May 28, 2019

Connie Lavonne Batey, 66, of Jacksonville, AL passed away at her residence surrounded by all her loved ones on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 after suffering from an extended illness.  She was born in Calhoun County to Rev.  W.C. and Bonnie Faye Keenum.  She was employed as assistant manager at Wal-Mart for 24 years.            ...

May 20, 2019

HARLAN EUGENE SHELL, Jr., 59, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Piedmont to Harlan Eugene Sr. and Mary Jeanette Badgett Shell, he was in the concrete construction business.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Freddy and Michael; and sister:  Shirley.            ...

May 10, 2019

BILLY HAROLD RUSSELL, 74, of the Vigo Community, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was one of fourteen born in Cherokee Co., AL to C. B. and Annie Lou Wood Russell. He worked at Bostrom Seating for more than 30 years, Superior Gas for 7 years, was a volunteer fireman for many years and...

Apr 27, 2019

CHRIS “KOSMO” HEADRICK passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019 from injuries sustained in an accident.  The Calhoun County resident was born to Ralph Larry and Mary Elaine Lockridge Headrick.    He was owner/operator of Headrick Trucking, LLC and member of First Baptist Church of Piedmont.

He is survived by his wife:  Sharon McElwee Headrick; sons: Christopher Michael...

Apr 22, 2019

HAZEL LOUISE WARMACK STEED, 93, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Piedmont Health Care Center surrounded by her family.  The Piedmont native was born to Marvin and Trudie King Warmack and was a retired CNA.  She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a lover of nature and daring situations          ...

Apr 17, 2019

BETTY RUTH FORSYTH KEENUM, 84, of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her residence after an extended illness.   Born in Calhoun County, AL to John and Bernice Willingham Forsyth, she was employed with the GE Plant until its closing and then with the Calhoun County Opportunity Center as maintenance supervisor.               ...

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Louis "Allen" Bramlett, age 70, of Centre (formerly of Oneonta), passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Cherokee County Health and Rehab.

He was born in Cherokee county, and was a truck driver by profession. He loved the outdoors, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. The family would like to give special thanks to...

Mar 22, 2019

Ray Fagan, 78, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Riverview Medical Center in Gadsden, AL.

Mr. Fagan is survived by his wife; Sherry Fagan, his sons; Mitchel (Tammy) Fagan, Kevin (Lou) Fagan and Michael (Christy)  Ford; his daughter Sherry Lynn (Robert) Byers; his sister Ollie Sue Lachnit and numerous grandchildren who he loved dearly.

Mr....

Mar 13, 2019

Funeral Services for Virginia B. Dothard, 83, of Jacksonville, will be Sunday, March  17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville with Dr. Derek Staples officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church.   Mrs. Dothard passed away on March 13, 2019 at Gadsden Medical Center after a brief illness....

Mar 3, 2019

MARY LOUISE BRIDGES, 89, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  Born in West Boylston, AL to Alton Anderson and Mary Ethel Frith Hill, she was a manager of several motels and restaurants.  She was married to Henry Arthur Bridges who preceded her in death.  In July 2016, Mrs. Bridges came to...

Feb 25, 2019

ROBERT HOBSON REEDY, 81, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Piedmont Health Care Center. He was born in Spring Garden, was a graduate of Spring Garden High School where he was very active athletically, and was chosen Mr. Spring Garden.  He was a sales representative for  Durky Food Sales.  A lover of flowers, he was...

Feb 13, 2019

Ethel Juanese Couch Parris, age 90, passed away February 13, 2019, at GRMC in Gadsden.  Graveside services will be at Greenlawn Memorial Garden at 2:00 pm on February 15, 2019. Rev. William Cain will officiate. Pallbearers will be family and friends.                                    ...

Feb 6, 2019

Gerald Bradley Johnson, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  Born in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Lois Mannie Bradley Johnson, he rebuilt rifles and handguns at the Anniston Army Depot. He and his father started the Dixie Dip Cafe , retired from the Calhoun County Road Department after 14 years, and...

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...