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The following Death Notices are published as a courtesy of the Alabama Ledger and local funeral homes. To include more information, 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 Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Joyce Dean Sims Beck, age 76, of Albertville Danny Wilson Moon, age 72, of Albertville Diane Armstrong, age 82, of Albertville Martha Rose Holliday, age 74, of Albertville Roy B.C. Clanton, age 84, of Boaz Rhonda Vaught Carroll, age 57, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden Julia Lovelady Jackson, age 87, of Rainbow City Albertville Memorial Chapel James Lamar Hiett, age 82, of Geraldine Jesus Ocampo, age 30, of Crossville Jeffie Rucker Jr., passed away at age 87 Michael Gene Brock, age 68, formerly of Carlisle Burt Funeral Home Terry Lamar McKinney, age 65, of Valley Head Virginia Alice Miller, age 76, of Fort Payne Harlan General Spillman, age 82, of Menlo, Georgia Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Iris Margaret Ayres Smale, age 85, of Guntersville Betty JoAnn Pearce, passed away at age 79 Alexis Lauren Taylor-Boll, passed away at age 69 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Billy Ray Almond, age 74, of Centre Ralph "Bud" Ringer, age 88, of Centre Joseph Paul Couch, age 76, of Gaylesville Betty Goens, age 70, of Piedmont Lillie Prater Williams, age 85, of Ashville Willie Jackson, age 81, of Collinsville Ja'Quan Smith, age 23, of Ashland Collier-Butler Funeral Home Lisa Kelly Stone, age 62, of Rainbow City Margaret Lee Maples Daniel, age 90, of Southside Jerry Donald Rogers passed away at age 78 William Roscoe Johnson III, age 83, of Gadsden Emily Joleen Holloway, passed away at age 46 Mildred Louise Crownover, age 91, of Gadsden Charlie Kenneth Williams, Jr., age 60, of Gadsden Felda Robertson Thrift, age 82, of Gadsden Thomas Lane Weathington Sr., age 86, of Huntsville Kenneth Neil Muskett, age 71, of Gadsden Infant Akierny Angelia Elliott passed away Alma Louise Alford, age 92, of Jacksonville Collinsville Funeral Home Ramon Garza Baez, age 64, of Leesburg Earl J. Atha, age 88, of Collinsville Alabama Ledger www.AlabamaLedger.com
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General Surgeon joins Gadsden Physician Clinics
Geraldine Funeral Home Lori Lee Hernandez, age 59, of Albertville Kerby Funeral Home Sharon Elaine Shiflett, age 75, of Pisgah Charles Ernest "Chuck" Mason, age 86, of Henagar Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Martha Gail Cassell, passed away at age 79 McRae Funeral Home Christina Abbate Bradberry, age 62, of Boaz Voncille "Bonnie" Gilbert Shannon, age 93, of Boaz David Zelsdorf, age 78, of Albertville Cathy Peppers Kennamer, age 61, of Boaz Donald "Donny" Sims, age 61, of Boaz A. Joseph Phillips, age 64, of Albertville Helen J. Howard, age 92, of Guntersville Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Carolyn Helms McNew, age 96, of Attalla Willie Elbert Bellew, passed away at age 84 Donnie Marie Hill, age 75, of Rainbow City Billy Wayne Williams, passed away at age 58 Anita M. Lambert Perry, passed away at age 75 William Bartley Phillips, age 89, of Springville Melissa Renea Link, age 55, of Hephzibah, Georgia Mary Joyce Cole, age 79, of Gallant Larry Wayne Freeman, passed away at age 80 James Lamar Scott, Sr, passed away at age 79 Marion Everette Lacy, passed away at age 85 Brenda Mayo Bowlen, age 76, of Altoona Perry Funeral Home In Centre Thomas Wayne Foote passed away at age 78 John Burk Williams, age 49, of Centre Calvin Junior Howard, age 78, of Cedar Bluff Cynthia Rebecca Farley, passed away at age 81 Sylvia Luvina Gossett, age 91, of Centre Coleen Audrey Wood Brasel Cabaniss, age 80, of Gadsden Mary Rose Brand, age 80, of Centre Rainsville Funeral Home Mildred Lee, age 74, of Pisgah Dr. Kevin Lewis McCreless, age 67, of Rainsville Robert "Randy" Palmer, age 64, of Asbury Inez Talley Bouldin passed away at age 94 Elizabeth Paulette Hicks, age 78, of Henagar Linda McCord Disheroon, age 77, of Canton, GA Infant Ezekiel Miguel Barrer, of Valley Head, passed away Paul Bailey, age 56, of Rainsville Winell Goins, age 87, of Georgetown, Tennessee Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Dorothy Caroline Shultz Cyr, age 95, of Fort Payne Doris Jean Ferguson Steward, no age listed, of Fort Payne Kennith Wyvaughn Wigley, age 85, of Fort Payne Joseph Glen Brooks, age 64, of Fort Payne Joni Alajean Meadows Posey, age 47, of Fort Payne James Alan Craig, Sr., age 67, of Fort Payne Donna Rasmussen Wells, age 74, of Fort Payne SeDeana Faith Chambers Hester, age 54, of Sand Rock W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Don Waymon Sullivan, age 67, of Flat Rock Boyd Eugene "Gene" Timmons, age 86, of Rainsville Donna Kathleen Rooks Giles, age 74, of Fort Payne Robert William Tykaron Goss, age 48, of Valley Head Tommie Carr Ivey, age 83, of Dawson Evelyn Monterey McNatt Snay, age 86, of Fort Payne Martha Jane Riedlinger, age 77, of Albertville Robert "Cobb" Harris, age 79, of Rainsville Ronald Durham, age 74, of Henagar Camley Elaine Upton Fulghum, age 81, of Henagar Helen Burroughs Garrison, age 84, of Arab Tony Ray Burbol, age 72, of Fort Payne Judy Mae Bennett, age 86, of Fyffe Ernest Dale Patton, passed away at age 75 Paulette Smith Busha, age 77, of Rainbow City Doris Overton Pankey, age 76, of Boaz David Allen Kerby, age 57, of Henagar Ernest James Broussard, age 74, of Crossville Clarence Junior Davis, age 85, of Henagar Virgle Lavon Otinger, age 72, of Horton Carolyn Faye Seibold, age 82, of Boaz Betty Ann Vaughn, age 78, of Gadsden Danny Keith Harris, age 67, of Fyffe One Killed and Four Injured in Car Crash
Individuals in Etowah County and the surrounding area now have increased access to general surgery procedures. General surgeon, Florencia “Flo” Pereira, MD, has joined Gadsden Physician Clinics group. “Having Dr. Pereira joining our medical staff is an exciting step for Gadsden Regional Medical Center,” said Michael Hall, CEO. “Her skills, compassion, and dedication to advancing surgical care will greatly benefit our patients and strengthen the level of service we provide to our community.” Dr. Pereira received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA and completed her general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery using both robotic and laparoscopic techniques for the treatment of a wide range of surgical conditions, from gallbladder disease to breast and colon pathology. She also has a particular focus in abdominal wall reconstruction and managing common types of hernias.
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General Surgeon Florencia "Flo" Pereira, MD
She is excited to join the Etowah community and is committed to working closely with patients and staff to achieve the best possible outcomes. “Dr. Pereira will be a tremendous asset to our team and to the people of this community,” said Dr. Alberto Echeverri, general surgeon at Gadsden Physician Clinics: General Surgery. “Her knowledge, fresh perspective, and patient-first approach make her a perfect fit for our clinic group.” Dr. Pereira is now accepting patients at Gadsden Physician Clinics: General Surgery located at 900 Goodyear Avenue, Suite B, Gadsden, AL 35903. For more information call (256) 492-0020.
DCEDA Adds Workforce Specialist
The DeKalb County Development Authority (DCEDA) has announce the addition of Kelly Mix-Culberson as Business Intelligence and Workforce Specialist. Mix-Culberson brings more than a decade of leadership experience in workforce development, program management, and organizational strategy with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She joins DCEDA with a strong background in designing and Economic implementing large-scale professional development programs, leading data-driven workforce initiatives, and fostering collaboration across complex organizations. At FEMA, Mix- Culberson served as a Management and Program Analyst in the Executive Office, where she led the Business Excellence Program and helped shape national workforce and leadership development efforts. Her work supported FEMA’s mission to build a more agile and resilient organization through innovation and strategic growth. The Business Intelligence and Workforce Specialist position underscores DCEDA’s continued commitment to supporting the businesses and industries that have chosen to call DeKalb County home. In this role, Mix-Culberson will also support the development of DCEDA’s new 501(c) (3) nonprofit foundation, DeKalb Works, Inc., which will focus on workforce readiness and partnerships that strengthen the county’s labor force. “Kelly’s background leading workforce strategy with data-driven insights makes her a tremendous
asset to DeKalb County,” said Dr. Brett Johnson, Executive Director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority. “By connecting talent development with business intelligence, she will help strengthen our local economy and ensure local employers and employees are positioned for long-term success.” A Central Florida native, Mix-Culberson is married to Matthew Culberson of Fort Payne. The couple recently relocated to DeKalb County to raise their daughter and enjoy the area’s outdoor recreation opportunities. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Jacksonville State University, a Bachelor’s in Environmental and Growth Management from Rollins College, and an Associate in Business Administration from Seminole State College. She also holds an Advanced Leadership and Coaching Certification. “I’m honored to join the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority,” said Mix-Culberson. “I’m excited to collaborate with local leaders and businesses to help our community grow stronger by expanding opportunities for residents and supporting the success of employers across the county.” Kelly Mix-Culberson Submitted Photo
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Gertrude Powell Wells, age 89, of Flat Rock Johnny Milton Sullivan, age 80, of Pisgah Linda Faye Guffey, age 70, of Bryant Mary Gore Frizzell, age 96, of Flat Rock
Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Carolyn June McKleory, passed away at age 90 Virginia Carol Stombaugh, age 80, of Gadsden Patsy Pate Faulkner, age 79, of Gadsden Nancy Bobo, age 90, of Gadsden Terry Lidell Tucker, age 67, of Gadsden Lt. Col. Ret. James Ernest Roberts Jr., 88, of Jacksonville Crossville Memorial Chapel Robert Michael "Junior" Brown, age 93, of Boaz John Conrad Ellingboe, age 84, of Albertville Etowah Memorial Chapel Ernest Whitt, age 87, of Boaz William Jack Preuit, age 84, of Boaz Nina Jo Langley Wardrup, passed away at age 79 Madean Shelley, age 81, of Collinsville Bertha Lou Butler, age 86, of Crossville Peggy Dobbins, age 72, of Cottondale Gregory Cooper, age 70, of Gadsden Ann Mosley, age 86, of Boaz David Loyd Smothers, passed away at age 40 Eddie Wayne Boone, age 64, of Boaz Goldie Ray "Cooter" Mosley, passed away at age 88 Alysia Hill Smith, age 50, of Gallant Gober Funeral Chapel in Arab Gene Mayo, age 90, of Blountsville Milton Sandy LeCroy, age 78, of Morgan County Clark Jones Smith, age 90, of Joppa
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. Sunday, October 19, has claimed the life of a Blountsville woman and injured four others. According to Alabama State Troopers, Amber N. Lee, 22, was fatally injured when the 2019 Toyota Camry she was a passenger in was struck by the 2016 Ford F250 pickup driven by Zacari T. West, 33, of Southside. After the initial impact, the Camry was struck by the 2002 Chevrolet 1500 driven by Justin C. Tidwell, 28, of Oxford. Lee was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Camry, Timothy N. Blackwood, 21, of Blountsville, was injured and transported to the University of Alabama
Birmingham Hospital for medical treatment. A 1-year- old passenger in the Camry was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Tidwell was injured and transported to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital. Larriann N. Sanders, 27, of Eastaboga, a passenger in the Chevrolet, was injured and transported to Gadsden Regional Hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on U.S. 278 near the 120 mile marker, approximately five miles west of Attalla, in Etowah County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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