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Leroy Fortenberry

Leroy Fortenberry

Jan 12, 2017

LEROY FORTENBERRY,  88, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence.  He was a mechanic for Calhoun County Road Department.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Whitten and Claudie Cochran Fortenberry; wife: Doris Parris Fortenberry; son: Colvin Fortenberry; six brothers; and six sisters. Survivors include his children: Norris (Barbara) Fortenberry, Randall (Cheryl) Fortenberry, Frankie (Leann) Fortenberry,...

Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Jan 4, 2017

DOUGLAS WILLIAM SCOTT, 82, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at NE AL Regional Medical Center in Anniston.  Born in Cherokee Co., AL to Elmer Ernest and Pearlie May Maddox Scott, he was employed with SCT for 22 years as an overhauler.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as Specialist 3rd Class in the combat...

Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt

Jan 4, 2017

Mary Lucy Hunt, 74, died January 4, 2017.  Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Dansby Heritage Chapel at 2:00 PM.  The family will receive friends from 12- 2:00 PM on Sunday. Rev. Philip Smith will officiate.  Burial will be in Piedmont Memory Garden on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with  Travis Smith, Larry Smith, Elvin Smith, Foster Smith,...

Betty Lawler

Betty Lawler

Dec 30, 2016

BETTY JO LAWLER, 85 of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016 in the home where she was born.  She was a member of Piedmont First Congregational Methodist Church and was employed with Piedmont Hospital, The Piedmont Journal, and GMAC .  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lawler and son, Robert Charles Lawler. Survivors include her sons:...

Jewell Lipscomb

Jewell Lipscomb

Dec 13, 2016

JEWELL LEDBETTER LIPSCOMB, 89, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.  She was a lifetime Calhoun County resident, born to Malcolm Young and Cuba Belle Harmon Ledbetter.  She was employed as a spinner at Union Yarn in Jacksonville for over 40 years  and a member of Profile Baptist Church.                                                                                                                                             She was preceded in death by her...

Brenda Devaney

Brenda Devaney

Dec 2, 2016

BRENDA LYNN DEVANEY, 58, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, December 02, 2016 at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital in Anniston.  She was born in Detroit, MI to Edward Fred and Mary Nell Brown Devaney. She had been a resident of Cherokee County for 16 years and was a member of Christian Life Center Church.  Brenda loved her family, God, making crafts and quilts.  Her...

John Tompkins

John Tompkins

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. John Joseph Tompkins, 76, of Piedmont, passed away on November 29. 2016 at his residence. There will be no services. Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the Tompkins Family.

Martha Terry

Martha Terry

Nov 29, 2016

MARTHA DEAN TERRY, 70, a lifelong resident of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her residence.  She held a Bachelor’s  Degree in Education but  only taught English for a couple of years at North Clayton High School in Georgia.  She retired from sewing manufacturing and was a member of Piedmont First Baptist Church.                                        She was preceded in death by her...

Andrew Ellsworth

Andrew Ellsworth

Nov 23, 2016

Andrew Trent Ellsworth, 57, of Wellington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital in Anniston.  He was born in Mishawaka, IN on January 3, 1959 to Charles Robert and Betty June Fitch Ellsworth.  An Auburn Graduate with a degree in Animal Science, he ran his own roofing company for 15 years, was an HVAC technician and instructor,...

Waylon Nelson

Waylon Nelson

Nov 22, 2016

WAYLON KADE NELSON, infant son of Kale and Allie Poole Nelson, passed peacefully in his mommy’s arms with his daddy’ s arms around them  on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Grieving the loss are his parents;  grandparents: Brent & Dyanne Graham Poole, Melissa (Joseph) Beecham, and Robert (Kimberly) Nelson; great grandparents: Brenda Poole (and the late Bradford Poole); Darlene and GW Graham, Patricia...

Alton Hall

Alton Hall

Nov 10, 2016

ALTON COOLIDGE HALL, 91, of White Plains, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his residence.  He was born in Anniston to Emmett, Sr.  and Bessie Hall and was a self-employed farmer.   For years he owned and operated the White Plains Farm Center, attended White Plains High School,  and  was a member of Piedmont Church of Christ .  He was a volunteer supervisor for...

Aiden Ross

Aiden Ross

Nov 8, 2016

AIDEN LEE ROSS, born on July 19, 2016 to Tara Storey and Sean Ross , gained his angel wings on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  He is survived by his parents; grandparents: Mary (John) Williams, Mary (Billy) White; great grandparents: Barbara Storey and Ruby Yard; and siblings:  Tyler, Logan, Alexis,  Aleeah, and Alyssa Ramsey and Addie Ross.                                                                                                                            Graveside services will be Saturday, November 12, 2016...

Barbara Stephens

Barbara Stephens

Nov 7, 2016

BARBARA SUE STEPHENS, 58, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 7, 2016.  Born in Washington State, she was the daughter of Henry Earl and Bonnie Lou Trimmer Guthrie, who preceded her in death. A sister, Candy Ann Simpson, also preceded her in death. She was a nurse’s aide, a resident of Piedmont for 22 ½ years, and...

Toni Lawson

Toni Lawson

Nov 3, 2016

TONI ANN LAWSON  - Piedmont Celebrating the life of Toni Ann Lawson will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 5-6 PM. Rev. David Cox will officiate.                                          Flowers will be accepted.                                                                                                                                                                 A free spirit, Toni, 52, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at UAB.                                                                                                                                                  She was preceded in death by her father,...

Betty Ford

Betty Ford

Nov 2, 2016

BETTY BEATRICE FORD, 95, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Ford; two sons: Lyn Ford and Doug “Red” Ford; granddaughters:  Rhonda Lee Ford McFry  and Alana Grant.                                                                                                                                  She is survived by daughters of her heart:  Sherry (Ray) Fagan and Sandy Ford; daughter in law: Pam Ford; brother: Howard (Betty Joyce) Brown; grandchildren:...

Rodney Roberts

Rodney Roberts

Oct 16, 2016

Rodney Lanier Roberts, 64, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was a construction supervisor and the son of Elza Lanier Roberts and Betty Jo Mobley Roberts. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors are his sister: Arlene Roberts Staehly; his mother: Betty Jo Roberts; son: Justin Lanier Roberts of Missouri; daughters: Melissa Ann Cantrell...

Melissa Masters

Melissa Masters

Oct 13, 2016

Funeral Service for Ms Melissa Gail Masters, 37, of Centre, will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (AKA Old Carter Cemetery) in Crossville, AL.  Visitation will be Friday, October 14 from 6-8 PM  at Dansby Heritage Chapel. Rev. Bobby Kirk will officiate. Ms Masters was restored to...

William David Tygret

William David Tygret

Oct 5, 2016

Graveside services for  Mr. William David Tygret, 57, of Huntsville, AL will be Friday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Nances Creek Cemetery with Pastor Terrell Boyd officiating.  Mr. Tygret passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was born on June 3, 1959 to Larry and Dorothy Brown Tygret and was preceded in death by his father. He was a...

James Allen

James Allen

Sep 29, 2016

Mr.  James Douglas Allen,  64, of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28. 2016 at Jacksonville Regional Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents: James William and Velma Poole Allen; sister: Alicia Gay;  and stepson: Shane Nicholson.  He was employed with Fruit of the Loom for    35 years and then with Webb Concrete. Survivors include his wife:  Alice Canter Allen; sons:  Doug and Randy; grandson: Brody...

William "Bill" Holmes

William "Bill" Holmes

Sep 18, 2016

PIEDMONT WILLIAM LEWIS HOLMES (RET. ARMY) , 86, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  Born in Spring Garden to Elbert Edmondson “Jack” and Lillie Mae Mallows Holmes, he proudly served in the US Army retiring after 22 years of service. He then retired as a Supervisor from the US Postal System after 20...

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