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Robin Wilbanks
Mar 19, 2019
Robin Wilbanks, 62, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born April 26, 1956, to Ervin and Naomi Sims Wilbanks.
Mr. Wilbanks was a carpenter by trade. He was also a quiet and reserved man who respected the privacy of others. Robin loved life – he enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, watching NASCAR, and was an...
Mary Roberts Wise Lambert
Mar 15, 2019
Mary Roberts Wise Lambert, 80, of Albertville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born November 21, 1938, to Earnest and Arvella Lemons Roberts.
Mary was a housekeeper by trade. She was employed by a local nursing home and spent many years cleaning for the residents. Mrs. Lambert was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her...
Sandra Goodwin
Mar 10, 2019
Sandra Knight Goodwin, 52, of Holly Pond, passed away March 10, 2019. She was born March 21, 1966, to Ted G.B. Knight and Norma Bradley Morris.
Ms. Goodwin is preceded in death by her father, Ted G.B. Knight; and brothers, Ted Dewayne Knight and Mark Allen Knight.
Survivors include her mother, Norma Bradley Morris; friend, Ricky Thomas; sons, Rory (Emilee) Goodwin,...
Ruth Shaw
Mar 2, 2019
Ruth Shaw, 86, of Cullman, was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, on March 2, 2019. She was born March 4, 1932, to Rufus and Mary Belle Johnson Bates.
Ruth was a member of Holly Pond 1st Baptist Church. She served as the secretary at the church for many years. Ruth loved to travel with her husband, Rayburn....
Jeanette Estes
Mar 1, 2019
Jeanette Estes, 83, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born November 2, 1935, to Odie J. and Hester Gorham Sweatmon.
Mrs. Estes enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center where she loved to play Rook with her friends. Jeanette attended and enjoyed Camp Bluebird of Alabama as a cancer survivor for many years. In 1954, she...
Margaret Carole Riddle
Feb 27, 2019
Margaret Carol Riddle, 64, of Holly Pond, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born February 1, 1955, to Cotton and Edna Mason.
Ms. Riddle was a restaurant owner before retirement. She loved her family and her faithful companion, her beloved dog Charlie.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Bobby Andrew Riddle.
She...
Robert Cook
Feb 27, 2019
Robert Cook, 77, of Baileyton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was born March 19, 1941, to Robert and Marlene Bertbigler Cook.
Mr. Cook was a millwright by trade. He also served his country in the armed forces. For his service we are grateful. Robert was a member of Pan Creek Church and a frequent patron of Parkside...
Josh Timothy Pinkard
Feb 15, 2019
Josh Timothy Pinkard, 37, of Aurora, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2019. Josh served the Lord faithfully with his wife and children. He was an unbelievable man – a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Josh was always considered an exceptional leader in school and on the...
James Voyles
Feb 14, 2019
James Voyles, 92, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was born December 25, 1926, to Amos and Nora Posey Voyles.
Mr. Voyles was a farmer by trade.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Smith Voyles; and his daughter, Becky Voyles Whitehead.
Survivors include his son-in-law, Steven Whitehead; grandsons, Nathan Whitehead and Jacob (Jessi)...
Linda Holcombe
Jan 31, 2019
Linda Holcombe, 68, of Dothan, entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born January 15, 1951, to Dee F and Ester Montgomery Holcombe.
Linda was a child of Christ and was baptized at Redan Baptist Church. She was a member of the Holly Pond Class of ’69. At a young age, Ms....
Gladis "Ricky" Cornelius
Jan 26, 2019
Gladis “Ricky” Cornelius, 64, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born June 1, 1954, to Earl and Geraldine Robertson Cornelius.
Ricky was an auto body man by trade. He loved to fish, hunt, and race cars. He built his own car and could be found at the drag strip racing whenever possible.
He is preceded...
Vicki Lynn Childers
Jan 26, 2019
Vicki Lynn Maddux Childers, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away on January 26, 2019. She was born April 10, 1959, to James Sr. and Margaret Callahan Maddux.
Ms. Childers was a loving person. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her passing brings sorrow to many.
Vicki is preceded in death by her parents; a son Rick...
Melba L Eady
Jan 25, 2019
Melba L Qualls Eady, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. She was born August 16, 1934, to Dillard and Elwy Scott Qualls.
Ms. Eady was a bookkeeper and accountant. She worked in the cable industry and was instrumental in introducing cable into our area. Melba was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was...
Jack Edward Thomas
Jan 21, 2019
Jack Edward Thomas, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born to William and Mabel Smith Thomas on February 15, 1938.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Smith Thomas.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Reatha Fisher Thomas; daughters, Shelly (Chris) Kelley, Christy Hallmark, Jacqueline (Clark) Jones, Rebecca (Aaron) Smith; estranged...
Jay Edward Hawkins
Jan 14, 2019
Jay Edward Hawkins, 78, of Joppa, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born January 23, 1940, in Blount County, Alabama, to Jay and Virginia Beasley Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was a floor covering salesman by trade. Jay never met a stranger and loved to talk. These gifts helped him be a successful salesman. He was a loving husband,...
Robin M Gable Cryer
Jan 13, 2019
Robin M. Gable Cryer, 53, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born October 29, 1965, to Travis and Nellie Pearl Allen McCormick.
Robin is remembered by her family as a special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Ms. Cryer is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her companion, Larry Cryer; daughter,...
Joan Elizabeth Musa
Jan 8, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Musa, 69, of Hartselle, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hartselle.
Ms. Musa is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jerry Smith.
She is survived by her son, Alan Free; daughter, Andrea McCurdy; sisters, Martha Brown, Debbie Ashenbranner, Mary Hand; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Holly Pond Funeral...
Clinnon Conrad "Buddy" Burden
Jan 7, 2019
Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden, 87, of Baileyton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born December 2, 1931, to Henry and Suzie Lowe Burden.
Mr. Burden was a salesman. He spent many years transporting used automobiles from the Chicago area to Baileyton. Buddy was one of the first in our area to understand the need for a used...
Betty Jane Allbright
Dec 31, 2018
Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born March 23, 1938, to Raymond and Orene Scott Neal.
Betty was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed caring for her family and making home a warm and inviting place for them all. She adored her grandchildren! Betty loved watching the grandchildren play...
Gary L Dunn
Dec 30, 2018
Gary L. Dunn, 63, of Altoona, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born February 25, 1955, to William Henry and Daphine Callaway Dunn.
Mr. Dunn is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Rowena Cantrell Dunn; sons, Jimmy (Candy) Dunn, Tim (Tina) Smith, Toby Smith; daughters, Rene’ Perkins, Kim (Roger) Carden; brother, Gerald Dunn; sister, Brenda...
