Attalla, AL Obituaries

Louise Bailey, age 97, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away at home on October 20, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1929, in Alabama. Louise loved her family deeply and showed that love through her generos...

Willard Dale Groover passed peacefully on October 12, 2026, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Willard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Deb, their son, Jesse, the family of Pam Vaughn Farley,...

Patricia Benoit Clayburn, lovingly known as Pat, was born on January 28, 1947, in Newfoundland, Canada. She lived a life filled with love for her family, a passion for the outdoors, and a special tend...

Luther Broughton Riddle, 85, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. Born on November 20, 1940, Luther lived his whole life in Rainbow City and worked his entire career fo...

Susan Marie Long, age 55, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away at home on October 4, 2026. Born in Arizona on December 6, 1970, Susan was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She h...

Mary Phyllis Brooks passed on October 6, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a resident of Rainbow City, Alabama.

Mark James Miller, of Ashville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on October 30, 1956, to Edwin and Alice Miller. Mark was a resident of Ashville and ...

Colsen Mack Mays was born on June 30, 2026, to his loving parents, Nathan Mays and Blakely Vincent-Mays. In his short time here, Colsen filled the lives of his family with a love and happiness that ca...

Horace Guy Ward, 72, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1953. Horace was a hardworking man who dedicated many years to his work as a painting ...

Lamar Wayne Nelson, a lifelong resident of Gadsden, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on June 10, 1944, to W.C. and Janice Nelson. Lamar was a devoted family man and frie...

Carolyn Yarbrough Dobbs, 88, went to be with her heavenly Father on September 25, 2026. She was born to Homer and Rudy Yarbrough on April 23,1938, in Etowah County. Carolyn graduated from Etowah Hig...

Mr. Jose Trinidad Valdez Jr. passed on September 24, 2026, at the age of 63. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Guadalupe Becerra. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Valdez; children, Jova...

Mary Elizabeth Putman, born March 30, 1938, passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 88. She was the daughter of Myra Jo Cummings Simmons. Mary graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 195...

Larry Walter West passed on September 22, 2026, at the age of 79.

Roland “Sweede” Zillig, 59, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away at his home on September 20, 2026. Born in Switzerland on June 9, 1967, "Sweede" attended culinary school in his home country. In 1987, he...

Judith Elizabeth McMurry Currier, lovingly known to her family and friends as Judy, passed away on September 21, 2026, in Attalla, Alabama. Born on March 23, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Judy lived ...

Ms. Lillie M Langford passed on September 20, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on July 21, 1945.

Barbara Ann Livingston Jackson, 88, of Attalla, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born in Attalla on October 11, 1937, to Clyde B. Livingston Sr. and Edna E. Staggs Livingston. Barbara gradu...

Ava Jean Barnett Bowling, age 92, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away Saturday September 12, 2026. Mrs. Jean Bowling was born near Winfield, Alabama September 8, 1934. She married Jack E. Bowl...

Scherron King passed on September 8, 2026, at the age of 75, having been born on August 30, 1951.

Mary Jane Blackstone Quinn, 81, passed away on September 7, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and a lifelong resident of Attalla, AL, Mary Jane was the daughter of Thomas Clyde Blackstone and Dorothy Ev...

Verlon O. Works, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Morgan Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Cline and the R...

James Phillip Free June 16, 1954 – September 6, 2026 Phillip Free, 72, of Ohatchee, Alabama, passed away on September 6, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, ser...

Phillip Oscar Tidwell April 24, 1961 – September 3, 2026 Phillip Oscar Tidwell, age 65, passed away on September 3, 2026. Phillip was a hardworking man who loved his family deeply. Early in his adul...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Larry Wayne Phillips, 82, of Gadsden. Larry passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on July 8, 1944 in Etowah County....

Dale Randall "The Hammer" Watts, born March 1, 1952, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 74. Dale attended Emma Sansom High School and was a member of the Class of 1971. A talented baseball...

Robert Wayne Eden, 78, of Southside, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1948, to the late Charles Edward Eden Jr. and Jessie Mae Eden. Robert was a graduate of...

In Loving Memory of Betty Sue Owen Betty Sue Owen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, faithful Christian, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surround...

Harvey Dean Patterson of Etowah County passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 75, having been born on July 3, 1951. Funeral Service will be at 2p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Morgan Funeral C...

William Larry Clay, age 83, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on August 28, 2026. Born August 16, 1943, Mr. Clay lived a life marked by faith, generosity, devotion to family, and service to others. M...

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Lee Street October 25, 1943 – August 26, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Jimmy Lee Street. He was deeply loved and will be mis...

Dollie Viola Payne Willingham, born April 3, 1929, in the Riddles Bend community, Mrs. Willingham lived all of her life in or near Etowah County. One of eight children, she was affectionately nickname...

Joan Marie Bolton, age 80, of Ashville, passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born March 24, 1946, in Gadsden, Alabama. Joan was a graduate of Etowah High School and went on to marry the love of he...

Herbert “Mac” Stevens, age 47, of Altoona, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mac was a Christian who found joy in the simple things in life. He was a hardworking man with ...

William Marlyn Galloway, lovingly known as Marlyn, peacefully transitioned from this life in his sleep on August 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on March 19, 1937, in the small town of Gallant, Alaba...

Elijah Seth Harris, age 35, of Oxford, Alabama, passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1990, to Kelly Harris and Heather Ivey Harris. Elijah attended Oxford High School and was a ...

Sharon Rasco Pullins, age 75, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home. Sharon was born on August 15, 1951, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Ronald Rasco ...

Thomas Chapman, age 71, passed away on August 16, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1955. Thomas was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a dedicated member of Mar...

Guy “Michael” Bynum, age 73, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born on July 5, 1953. Michael was a lifelong resident of Attalla. He enjoyed working on the family farm, wher...

Timothy Lamar Bowen passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on March 8, 1955, in Alabama. Burial will take place at Oak Hill at a later date. Tim was born and raised in ...

Mrs. B.T. "Judy" Goode, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. "She fought the good fight, she finished the race, and kept the faith." Funeral Se...

Bobbie Gay Diehl February 20, 1939 – August 6, 2026 Bobbie Gay Diehl, best known as B.G., age 87, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at her home in Seminole, Florida. B.G. was born in Walnut G...

Martha JoAnne Moon passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Morgan Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until...

Edgar Lee Stanfield passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 61.

Mrs. Tina Maria Ledbetter Clowdus, age 62, of Steele, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2026. Tina was a faithful Christian, a loving wife, a devoted mother and grandmother, and the heart of her home. ...

Mrs. Carolyn Louise Beason, 81, of Steele, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Carolyn was a loyal and devoted wife, mother, s...

JB Stocks, Jr., affectionately known by many as “Slack” and “The Goat Man,” passed with his with Ellen by his side. Born on December 28, 1954, to the late JB Stocks, Sr. and Louise Stocks, JB was a ...

Mary Alice Jaco Patterson Mrs. Mary Alice Jaco Patterson, 73, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026. Born on December 14, 1952, to the late Jesse Jaco and Mary Talton, Mary Alice was a native of A...

Bruce Michael Beavers, 73, of Rainbow City took Jesus by the hand on the morning of July 20, 2026, to go see His mansion up in Glory. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Bruce and Sue Beavers of...

Charles Howard passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 57, having been born on October 3, 1968.