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Snead, Alabama and surrounding areas

Joann Criswell

Joann Criswell

Apr 12, 2024

Ms. Francella Joann Criswell, age 79 of Snead, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Marshall Medical Canter South in Boaz.

She is survived by her children – Francella Denise Gros, Billy R. Webb, Jr., Cynthia Nelson (Adam), Shannon Elmore, Francella Kristan Humphreys, and Alexander Kyle Webb; grandchildren – Bryant Nelson, Breanna Nelson, Zachary Humphreys, Jonah Humphreys,...

Lillis Jones Avery

Lillis Jones Avery

Apr 5, 2024

Lillis Jones Avery passed away on April 5, 2024. Lillis was born to Clarence and Edith King Jones on March 21, 1923, near Hendrix, Alabama. Along with her parents, Lillis was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Russell Avery, two sisters, Lexie Jones and Faye White; a special niece, Pat Goodwin, who was like a daughter; and...

Ricky Doyle Townsend

Ricky Doyle Townsend

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Ricky Doyle Townsend, age 68 of Arab, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife – Clarice Townsend; children – Teresa Wisner, Eric Townsend, Michael Maddox (Ranea), and Jennifer Navarro; grandchildren – Heffrey Brown, LaShay Hulgan, Michael Maddox, Jr. (Reana), Jasmine Baldwin (Justin), and Nicole Maze; 14 great grandchildren;...

Martha Lou Carson

Martha Lou Carson

Mar 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Lou Nickels Carson on March 21, 2024 at her beloved home surrounded by family. Martha Lou Nickels Carson was born on November 06,1934

Martha married the love of her life and together they had two sons, Dwight and Dwayne. Martha was a seamstress at Blue...

Tracy Dewayne Price

Tracy Dewayne Price

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. Tracy DeWayne Price, age 48 of Oneonta, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife – Sheree Belcher; daughter – Alanis Price; granddaughter – Harlow Compton; mother – June Whited Price; siblings – Gena Price (Terry Stipes), Keith Eugene Price, and Jacky Price; and nieces – Destiny Stipes and...

Betty Jo West

Betty Jo West

Mar 5, 2024

Ms. Betty Jo (Scruggs) West, age 86 of The Nixon Chapel Community, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at The Folsom Center in Cullman.

She is survived by her son – Joey West (Tammy); daughter – Patty West; grandchildren – Brittany Harbin (Anthony), Nathan West (Taylor), and James Hampton; great grandchildren – Cannan 'Nash' West, Grayden Tyler...

Gay Nell Gillespie

Gay Nell Gillespie

Mar 2, 2024

Mrs. Gay Nell (Smith) Gillespie, age 94 of Snead, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Diversicare in Boaz.

She is survived by her son – Johnny White (Dottie); step-daughter - Mona Lee Tucker (Gary); 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister – Bonnie Sanders; and sisters-in-law – Judy Williams and Jo Ann Smith.

Mrs. Gillespie...

Eugene Hancock

Eugene Hancock

Feb 7, 2024

Mr. Eugene Hancock, age 69 of Boaz, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Marshall Medical Center South.

He is survived by his wife – Wanda Hancock, children – Brad Hancock, Chris Hancock (April), and Jamie Hancock; grandchildren – Hunter Hancock (Harli), Chase Hancock, Chasity 'Sissy' Hancock, Koley Hancock, Colton Hancock, and Carter Thomas; 1 great grandson...

Timothy Lynn Burks

Timothy Lynn Burks

Feb 2, 2024

Timothy Lynn Burks, age 44 of Susan Moore, AL, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at his residence.

Tim was born in New Bern, NC on November 7, 1979. He graduated from Susan Moore High School and Auburn University and spent his life working as a Deputy United States Marshall.

He is survived by his...

Norman Wayne Ellison

Norman Wayne Ellison

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Norman Wayne Ellison, age 69 of Altoona, passed away Sunday, January, 28, 2024 at Diversicare in Oneonta.

Wayne had the kind of spirit that was gentle and quiet and only comes around once in a lifetime. He was a 1972 graduate of West End High School, a loving Brother, Uncle, Son, and Spouse. Wayne worked diligently...

Allen Wayne Morris

Allen Wayne Morris

Jan 25, 2024

Mr. Allen Wayne Morris, age 69 of Snead, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his son - Jason Morris; his granddaughters - Alayna Morris and Samantha Morris; and brother - Steve Morris (Sherri)

Mr. Morris is preceded in death by his wife - Maddline Carol Morris; and parents...

Sharon Lee Rinaldi

Sharon Lee Rinaldi

Jan 24, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Lee Rinaldi, age 82 of Susan Moore, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughter – Peggy Lindsay (Calvin); son – Patrick Rinaldi; grandchildren – Cecil Lindsay (Jessica), Morris Lindsay (Theresa), Jamie Lindsay, Nickolas Bowers, and Joanna Joiner; 30 great grandchildren; 9 great – great grandchildren; sisters –...

Frederick Eugene White

Frederick Eugene White

Jan 24, 2024

Mr. Frederick Eugene White, age 80 of Walnut Grove, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his sister – Barbara Bradley; nieces and nephews – Brittany Sullivan, Rose Anne Dubuisson Guttierrez, Donald Bradley, and Kenneth Vaughan; as well as a host of great nieces and great nephews.

Mr. White...

Lela Webb Fox

Lela Webb Fox

Jan 22, 2024

Mrs. Lela Maretta (Webb) Fox, age 81, of Snead, Alabama, was born September 27, 1942 and passed away January 22, 2024 at the age of 81.

Mrs. Fox is survived by her daughter and son in law – Bobbie and Joseph Lundy; grandchildren – Rodney Fox, Michael (Jennifer) Fox, Cristen (David) Hobbs, and Sara (Thomas) Grant; and...

Ronald Armstrong

Ronald Armstrong

Jan 21, 2024

Mr. Ronald Armstrong, age 88 of Snead, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife – Alice Armstrong; daughters – Darla Faye Todd and Rosanna Plasil (David); grandchildren – David Todd (Tina) and Manuel Rodriguez; great grandchildren – Kyle, Mary, Olivia, Xavier, and Isaiah Rodriguez, Maddie Todd, Meara Blake (Tyler)...

Joyce Decker

Joyce Decker

Jan 10, 2024

Mary Joyce Decker, 81, born May 21,1942, of the Snead Community, passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 after a courageous health battle.

She is survived by her two sons – Terry Decker, and Keith (Lisa) Decker; grandchildren – Austin Decker, Nolan (Rachel) Decker, and Rachel Decker; and sister – Minnie (Roy)...

William Michael Dobbins

William Michael Dobbins

Jan 9, 2024

Mr. William Michael Dobbins, age 56 of The Williams Settlement Community of Blountsville, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his mother – Jerry Little; siblings – Kenneth and Tammy Dobbins, Bridgette and Allen Barnett, Ronda O'Neal, and Chrystal and Mike Fuller; and step-father – Jimmy Little; as well as a...

Anthony Jerone Black

Anthony Jerone Black

Jan 5, 2024

Mr. Anthony Jerone Black, age 48 of Oneonta, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.

He is survived by his sons – Chase Anthony Black, Seth Dalton Black, and Trevor Austin Black (Rebekah); grandchildren – Paisley Anne-Marie Black, and Seth Dalton Black, II; mother – Peggy Marie Garrett; siblings – Tera Malay Walker (Mike), and Tanya Denoane Black;...

Betty Mardis Morse

Betty Mardis Morse

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou (Marids) Morse, age 79 of The Brooksville Community, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years – Bueford Morse; daughter – Tonya Morse; grandchildren – Sarah Weaver, Logan Weaver, Austin Hogue, Makayla Morse, and Nicholas Morse; and sisters – Mary Sue Hancock (Carl) and...

Mary Delynn Williams

Mary Delynn Williams

Dec 27, 2023

Mary DeLynn Williams, 23, passed away in a house fire on December 27, 2023. Born September 10, 2000, DeLynn was a resident of Locust Fork and an avid farm girl. She loved all things outdoors and animals, her friends, helping others, cooking, crafting, and most of all, her family. She loved to draw, paint, and write songs.

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