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Snead, Alabama and surrounding areas
Caliana Abarca
Dec 4, 2024
Caliana Abarca was born and passed away December 4, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center South in Boaz, Alabama
Caliana is the Infant daughter to Laura Abarca a resident of Snead, Alabama. She is survived by her mom, Laura Abarca; her siblings, Kaylee Chacon, Everarclo Chacon, and Josue Chacon; her grandmother, Maria Gallegos; her grandfather, Francisco Abarca; her...
Hazel Wigley Larue
Dec 4, 2024
Mrs. Hazel Wigley LaRue, 84, of Bessemer, Alabama, formerly of Susan Moore, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born in 1942 to her parents, Lemie and Kathleen Stevenson Wigley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene LaRue, her parents, and her brother Vernon Eldred Wigley.
She is survived by...
Timothy Lee Mckee
Nov 26, 2024
Mr. Timothy Lee McKee, of Altoona, Alabama, was born February 28, 1964, to the late Paul Mack McKee and the late Bessie May Keller McKee. He passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November, 26, 2024, at the age of 60 to meet his parents and his siblings that have preceded him, Lilly McKee, Carolyn Jean McKee, Rosie McKee,...
Dorothalin Jean Umphrey
Nov 23, 2024
Ms. Dorothalin Jean Umphrey, of Horton, Alabama, was born to the late George Wilburn Mann and the late Elsie Faye O'Neal Mann on November 23, 1959 and passed away on November 23, 2024 at the age of 65.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda "Niki" Spears; her grandchildren, Ace Glenn Dale Spears (Cheyanne Stange) and William...
Jimmy Steve Hathcock
Oct 26, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Steve Hathcock, age 55 of Cleveland, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Marshall Medical Center South in Boaz, Alabama.
Jimmy embodied kindness and love, evident in every aspect of his life. He adored his family with unwavering devotion, cherishing his wife Lisa for thirty years. Together, they nurtured eight children and showered love...
Charlotte Stewart Helms
Oct 20, 2024
Ms. Charlotte Stewart Helms, age 80 of Altoona, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at The Village at Cook Springs.
Charlotte was born April 19, 1944 to the late Clarence and Eula Lynn Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Bobby Stewart and Nathanael Helms; brother, James Williams and sister, Nancy Crew....
Thomas Lynn Boughner
Oct 10, 2024
Mr. Thomas Lynn Boughner, age 74 of Snead, AL, passed away Friday, October 10, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his daughters – Tonya Stephenson (Jeff) and Wendy Hogeland (Jerry); son – Tommy Boughner; grandchildren – Skylar Hogeland (Bethany), Austin Hogeland (Angel), and Randee Clements (Matt); great grandchildren – Kameron, Hayden, Gracie, Raelynn, Isaac, Zayleigh,...
Graham Bailey
Oct 6, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our sweet Maxwell "Graham" Bailey, age 15 of Altoona, AL on Sunday, October 6, 2024. His funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home church Mountain View Baptist at 2pm. Church address is 2131 Mtn. View Church Rd. Altoona, Al 35952. He will...
Emma Blakely Wilemon
Oct 5, 2024
Emma Wilemon, age 89 of Walnut Grove, passed away Oct. 5, 2024 at home. She was born lola Emma Lee Blakley on Sept. 27, 1935 in Walnut Grove AL to Orisa and Verdie (Nix) Blakley.
Mrs. Wilemon was of the Baptist faith and lived most of her life in Alabama and Florida. She dedicated her life to...
Dorothy Greer Millwood
Oct 5, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Greer Millwood, age 96, of Snead, AL, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her residence.
She is survived by her son, David Millwood and his wife Cindy; her granddaughter, Cynthia Millwood and her partner Ricky Moore; and her great granddaughter, Kynleigh Moore.
Mrs. Millwood was preceded in death by her beloved...
Carolyn Ponder Stevenson
Oct 3, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Ponder Stevenson, age 81, of Snead, AL, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. She is survived by her children, Teri Stevenson Blackwelder and her husband James, and Michael Stevenson. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Joshua Ridgeway, Bridgette Carter and her husband Tylor, Tyler Stevenson, and Shayla Stevenson, as well...
Ralph Junior Ballew
Sep 22, 2024
Ralph Ballew passed away at his residence in Albertville, AL on Sunday, September 22. He was born 94 years earlier in Blount County, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, O.K. and Floy Ballew. Survivors include his wife and partner of 72 years, Vera Ballew; his four children: Janice Brown, Jeff Ballew (Melody), Dale Ballew...
William Thomas Blythe
Sep 20, 2024
Mr. William Thomas Blythe, age 78 of The Susan Moore Community, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Blythe; daughters – Dana Blythe (Chris) and Joyce Blythe (Brad); grandchildren – Taylor Mullinax (Dallas), Kody Floyd (Stephanie), and Kari Floyd (Mkayla); great grandchildren – Madison Floyd, Kylie Floyd, Kaven...
Bobby Paul Frachiseur
Sep 15, 2024
Bobby Paul Frachiseur, 85, of Snead passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Frachiseur; his children Charlotte Purpura (George Purpura III) and Jeffery Frachiseur (Kelli Frachiseur); his grandchildren Brittany Sanders (Matt Sanders), George Purpura IV (Alix Purpura), Ansley Frachiseur, and Adam Frachiseur; his great grandchildren Willa Purpura, George...
Debra Marie Garner
Sep 15, 2024
Debra Marie Garner, age 61 of Decherd, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on May 14, 1963, to the late Jerry and Margie (Fleming) Walker. Debra was employed at the University of the South in the Dietary Department. In her spare time,...
Cody G. Bynum
Sep 14, 2024
Mr. Cody G. Bynum, age 28 of Union Grove, AL., passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife – Taylor Snow-Bynum; son – Rigston Snow; parents – Randy & Rachel Bynum; sister – Jessica Marie & Adam NeSmith; grandparents – Bill & Gail Bynum, Bill & Louise Turner, and Ann Weems;...
Gaynell Sheffield Hilburn
Sep 5, 2024
Mrs. Gaynell Sheffield Hilburn, age 77 of Susan Moore, AL passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at her residence.
She is survived by her children – Max Hilburn, Jr. (Teresa), Aretha Cornelius (Thomas), and Mark Hilburn (Audrea); grandchildren – Manley Ray Hilburn (Marissa), Angel Chappell (Cody), Daniel Cornelius (Hannah), Elizabeth Cornelius (Juan Garcia), and Kyree Hilburn; great...
Margaret Criswell
Sep 2, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Criswell, age 94 of Snead, AL, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2024 at TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta.
While raising 5 children, she helped her husband with farming and the egg business. She retired after 25 years as cafeteria manager at the Lee Plant in Boaz. She enjoyed traveling, including many foreign countries. But...
Paul L. Matthews
Aug 29, 2024
Mr. Paul Lynward Matthews, age 85 of Snead, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at St. Vincent's Blount Hospital.
He is survived by his wife - Vesta Taylor Matthews; sons - Jason Matthews (Shannon) and Jimmy Matthews; step-daughters - Debbie Smith (David) and Becky Childs (Dan); grandchildren - Megan Smith (Andrew) and Isabel Matthews; great grandchildren -...
George Perry Roberts, Sr.
Aug 9, 2024
Mr. George Perry Roberts, age 85 of Snead, AL, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife – Carol Jean Roberts; children – Kathy Short (Tommy) and George Perry Roberts, Jr. (Gina); grandchildren – Christopher Short (Emily), Kara Short, Emily Roberts, and Natalie Roberts; and great grandson – Noah Short....
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