Feb 4, 2019

Ms Mary Elizabeth Howell, 99 of Kings Court, NE, Atlanta, GA, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Tranquility @ Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, GA.  She was born in Spring Garden, AL to Robert A. and Nobi C. Minton Howell and lived there until 1943 when she moved to Atlanta.  She   retired after 40 years with Greyhound Bus...

Jan 19, 2019

MARTHA DEAN POSEY FITZPATRICK, 84, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Jacksonville Health and Rehab.  She was a lifetime resident of Calhoun County, member of Tredagar Chapel Congregational Holiness Church.  She worked with GE until 1963.  She was active in the schools and was the PTO President at Roy Webb and the 1st PTO President...

Jan 18, 2019

Mr. Larrell Henry Price, 83, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  The Piedmont native was the son of Henry Francis and Josephine Bryan Price.  Mr. Price proudly served his country during the Korean War in the US Navy as a Seaman.  He received a degree in engineering and was a railroad...

Jan 12, 2019

CAROLYN JUNE TROTTER, 74, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was one of twelve children born in Calhoun County to James Riley and Lila Sylvia Doyle Morgan.  She was married to Billy Trotter and was a homemaker and caregiver most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,...

Jan 5, 2019

Mrs. Tina Batey Davis, 68 of the Nances Creek Community passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her residence.  She was an LPN at Piedmont Hospital in the ER for 35 years, worked as a volunteer with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Reserve,  taught first aid and CPR with the American Red Cross for 20 years, was a nurse...

Dec 31, 2018

Mr. Nathaniel "Buckwheat" Kyle Douglas Nichols, age 22 of Atmore, passed away December 31, 2018.

A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday January 8, 2018, at Nances Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Nichols was born in Pensacola, FL, grew up in Piedmont, AL, and moved to Atmore, AL, where he was a brick mason by trade....

Dec 24, 2018

Allen Blake Forrister, 27 of Piedmont, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 24, 2018.  He was born in Jacksonville to Howard Coleman and Cynthia Ann Tucker Forrister and was employed as a welder.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Maudie Marie Tucker, and Arthur and Sarah Forrister; one brother:  Jake Coleman Forrister; and one daughter: Amelia Marie...

Dec 17, 2018

MILDRED LOUISE POWELL, 90, of Piedmont , passed away on Monday, November 17, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Rock Run, AL to A.J. and Thelma Wood and was married to Ralph Powell.  She was a devoted and faithful member of the Congregational Holiness Church on Hughes Street.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 11, 2018

Heather Darlene Craig, 30, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 after making an unselfish act of organ donation so others could live.  She was a free spirit, fun loving and adventurous girl who had a generous heart and compassionate soul.  She never passed someone hurting without trying to help and always had a love for animals...

Dec 1, 2018

Nellie Lee Hicks, 74, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Born in Guntersville to Eddie Joseph and Ruby Lee Brooks Christian, she worked for Winn Dixie as a cooks helper.

She is survived by two sons: Clayton Dewey "Jack" (Buffy) Hicks, III of Choccolocco and Richard Todd (Candy) Hicks...

Nov 29, 2018

Chandler Gage Garcia, 20, of Piedmont passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.  He was in the construction business. He was born in Birmingham, AL weighing only three pounds but grew into a healthy adult. He participated in many sports, was a 2016 Graduate of Piedmont High School, and baptized at Piedmont First...

Nov 27, 2018

Gerald "Nabe" Martin, age 75 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday November 27, 2018, at Gadsden Regional. He was born in Piedmont and served his country in the US Army.  He worked as an auto paint and body person. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Harold and Josephine Martin.

Visitation will be Friday November, 30,...

Nov 27, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. James Douglas Adkison, 63, of Spring Garden, will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 1-2 p.m.  Burial will follow in Lebanon Campground Cemetery.

Mr. Adkison was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County and was the son of the late Robert Lee and...

Nov 25, 2018

JANICE ELAINE HARBIN, 73, of Mableton, GA passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Cobb General Hospital .  She was retired from Fulton County Police Department and served 20 years, 3 months, and 1 day in Dobbins Air Reserves in Marietta, GA.                                ...

Nov 10, 2018

Mrs. Inez B. Jones, 98, of Piedmont, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  The lifelong Calhoun resident was a dedicated Baptist and member of Mt. View Baptist Church  and loved to grow flowers.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jones, Jr.; and her siblings.

She is survived by her...

Oct 31, 2018

Jarrell Clement Jones, 77,  a 22 year resident of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Royston, GA to Howell Thomas and Preston Clement Jones, Sr. and proudly served his country in the US Air Force as Airman 3rd Class.  He loved his country and was an avid supporter of President...

Oct 27, 2018

Dean Minton Smart, 82, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Cherokee County to William Herbert and Lexie Weddington Minton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin Smart; sons:  Steven, Eddie and Phillip Smart; several nieces and nephews.

She was a teacher at...

Oct 27, 2018

OFFICER KEVIN DALE BLUE, 51, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence surrounded by close friends and family.  He received a college degree in integrated studies  from Jacksonville State University where he played on the football team from 1985-1989.   He had worked with the county road department, the power company and Piedmont Police Department...

Oct 5, 2018

JOHN FRANKLIN DAVIS, 74, of Piedmont, suddenly passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Born in Goshen to H.O. and Sara Stewart Davis, he was a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a BS degree in Accounting.  He was retired from the State of Alabama Internal Revenue Service but continued serving his community as...

Oct 3, 2018

Mrs. Vadia Louise Jackson, 74, of Marietta, GA, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  Born in Piedmont, AL on January 30, 1944, she was the daughter of T.H. and Clarice Lockridge Stephenson. She was retired from Wellstar Kenestone Medical.She was married to Rollie Andrew Jackson on November 7, 1997, who survives her.      ...