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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 Alabama Ledger www.AlabamaLedger.com Debra Denise Duckett Carter, age 69, of Boaz James John "Jim" Fazio, age 72, of Albertville Cynthia Kay Seay, age 69, of Boaz Betty Sue Carruth Towers, age 93, of Albertville Gary Wayne Lane, age 67, of Albertville Clarence "Big Earl" Hedgepeth, age 91, of Boaz James Carl Harris, age 81, of Albertville Yamid Soriano Rodriguez, age 16, of Albertville Wenford O'Neal Chamblee, age 88, of Crossville Kenneth Banks, age 82, of Alder Springs Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden Charles Michael Cattling, age 70, of Gadsden Albertville Memorial Chapel Elizabeth Millan-Morales, age 59, of Boaz Bobbie Sue Plunkett Terrell Holderfield, age 82, of Boaz Nancy Laura Gillies Bonnett, age 81, of Mentone Thomas Floyd Harrison Jr., passed away at age 79 Rodney "Bubba" Edwards, passed way at age 60 Carr Funeral Home in Boaz Ricka Joel Smith, age 76, of Boaz Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Treva Marcell Holcomb passed away at age 68 Leatha Jean Dickson Woolbright, age 62, of Guntersville Ronald Joe Walker, age 68, of Guntersville David "Scooter" Charles Wright, age 66, of Crossville Tommy Wayne Ford, age 75, of Crossville Charlene Denise Rojek, age 68, of Horton Olga Rosalva Rios, age 40, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Hilda "Lulu" Phillips, age 84, of Guntersville Johnny Virgil Isom, age 71, of Guntersville Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Gilbert Ladell Patty, age 84, of Centre Robert Lee Stewart, Jr., age 68, of Centre Connie Whatley, age 66, of Mt. Wisener Community Collier-Butler Funeral Home Elizabeth Ann Schneider Barnes, age 78, of Gadsden James Lawrence Patterson passed away at age 80 Henry Culp IV, age 66, of Gadsden Joan La'Nell Gulledge McIntosh, age 78, of Rainbow City Lorette "Zesty" Williams, age 99, of Gadsden Jason Christian Thomas Bane, age 53, of Gadsden Walter Robert Taylor passed away at age 72 Dr. Bob W. Walden, age 97, of Rainbow City Richard Alexander Baker, age 96, of Rainbow City Nell Gilbert, age 96, of Gadsden John Henry Young, age 82, of Hokes Bluff/Ball Play Craig Lynn Brooks, age 71, of Hokes Bluff Collinsville Funeral Home Sandra Manis Deberry, age 59, of Piedmont Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider George Stephen Bowen, age 71, of Flat Rock Mary Ann Elizabeth Williams-Burton, age 64, of Henagar Winston Franklin Overdear, age 83, of Henagar Christine White Tinker, age 85, of Bryant Glenda Smith Ivey Pope, age 91, of Henagar Brian Terrell Pritchett, age 44, of Flat Rock Joyce Kay Sneed Sullivan, age 82, of Ider Leonard Edward Wade, age 82, of Harrison, TN Howard Richard Swank III, age 81, of Young Harris, GA Joesph David Blackwell, age 90, of Henagar Allen Gaul Russell, age 88, of Scottsboro David Joseph Sutton, age 70, of Flat Rock William Douglas Wright, Sr., age 63, of Henagar Stephen Hall, age 73, of Fort Payne Sarah O'Connor, age 96, of Piedmont J.M. Hunter, age 67, of Leesburg Freddie Homer Cagle, age 85, of Ellisville
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Alabama native is Finalist for NASCAR Humanitarian Award RIVER CLAY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL - The 10th Annual River Clay Fine Arts Festival is returning to the City Hall Lawn in downtown Decatur on October 25- 26, 2025. This family-friendly celebration of creativity brings together artists, collectors, and the community for a weekend of inspiration, shopping, and fun. Festival hours are Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, with free entry for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased on-site, and both cash and credit are accepted. The event is also dog-friendly, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. “We’re proud to celebrate 10 years of River Clay, bringing together artists and art lovers in the heart of Decatur,” said Jennifer Bunnell of the Alabama Center for the Arts. “It’s more than a festival—it’s a community tradition that supports and celebrates the arts. ALBERTVILLE PARADE - The Albertville 2025 Thanksgiving and Christmas Parade: Turkey & Tinsel on Main will be held at 5:30 p.m. on November 20, 2025 in downtown. The Turkey & Tinsel Parade kicks off with a signature turkey riding the fire truck and ends with Santa spreading holiday cheer on the final float. The event will also feature marching bands and various floats. $45 MILLION FOR PROJECTS - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced more than $45 million for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). These projects focus on environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, recreational access improvements and other important projects that are included in the original intent and authorized use of GOMESA funds. Read more about these projects on the Alabama Ledger website. News & Events ATTALLA HERITAGE DAY - Visit North Alabama invites everyone to step back in time and enjoy a day filled with music, food, art and community at Attalla Heritage Day Festival. Set for October 18, 2025, this annual free festival takes place in the heart of historic downtown Attalla along 4th Street NW, offering a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy. The event celebrates the city’s history and vibrant community spirit with a variety of activities and entertainment, including arts, crafts and handcrafted treasures from talented regional artisans, a car show, live music, food vendors and a kid zone with rides, games and activities in a safe, fun-filled space. Always held the third Saturday in October, festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/attallaheritageday/. SPOOKTACULAR - The 2025 Sand Mountain Spooktacular will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 4-7 p.m. at the Sand Mountain Park in Albertville. There will be themed trunks, delicious treats, and plenty of spooky surprises to enjoy. The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, recognized for the work they do through local children’s organizations in their communities. This includes one individual from Alabama. The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes NASCAR fans who volunteer for children’s causes in their local communities. Each finalist receives a minimum $25,000 donation for their organization with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to further their efforts. “These four finalists represent the true spirit of the sport, not just in their passion for NASCAR, but in their tireless commitment to making a difference in their communities,” said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director and Vice President, The NASCAR Foundation. “John, Gregg, Kate and Hannah all support amazing organizations, doing important work in so many different capacities, and they truly embody everything the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award represents." The 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalists include: • John Grieshaber of Wilmington, Del., a volunteer of A Better Chance for Our Children, an organization that focuses on finding families for waiting children, most from foster care and many with special needs. John has been a volunteer with ABCFOC for eight years assisting with their Rec-n-Respite program. • Gregg Morton of Bradenton, Fla., a volunteer of CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, supporting their mission of ending childhood cancer. Gregg has been a volunteer with CureSearch for five years and devotes 20 plus hours a week to the organization. • Kate O’Neal of Hazel Green, Ala., a volunteer of Caring Link, an organization that meets the needs of local students by providing essential items through on-site Care Closets at local schools. Kate founded the organization in 2022. • Hannah Smith of Richmond, Va., a volunteer of Sportable Adaptive Sports and Recreation supporting their mission of providing sporting opportunities to athletes of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Hannah has been a volunteer of the organization for 10 years and was previously a Sportable athlete. The overall winner will be determined by an online vote, which is open now, every day through Nov. 3. Those who wish to vote for their favorite finalist and their impact on the community may vote once a day. The overall winner will be announced during the NASCAR Awards in Phoenix on Nov. 4.
Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Carolyn Ann Renfroe, age 79, of Gadsden Jeffery Todd Phillips, age 92, of Etowah County Zennie Conway, age 86, of Pell City Polly Worthington, age 62, of Southside Kenneth Wayne Robertson, age 76, of Attalla Jimmy Robert McCary, age 78, of Gadsden Deborah Lois Cannon, age 63, of Anniston Etowah Memorial Chapel Dorothy Mae Thompson Nelson, age 94, of Sardis Branson Ray Peppers, age 15, of Sardis Joseph William McDonald III, age 70, of Ashville Melton "Cowboy" Terrell, age 86, of Attalla Rev. William Jerry Wood, age 73, of Attalla Charles Randall "Red" Sholar, age 66, of Attalla Reba Marie Wood Johnson, age 70, of Gadsden Lisa Kay Hill, age 56, of Duck Springs Arron Bart Johnson, age 88, formerly of Boaz Betty Sue Gaskin, age 94, of Boaz Gober Funeral Chapel in Arab Robert Reese "Pepper" Rudder, age 79, of Arab Ronnie Farley, age 59, of Joppa Daniel Breck Bramlett, age 57, of Lacey's Spring William Larry Dodd, age 77, of Arab Geraldine Funeral Home Rubye Richey Turner, age 94, of Geraldine Ruby Lorene Byars, age 95, of Crossville Brenda Peacock Ragsdale, age 81, of Sylacuga Kerby Funeral Home Liz Edmondson, age 68, of Boaz Mary Syble Duke, age 85, of Sardis Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Ina Ruth Hewett, passed away at age 90 McRae Funeral Home Sharon Isbell, age 69, of Boaz Charles Miller, age 98, of Boaz John Charles Jenkins, age 87, of Boaz David McHenry, age 65, of Boaz David Reed Everett, age 65, of Egypt Community Zaner Faye Hand Ledbetter, age 92, of Boaz Deborah Willis, age 71, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory David Wayne Parker, age 65, of Rainbow City Dr. Jimmy Ray Pence, age 74, of Rockledge Frances Ruth Holladay Elrod, age 84, Rainbow City Bedford Henry Robertson, age 91, of Wellington Fred Jones Jr. passed away at age 81 Othel Ray Wigley, age 90, of Henagar Robert Robin Swell, age 91, of Pisgah Linda Wilbanks, age 72, of Pisgah Amanda Simpson Fowler, age 89, of Gadsden Mary Dorthea Simmons, age 70, of Steele Alvin Carlos Payne, passed away at age 87 Janice Sue Perry McClendon, passed away at age 73 Perry Funeral Home In Centre Jim Bouchillon, age 80, of Centre Karen L. Barney, age 81, of Cedar Bluff Mildred Payne Stansell, age 76, of Tuckers Chapel Deana Dotson, age 70, formerly of Centre Nellie Rovene Treece, age 78, of Centre Linda Bell Snipes, age 81, of Sand Rock Patsy Jean Wells, age 76, of Cedar Bluff Rainsville Funeral Home Eugene Simmons, age 94, of Sylvania Larry H. Mitchell, age 87, of Rainsville Jimmie Ray McMinn, age 79, of Rainsville Section Funeral Home Harrison Duward "Boots" McCutchen, age 93, of Section Eddie Ray Jones, age 75, of Section Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Imogene Beaty Eberhart, age 91, of Fort Payne Archibald "Archie" Quizon, age 66, of Fort Payne Phillip L. McFee, age 43, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Billy Ray Wilson, age 86, of Rainsville Tyler Jacob Abney, age 30, of Arab Jennie Lou Jones, age 87, of Centre Raymond Lee Smith, age 73, of Dutton Kathie Elaine Smith, age 67, of Dutton Judy Aretha Howard, age 71, of Fyffe Randy Mathews, age 66, of Fort Payne Susan Denice Hiett, age 61, of Chattanooga, TN Robert Henry Hopkins, age 68, of Albertville Danny Wayne White, age 63, of Crossville Margaret Jane Henson, age 73, of Fort Payne Cleveland Edward Price, age 72, of Valley Head Cynthia Althea Motley, age 61, of Section Billy Wayne Waldrop, age 83, of Fyffe Betty Jo Carroll, age 89, of Rainsville Margie Sims, age 77, of Guntersville Barry Isom Maze, age 63, of Guntersville Meredith Shirley, age 60, of Fort Payne Anthony Ray Wilbanks, age 83, of Fort Payne Shelia Gail Richey Childress, age 73, of Alexandria Jerral Beason Johnson, age 91, of Rainsville Tommy David Ritchie, age 72, of Scottsboro Bonnie Pope Ellison, age 89, of Rainsville
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