Obituaries

John B. Coby

John B. Coby

Nov 3, 2024

Mr. John B. Coby, age 86, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UAB.

 A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at two o’clock pm at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Chatman, Sr. Pastor, Bro. David Lackey, and Bro. David Cofield officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Coby will lie-in-state...

Glenda Thompson

Glenda Thompson

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Glenda Elledge Thompson, age 75 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 A Memorial service will be held at Two o’clock pm Friday, November 8, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Eulogy given by her Husband John Thompson. The family welcomes friends & family to share a thought or memory if they choose too....

Carlee "Shorty" Boland

Carlee "Shorty" Boland

Oct 15, 2024

 

Mr. Carlee “Shorty” Boland, age 91, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Albertville Health and Rehab. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Andy Sims and Bro. Michael Brand officiating. Interment will follow in Nixon Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be on Saturday,...

Timothy "Ghandy" Sims

Timothy "Ghandy" Sims

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Timothy Dale “Ghandy” Sims, age 54, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center South. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Whitt Hibbs and Bro. Cale Dennis officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill #2 Cemetery in the Sims Community....

James Townson

James Townson

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. James Townson, age 81, of Guntersville, Alabama, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 Funeral service will be held at 11: 00 am on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Guntersville First United Methodist Church with senior minister, Kenny Baskins, officiating. Reception will follow at the Guntersville Museum. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 am until...

James Farrial Berry

James Farrial Berry

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Farrial Berry, age 76 of Boaz, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his residence.

 Funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Jeff Benson officiating. Interment will follow in the Forrest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00pm -8:00pm at the funeral home.

 Mr. Berry was born...

Peggy Eaton

Peggy Eaton

Sep 30, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Eaton, age 81 of Gadsden, died on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 Graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm Thursday, October 3,2024, at the Forrest Cemetery in Gadsden with Bro. Charles Wayne Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Forrest Cemetery. 

 Mrs. Eaton was born in Alabama on January 11, 1943, to Hoyt & Alma Nichols...

Kathey Hammett Garlowich

Kathey Hammett Garlowich

Sep 24, 2024

Mrs. Kathey Hammett Garlowich, age 75, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Brad Howard and Bro. Tony Gunter officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. A visitation will be on Saturday, September 28, 2024,...

Linda Alexander Brown

Linda Alexander Brown

Sep 22, 2024

Mrs. Linda Alexander Brown, age 82, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 1 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with a eulogy provided by Shannon Brown. A visitation will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 11:00 am until service time at the funeral home.

 Mrs. Brown...

Harold McCormick

Harold McCormick

Sep 21, 2024

Mr. Harold McCormick, age 92, of Boaz, Alabama, left for his place in Heaven with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was surrounded by his family.

Harold was born in Alabama on March 11, 1932, to Loyd and Comella Kilpatrick McCormick. After graduating from Boaz High School he enlisted in the Navy for four years working in cryptography. Upon...

Eskie "Bill" Dukes

Eskie "Bill" Dukes

Sep 20, 2024

Mr. Eskie “Bill” Dukes, age 91 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center South.

 Funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm Monday, September 23, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Roger Igou & Bro. Daryl Ross officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6:00pm -8:00pm...

Darrell Gamble

Darrell Gamble

Sep 18, 2024

Mr. Darrell Gamble, age 77, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center South. 

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10 o’clock am in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery with Bro. David Wisener officiating. There will not be a formal visitation 

Mr. Gamble was born in Alabama on February 13, 1947, to...

John Edward Harris

John Edward Harris

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. John Edward Harris, age 74, of Douglas, Alabama, died on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Joey Cannady and Bro. Glenn Pankey officiating. Interment will follow in Douglas Cemetery. A visitation will be on Wednesday, September 18,...

Gary Frachiseur

Gary Frachiseur

Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Gary Frachiseur, age 84 of Georgia, Formerly of Boaz, died on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Georgia.

 Funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Kevin Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the Douglas Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00pm -2:00pm at the funeral home.

 Mr. Frachiseur was...

Joseph "Joe" Wilson

Joseph "Joe" Wilson

Sep 12, 2024

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Wilson, age 81 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, September 12, 2024, at his residence.

 Funeral service will be held at One o’clock pm, Monday, September 16, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Lewis Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 12:00pm –1:00pm at the funeral home.

 Mr. Wilson was...

Wilma  Watson

Wilma Watson

Sep 9, 2024

Mrs. Wilma Watson, age 91 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Albertville Nursing Home.

 Funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Alan Hallmark & Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethsaida Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at...

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...

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