Obituaries

May 2, 2018

Mr. Ottis L.Shedd, 96, of Blountsville, was received into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  He was born in Cullman County on August 18, 1921, to Mathis John and Emma Lee Young Shedd.

Mr. Shedd was an entrepreneur. He worked as a building contractor for over 40 years, building homes and businesses in Cullman,...

Apr 24, 2018

James Dingler,  76,  of Holly Pond passed away Monday, April 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Elmer Dingler and Veola Hann Yelli; wife, Carolyn Schrader Dingler; son, James Alan Dingler; and brother, Erven Dingler.

Survivors include his daughters, Carol Richards and Tammy (Allen) McKendree ; brother, Clayburn Isaac Dingler, of Texas; eight grandchildren; five great...

Apr 16, 2018

Jamie Essmon, 54, of Hanceville, was received into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born April 26, 1963 to Carl and Dorothy Jeanette Garrard Essmon in Jefferson County.

Jamie loved his family and was a proud grandfather of two, as well as a loving father of three.  He was a man with...

Apr 14, 2018

James Johnson

James Johnson, also known as “Bulldog” to those who knew him best, 46, of Holly Pond, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was born November 25, 1971 in Oneida, New York, to Terrance and Sharon Pickard Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a loving father and grandfather. He was a mechanic and worked most recently for Greencraft Small Engine...

Apr 1, 2018

Imogene Butler Taylor

Imogene Butler Taylor, 92, of Pinson and a long-time resident of Holly Pond, passed away Sunday, the 1st day of April, 2018. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Taylor; her parents, Roy and Flossie Butler; her brother, Reese Butler; sisters, Delilah Garner and Betty Pharris; and her great-granddaughter, Josalyn Parker.  She is survived by...

Mar 31, 2018

Vern McKee, Sr.

Vern McKee, Sr., 83, of Holly Pond, passed away March 31, 2018. He was born March 12, 1935 to Vern Anthony and Doris Baker McKee in Smyrna Mills, Maine.

Mr. McKee served his country with the U.S. Navy, and worked as a truck driver after his service in the Navy was completed.

He is preceded in death...

Mar 19, 2018

William “Butch” Fortner

Butch Fortner, age 62, of Holly Pond entered into the presence of his Savior on Monday, March 19, 2018. He was born August 24, 1955 to Nancy Carol Fortner.

Butch was a loving father and proud grandfather. He loved to talk, joke, and was a friend to anyone he met.  Butch worked in small engine repair, and...

Mar 15, 2018

Eddy “Randy” Smith

Eddy “Randy" Smith, age 63, of Blount County, entered into the presence of his Savior and Lord on March 15, 2018 in Marshall County. Randy was born to Dock Claude and Katie Marie (Shoemaker) Smith on January 25, 1955 in Blount County.

Randy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked in the construction business as a...

Mar 5, 2018

James Dudley Duke Jr. (Jimmy or DJ)

James Dudley Duke Jr, known as Jimmy or DJ by those who knew him best, age 47 of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord on March 5, 2018. Jimmy was born October 11, 1970 in Blount County to James Dudley Duke Sr. and Sherry Marks.

Jimmy was a loving father,...

Feb 25, 2018

Rebecca Whitehead, age 55, of New Hope community passed away at her home surrounded by loving family and friends on Sunday morning, February 25, 2018.  She was born in Marshall County to James and Carolyn Smith Voyles.  Rebecca was employed by CARTS and a member of New Hope #2 Baptist Church.  She is predeceased by her mother; and son, Patrick...

Feb 24, 2018

Christina Mitchell Hoffman, age 44 of Holly Pond, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 24, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Audie, Sr. and Joyce Hammock Mitchell  and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by her parents (Wilma Joyce Mitchell; brother, Audy, Jr Mary Grace) Mitchell; niece and nephews, Karli Grace Mitchell and Austin Tyler Mitchell.

Feb 22, 2018

Kenneth Ray Hardin

Kenneth Ray Hardin, 47, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 3,1970 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Marlin Jane (Moore) Hardin.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his brother, Michael Hardin (Tina); sister, Margaret Reynolds (Mark); and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Feb 15, 2018

Doris Jean McCain, age 66, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Birmingham. She was born December  5, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky to Rosco and Edna (Richmone) Smith.

Ms. McCain was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker.  Doris was a member of Ryan Creek Baptist Church, where she...

Feb 11, 2018

Mr. Vernon Goodno, age 63, of Birdsong community passed away at his home early Sunday morning.  He was born in Cullman County to Henry and Melba Jo Waldrop Goodno.  Over 25 years of his life was spent working for the City of Cullman Street Department.  He is predeceased by his mother.

Survivors are his wife, Mary Elizabeth Waldrop Goodno; son, Jeremy Goodno; and...

Jan 22, 2018

Joyce Gail Barnett Hatley, 79

Joyce Gail Barnett Hatley, 79, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was received in God’s loving hands on Monday, January, 22, 2018, in the presence of her family.

Joyce, or Gail as many knew her, was born to Jesse and Sarah Belle (Foust) Barnett on July 15, 1938, in the Walter, Alabama, community.  She attended Holly Pond...

Jan 19, 2018

Edith Adell Williamson

Edith Adell Williamson, age 77, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, in Marshall County. She was born November 1, 1940, in Winston County to Johnnie and Della Watts Robins.

 

Mrs. Williamson was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Edith loved her family and she spent many years working alongside her husband in their...

Jan 12, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

John D. Thomas

John D. Thomas, age 70, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in Cullman, AL.  He was born February 10, 1947 to Carl W. and Ollie Mae Bush Thomas.

He worked as an orderly at the Hanceville Nursing Home where he helped to provide care for nursing home residents.

Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by both...

Dec 22, 2017

Gilbert “Wayne” Thomas Jr.

Gilbert “Wayne” Thomas Jr., age 61, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, December 22, in Cullman. He was born July 27, 1956 to Gilbert Wayne, Sr. and Rubine Virginia Story Thomas.

He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Thomas was a truck driver, known by his fellow drivers as Cannonball, for 25 years and especially...

Dec 3, 2017

Greggory Scott Jackson, 52, of Holly Pond, passed away Sunday, December 03, 2017, in Marshall Co., AL surrounded by family and friends. 

Mr. Jackson was born in Santa Rosa County, FL. to James Jackson and  Mary Lynn Lauredine. He grew up in Okaloosa, FL.

Later when he moved to Alabama Mr. Jackson worked as a long haul truck driver with Arab Cartage...