Obituaries

Bobby Surrett

Bobby Surrett

Mar 18, 2017

BOBBY GENE SURRETT, age 77 of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at RMC of Jacksonville. Bobby was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1940, in Cherokee County to Clarence Monroe and Annie Louise Knight Surrett. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bobby is survived by his wife of 55 years, Minnie Lee Tims Surrett; daughters, Mel...

Brian Gossett

Brian Gossett

Mar 14, 2017

Services for Brian Lee Gossett, 22, of Anniston, will be held Friday, March 17, 2017, at 2:00 PM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 12- 2 PM.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Gossett  passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at NE AL Regional Medical Center in Anniston. He was an assembly processor for Koch Foods.  He was preceded in...

Debra Snider

Debra Snider

Mar 11, 2017

DEBRA FAGAN SNIDER, 48, of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.  Born in Jacksonville to Harry Delk and Charlotte Fagan, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Dale Baxter; and husband: Tommy Snider. She is survived by sons: Steven (Hayley) Wood, Levi Snider and John...

Terry Ingram, Sr.

Terry Ingram, Sr.

Mar 4, 2017

TERRY SAMUEL INGRAM, Sr., 67, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 4, 2017.   He was born in Jonesboro, AR to Oscar and Viola Simpson Ingram who preceded him in death.  He served in the US Army for 22 years serving in the military police during the Vietnam Era, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He is survived...

Alisha Bragg

Alisha Bragg

Mar 3, 2017

ALISHA MICHELLE BRAGG age 29 of Anniston, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017, at RMC in Anniston. She was a 2005 graduate of Piedmont High School. Alisha is survived by her parents, Michael Bragg and Angela Bragg; fiancé, Aaron Gritsch; step-mother, Letitia Cramer; sister, Leila Bragg; and a nephew, Charleston Bragg. A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

Gerald Smith

Gerald Smith

Feb 24, 2017

GERALD M. SMITH, age 68 of Piedmont (formerly of Gadsden) passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Piedmont Healthcare Center. He was born on June 12, 1948, in Gadsden, AL to Charles Taylor and Thelma Herring Smith, who preceded him in death. Mr. Smith is survived by his sons, James Smith and his wife Stephanie of Piedmont, and Doug...

Carolyn Ponder

Carolyn Ponder

Feb 14, 2017

Carolyn Sue Morgan Ponder, born August 8, 1936 and passed away on February 14, 2017, at home surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with ovarian cancer.                                                   Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Hugh Ponder; son: Steve Ponder; granddaughter: Michelle Ponder Adams, all of Piedmont; grandson: Chris Ponder (Becky) of Ten Mile, TN; great grandchildren: Caleb Adams, Kerry...

Bonnie Keenum

Bonnie Keenum

Feb 7, 2017

BONNIE FAYE McCAFFREY KEENUM, 85, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her residence.  She was  a member of West Side Congregational Holiness Church where she was active in Women’s Ministry and a seamstress for 38 years in area textile plants.  She was preceded in death by her parents: Ambrose and Ella McCaffrey Parris; son in law: Herbert Hoover Batey;...

Louise Martin

Louise Martin

Feb 4, 2017

ETHEL LOUISE MARTIN, 95 of Nances Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 04, 2017 in Roanoke, AL.  She was a seamstress at Law Tex Factory for 36 years, was a member of Union Assembly Church of God in Eason Hill, GA, and attended Nances Creek Congregational Holiness Church.   Born in East Point, GA, to James Avery and Ella Jane Jacob Hindman,...

Charles Studdard

Charles Studdard

Jan 31, 2017

CHARLES RANDALL STUDDARD, 56, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Cedar Bluff, AL. He was a 1979 graduate of Piedmont High School, attended Jacksonville State University, and served in the US Navy. He was a roofer with Studdards Roofing Service. He was an avid Alabama Fan. Funeral Services will be Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 2:00...

Esther Batey

Esther Batey

Jan 21, 2017

Funeral Service for Mrs. Esther Ginn Batey, 94 of Piedmont, will be Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Rev. Gary Black will officiate. The family requests no flowers but memorials to Cancer Research or your favorite charity. Mrs. Batey, passed away on...

Phyllis Hancock

Phyllis Hancock

Jan 19, 2017

Phyllis Lee Hancock, 62, of Glencoe, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017.  Born in Pontiac, MI, to Oaklin Paul and Mary Ruth Bolt Hancock, she moved to Alabama in 1971 and was a graduate of Glencoe High School. She was a former member of Briarwood Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff.  She loved all nieces and nephews and loved watching them grow...

Leroy Fortenberry

Leroy Fortenberry

Jan 12, 2017

LEROY FORTENBERRY,  88, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence.  He was a mechanic for Calhoun County Road Department.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Whitten and Claudie Cochran Fortenberry; wife: Doris Parris Fortenberry; son: Colvin Fortenberry; six brothers; and six sisters. Survivors include his children: Norris (Barbara) Fortenberry, Randall (Cheryl) Fortenberry, Frankie (Leann) Fortenberry,...

Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Jan 4, 2017

DOUGLAS WILLIAM SCOTT, 82, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at NE AL Regional Medical Center in Anniston.  Born in Cherokee Co., AL to Elmer Ernest and Pearlie May Maddox Scott, he was employed with SCT for 22 years as an overhauler.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as Specialist 3rd Class in the combat...

Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt

Jan 4, 2017

Mary Lucy Hunt, 74, died January 4, 2017.  Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Dansby Heritage Chapel at 2:00 PM.  The family will receive friends from 12- 2:00 PM on Sunday. Rev. Philip Smith will officiate.  Burial will be in Piedmont Memory Garden on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with  Travis Smith, Larry Smith, Elvin Smith, Foster Smith,...

Betty Lawler

Betty Lawler

Dec 30, 2016

BETTY JO LAWLER, 85 of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016 in the home where she was born.  She was a member of Piedmont First Congregational Methodist Church and was employed with Piedmont Hospital, The Piedmont Journal, and GMAC .  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lawler and son, Robert Charles Lawler. Survivors include her sons:...

Jewell Lipscomb

Jewell Lipscomb

Dec 13, 2016

JEWELL LEDBETTER LIPSCOMB, 89, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.  She was a lifetime Calhoun County resident, born to Malcolm Young and Cuba Belle Harmon Ledbetter.  She was employed as a spinner at Union Yarn in Jacksonville for over 40 years  and a member of Profile Baptist Church.                                                                                                                                             She was preceded in death by her...

Brenda Devaney

Brenda Devaney

Dec 2, 2016

BRENDA LYNN DEVANEY, 58, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, December 02, 2016 at Stringfellow Memorial Hospital in Anniston.  She was born in Detroit, MI to Edward Fred and Mary Nell Brown Devaney. She had been a resident of Cherokee County for 16 years and was a member of Christian Life Center Church.  Brenda loved her family, God, making crafts and quilts.  Her...

Martha Terry

Martha Terry

Nov 29, 2016

MARTHA DEAN TERRY, 70, a lifelong resident of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her residence.  She held a Bachelor’s  Degree in Education but  only taught English for a couple of years at North Clayton High School in Georgia.  She retired from sewing manufacturing and was a member of Piedmont First Baptist Church.                                        She was preceded in death by her...

John Tompkins

John Tompkins

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. John Joseph Tompkins, 76, of Piedmont, passed away on November 29. 2016 at his residence. There will be no services. Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the Tompkins Family.