Gadsden, AL Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Hood Morris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. David passed away on June 3, 2026, ...

Charles Maitland Adams, age 83, passed away on June 3, 2026. Mr. Adams death was preceded by his parents, C.M. Adams, Jr. and Mary Edith Joyner Adams and brothers, Neil McFadden Adams, and David Alfre...

Donald "Ray" Hudson Sr. passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 76. "Ray" was born on February 6, 1950, in Alabama, and residing in Steele, Alabama. Ray enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, a...

Edward Thames Turner died on Sunday, May 31 at age 98. Ted, as he was known, was born in Sherrill, New York, and raised in Opelika, Alabama. He graduated from Opelika High School and immediately joine...

Elizabeth Ann Watford Pike, age 90, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 14, 1935, in Gadsden, Alabama, Elizabeth was the daughter o...

Margaret Helen Hester, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Born January 8, 1933, Margaret was a beloved mother, grandmother, and whose life was marked by devotion to family, faith, and sel...

Bobby Joe Snow, age 88, of Hokes Bluff, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Collier-Butler Chapel with Rev. Larr...

Kathy Daugherty Silvey, age 75, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was a precious mom, mother-in-love, friend, and “Mimi” whose kindness, strength, and compassion touched countless ...

Mary “June” Allen, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1939, in Georgia to the late Henry and Molly Robinson. Although born and raised in Georgia, June spent the ma...

Cecil Ray Hicks, age 83, of Hokes Bluff, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1942, and spent his life devoted to his family, his faith, and those he loved most. C...

John Phillip Wetzel, age 69, of Southside, Alabama, passed away on May 22, 2026. He was born to the late Ralph Wetzel and Patricia Denson Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Scott ...

Verda Helen Wright, age 91, of Gadsden, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends on Friday, May 22, 2026. Visitation will be held at Southside Funeral Home and Ceme...

Audrey Pauline “Polly” Pinson Ragan, age 95, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on May 19, 2026. Polly was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, strength, and love for her fa...

James Guyton Woodard, 75, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was from the Oak Grove Community and was known by many as a true jack of all trades. James spent his life working hard in many different field...

Evan K. Edge, 72, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on May 16, 2026. Born on December 28, 1953, Evan lived a life defined by athletic excellence, decades of devoted service to his customers and commun...

Annie Jo Cochran, age 91, of Gadsden, AL, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, holding hands with her son, Keith, and daughter, DeAnna. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,...

Faye Elizabeth Bettis, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 18, 1946, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to the late Mary and Ervin Bartz. Faye was p...

Ruth Machen Love, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born on June 5,1933 in Gadsden, AL, Ruth grew up in the Ashville area and attended Ashville High School where she met the love of her...

Jerry Donald Wooten, age 84, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A lifelong resident of Gadsden, Jerry was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfathe...

Mrs. Martha Gail Warsham, age 87, of Gadsden, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. A celebration of life service will be at 2 PM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Collier-Butler Funeral Chapel with D...

Walter Wilson “Wally” Burns, Jr., 79, of Southside, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born on November 20, 1946, Wally lived a life marked by service, leadership, faith, athletics, and d...

Kathryn Elizabeth McGuire Thomas, 37 of Abilene, TX on May 4, 2026 at Emory University Hospital after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2pm at Collier B...

Bobby Lynn Black Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1960. A chapel service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, 824 Rainbo...

Thomas Wright Stewart, 93, of Gadsden/Centre, AL went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 1st, 2026, passing away peacefully at home. Visitation and Service will be held at Collier Butler Funeral ...

Ricky Joe “Papadoc” Works, age 67, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence. Born and raised in Attalla, Alabama, Ricky lived a full life centered on family, faith, and hard work...

Jerilyn “Jerry” Junkins Creed, 83, of Southside, Alabama, passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jerry was a devoted educator, earning her master’s degree from the University ...

Michael David McGuire, DVM, 72, Centre, AL April 29, 2026 Saturday, May 9th at 2p Visitation from 1-2 prior to Celebration of Life at Collier-Butler with David Powell of Sand Rock church of Christ. T...

Dylan "Critter" Bradford Money, age 28, of Gadsden, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 02, 2026 at Shepard Cemetery #2. A Cele...

Barry Jay McCain, age 68, of Gadsden, passed away on April 26, 2026. Barry was born on January 17, 1958. Known affectionately by many as “Squirrel,” he was a man who truly never met a stranger and va...

Tyran (Tran) Charlton Boler, 76, of Marietta, GA, and Gadsden, AL, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1, with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST...

Delores Joy Moore Norton Shultz, 87, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on April 25, 2026. Delores was born in Texas in 1939 and spent the majority of her life in Gadsden...

Sharon Ann Stiles Thacker, age 73, of Gadsden, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she faithfully served throughout her life on, Friday, April 24, 2026. A woman of unwavering faith...

Gerald “Jerry” M. Atkins, age 92, of Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1934. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April...

Robert Campbell Whorton, age 78, of Glencoe, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born November 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Harry K. Whorton and Bettie Sue C. Whorton. A funeral s...

Marjorie June Womack, born April 25, 1937, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Decatur, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. Originally from Gadsden, Alabama, Marjorie spent most of her...

Brenda McGinnis Maise, age 78, of Glencoe, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born July 11, 1947, to the late Fred and Katherine McGinnis, Brenda was a lifelong resident of G...

Justin Wade, age 42, of Rainbow City, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, with Bro. Rannie...

William Craig “Bulldog” Mitchell, age 53, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 2, 2026, from natural causes. Craig, known by everyone as “Bulldog,” was born on Septe...

Shirley spent most of her 85 years living in different places and experiencing different jobs. She was born in Trion, Georgia, and lived in Nashville, Tennessee, New York City, Los Angeles, Ca, Taco...

Jack Lee Roberts, a faithful servant, devoted community leader, and beloved family man, passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Jack was born to Maxine and Leonard Roberts on August 14, 1941...

Johnnie Fay Williams passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 87. Born June 30, 1938, in Alabama, she was a resident of Attalla, Alabama. Johnnie was a homemaker, she sat with people, went to church, ...

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Cave Springs Cemetery for Geneva Downs Benefield, 88, of Gadsden. She was appropriately called to her heavenly home on Palm Sunday, Ma...

Regina Long Beaird, 86, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 20, 1939, in Gadsden, Regina was the daughter of the late ...

Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Bryan, Jr. (76) of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Collier-Butler Funeral Home at 12:30pm...

Jackie Sue Carmack (“Mama Mack”), 85, of Gadsden, Alabama, entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 30, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home in Gadsd...

Brother Kenneth Lasseter, 84, and his beloved wife, Juanise Lasseter, 84, were called home to be with the Lord just one day apart—Juanise on March 23, 2026, and Kenneth on March 24, 2026. A joint ser...

Pamela B. Conry With profound sorrow, we announce the earthly transition of Ms. Pamela Dawn Byram Conry of Gadsden on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Pam was born February 11, 1956 at Holy Name of Jesus H...

Rebecca Lambert Kirk, 72, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, after an extensive illness. She left this world on the same day she entered it. She was born on March 24, 1954...

Marjorie Henning passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 98; she was born on March 4, 1928.

Eddie Hough, age 71, of Pellham, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2026. Visitation will be held at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, 824 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901, on March 29, 2026, from 1:00 pm ...