Gadsden, AL Obituaries

Jean Moore Smith, age 79, passed away on October 1, 2026, at her home in Moundville, Alabama. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home Ch...

Michael Byrne Witherspoon, 76, of Gadsden, AL, passed away surrounded by his family on September 28, 2026. A Graveside Service will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2 PM at Rainbow Memorial Ga...

Harvey Collins, 88, of Glencoe, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his home. He was born June 6, 1938, in Kennedy, Alabama, to the late Robert and Lucille Collins. He w...

A faithful follower of Christ, who passed away peacefully. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother to her three children, a doting grandmother to her three grandchildren, and a cherished mother-in-law...

Harold E. Nelson, 79, passed away on September 22, 2026, in Gadsden, Alabama. Harold was born in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Robert G. Nelson and Alice Ellaween Nelson. He graduated from Andalusia High Sc...

Rex Colquett Murray, age 90, passed away on September 22, 2026, at his home in Rainbow City, Alabama, with his family by his side. Born February 26, 1936, Rex spent his life showing up for the people...

Pamela Deerman, 57, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1969. Pam lived a life filled with love and welcomed everyone who entered her home ...

Rose M. Kauffman, 88, of Gadsden, Alabama passed away on Sunday September 20, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. ...

Shelia Joan Christian passed on September 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 13, 1949, in Alabama, Shelia lived in Gadsden, Alabama.

Henry Earl Hendrix November 17, 1943 – September 17, 2026 Henry Earl Hendrix was born on November 17, 1943, in Laurel, Mississippi, about an hour from his family’s home in Toxey, Alabama. The third ...

Kohen Everett Fitts, precious infant son of Kyle Fitts and Jayla Sweeten, was born with his angel wings on Monday, September 14, 2026. Although Kohen’s time on earth was brief, the love he brought in...

Odis Levell McGuire, age 77, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Born December 2, 1948, in Alabama, he was a longtime resident of Attalla, Alabama. A graduate of As...

Cindy Lynne Williams, age 66, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1960. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Collier-Butler...

Rachel Perkins Kiser, age 57, of Gadsden, AL went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Rachel was a loving and caring person whose life was marked by fa...

April Rene Strickland, age 39, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly. She was born on April 3, 1988. April loved her husband and ...

Gail Coker Acker, age 85, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until noon at Rainbow Presbyterian...

Bobby Joe Lance, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away at home on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was 83 years old. Bobby enjoyed working for many years as the owner of Lance Logging Company. He also love...

Luther B. Riley Jr., age 87, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Luther was a longtime member and deacon of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Gadsden. His faith was the f...

Ann J. Sims, 79, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away on August 31, 2026. Ann was born on July 9, 1947, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Gadsden, Alabama, to Annie Mae Nelson and Earl Daniel Jones. ...

Jerry "Booie" Chambers January 15, 1934 – August 31, 2026 Jerry "Booie" Chambers, 92, a lifelong resident of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Born on January 15, 1934, to...

Roselene D. “Rose” Jenkins, age 87, of Gadsden, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following complications of old age. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by...

Hazel Christine Bishop, born April 14, 1940, passed peacefully at home in Hokes Bluff, AL on August 25, 2026, at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Milford Bishop, her mot...

Lauil S. Thompson born March 25, 1942, departed this life and went to his forever home in Heaven on August 23, 2026. Lauil was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Moman Thompson. His parents,...

Patricia Ann Cofield Wilson passed away at age 89, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents R.L. (Buck) Cofield, Sudie Pearl (Stanley) Cofield, her sons Michael Leon Norris, James (Benjie) Be...

Simon Robert Carter, 65, passed away on August 22, 2026. Born August 13, 1961, Simon’s life was marked by the steady warmth of a beloved presence and the quiet strength of a generous spirit—one that w...

Elizabeth Holman Chandler, age 51, passed away on August 21, 2026. A proud 1993 graduate of Southside High School, Elizabeth went on to further her education by graduating from Gadsden State Nursing ...

Frances Hanks Helms Henson, age 94, of Leesburg, AL, formerly of Chalkville, AL, passed away Thursday August 20, 2026. A chapel service will be held Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m., Pastors Wendell ...

Billy Russell Townsend, age 74, of Gadsden, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved him. He was pre...

Theda Faye Overby Bishop, age 86, of Leesburg, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Mt. Lookout Cemetery. Th...

Rick Noah, 70, of Southside, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026. The family will receive friends from 12 pm until 2 pm Thursday, August 20, 2026, with the funeral service at 2 pm at Collie...

It is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Jean Lincoln, 74, who gained her angel wings on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Martha’s life was defined by love, compassi...

John Robert Plummer, Jr. of Centre, AL formerly of Cartersville, GA went to his heavenly home on Wednesday August 12, 2026. Born on June 17,1947, he is the son of John Robert Plummer, Sr and the late...

Robert Morris was born July 17, 1952, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Bobby J. and Anne (Todoroff) Morris. He attended Lawton High School, and soon after graduation, married the love of his life, Mary L. (Rit...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Clanton “Johnny” Martin, born 9/11/1952 and died 8/11/2026 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga TN. He had developed Guillain-Barre ...

Steve “Rex” Smith, age 76, of Ragland, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Rex was a devout Christian who loved the Lord deeply. His collection of Bibles, filled with his personal notes a...

Evelyn Mathews Pierson passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was 98 years old. Her funeral service will be Saturday, August 8 at 10:30am at First United Methodist Church of Gadsden. The family...

Edward Carl Bittner, 77, passed away on July 30, 2026. Born December 29, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia, Carl was a longtime resident of Gadsden, Alabama. A graveside service will be held at Southside...

Guy Steven “Steve” Turner, age 69, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home....

Christine Adams Moody, 75, a long-time resident of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio, on April 28, 1951, Christine Adams Moody (born Christine Marie) carried with her...

John Maxwell Miller II, 57, ascended into a star filled Heaven on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, a multitude of friends and his devoted pets Sirius, Lyra, Orion and Carina...

Mavis “Elaine” Clement, age 78, of Coats Bend, AL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on March 7, 1948, in Gadsden, Alabama, Elaine was the beloved wife o...

Neil Arthur Ottavi Jr. passed on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87; he was born on May 7, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, and was a resident of Gadsden, Alabama.

Jerry Jack Anderson Jr., age 77, passed away in the late-night hours on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 13, 1948, in Gadsden, Alabama, he was the son of the late ...

David A. Jones of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. David graduated from Gadsden High School and continued his education at Gadsden State Community College and the University of ...

With broken hearts, we celebrate the life of Richard Mark Johnson, who was called home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2026, where he was united with his father, Terry Johnson, in Heaven. Visitation w...

George Elrod, age 80, of Gadsden passed away on July 6,2026. He was born September 15, 1945. Mr. Elrod lived a life of devotion to his family and had a love of sports. George graduated from Emma Sams...

Louis Earl Gray, 84, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on July 4, 2026. Born September 21, 1941, Louis lived a life marked by steady devotion—to faith, to family, and to the simple, enduring joys of th...

Edna Charmayne Stevens passed on July 2, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on March 22, 1960, and residing in Gadsden, Alabama. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Claudette Miller, of Mobile, Alabama, was born on February 10, 1944, to Claud and Wanda Haynes. She passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmot...

Martha Jean Proffitt Petty, 79 of Southside, AL passed away on June 27, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 13, 1946, in Gadsden, AL, Jean was known for her love of cooking, ...