sabastian Bennett; mother – Cecila...
Dwight Arons
May 18, 2021
Mr. Dwight Arons, age 77 of Susan Moore, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife – Sally Arons, children – Joan Adams (Wally), and Carl Arons (Cindy); grandchildren – Courtney McHan (Daniel), Tiffany Povey, Stephanie Horton, Devin Adams, Carlie Adams, and Landon Adams; great grandchildren – Conner, Wyatt, Rhett,...
Billy Joe Vaughan
May 5, 2021
Mr. Billy Joe Vaughan, age80 of Blountsville, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his residence.
He is preceded in death by his parents – Al Henry Vaughan and Annie (Femmster) Vaughan; siblings – John Vaughan, Lum Vaughan, Hallie Vaughan, Sarah Morton, and Ake Vaughan.
Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife – WilloDean Vaughan;...
Bobby Bruce Lusk, Sr.
Apr 29, 2021
Bobby Bruce Lusk, Sr., age 79, passed away April 29, 2021, surrounded by his beautiful wife and family.
Bobby was born July 1, 1941 in Scottsboro, AL, then moved to Winfield, AL where he met his wife. He lived for several years in New Orleans, LA and Phenix City, AL then retired to Boaz, AL. During these...
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