Obituaries

Tommy Pruitt

Tommy Pruitt

Apr 29, 2018

Memorial service for Tommy Dennis Pruitt, 51, of Piedmont will be Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation with the family from 6-7 pm. Rev. Matt Turner will officiate.  Mr. Pruitt passed away on  Sunday, April 29 at Jacksonville Regional Medical Center.                     He...

Donald McGowan

Donald McGowan

Apr 11, 2018

DONALD ROBERT McGOWAN, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  He was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Donald and Marilyn Smith McGowan on Feb. 14, 1956.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Dennis.

He was an area manager for a concrete company while in Florida.  He moved to Piedmont from...

Oredia Nickerson-Lyliston

Oredia Nickerson-Lyliston

Feb 17, 2018

Oredia Nickerson- Lyliston born April 18,1934, daughter of William and Mildred Holbrooks, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2018 in Pensacola Florida at West Florida hospital.                                                            ...

Gloria Thompson

Gloria Thompson

Feb 8, 2018

GLORIA V. THOMPSON, 76, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  Born in Gadsden to Virgil J. and Evelyn Walls Wilemon, she was a truck     driver for Osborn for several years.  She was a member of Piedmont Congregational Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Thomas...

Jeffrey Gossett

Jeffrey Gossett

Feb 7, 2018

Jeffrey Lee Gossett, 44, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.  He was born in Piedmont, AL to Charles Johnny Gossett, Sr. and Karen Sue Hammett.  He worked with concrete and was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Hammett, and son, Brian Lee Gossett. Survivors include his father:...

Betty Roberts

Betty Roberts

Feb 3, 2018

Betty Jo Mobley Roberts, 86 of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Piedmont Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Celo Mobley; son, Rodney Roberts; and brother, Ralph Mobley. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her daughter, Arlene Staehly; sister, Doris Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, John, Samantha, Shanna and Shanya Staehly, Justin Roberts, Melissa...

Mickey Freeman

Mickey Freeman

Jan 28, 2018

Mr. Mickey Eudon Freeman, 76, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Piedmont Health Care Center. The Piedmont native was born to Louis Monroe and Nellie Wright Freeman. He retired as a guard  from the cotton mill, served in the US Army, and was of the Congregational Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jerry "Bulldog" Phillips

Jerry "Bulldog" Phillips

Jan 27, 2018

JERRY THOMAS “Bulldog” PHILLIPS, 70, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Calhoun County to Orban and Monteen Rogers Phillips, he retired from Goodyear after 38 years  service.  He was drafted out of Piedmont High School and served in the US Army in Vietnam for two years.  He came back to...

Jerry Barnett

Jerry Barnett

Jan 25, 2018

Piedmont- Mr. Jerry Cranston Barnett passed away on January 25, 2018 at Piedmont Health Care Center. A native of Piedmont and Calhoun County, Mr. Barnett was born on December 30, 1943 in Cullman, AL, the son of the late John and Belva Barnett of Piedmont. Survivors include a son: Gary Cranston Barnett; two granddaughters: Meagan Barnett (Daniel) and Ashley...

Martha Kiser

Martha Kiser

Jan 25, 2018

MARTHA BURK KISER, 79, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, GA.  She was born in Cherokee Co, AL to John Clarence and Emma Gladden Burk and worked in Centre Manufacturing until her marriage to Arnold Oliver Kiser, the love of her life.  She was a member of...

Jewel "Jay" Loyd

Jewel "Jay" Loyd

Jan 23, 2018

JAY E. LOYD, 75, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at Jacksonville RMC.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Julia Arnold Loyd; son: Joseph; and three brothers: Clyde, Paul David and Billy.

He is survived by his wife: Doris Loyd; sons: Scott, Jason, and Justin; and daughter: Lisa (Craig) Kelley;...

Mary Larine Evans

Mary Larine Evans

Jan 17, 2018

MARY LARINE “BUDDIE” EVANS, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from the cotton mill. She was preceded in death by her parents:  Bobbie and Anna Bell Smith Waits; and siblings: Harold, Audrey and Bobbie Ann.

She is survived by her three sons: ...

Glenn Hugh Langley

Glenn Hugh Langley

Jan 12, 2018

Mr. Glenn Hugh Langley, 73 of Gadsden, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Henderson and Ruth Langley; two brothers: Edward Langley and Donald Langley;

and his son, Glenn Kevin Langley.

Mr. Langley is...

Tommie Gilley

Tommie Gilley

Jan 11, 2018

MRS. TOMMIE ESTES GILLEY, 90, of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Gadsden Regional Medical from a sudden illness. Born in Cherokee County to Thomas Lafayette and Cordie Jewel Rankin Estes, she was their caregiver until their deaths. She was a wonderful Christian woman who was the oldest member of Gnatville Pisgah Baptist Church and was active...

Lindsay Conner

Lindsay Conner

Jan 8, 2018

LINDSAY JORDAN CONNER, 25, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was pursuing her law degree and worked as an attorney’s assistant with Hubbard and Knight.

She is survived by her daughter; Bailee Faith Hudgins; father: Darrell Conner; mother: Sharon Walker:  twin brother: Andrew Dylan Conner; several...

Glenn Kevin Langley

Glenn Kevin Langley

Dec 27, 2017

Mr. Glenn Kevin Langley, 49, of Gadsden, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from injuries in a motor vehicle accident. ​The Etowah County native was a painter and preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Barbara Chambers Langley.

He is survived by his father: Glenn Hugh Langley of Gadsden; sister:...

Patricia Bridges

Patricia Bridges

Dec 11, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Ann Bridges, 72, was completely healed on Monday, December 11, 2017 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 13th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS, and Thursday, December 14th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence, MS, with...

Vera Myers

Vera Myers

Dec 10, 2017

VERA JO McABEE MYERS passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Piedmont HealthCare Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harland and Ruth Wilson McAbee.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charlie Myers of Piedmont, and daughter, Brooke A. Myers of Auburn. She served as a teacher, media center instructor, and administrator for...

Patricia Waldrep

Patricia Waldrep

Dec 8, 2017

Funeral Services for Mrs. Patricia Jean Waldrep, 71 of Elmore, AL will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 1- 2 PM. Mrs. Waldrep  died on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her parents:  James Edgar and Betty Taylor Bryan;...

Don Barnes

Don Barnes

Dec 7, 2017

Graveside services for Mr. Don Willard Barnes, 73 of Piedmont, will be held at 3:15 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Josh Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday at Faith Baptist Church.

Mr. Barnes passed away on Thursday, December...