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Linda Gail Proctor

Linda Gail Proctor

Jan 1, 2025

LINDA GAIL PROCTOR, 70, of Piedmont, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born in South Carolina to Ben Winford and Doris Louise Herrington Ray, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Ronald Steve Proctor; son: Scotty Eugene Proctor, and sisters: Doris Edna Moody, Becky Lynn Ardis, and Sadie Mae Ray. Linda...

Wenford Dean Humphrey

Wenford Dean Humphrey

Dec 31, 2024

WENFORD DEAN HUMPHREY, 69, passed on to his beautiful forever home at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden on December 31, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL to Ardis Norman Humphrey and Edna Faye Humphrey, he graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting. He served in the US Air Force and was retired from the IRS in...

Myrtice Bedwell Rainey

Myrtice Bedwell Rainey

Dec 11, 2024

MYRTICE MARIE RAINEY, 90, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Piedmont HealthCare Center. Born in Cherokee County, AL to Oleus and Claudie Nicholson Bedwell, she was retired from SCT Cotton Mill. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband: George Norman Smith; her second husband: Raymond Rainey; daughter: Kathy Ross; and siblings: AJ...

Maryann Simmons

Maryann Simmons

Dec 10, 2024

Maryann Simmons, 78, of Santa Maria, CA will be interred in Union Grove Cemetery on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. beside her husband, James Simmons. Ms Simmons died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Santa Maria.

Born in Ohio to Matthew and Mary Sudzina Zaborsky, she was a Human Resource Specialist for 40 years with the Federal Government and a...

Linda Gail Johnson

Linda Gail Johnson

Dec 1, 2024

LINDA GAIL JOHNSON, 79, has moved on to a greater place in Jacksonville, AL on December 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents: Will and Ethel Phillips; and spouse: Gerald Bradley Johnson. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Tredegar Congregational Holiness Church at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be from 12:00...

Jimmie Lee Power

Jimmie Lee Power

Nov 26, 2024

Ms Jimmie Lee Power, 85, of Piedmont passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Heflin, AL. Born in Attalla, AL to Inzer Dallas and Lily Irene Baty Shell, she was a retired seamstress in the clothing manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Julian Power; and daughter, Debra Evans.

She is survived by her children: Shelby...

Monroe Levern Measles

Monroe Levern Measles

Nov 25, 2024

MONROE LEVERN MEASLES, 75, passed away peacefully at home in Piedmont, AL on November 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was one of eight children born in Jacksonville, AL to James William and Nobie Virginia Bragg Measles. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Billy Measles (Ann), and James Measles; sisters: Agnes Glass (Glen), Joy May...

Grady Boyd Cochran

Grady Boyd Cochran

Nov 7, 2024

Grady Boyd Cochran, 52 years old, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2024. He attended Spring Garden School, and was a concrete finisher by trade until he became disabled.

He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR. He dearly loved his dog, Fred, and his cat, Lucky.

He is survived by his brother Normon (Sheila) Cochran. He preceded in death...

Charles Elmund Haubenstricker

Charles Elmund Haubenstricker

Oct 11, 2024

Charles Elmund Haubenstricker, 79, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Flint, Michigan on Monday January 29, 1945. Mr. Haubenstricker retired from the Navy and worked at Walmart as a greeter. Mr. Haubenstricker was a loving husband, caring father, hard worker, and an awesome man. He is survived by his wife:...

Gaynell Herring

Gaynell Herring

Oct 4, 2024

Graveside Services for Ms  Gaynell Herring, 84, formerly of Gadsden, will be Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from Young’s Chapel Cemetery in Hokes Bluff. Pallbearers will be James Hazel, David Grantham,Michael Herring, Jason Herring, and Tony Herring,

Ms. Herring passed away on Friday, October 4, 2025 at Piedmont Health Care. Born in Hokes Bluff, she was the last of...

Mary Louise "Mert" Holbrook

Mary Louise "Mert" Holbrook

Oct 3, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary Louise “Mert” Holbrook, 89, of Piedmont will be held on Sunday, October 6, at 2:00 PM from Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be On Saturday, October 5, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dailey Street Baptist Church.

Born in Cherokee Co. to James T. Mallows and Bertie...

Jerry Hugh Warren

Jerry Hugh Warren

Sep 29, 2024

Graveside Services for Mr. Jerry Hugh Warren, 81, of Piedmont, will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from Highland Cemetery with Dansby Heritage Chapel directing and Rev. David Cox officiating. Pallbearers will be River Cox, David Cox, Chris Parris, Ryan Masters, Floyd Jennings, and Michael Kirby.  Honorary Pallbearers: Warren Rhinehart and James Sanford.

 Mr. Warren entered Heaven’s...

Judy Stepps Winkles

Judy Stepps Winkles

Sep 26, 2024

JUDY ANN STEPPS WINKLES, 77, of Piedmont, made her earthly transition to her forever home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Atrium Floyd Health Center in Rome, GA, with her family by her side. She was one of five children born in Floyd County, GA to David Ernest and Zella Mae Pruitt Stepps. She was preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Marjorie Lyons

Dorothy Marjorie Lyons

Sep 4, 2024

Graveside service for Dorothy M (Marge) Lyons, 94, will be this Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 at Jacksonville City Cemetery. Ms. Lyons died September 4 in Piedmont with her family by her side. She said she wanted to make it to her 94th birthday and would die at two in the morning. She was close, she made it to...

Thomas NATHAN Smart

Thomas NATHAN Smart

Aug 11, 2024

Thomas Nathan Smart, 44, a lifelong resident of Piedmont, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, AL to Thomas Edward Smart and Rhonda Blalock.

He was a 1998 graduate of Piedmont High School and then attended Gadsden State on a welding scholarship. Nathan was a loving father, husband, and son. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with...

William Patrick "PAT" Wilemon

William Patrick "PAT" Wilemon

Aug 9, 2024

Mr. William Patrick Wilemon, 76, of Piedmont, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2024 at his nephew’ s residence after a stay in the hospital. Born in Gadsden, AL to Virgil J. and Evelyn Walls Wilemon, he was one of two children.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Palma Lou Johnson Wilemon; two daughters: Karen Sue Wilemon...

Tommie Jewell Heard

Tommie Jewell Heard

Jul 31, 2024

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TOMMIE JEWELL HEARD, 83, of Piedmont, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2025. The Calhoun County Native was one of eight children born to Thomas and Elizabeth Pauline Wallace Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Claude William Heard; sons: Barry Fortenberry and Jamie Heard; daughters: Pamela Perez, Judy Renae Heard,...

James STANLEY Pritchett

James STANLEY Pritchett

Jul 6, 2024

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Funeral services for JAMES STANLEY PRITCHETT, 76, of Jacksonville, AL, who passed suddenly at his residence on Saturday, July 6, 2024, will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until funeral time. He will be buried in Seven Springs Cemetery. Stan was born...

Lovella McGatha Slayton Morris

Lovella McGatha Slayton Morris

Jul 2, 2024

LOVELLA McGATHA SLAYTON MORRIS, 72, of Centre, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. The Cherokee County native was one of 15 children born to Murney Franklin and Alvertia Lizzie Doss McGatha., who have both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Chrystal Slayton; grandson:...

Donna Lee Anderson

Donna Lee Anderson

Jun 29, 2024

DONNA LEE ADAMS ANDERSON, 67, of Fruithurst, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, after several months of health issues. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Joe Brown and Lou Bell Higgins Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Sherman Anderson.

Mrs. Anderson was content being the homemaker, cooking and raising her three daughters....

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