Obituaries

Charlotte Sexton

Charlotte Sexton

Jan 9, 2016

PIEDMONT: SEXTON, CHARLOTTE J. Charlotte Sexton, born November 20, 1933 (to Romaine and Alma Johnson) passed away at her home on January 9, 2016.  Charlotte was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and grand-mother.  Family   always held greatest importance in her life.  She was a  good hearted, fun loving person who leaves  memories of laughter and joy,  While her loss will leave a great void, it will...

Danny Ellis

Danny Ellis

Dec 30, 2015

DANNY CURTIS ELLIS, 52,  of Piedmont, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his residence.     He was born to William Curtis and Virginia Marlene Smith Ellis in Pensacola, FL. He was a traffic control officer for the highway department construction and of the Baptist Faith.  He was preceded in death by his father.                                                                                                                                                                  Survivors include his mother:  Marlene Smith Ellis; sister: Sherri (Keith) Walker;...

Marlin "JR" Davis, Jr.

Marlin "JR" Davis, Jr.

Dec 8, 2015

Marlin A. Davis,“Jr”,  66, passed away December 8, 2015.  He was lifelong resident of White Plains and      was employed by Davis Construction Sawmill. He is survived by his wife:  Ann B. Davis; daughter: Melissa Davis of Piedmont; 3 grandchildren: Levi, Kalven, and Chellby Woodard; and 3 brothers: Mike, J.B. and Jerry Davis.  He was preceded in death by his daughter: Miranda Woodard; parents:  Marlin and Lucille...

Larry Livingston

Larry Livingston

Nov 19, 2015

Larry Van Livingston, 67, of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  The Piedmont native was born Friday, December 19, 1947, to Richard Melvin and Johnnie Mae Campbell Livingston. He was in the construction business and was a deacon and faithful member of The House of Prayer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one...

Michael Matthews

Michael Matthews

Nov 17, 2015

Michael Boyd Matthews, 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his Piedmont residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Centre, AL  on Saturday, December 31, 1960 to Frank Thomas and Hazel Singleton Matthews.  He served his country in the US Navy. By trade, he was a plasterer in the construction business. He  is survived by his wife:  Cindy McFry...

Nikki Rosser

Nikki Rosser

Nov 13, 2015

NIKKI ANN MILLER ROSSER, 44, of Piedmont, passed away  Friday, November 13, 2015 at Polk Medical Center in Cedartown, GA.   She was born in Polk Co., GA to Ralph Miller and Betty Dean on November 3, 1971. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 19, at 2 PM (Central Time)  from Dansby Heritage Chapel in Piedmont with burial in Shiloh Cemetery in...

Betty Carter

Betty Carter

Nov 6, 2015

Betty Marie Carter, 71, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 with her husband at her side.  Mrs. Carter was born in Mobile, AL on Thursday, May 25, 1944 to Emery Earl and Virginia Elizabeth Finch Hudson.  She was employed with the State of Arizona as an accountant until her retirement. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Ronald Ray...

Barbara Penton

Barbara Penton

Sep 25, 2015

Funeral service for  Barbara Dale Penton, 67, of Jacksonville will be Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel with Rev. Jason Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Carmel Cemetery. Ms Penton passed away on Friday, Sept. 25 at her residence. Survivors include her two sons:  Anthony Wayne Penton and Ashley (Tammi) Penton; brother: Bruce Randall Williams; sisters: Wanda (Ronnie)...

Bobby Harrelson, Jr.

Bobby Harrelson, Jr.

Sep 11, 2015

HARRELSON, BOBBY LEE Sr., 76, of Piedmont, AL  passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. He was born on Oct. 16, 1938 to Steve Thomas and Myrtle Cornelia Adair Harrelson in Calhoun Co, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers:  James, Steve, and John Henry; and a precious daughter, Leslie,  who was his...

Katherine Gowens

Katherine Gowens

Sep 10, 2015

Katherine Gowens January 26, 1926 – September 10, 2015 Norma Katherine Goss Gowens passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center after a brief illness at the age of 89.  She was born January 26, 1926, the third child of Sam Tilton and Cora Wood Goss.  She met and married Odus Gowens in 1942 while he was serving in...

Crista Matthews

Crista Matthews

Aug 28, 2015

Crista Nicole Matthews, 22, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at UAB. Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 2 P.M. with visitation from 12 p.m. until service time at Dansby Heritage Chapel.  Burial will follow in Piedmont Memory Garden. She was employed as a CNA at Piedmont Health Care and a member of Piedmont First Baptist...

Marty Fortenberry

Marty Fortenberry

Aug 26, 2015

Memorial services for Mr. Marty Richard Fortenberry will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at 3:00 pm from Dansby Heritage Chapel with Rev. Brian Watts officiating. Mr. Fortenberry, 46, of Piedmont, passed away suddenly Wed., Aug. 26 at Jacksonville Regional Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his mother: Betty Smart Fortenberry, and brother: Scott Fortenberry. Survivors include his Father:...

Pedro Rodriguez

Pedro Rodriguez

Aug 22, 2015

Memorial services for Mr. Pedro Rodriguez II, Jr. will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel with Ray Stover and Luke Whittle speaking. Mr. Rodriguez, 47, of Anniston passed away suddenly at RMC in Jacksonville on Saturday, August 22. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Rodriguez; 3 children:  Kyle Naugher, Rylie Hermance, and Janessa...

Lessie Woods

Lessie Woods

Aug 15, 2015

Lessie Upton Woods, 90, passed away on August 15, 2015 , while living in Solomons, Maryland.  She was a native of Piedmont, Alabama. Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.  She is survived by two daughters, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 sister along with several nieces and nephews. Private family services...

Joe Holden

Joe Holden

Aug 10, 2015

JOE AUSBORN HOLDEN, 85, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.  He was of the Baptist Faith, retired from Civil Service and a degreed Mason.                                                                                                                                                           He was preceded in death by his wife: Joan Roberts Holden; parents: William and Ever Holden; two brothers:  Alton and James Holden; and one sister:  Juanita Holden Livingston.            Survivors include his two...

William Oscar Holbrook

William Oscar Holbrook

Aug 9, 2015

William Oscar Holbrook, 93, of Piedmont passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at his residence.  He was born August 20, 1922 in Calhoun County to Luther Lee and Lena Mae Gardner Holbrook. He was retired from SCT mills and served his country in the US Navy.                                                                                                                             He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife: Robbie Morgan Holbrook. Survivors include...

Mary Jeanette Shell

Mary Jeanette Shell

Aug 4, 2015

Mrs. Mary Jeanette Shell, 86, of Piedmont, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her family that dearly loved her.  She was born in Bartow Co., GA on Sept. 8, 1928 to Sherman and Irene Lyle Badgett, but lived most of her life in Piedmont, AL She was retired from  SCT and was a member...

Willie Faye Moorer

Willie Faye Moorer

Jul 19, 2015

Willie Faye Moorer, 84, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her parents:  John Ross and Maude Irene Thompson Phillips; and husband:  Walter Moorer. Survivors include her daughter: Mary Faye Moorer Reynolds; and son:  Edward Lee Moorer ( Debbie McMahan); brother: Gerald Phillips (Linda); 3 grandchildren:  Morris Lee Moorer, Margaret Ann Barnes (Jackie), and...

Dustin Cale Coogler

Dustin Cale Coogler

Jul 12, 2015

DUSTIN CALE COOGLER, 43, of Piedmont, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. A lifelong resident of Piedmont, AL, he was the son of Gus Coogler and Suzanne Alexander Ballard, and in the trucking business. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, loved his dog, Buddy, who was his constant companion, enjoyed target shooting, reloading and refinishing firearms. He wrote,...

Ruby Fagan

Ruby Fagan

Jul 7, 2015

Ruby Lee Fagan, 87, formerly of Piedmont, AL, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Jacksonville Health and Rehab.  Born in Hokes Bluff, Etowah Co., AL to Robert Lee and Pearlie Mae Cole Dempsey, she was a sewing machine operator. She is survived by her daughter: Patricia Lee "Patsy" Harper; 2 grandchildren: Heather (Danny) Wheeler and Candice (Ty) Dingler;  3 great...