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Paul Lawrence Manning, a lifelong resident of Ragland, Alabama, was born on July 12, 1952, and departed this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the age of 73.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lewis and Jessie Mae Manning, as well as his brothers, Michael Lewis, Thomas Allen and David Earl...

Jimmy Richard "Jim" Kelly, 81, of Lakeland, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born on January 24, 1944, in Pell City, Alabama, he was the son of the late Roscoe A. Kelly and Jeanette Kelly Morris.
Jim dedicated many years of his life to serving others — both through his career...

George Dana Johnson, 86, of Margaret, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Born on Nov. 16, 1938, in Richwood, West Virginia, George was the beloved son of Arthella Johnson (née Newsome) and Clelly Everette Johnson.
George proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, with assignments in...

Jill Cooper Etheredge, of Pell City, went home to Jesus on May 9, 2025, at the age of 60.
Born on August 4, 1964, in Sylacauga, Alabama, Jill was the child of Tom and Nancy Cooper. As a child she loved swimming on the local swimming team with her sisters Debbie and Susan. As a teenager, being a cheerleader for her...

Walt, 90, of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Dianna Enoch; children, Jeffery Dale Enoch, Dr. Retta Enoch Evans (Martin); stepdaughter, Joanna Riley Darden (Kevin); grandchildren, Jacob Dale Enoch (Selena) Zachary Liddell Enoch, Taylor Ashby Darden,...

We mourn with hope at the passing of our beloved, Barbara Louise Lambert Gandy, who passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 at the age of 81, after a long battle with MSA Parkinson's.
Barbara, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, spent most of her life living in Ashville, where she raised her family and worked at...

Margaret Thomas Vaughan, 94, of Pell City, Alabama, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Margaret was born on October 5, 1930 in Haleyville, Alabama to Wille and Hazel Thomas. She is survived by her children, Annette Snow (Tommy), Deborah Turner (Mike), Laura Adams (Ricky), Tommy Vaughan (Barbara),...

Gloria Todd, age 64, of Pell City, AL, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at UAB Medical Center West after a tremendously short battle with cancer surrounded by friends and family. Gloria was preceded in death by her sister, Viola Williams, and granddaughter, Madison Todd.
Gloria is survived by...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Camille Rosemary Kay Smith on September 26, 2024. Born on December 15, 2022, at UAB Hospital, Camille brought immeasurable awe and joy to our lives from the moment she arrived. She was a testament to strength and love, looking into the eyes of her parents...

Dorothy held many titles in her life from bookkeeper to seamstress but her favorite role was wife and mother. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family. Whether baking several dozen cupcakes for school the next day or ironing a shirt she was always there when we needed her. She supported us in every...

Joseph "Jerry" Forman II, age 65, of Odenville, AL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.
He was born June 12, 1959, in Leeds, Ala.
Jerry graduated from St. Clair County High School, Class of 1977. While attending high school he played many sports. He received a...

Judy went to her Heavenly home Thursday, July 11, at UAB hospital.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Smith Jr.; daughter, Regina Aline Smith; parents, George and Bernadine Sisson.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Julianna Walker Noah, Rachel Creswell (Jeff), Scarlet Walker (Tommy); sister,...

"Anna was a wonderful person and faithful servant of the Lord." - Jay Wolf, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church Montgomery.
Anna Elizabeth Williams, 64, of Mountain Brook, Alabama died peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Henry Harold and Elouise Wilkins Williams and the sister of...

Mr. Frank James Berning, 82, of Pell City, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph Berning and Jean Kroger Berning.
He is survived by daughters, Linda Moore (John) and Vickie Kearns (Greg); son, Jimmy Berning (Stephanie); grandchildren, Allison Ferrer...

Wanda Jean Brown Martin, age 69, passed peacefully at home on July 30, 2023 after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Wanda was born in St. Clair County Alabama on September 24, 1953 to the late Eugene Sumpter Brown and Mary Hazel Nixon Brown.
She is survived by her husband, James Travis Martin; son, James...

Augusta B. Skillman (Wofford) went home to be with God on June 29, 2023. Augusta was 81 years of age when she passed. Augusta grew up near Boaz, Ala.
After High School, she married James Robert Skillman of Walnut Grove, Ala. They lived together in six states and three foreign countries while James Robert Skillman...

Taylor Kaylee Parrish, a 6th grade student at Odenville Middle School passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2023, at the age of 13. Born to Heather Bailey and Dusty Parrish on May 5, 2010, Taylor was cheerful as a baby. Some of Taylor's favorite activities were singing, dancing, playing games and being outside.
Our...

Amos Levi Courtney, (known to everyone as A.L.) celebrated his heavenly homecoming on May 15, 2023. A.L. was born in Jackson, Ala. to Amos Levi Courtney, Sr. and Willie B. Courtney on Dec. 15, 1934. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myra Scroggins Courtney, daughter, Amy Courtney Marott (Geoff) and son,...

Ralph Hickey, age 61, of Cropwell Ala., passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Ralph was born in Ohio and lived in Cropwell at the time of his passing.
Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Treva Craft Smith and father, Ralph Hickey.
Ralph (Bill) is survived by his love, Janice Fendley; two daughters, Misti...

Derrol B. Luker, age 80, of Pell City, Ala. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Derrol was born on Sept. 12, 1942 to Forrest Derrol and Virginia Faye Bowlin Luker.
Derrol is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Turner Luker; his sons, Derrol D. Luker and Alan Luker (Teshia); his grandchildren, Lauren...

Mrs. Emma Lois Mostilla, 75, of Ashville, Ala. passed away on June 24, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, July 1, 2022 from 1-7 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Overcoming COOLJC, Ashville, at 1 p.m. Eulogist will be Bishop Terry A. Jones with interment in Whitney Cemetery.
Survivors include her...

Margaret Buck Goodman, born March 21, 1924 Birmingham and a resident of Auburn, AL, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the age of 98. She was primarily involved with caring for her family, but taught in the Lower School at Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, AL Margaret was predeceased by her...

Mr. James Hugh Burttram, 74, of Steel, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26th at the Northside Nursing Home in Gadsden, Alabama due to complications after a surgery. James was a Marine Corps Veteran and lived most of his life in Steel, Alabama. He was an intelligent and creative man and was loved by...

Carlton Comer Richards Jr., age 80, of Riverside, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Carlton was born September 28, 1941 in Alabama to Carlton Comer and Gladys Butler Richards, Sr.
Carlton is survived by his wife, Jackie Pepper Richards; daughters, Alexa Pepper, Anna Pepper, Sherri Murray and Erica...

Jeremy Brian Owen, born August 22, 1970 in Anniston, Alabama passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Jeremy graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1988. He began his work career at SouthTrust Bank, ultimately establishing SouthTrust's first IT security program. He was the Senior Vice-President of IT...

Harvey Stephen Chambers Sr., known to friends and family as Steve, Darlin, Dad, Papa, Pop, and Gramps, the youngest of five children, born in Coal City, Alabama on February 1, 1941, to Harvey and Ivanette Chambers. Steve graduated from Pell City High School (class of 1959), then went on to the University of Alabama...

Patsy Luker Ford, age 84, of Pell City died January 30, 2022.
Patsy Anne Luker was born on November 28, 1937 in Pell City, Alabama to Floy and Granville Luker. She was their first child followed shortly by twin brothers Johnny and Tommy. Patsy was a 1955 graduate of Pell City High School. She married Gene Ford of...

Mrs. Wanda Jean Dailey, 65, of Ragland, Alabama passed away on January 4, 2022 in Birmingham.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harve Campbell and Melda Campbell; and her brother, Harve "Cooter" Campbell, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Dailey, Sr.; sons, Kevin Dailey (Jennifer) and Kenny...

John Walter McLaughlin, 83, of Pensacola, Fla. passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021.
John was born on November 17, 1938, in Moody, Ala., a resident of Leeds, Ala. and Jasper, Ala. He spent most of his life working in the coal mining industry. He was loved by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of...

George T. Engstrom, age 77, of Pell City, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. George was born August 1, 1944 in New York to George Frederick and Bronislay Sklades Engstrom, who preceded him in death along with his wife, Thelma Engstrom.
George is survived by his daughter, Aldona Self (Lee); and his...

Mrs. Edna Polk, 94, of Pell City passed on to heaven on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Mrs. Polk was born January 7, 1927 to Mr. Walter and Mrs. Era Brown. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at Cook Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Polk is survived...

Memorial services for Linda "Lynn" Dodge Brown, age 74, will be Friday, August 13 at 6 p.m. at Celebrations (3005 Martins Street South; Cropwell, AL 35054). The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at Celebrations.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to Lakeside Hospice or St....

Judy Morrow Champion, 74, of Pell City, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Mrs. Champion was an incredible wife, mother, and grandmother, and was loved immensely by all. She was also a beautician for over 53 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Morrow; her husband, Bobby Champion;...

RAGLAND - Funeral Service for William T. "Bill" Tomlin, Jr., age 74, will be held Monday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Coleman Cemetery in Riverside. The family will receive friends on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Tomlin passed away...

Jimmie Lou Jones, 89, was granted her angel wings on March 25, 2021. Her final days in her Johns Creek residence were spent surrounded by her loving family. "Lou" was from Ashville, Ala., daughter of Mr. Ernest B. and Mrs. Buella Sullivan. She will finally be reconnected with her best friend and late husband, Bobby...

Frank Ray Miller, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Pell City on Saturday, February 6, 2021, surrounded by members of his family.
He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 22, 1935 to Frank Ray Miller, Sr., and Lucy Steagall Miller. The family subsequently moved to Pell City when he was very young...

Kathleen Dobbs Bailey of Pell City, Ala. (formerly of Fayette County, Ala.) passed away January 20, 2021 at the age of 82.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Melvin in 2008; parents, Clifton and Blanche Dobbs; grandparents, Wilson and Eva Fowler Dobbs; grandmother, Sula Bowles Turner; uncle,...

CROPWELL - Graveside services for Mrs. Patricia Russell McClung, 88, were held Monday, December 7, 2020 at Valley Hill Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert N. McClung.
Mrs. McClung is survived by her sons, Bobby McClung, Michael McClung (Katrina) and Scotty McClung (Cami); a...

Ed was the son of Edwin McCoy Ray and Stella Smith Ray (both deceased).
He attended Jacksonville State University and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Thereafter, he was hired by Radio Corporation of America (RCA) to work for the US Government Air Force Eastern Missile...

Graveside Service for Vickey Shauneen Thompson, age 74, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at New Hope #2 Cemetery with Randy Sellers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Thompson passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Marshall Medical...

Michael David Twente passed away peacefully in his sleep from a heart condition on August 25th, 2020. He was 47 years old. Michael was preceded in death by his beloved father Dr. George E. Twente II and is survived by his devoted mother Theresa Swanson Twente. He leaves behind his wife Jamie and his two children...

Susan Lonergan Ward, age 67, of Pell City and Verbena, passed away Saturday, August 8th, 2020 after a brave fight with cancer. Susan was born June 17th,1953 to the late Cecil Edward Lonergan and Wilma "I.V." Lonergan. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Lou Lonergan and Betty Jean Clackum, and her...

PELL CITY- Mrs. Jo Retta Brasher Smith, age 80, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. She i preceded in death by her husband, Rudy P. Smith; daughter, Teresa A. Talmadge; grandson, Stuart A. Williams; three brothers, Felix Jr. Brasher, Clayton Brasher and Harvey Brasher.
She is survived by wo sons, Glenn Smith and...

SPRINGVILLE - Mr. Horace Frank Cochran "The Old Goat", age 82, went to join his heavenly Father during the early morning hours of June 14. He was a resident of Springville, Alabama, a proud Southern Baptist boy, and a devoted member of The Flow Church in Ashville, Alabama.
Mr. Cochran was known not only for his...