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Recent Obituaries
Snead, Alabama and surrounding areas
Debra Jean Morin
Oct 14, 2023
Ms. Debra Jean (Phillips) Morin, age 67, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Vincent's East in Birmingham.
Debra spent the majority of her life taking care of others. She worked as a registered nurse for many years, most famous to her patients as 'the nurse who sings Christmas songs year round.' She loved her family...
Thelma Louise Long
Oct 13, 2023
Mrs. Thelma Louise (Kornegay) Long, age 98 of Snead, AL passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Diversicare in Oneonta.
She is survived by her son – Lee Long; grandchildren – Luke Floyd (Kourtney), and Kelly Fortson (Tommy); great grandchildren – Kaila Kester (Kyle), August Floyd, Jaiden Pennington, Lanie Floyd, and Trey Floyd; great-great grandson – Carson...
Shirley Lambert Ferguson
Oct 4, 2023
Mrs. Shirley Lambert Ferguson, age 85 of The Brooksville Community, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her residence.
Mrs. Ferguson was born in a feather bed on property she was currently living on in the Brooksville Community to the late Floyd and Rilla Lambert on December 30, 1937. Over the years she held numerous jobs that...
James D Lawrence
Sep 29, 2023
Mr. James D. Lawrence, age 52 of Cullman, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his daughters – Jasmine Brooke McClung (Hunter) and Brittany Kell (Devin); grandson – Jackson Kell; mother – Carolyn McCay (Richard); sister – Keisha Lang (Jeff); and brother – Shannon Lawrence.
Mr. Lawrence is preceded...
William Edward Tallent, Jr.
Sep 13, 2023
Mr. William Edward Tallent, Jr. age 81 of Susan Moore, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bicknell Tallent; daughters – Roxanna Tallent McKinney (Randy) and Julia Parker (Dan); grandchildren – Brad (Katie Lyn) McKinney, Wes (Lauren) McKinney, D.J. (Reilly) McDerment, Wil (Marissa) McKinney, Cole Nabors, Jaxon Parker,...
Joe David Kilpatrick
Sep 1, 2023
Mr. Joe David Kilpatrick, age 77 of Athens, AL., passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital.
Mr. Kilpatrick was a member of Snead United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sister – Regenia Kilpatrick Fowler James; special friend – Wichien 'Ott' Choosilp; nephew – Joshua Johnson; great nephews – Eli Johnson and...
Charles Lynn Smith
Aug 31, 2023
Mr. Charles Lynn Smith, age 75 of Horton, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Altoona Health and Rehab. He was born December 19, 1947. He served in the United States Army from August 24, 1967 to August 27, 1973. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Smith is survived by his family / caregivers...
Janice Morton Campbell
Aug 18, 2023
Mrs. Janice Ann (Morton) Campbell, age 78 of Snead, AL, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.
She is survived by herchildren – Lee Ann Campbell Jacobs (Todd), Lisa Campbell Waddle (Jeff), and Kristi Campbell Smith (Mike); grandchildren – Amanda Hernandez (Al), Kayla Farmer (Dalton), Ashley Smith, Colton Jacobs (Taylor), and Dustin Jacobs; great grandchildren – Mallorie &...
Helen Estelle Massey
Aug 14, 2023
Mrs. Helen Estelle (Hawkins) Massey, age 71 of Gadsden, AL, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband – Bill Massey; daughters – Heather Casey (Marty) and Christina Lowery (John); grandchildren – Kayla (Chase), Bryan, Matthew, and Chloe; great grandson – Eli; and siblings – Jack Hawkins, Sue...
Deborah Jean Tidwell
Aug 9, 2023
Mrs. Deborah Jean Tidwell, age 62 of Altoona, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2023.
She is survived by her husband – Bobby Wayne Tidwell; daughter – Christy Tarvin; grandchildren – Kirsten Jones (Junior), Christopher Townson, and Olivia Clayton; great grandchildren – Jesse, Jayden, Aubree, Jaxon, and Addyson; siblings – Roger Richard, Lora Jane Clayton (Tommy), and Ruth...
Mavis Helen Brown
Aug 7, 2023
Mrs. Mavis Helen Brown, age 95 of Oneonta, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.
She is survived by her children – Linda Brown Leslie (Alan), Terry Clay Brown, and Brenda Beasley (Benny); daughter-in-law – Amy Brown; grandchildren – Brock Leslie (Stacey), Wilson Brown, Angela Alexander, Danie Beasley, Abby Brown, Logan Brown, Paisley Beasley, and Remington Beasley; great...
Sharlyne L Mumford
Aug 1, 2023
Ms. Sharlyne L. Mumford, age 71 of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Vincent's East Hospital in Birmingham.
She is survived by her sister - Melinda Oden (A.J. "Junior") and Robert E. Breton (Sally); and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ms. Mumford is preceded in death by her parents - Robert...
Ricky P Yates
Jul 29, 2023
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Ricky P. Yates, U.S. Army (Retired), age 63 of The Fairview Community, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Ricky was a beloved husband, inspiring father and cherished PawPaw, United States Army Command Sergeant Major (retired) Ricky P. Yates joined the ranks of those gone before him.
He was born on December...
Gregory David Bramblett
Jul 25, 2023
Gregory David Bramblett, age 54 of Altoona, AL passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his daughter - Hanna Bramblett (Dusty Payne); grandchildren - Jersey Payne, Kylan Payne, and River Payne; brother - Daniel Bramblett; aunt - Mexie Smith Elkins (Bennett); uncle - Andy Smith; and cousins - Kristi (Brian) Tisdale,...
Verlon Richard Osborn
Jul 19, 2023
Mr. Verlon Richard Osborn, age 94 of Snead, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his children – Nancy Osborn Criswell (Jimmy) and Lee Osborn; granddaughter – Emily South (Daniel); great grandson – Mason South; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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Beverly Diane Dempsey
Jun 17, 2023
Ms. Beverly Diane Dempsey, age 69 of Horton, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Diversicare in Boaz.
She is survived by her children – Amiee Jenkins (Ryan Maples) and Corey Jenkins; grandchildren – Nathan Ashton (Piper), Kori Jenkins (Cameron Price), Lori Gilley (Jonathan), and Allie Jenkins; great grandchildren – Elizabeth Grace Robinette, Asher Ren Gilley, David...
Joanie Brown
Jun 16, 2023
Mrs. Joanie Brown, age 59, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 while surrounded by family. Â She was born August 24, 1963 in Dallas, TX to Emory and Edna (Holt) Morton, She was a 1981 graduate of Erwin High School in Center Point, AL. Â She went on to obtain her degree in education from The University of Alabama in...
Sandra Kendrick Blodgett
Jun 11, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Kendrick Blodgett, age 55 of Pinson, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.
She is survived by her husband – Joel Blodgett; children – Shantay Owens (Matt), Tosha Calvert (Joseph), and Jesse Blodgett; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; mother – Sharon Kendrick; siblings – Scott Super, Michael Kendrick (Cindy); half-sister; Laura Kendrick; and special friend –...
Jimmy 'Jimbo’ Arthur, Jr.
Jun 2, 2023
Jimmy Arthur, Jr., 'Jimbo', age 25 of Oneonta, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at UAB Hospital.
He is survived by his parents – Jimmy, Sr. & Lori Arthur and Elke Smith; brothers – Mark Smith and Dennis Shorf; sisters – Amanda McDonough, Christa Arthur, and Kristy Arthur; grandparents – Jim and Linda Zabler; aunt – Wendy...
Don Kirby Burgett
Jun 2, 2023
Mr. Don Kirby Burgett, age 77 of Snead, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife – Billie Ann Burgett; daughters – Melanie Barnes (Billy), Kathy Thomas, Michele Thompson (Jeremy); 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Mr....
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