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)...

Jan 21, 2021

ALBERT “TED” PARRIS, 92, of Jacksonville passed away on January 21, 2021 at his residence. Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 PM from Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. William Cain officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Pruitt, Jamie Pruitt, Christian Ivey, Brian Boozer, Tommy Munn, and Greg Morgan.

Born in Calhoun County, he was a...

Jan 10, 2021

JAYLENE HICKS JONES, 83, of Piedmont, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Cleburne County, AL to Johnnie H. and Opal Lee Brown Hicks, who preceded her in death.  She worked as a waitress in Piedmont many years ago.                             She...

Jan 8, 2021

HERMAN ROSS GOWENS, 10, 100, of the Pleasant Gap Community of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Cherokee Medical Center in Centre. Born in Cherokee County, he was a devoted husband and father, and faithful member of Union Grove United Methodist Church.    He is survived by two sons: H. Wayne Gowens and Gary Gowens (Rita...

Jan 3, 2021

JAMES WAYNE HARBIN

On Sunday, January 03, 2021, James Wayne Harbin, loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away at age 75.

James was born a twin on February 04, 1945 in Anniston, Alabama to Clifford Lamar Harbin and Margaret Nell Williamson Harbin. James Graduated Spring Garden High School and entered the Air Force. James is...

Dec 30, 2020

BERTHA ELIZABETH DUNCAN CROOK, 97, a resident of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Piedmont Health Care. She is now safe in the loving arms of God and reunited with loved ones.  She was born in Jacksonville to Walter and Lula Naugher Duncan and was married to the late Robert L. Crook, all of whom have...

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Marion Lonette Minton Lorren of Winston and Douglasville Georgia passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday December 10th 2020, at the age of 85. She was born on November 21st, 1935 in Calhoun County Alabama to the late Claude Minton and Dessie Holland Minton Pettyjohn. Her Paternal Grandmother was full blood Cherokee and that was...

Dec 8, 2020

CINDY MILLER JONES, 59, of Piedmont passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Anniston to Erben Limmie and Ethel Ola Lawless Miller, who preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and a dedicated LPN with the VA Center in Gadsden/Rainbow City.             ...

Nov 21, 2020

Mr. Hubert Ray Holbrooks, 88, of Piedmont, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, November 21, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Piedmont to Luther and Lena Gardner Holbrooks, who preceded him in death. He was a cement mason by trade for 50 years  and member of Faith Baptist Church.          ...

Nov 4, 2020

John Robert Lee Hulsey, 21, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.  Born in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL to Bobby Lee, Sr.  and Bobbie Joe Goswick Hulsey, he was nicknamed "Cliffin" by his aunt. One of five children, he was a kind soul that loved and laughed often.                 ...

Oct 27, 2020

CHARLES HAMILTON WOOD, 79, of Piedmont, AL passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his residence. Born in Rock Run to Andrew Jackson and Thelma Rutherford Wood, he was one of seven children. He was a member of Union Grove Methodist Church and retired from Macy’s in Atlanta. After living in New York, Florida, and Georgia, he decided to return...

Oct 25, 2020

A loving, hard-working mother, Ann Brown Davis, 72, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  The Piedmont native was born to George Ervin and Frances Davis Brown, who preceded her in death. She was a labeler at Federal Mogul for 28 years and of the Baptist Faith.         ...

Oct 22, 2020

AUDREY LOUISE MCLEOD SMITH, 96, of Centre, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at  Cherokee County Health and Rehab. Born in Georgia to Ada Elruada Russell and Neal Conealious Alexandra McLeod, she was was loving homemaker to husband, Don Wilson Smith, who preceded  her in death.  She was a Christian and loved her Lord and family dearly.       ...