The Sports Ledger www.TheSportsLedger.com Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention of Blood Clots Clotting of our blood is vital for recovery from injury, but when blood clots form in the body and don’t break up or dissolve as they should, they can block the flow of blood with serious consequences. On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-caused death every six seconds. Dr. Kerri Bally, Pulmonologist with Etowah Pulmonology Associates, says everyone is at risk for clots, regardless of age or gender. Pregnancy, treatment for cancer, having a major surgery, or hospitalization for several days in a row can increase the risk. Being overweight, having diabetes or high cholesterol, a family history of blood clots, smoking or being over the age of 60 can also elevate your risk. “Clots can occur suddenly leading to the lack of blood flow. The impact can be significant, even fatal,” says Dr. Bally. “Symptoms vary depending on where the clot happens – in the legs, arms, lungs, heart or brain – but the need for timely medical care is consistent. There are more treatment options to mitigate the impact the sooner the blockage is identified.” Pain is often experienced where the clot is located, whether in the arm, lower leg, or even the stomach. If one limb is suddenly more swollen than the other, this could also be a sign. With deep vein thrombosis, when a clot is in a large vein such as the lower leg or an arm, the concern is the clot could travel to your lungs. You might experience sudden swelling in your leg or arm, pain or tenderness not caused by an injury, or the skin may be warm to the touch or red with swelling or pain. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot is in the lungs. The symptoms could be a fast pulse, chest pain that worsens with a deep breath, bloody cough, shortness of breath, or a faster than normal or irregular heartbeat. Sometimes, the first symptom is death without warning. Get medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. A medical exam can help determine what is causing your symptoms and the provider may recommend a diagnostic scan. Treatment with drugs to break up and dissolve some kinds of clots may be possible if they can be given within a few hours of when symptoms start. “Your best bet in preventing clots is knowing and managing your risks,” says Dr. Bally. “There are a number of actions you can take to support your health.” Dr. Bally says regular movement is one of your best acts of prevention. Make it a point not to sit or stay still too long, especially after a long flight, travel or surgery. When at your desk, flex your legs, feet and toes and get up to move frequently. If you must sit for an extended time, consider wearing compression socks or clothes. Before surgery, talk with your doctor about blood clots. And if you have any risk factors, talk to your doctor about whether you need to be on preventative medication. Basic actions for health and wellness also apply, such as eating a heart-healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight. Manage your stress which can contribute to high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors, and be sure you are controlling chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
The following Death Notices are published as a courtesy of the Alabama Ledger and local funeral homes. To include more info, or a photo of your loved one, in a future edition of the Alabama Ledger contact us at 256-506-7368. Extended obits start at .20 cents per word and $10 per photo. D eath Notices Alabama Ledger www.AlabamaLedger.com Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Jerry Earl Weaver, age 83, of Albertville William "Buddy" Jones McConnell, age 86, Albertville Billy "Gerald" Holderfield, age 84, of Albertville Elizabeth Ann Blackwood Fowler, passed away at age 70 John Lyndon Orr, age 61, of Poplar Springs Jimmy Allen Gentry, age 77, of Albertville Alton "Gary" Quarles, age 82, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden Dories Jean White, age 71, of Anniston Minister Fannie Mae Bishop, age 71, of Ashland Albertville Memorial Chapel Dorthy Bowling, age 79, of Boaz Jessica Lee Ernesta Hall, age 61, of Douglas
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Frederick Howard, age 83, of Somerville, Bobby C. Taylor, age 78, of Arab Curtis Dale Chambers, age 77, of Hulaco Jathan Chance Shelton, age 20, of Guntersville Kerby Funeral Home Wilma Tinker Holman, age 90, of Higdon Karen Clardy Jenkins, age 49, of Henagar Irene Brooks Ferguson, age 93, of Pisgah
Marshall Memorial Funeral Home
None Listed
McRae Funeral Home
Sherrie West Blair, age 57, of Boaz Harold Addison, age 44, of Horton Mike Pack, age 74, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory John Lynn Robinson, age 72, of Steele Lloyd Ronald Kennedy, age 83, of Rainbow City Patti Jayne McDaniel, age 68, of Rainbow City Edward Taylor Hardy, passed away at age 81 Bobby Thomas Harris, age 76, of Attalla Martha Compton Deerman, passed away at age 84 Robin "Ginger" Fouts Row, passed away at age 78 Faye L. Howard, passed away at age 97 Perry Funeral Home In Centre Claudia Elaine Boozer Elrod, age 81, of Centre Judith Flynt Vines Evans passed away at age 79 Gene Edward Wallace Sr., age 74, of Leesburg Billy Joe Freeman, age 67, of Gadsden Rainsville Funeral Home Owen Wren Freeman, age 89, formerly of Talladega Bentley Sharp, age 83, of Henagar Jerry Lee Holcomb, age 76, of Fyffe Karin Ute Gillock, age 80, of Rainsville Leon Guinn, age 84, of Boaz Terry Frazier, age 61, of Fort Payne Phillip "Panda Bugger" Bynum, age 58, of Fyffe Section Funeral Home Barbara Farmer, age 81, of Section Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Paul Edward Brandon, age 81, of Adamsburg Mildred Lee Langston Lewis, age 98, of Fort Payne Sharron Eileen Whalen, age 65, of Mentone Jessica Louise Burt, age 63, of Fort Payne Deborah Thurman Tonkin, age 75, of Fort Payne Mary Nell Isbell, age 93, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home John Sam Whitaker, passed away at age 90 Harlen Hubert Cochran, age 94, of Centre Velma Sue Young, age 94, of Cedar Bluff Breanna LaShae Hamilton, age 24, of Fyffe Floyd Jackson Sr., age 73, of Fort Payne Vernon Lee Camp, age 84, of Fyffe Katheryn Williams Benton, age 83, of Grove Oak Joylon Jones, age 89, of Rainsville Preston Matthew Burt, age 22, of Piedmont Floyd Jess Walker, age 51, of Crossville Charles Junior Tomlin, age 81, of Collinsville Jewell Jeanette Dollar, age 88, of Fyffe Judy H. Gardner, age 77, of Crossville
Patsy Gail Branham, age 89, of Douglas Vickie Seay Lowden, age 64, of Boaz Lindsey Brook Webb, age 26, of Albertville Larry Head, age 78, of Boaz Burt Funeral Home Heidi Edith Clark, age 68, of Rainsville Iris Faye Daniel, age 84, of Fort Payne
Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville
Betty Jo Matthews, passed away at age 91
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Infant Magdalene Blake Deck, age 9 months, of Gadsden June Spann Matthews, age 85, of Centre Patsy Renee Sexton, age 61, of Gaylesville Pamela Adams, age 61, of Centre Collier-Butler Funeral Home John Edward Williams, age 70, of Gadsden James Richard Brown, passed away at age 76 Nita Lou G. Myrick, age 94, of Gadsden Eva Janice Jenkins, age 77, of Gadsden Betty June Morgan Elliott, age 99, of Gadsden Betty Jane "BJ" Pace Reaves, age 86, of Gadsden Jean Marie Tritt, age 70, of Rainbow City Judy Crain, age 83, of Gadsden Charles Louis Copeland, age 77, of Gadsden George Frank McLeod, age 82, of Gadsden Rebecca Nicole Hendrix, age 38, of Albertville Peggy Jane Creel Ware, age 84, of Gadsden Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Mary Sue Monroe Wilson, age 85, of Blake Community Logan Cordale Brown, age 24, of Fort Payne Jerry Randall Hannah, age 75, of Henagar Kimberly Gentry Russell, age 56, of Trenton, Georgia Billy Jack Greeson, age 96, of Ider Dexter Eugene Franklin, age 75, of Ider Dewayne Dunn, age 59, of Flat Rock Shelia Elaine Whetzell Price, age 66, of Merdianville Anne Rogers Marston, age 76, of Ider Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Rosa Johnson, age 89, of Gadsden Jeffrey Lamar Ballard, passed away at age 80 Brenda Sue West, age 65, of Gadsden Glenda Kay Reeves, age 80, of Gadsden Betty Elizabeth McDonald, passed away at age 92 Maurice Elmo Fricks, passed away at age 87 Crossville Memorial Chapel None Listed Etowah Memorial Chapel Rickey Darrell "Rooster" Duncan, age 69, of Horton Joan Ann Brothers Bowen, age 78, of Mableton, Georgia Jacky R. "Pops" Hallmark, age 76, of Boaz Geraldine Funeral Home Charles Alsip, age 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee Gober Funeral Chapel in Arab Darlene Diane Wade Cooley, age 81, of Arab Mary Maxine Brooks Benefield, age 92, of Arab Mickey Glenn Henry, age 68, of Boaz Shelby Jean Scott, age 85, of Sardis Jeanette Harris Sarratt, age 94, of Ivalee Charles Ray Lane, passed away at age 80 Marta Estefany Garcia Gomez, age 10, of Boaz
Photo Courtesy of Governor's Office Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has offered her support for Operation Iron Ruck, which is an annual march led by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide. Ivey recently hosted student veterans from both universities in her office for the official signing of the Operation Iron Ruck Day proclamation on November 26, 2025. The students were planning to ruck marching from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa to Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn for the annual Iron Bowl. Operation Iron Ruck spans 151 miles between the two universities through the heart of the state. Student veterans and other participants carry 22-pound ruck sacks containing donated items that the students will deliver to Bill Nichols State Veterans Home, Mission 22, Tuskegee Veteran’s Assisted Living Centers and Three Hots and a Cot. The items include hygiene products and an assortment of food items. Operation Iron Ruck brings awareness to Veterans
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