Jul 4, 2021

JAMIE DEMPSEY WINKLES, 42, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, after a brief illness, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Born in Calhoun County to Joseph Earl and Cindy Arlene Dempsey Miller, she was employed with Federal Mogal as an order processor. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her...

Jun 24, 2021

RAYLI ADA-RUTH BEECHAM, 5 month old daughter of Joe “Rooster” and Miranda Samples Beecham, gained her angel wings on Thursday, June 24, 2021 and met Jesus and her Paw-Paw, Jack Beecham.     Paw-Paw Beecham was anxiously awaiting her birth but God called him home first so he could welcome her when she arrived.

Rayli, which means Ray of...

Jun 18, 2021

Hobson Gregg McGinnis, Jr. passed away, on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 68 years. Born on July 19, 1953, Gregg grew up in Jacksonville, Alabama and graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1971. Gregg worked as a land surveyor for Baker Land Surveying, and later as Property Manager at The Bluffs Overlooking Weiss Lake. Gregg was...

Jun 12, 2021

AARON JACKIE “Jack” PIKE, 83, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Etowah County, AL to Terry Franklin and Lillie Cora Lankford Pike.  Mr. Pike was the market manager and butcher for Lively’s Grocery and was a member of Lazohatchee Masonic Lodge.     He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jun 7, 2021

JANET POPE MUELLER, 82, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Cherokee County Health and Rehab in Centre.  Born in Piedmont, she was the daughter of Joseph Fred and Norma Lorainne Roberts Pope. She held master’s degrees in education and math.  She taught High School in the Huntsville, Piedmont, and Lincoln School Systems.  She was a member...

May 9, 2021

Funeral service for Mrs. Kathy Mae Clark Stewart, 68, of Piedmont, will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 12-2 PM.  Burial will follow in Carmel Cemetery.  Rev. Bobby Hooper and Craig Russell will officiate. Mrs. Stewart passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her...

May 9, 2021

LOUISE CAIN SIMPSON, 93, a lifelong resident of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Piedmont Health Care Center.   She was a member of Piedmont Church of God most of her life and worked as a seamstress in the Piedmont area.  She loved God and her family and friends.   She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers.     ...

May 7, 2021

JUDY MARIE GOSS STEED, 68, of the Nances Creek Community, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  The Calhoun County native was the daughter of William Forrest and Myrtis Morrell Ponder Goss, who preceded her in death.  She was a seamstress by trade and had secretarial training on the Junior College Level.  She was...

Apr 25, 2021

Memorial Services for Jeremiah Martin Wade Nicholson, 22, of Piedmont, will be announced at a later date.

Jeremiah died on April 25, 2021 in Santa Fe, NM.  Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of Donald Roy and Tasha Dionne Nicholson Hughes who preceded him in death. He was a free spirit who loved to travel...

Apr 23, 2021

John Alan Haney, 59, of Piedmont, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Los Angeles, CA to Robert Salem and Marion Betty Fraizer Haney, he moved to Alabama and loved it.   He was a member of Piedmont First Baptist Church and had been employed with Bostrom in Piedmont. He had an outgoing personality...

Apr 2, 2021

JEREMY LADD LITTLE, 40, of Piedmont, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, AL to Timothy Ladd and Teena Marie McMurray Little, he worked in maintenance  with Jacksonville State University.  His mother preceded him in death.

Survivors include his father, Timothy Ladd Little; brothers: Jesse Duane Little (Jessica) and Dustin Lee Little; daughters:Trynda Marie...

Apr 1, 2021

ROSA LEE LAMBERT, 66, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence. Born in Bel County, KY to Dan Daniel and Iva Glen Moore Slusher, she was a seamstress at Springs Industry. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Larry Joseph Lambert.   She was also preceded in death by one brother:...

Mar 30, 2021

BILLY TATUM STUDDARD, 74, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Munford, AL.  He was born in Cherokee County, AL to Tatum Monroe and Flora Grace McCloud Studdard, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Langley  Studdard, brother, Houston Studdard, and sister, Barbara Hall.

Billy served...

Mar 8, 2021

Starla Gail Martin, 51, of Anniston, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at NE Alabama Regional Medical Center. Born in Gadsden to Harold and Rhonda Nicholson Martin, she was a domestic engineer until her health prevented work. She received an Associates Degree in Business and was of the Holiness Faith.

Survivors include her parents; son: Brett...

Mar 7, 2021

BOBBY TROY SMITH, 91, of Anniston, AL passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home after a long illness of Dementia.

Bobby was born August 6, 1929 in Chosea Springs, AL to the late William and Ezzie Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Ada...

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Nevin Derrick Steed, 61, of Piedmont, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  The Piedmont native was born to Clyde and Louise Smart Steed. Until his health prevented, he was a  heavy equipment operator.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Ryan Cody Steed; and  brother: Danny Steed.

Survivors include his son: Corey...

Feb 4, 2021

Wednesday, April 8, 1942 - Thursday, February 4, 2021

Rev. Joe Earl Lee ( Brother in law of Jerry Dansby ) of Malvern passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his family residence surrounded by his family. He was 78.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021...

Jan 29, 2021

Vickie Chestnut Carroll, 63, of Piedmont, met her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born in Gadsden to Billy and Bobbie Coleman Chestnut and was a member of Extended Hand Church.

She is survived by three daughters: Brandi (Mark) Frazier, Gina Carroll, and Debbie Carroll; sister: Carol (Steve) Johnson; brother: Jeff (Billie) Chestnut; 8 grandchildren...

Jan 28, 2021

CRYSTAL RENEE SPEARS SARTIN, 35, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.   A lifetime resident of Piedmont, she was born in Rome, GA to Morris Alan and Donna Renee Rogers Spears.   She was general manager at KFC/Taco Bell in Piedmont and was loved by her many customers.

She is survived by...

Jan 24, 2021

BARBARA ANN TRAFFANSTEADT, 82, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Noland Hospital in Anniston.  The Piedmont native was one of five children born to Jack and Agnes McFry Goss. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: A.V. Traffansteadt; her four siblings: Clifford Goss, Clyde (Martha) Goss, Bobby (Diane) Goss, and Ruby (Howard)...