Obituaries

Willie Ruth "Billie" Godwin

Willie Ruth "Billie" Godwin

Sep 3, 2024

Mrs. Willie Ruth “Billie” Godwin, age 91, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her residence.

 A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Dustin Brock officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Tree Cemetery. A visitation will be on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 6 until...

Carl Jerry Jones

Carl Jerry Jones

Aug 30, 2024

Mr. Carl Jerry Jones, age 72, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his residence.

 A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 3 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Estes, Bro. Shane Stephens, and Bro. Darrell Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. A visitation will be on Sunday,...

Rose Juanita Fritz

Rose Juanita Fritz

Aug 30, 2024

 

Mrs. Rose Juanita Fritz, age 98, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Boaz. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Kevin Brooks. Interment will follow in Morton’s Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from noon until service time...

Carol Jean Birdsong

Carol Jean Birdsong

Aug 29, 2024

 

Mrs. Carol Jean Birdsong, age 73, of Huntsville, Alabama, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Boaz. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. David Johnson and Bro. Ken Kelley officiating with eulogy by Mary Ann Kelley. Interment will follow in Bethsaida Cemetery. A visitation will be...

Anita "Carol" Martin

Anita "Carol" Martin

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Anita “Carol” Martin, age 70 of Boaz, Alabama, died peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her residence.

 Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00pm -7:00pm at McRae Funeral Home.

 Mrs. Martin was born in Alabama on August 10, 1954, to Albert D. & Betty Sue Ward and was a long-time resident of Boaz. Carol Loved Volunteering in her community, Sewing,...

Thomas Callahan

Thomas Callahan

Aug 21, 2024

It is with a sad heart to announce that after a brief battle, our brother Tom succumbed to

cancer on August 21, 2024 in Albertville Alabama..

Tom was born as Hans Peter Brandner in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to Luise Dörr and

Hans Witman. He was adopted by USAF LtCol Joseph and Jenoise Callahan.

Tom proved to be a gifted High School wrestler and athlete. Tom...

Sue Brock

Sue Brock

Aug 20, 2024

Mrs. Sue Brock, age 81 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at UAB Hospital.

 Funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Dr. Aaron Johnson , Bro. Byron Fricks and Bro. Steven Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Carter. Visitation will be on...

Neta Terrell

Neta Terrell

Aug 20, 2024

Mrs. Neta Terrell, age 95 of Martling, Alabama, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home.

 Funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Jerry Otinger & Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00pm -8:00pm at...

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Aug 9, 2024

Mrs. Glenda Jackson, age 91, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at her residence. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1:30 o’clock pm in the Hillcrest Cemetery with Bro. Gerald Thomas officiating. A visitation will be on Tuesday August 13, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Jackson...

Alexandria "Alex" Walker Stone

Alexandria "Alex" Walker Stone

Jul 29, 2024

Alexandria “Alex” Leighann (Walker) Stone, 31, of Boaz, AL passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.

 A memorial service will be held at 6 o'clock pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Parker speaking. A visitation will be from 5 until service time at the funeral home.

 Alex was born in Boaz, AL to Lamar...

Billy Ted Cofield

Billy Ted Cofield

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. Billy Ted Cofield, age 89, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Dr. Michael Goforth and Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. A visitation will be on Saturday July 27, 2024,...

Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson

Jul 23, 2024

Mrs. Mary Thompson, age 81 of Gadsden, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 Funeral service will be held at one o’clock pm Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Richard Bruce officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Grove Cemetery in Holly Pond. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00am – 1:00 pm...

Jimmy "J.T." "Professor" Thompson

Jimmy "J.T." "Professor" Thompson

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Jimmy “J.T.” “Professor” Thompson, age 70, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Grandview Medical Center. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 o’clock am on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the McRae Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

 Mr. Thompson was born in Alabama on...

Linda Formby

Linda Formby

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Linda Formby, age 76 of Albertville, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence.

 Graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm Saturday, July 13,2024, at the Douglas Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm at McRae Funeral Home.

 Mrs. Formby was born in Alabama on January 30, 1948, to Hugh & Alice Latham Wright.

 Mrs. Formby is survived by...

Nancy Putman Hefner

Nancy Putman Hefner

Jul 9, 2024

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Nancy Bell Putman Hefner passed away from her earthly home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior at the age of 82. Nancy was born on August 14, 1941, to W. Henry Putman and Lillian Nabors Putman in Boaz. AL. She lived her entire life in the Union and Double Bridges Community. 

 Nancy was...

James "Jim" Whitehead

James "Jim" Whitehead

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. James “Jim” Whitehead, age 94, of Douglas, Alabama, died on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his residence. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will not be a formal visitation.

 Mr. Whitehead was born in Tennessee on September 27, 1929, to William Solon & Gladys Waldine Jacobs Whitehead. He was a proud Air Force Veteran and retired...

Joe "J. C." Birdsong

Joe "J. C." Birdsong

Jun 26, 2024

Mr. Joe Conner “J. C.” Birdsong, age 98, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11 o’clock am in the McRae Chapel with Bro. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bethsaida Cemetery. A visitation will be on Friday evening, June 28, 2024, from...

Linda J. Murphree

Linda J. Murphree

Jun 23, 2024

Ms. Linda Murphree, age 64, of Horton, Alabama, died on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her residence.  

No memorial service is planned at this time. 

Ms. Murphree was born in Alabama on November 23, 1959, to George Washington & Helen B. Stancil Reynolds. She was a homemaker.

 Ms. Murphree is survived by her Sons: Mike & Megan Murphree of Pell City, Joseph...

Carol Moore

Carol Moore

Jun 19, 2024

Ms. Carol Moore, age79 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

 Ms. Moore was born in North Carolina on September 2, 1944, to D.C. Moore & Wilma Jane Strange.

 Ms. Moore is survived by her Son: Joe Van Kilpatrick & Amy Cassels of Boaz. 5 Grandchildren.

 Ms. Moore...

Chad Buchanan

Chad Buchanan

Jun 16, 2024

Mr. Chad Buchanan, age 41 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

 A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

 Mr. Buchanan was born in Alabama on November 5, 1982, to Joey & Martha McDowell Buchanan.

 Mr. Buchanan is survived by his Wife: Tana Buchanan of Boaz, Daughter: Saarah Buchanan of Boaz. Son: Cody...

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