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Alabama Ledger www.AlabamaLedger.com D eath Notices 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. Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Grant Lee Champman, age 81, of Boaz Patricia Diane Caudle Palmer, passed away at age 64 Elizabeth Ann Cain, age 89, of Albertville Michael Steve Graves, age 71, of Fort Payne Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden Christie Chanti Densmore Curry, age 48, of Piedmont Annie Ruth Thomas Garrett, age 87, of Lineville Kenneth Dupree, age 62, of Gadsden Vera McClain, age 97, of Gadsden Albertville Memorial Chapel Vivian Wydean Walters, age 80, of Albertville Juana Diez Cervantes, age 90, of Albertville Dennis Rodney Covington, age 81, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Judge Henley Harrell IV, age 54, of Mentone Elenor Teverino, age 83, of Mentone Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Benjamin Paul Brown, age 38, of Guntersville Janet Cassyle Bearden, age 91, of Albertville
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Marshall Memorial Funeral Home
Susan Gay Oliver, age 69, of Albertville Aubrey Glenn Smith, passed away at age 80 McRae Funeral Home Laura Jean Gorham, age 59, of Hoover
John Henry Finley, age 92, of Boaz Virginia Knight Finley, age 92, of Boaz Kathleen Hill, age 98, formerly of Douglas Mae Ingram, age 97, of Boaz Neil Hitt, age 83, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Mary Phyllis Brooks, age 77, of Rainbow City Susan Marie Long, age 55, of Attalla Luther Broughton Riddle, age 85, of Rainbow City Patricia Benoit Clayburn, passed away at age 79 Willard Dale Groover, passed away at age 73 Ruth Louise Bailey, age 97, of Attalla
Betty Jo Bynum Osborn, age 93, of Attalla Robert Thompson Barnes, age 89, of Steele
Perry Funeral Home In Centre
James O'neal Wade, age 74, of Centre Dudley Jones, passed away at age 83 Glenda Faye Oliver, age 80, of Centre Mary Imogene McGrew, passed away at age 93
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DOWNTOWN GADSDEN SUNSET SIPS - The 2026 Downtown Gadsden Sunset Sips was held on October 20 on the Memorial Bridge. Overlooking the scenic Coosa River, Sunset Sips offered guests the opportunity to relax with friends while enjoying a selection of wine and beer, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and breathtaking sunset views. School Bus Safety Tips According to the ALEA, Alabama recorded 589 school bus-related crashes in 2025, resulting in two fatalities. So far in 2026, 411 school bus-related crashes have been reported, with zero fatalities. Of those statewide totals, State Troopers investigated 138 school bus-related crashes in 2025 and 81 so far in 2026. “School bus safety is not just a concern during one week of the year. It is a responsibility every time we get behind the wheel,” said ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director, Colonel Jeremy Burkett. “Our Troopers see firsthand how quickly a moment of inattention, or an unsafe decision can lead to devastating consequences. When you approach a school bus, slow down, pay attention and be prepared to stop. Never attempt to pass a school bus with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing. No destination or appointment is worth putting a child’s life at risk.” Safety Tips for Parents and Students • Arrive early: Children should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled pickup time. • Wait safely: Stand in a safe location away from the roadway and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, the door opens and the driver signals that it is safe to board. • Use caution when boarding and exiting: Always use the handrails to prevent falls and avoid rushing. • Stay visible: Never walk behind a school bus. When crossing in front of a bus, remain at least 10 feet away, make eye contact with the driver and wait for the driver’s signal before crossing. • Remain alert: Avoid distractions, including cellphones and headphones, when approaching or leaving the bus stop. School Bus Safety Reminders for Motorists • Motorists also play a critical role in preventing school bus-related crashes. ALEA reminds motorists to remain vigilant, particularly during morning and afternoon school transportation hours. • Watch for school buses: Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching a school bus displaying flashing yellow warning lights. • Stop for red lights: Motorists must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and extends its stop arm, as required by Alabama law. • Never pass a stopped school bus illegally: Children may be entering or exiting the bus and crossing the roadway. • Know Alabama’s law: On roadways with fewer than four lanes, traffic traveling in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying its stop signal. On roadways with four or more lanes, only motorists traveling in the same direction as the bus are required to stop. • Remain stopped: Do not proceed until the bus has withdrawn its stop signal and it is safe to continue. Under Alabama law, a first conviction for unlawfully passing a stopped school bus carries a fine ranging from $150 to $300, with increased fines and additional penalties for subsequent convictions. ALEA encourages all Alabamians to recognize the important role they play in protecting students on the roadways. They want to also remind folks that Every stop matters, every child matters, and every driver has a responsibility to help ensure a safe ride to and from school.
Annie Ruth Williams, age 90, of Centre Martha Jo Sentell, age 84, of Centre Nellie Jo Oliver, age 93, of Sand Rock Gail Marie Daniel, age 79, of Centre
Rainsville Funeral Home
Carol Williams, age 69, of Dutton Candy Louise Cantrell, age 69, of Birmingham Alton Allen Womack, age 76, of Cave Springs, Georgia Ruth Wilks Gillispie, age 92, of Fyffe Wilda Rae Roden Wilborn, age 93, of Fort Payne Mark Anthony Newsome, age 68, of Huntsville Glenn Earl Hurtt, age 79, of Rainsville Uncle Arvel Cushen, age 89, of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia Section Funeral Home Devin Mac Carter, age 51, of Chattanooga, Tennessee Mary Lynn Rochester, passed away at age 74 Chris Boyd, passed away at age 62 Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Wanda Lee Dean Hammond, age 88, of Fort Payne Barry Lynn Strickland, age 83, of Fort Payne Ledra Lynn McCully, age 77, of Fort Payne Vesta Mae Elrod Baker, passed away at age 81 Ann Potts, age 83, of Fort Payne Mytle Evans Shugart, age 74, of Fort Payne Wynona P. Pearsall, age 91, of Fort Payne Reuben Henderson, age 82, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Candice Nicole Colon, age 46, of Scottsboro Terry Randall Roden, age 73, of Crossville Lee Edward Caudill, age 90, of Section Glenda Ann Harper Sargent, age 81, of Rainsville Barbara Ann Duncan, age 91, of Fort Payne Ray Perez, age 60, of Fort Payne Maury Franklin Gore, passed away at age 54 Betty Ann King Camp, age 89, of Guntersville Johnny LeeVoid Gifford, Jr., age 77, of Rainsville Brenda Sue Otinger Frost, age 63, of Albertville Mary Catherine Hancock Grider, age 88, of Scottsboro Rudolph Raymond Schumer, age 82, of Rainbow City Charlene Dabbs Garmany, age 68, of Henagar Shelia Brown Maynor, age 55, of Rainsville ACCIDENTS MORGAN COUNTY - A single-vehicle crash at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, has claimed the life of a Haleyville man. According to Alabama State Troopers, Gerald L. Benstine, 52, was fatally injured when the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Benstine was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 36 near the 36 mile marker, approximately four miles east of Somerville, in Morgan County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. CULLMAN COUNTY - A multi-vehicle crash at approximately 1 p.m. Thursday, October 1, has claimed the life of a Cullman woman. According to Alabama State Troopers The crash occurred when the 2015 Hyundai Sonata driven by Malina E. Chandler, 73, was struck by the 2012 Ford Focus driven by Brandi N. McFadden, 39, of Cullman. After the initial impact, the Hyundai was then struck by the 2003 Ford F-250 driven by Austin D. Johnson, 23, of Baileyton. Chandler was not using a seat belt at the time of crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 69 at the intersection of Cullman County 747, approximately nine miles east of Vinemont, in Cullman County. Nothing further is available as Troopers continue to investigate. Rayford Lee Ogle, age 91, of Fort Payne Ellen Christine Adams, age 91, of Fyffe Winford Ray Boggs, age 92, of Centre Norma Carol Nichols, age 82, of Fyffe Dorothy Jane Culver, age 83, of Centre Joan Michelle Mars, age 52, of Fyffe Warren Ray Smith, age 75, of Dawson
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home
Richard Wesley McCulloch, age 69, of Decatur William Lyon, age 91, of Gaylesville
Thurman Lee Twilley, age 78, of Centre Jason Rickey Roberts, age 52, of Piedmont Collier-Butler Funeral Home Chief Morris Alexander, age 92, of Rainbow City Joy Faye Smith Tilley Thompson, passed away at age 84 Carolyn Kay Hudson, passed away at age 80 Gregory Thomas Armstrong, passed away at age 63 Damon Edward Garmany, passed away at age 64 Collinsville Funeral Home Bobby Earl Cole, age 78, of Albertville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Mack Erskine Crow, age 81, of Flat Rock D.C. (Dickson Clemency) Shrader, age 78, of Flat Rock Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Larry Frank Cochran, passed away at age 78 Michael Steve Cromer, passed away at age 77 James David Hindsman, age 81, of Glencoe George Dewayne Morris, passed away at age 78 Cecil R. Faulkner, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia
Sidney Craig Payne, age 76, of Gadsden Edwin Skip Jones, passed away at age 66 George Cassidy, passed away at age 79
Crossville Memorial Chapel
Sadie Prady Bruce, age 92, of Crossville
Etowah Memorial Chapel Vann Mark Wardrup, passed away at age 57 Janice Diane Holland, age 70, of Boaz James "Jimmy" Reynolds, age 69, of Boaz John Jones, age 93, of Duck Springs
Sandra Gail Watkins Walker, age 75, of Albertville Keith Dwayne Gaskin, passed away at age 62 Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home Michael Deonte' Brookins, age 46, formerly of Gadsden Nathan Lewis Carter, no age listed, passed away Geraldine Funeral Home Martin Fredrick Caldwell, passed away at age 57 Gober Funeral Chapel in Arab Gary Wayne Yessick, age 85, of Arab Denise Michelle Lively-Moon, age 59, of Cullman Eloise Woods Creel, age 85, of Blountsville Linda Queen Neese, age 84, of Arab Glenda Lynette Morrow, age 70, of Arab Carolyn Joyce McCrackin, age 79, of Arab Linda Lou Glenn, age 84, of Arab Kerby Funeral Home Clarence "Bud" Cockrum, age 85, of Stockbridge, Georgia Diez "Dee" Frost Sr., age 77, of Henagar Betty Lee Bouldin, passed away at age 84 John Willie Hatley, Sr., age 85, of Geraldine
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