All Obituaries
Kathy Ross Piedmont
KATHY MARIE ROSS, 68, of Vigo, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home. She was born in Piedmont, the only child of George Norman Smith and Myrtis Marie Bedwell. She was employed by Standard Coosa Thacker Mill until it’s closing. She was a member of Piedmont Church of the Nazarene and a loving daughter, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her mother: Myrtis Rainey; daughter: Denina (Brian) Studdard; son: Dewayne (Mashelle) Lane; grandchildren:...
KATHY MARIE ROSS, 68, of Vigo, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home. She was born in Piedmont, the only child of George Norman Smith and Myrtis Marie Bedwell. She was...
Sara Lucille Williams Piedmont
SARA LUCILLE WILLIAMS, 95, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was one of seven children born in Goshen, AL to Allie C. and Lula Stewart Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Edward E. “Gene” Williams; son: Gary Williams; siblings: Willis, Norris, Edward and Allie Warren, Clara Lee Haslam and Ludie Mae Garmon; niece: Elderene Ivey, and nephew: Tim Warren. Survivors include her son: Larry Williams; daughter in law:...
SARA LUCILLE WILLIAMS, 95, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was one of seven children born in Goshen, AL to Allie C. and Lula Stewart Warren. She was...
Zimina Thompson Piedmont
ZIMINA ROCHELLE THOMPSON, 46, of Piedmont, suddenly passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The Calhoun County native was the daughter of Randell Scott and Olivia Delisa Williams Thompson. A loving daughter, sister, wife and beloved mother to her children and grandchildren, she was employed by McDonald’s in Piedmont. The soft-spoken, humble woman was loved by family, friends, and customers with whom she came in contact.
She was preceded in death by her...
ZIMINA ROCHELLE THOMPSON, 46, of Piedmont, suddenly passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The Calhoun County native was the daughter of Randell Scott and Olivia Delisa Williams...
Lois Goodwin Jacksonville
LOIS McCARLEY GOODWIN, 91, of Jacksonville passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence. One of twelve children, she was born in Calhoun County to Winford Theodore and Sarah Margaret Parris McCarley. She worked at Union Yarn Cotton Mill as a frame tender. She was a member of Jacksonville Congregational Holiness Church. ...
LOIS McCARLEY GOODWIN, 91, of Jacksonville passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence. One of twelve children, she was born in Calhoun County to Winford Theodore and Sarah Margaret...
Carolyn Frances Minton, 75, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden. She was one of eleven children born to Odis and Clyde Stewart Minton and had lived in Calhoun County all of her life. She attended Carmel Presbyterian Church, loved flowers, and talking with friends. She never met a stranger and always had a smile for everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings: Nellie Wood, Thomas...
Carolyn Frances Minton, 75, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden. She was one of eleven children born to Odis and Clyde Stewart Minton...
Jerry Masters Piedmont
JERRY RAY MASTERS, 59, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born in Piedmont to Hubert Thomas and Anne Louise Baldwin Masters, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Masters.
He was owner of OK Tire, a devoted member of Piedmont Church of God where he wore many hats, and a friend to many who loved his wit and his witness. He was always one to help others in any way he could. There will be endless stories...
JERRY RAY MASTERS, 59, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born in Piedmont to Hubert Thomas and Anne Louise Baldwin Masters, who preceded him in death. He was...
Ruth Paulette Haney Piedmont
RUTH PAULINE HANEY, 74, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her residence. The Piedmont native was the daughter of Sylvester Benjamin and Ruth Gilley Rainey Parker, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by son: Shannon Lee Haney; two brothers: Norman Parker and Barlow Parker; and sister: Eloise Yancey. Most of her working life was spent at the Cotton Mill or as a waitress at Huddle House. ...
RUTH PAULINE HANEY, 74, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her residence. The Piedmont native was the daughter of Sylvester Benjamin and Ruth Gilley Rainey Parker, who...
Rev. W.C. Keenum Jacksonville
Rev. W.C. "Dub" Keenum, 89, of Jacksonville, passed away on February 27, 2020 at RMC Anniston.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Cecil and Willie Jenkins Keenum; sister: Joyce Dean Keenum; ...
Rev. W.C. "Dub" Keenum, 89, of Jacksonville, passed away on February 27, 2020 at RMC Anniston.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Cecil and Willie Jenkins Keenum;...
Mark Fortenberry Piedmont
MARK JAMES FORTENBERRY, 55, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his son’s residence. He was a metal fabricator in Tennessee. Born in Cartersville, GA, he was one of four sons born to Troy Johnson and Mavis Lucille Leonard Fortenberry. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Nick Fortenberry; and one brother, Johnson Fortenberry. Survivors include his wife: Stephanie Stiles Fortenberry; son: Steven...
MARK JAMES FORTENBERRY, 55, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his son’s residence. He was a metal fabricator in Tennessee. Born...
Vera Howell Piedmont
VERA JANE SMITH HOWELL, 90, of Piedmont, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1929 in Hickory NC to Emma and William Walter Smith, the sixth of eleven children. Though life was hard in those days, she would talk of good times growing up. Her job in the family was to work in the garden where she developed a love of yard work. One of her last dreams was of her running in the woods trying to...
VERA JANE SMITH HOWELL, 90, of Piedmont, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1929 in Hickory NC to Emma and...
