Obituaries

Debra Acker Steed

Debra Acker Steed

Oct 25, 2023

 

DEBRA ACKER STEED, 66, of Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. The Calhoun County native was born to James D. and Iva Lois Pruitt Acker,          who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were her special Father and Mother-in-law: Hubert and Hazel Steed; and an infant son, Michael Todd Steed.

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Robert E. "Bert" Martin

Robert E. "Bert" Martin

Oct 17, 2023

 

ROBERT ERNEST “BERT” MARTIN, 36, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, April 12, 1987 in Anniston, AL to Alta Jean Martin Studdard. He attended Spring Garden High School and was on the football team.  Bert was one who loved football, horses, wrestling, swimming, and hunting.  He was an...

Elizabeth Slaughter Tierce

Elizabeth Slaughter Tierce

Oct 15, 2023

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Slaughter Tierce, 78, of Spring Garden, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. 

Elizabeth was born at home, on a hill nestled in the mountains surrounding Langdon Settlement, near    Rock Run Station, to the late Jonnie and Katie Slaughter. Until she was 13 years old there was no electricity or...

Malinda Young Smith

Malinda Young Smith

Oct 8, 2023

 

Malinda Young Smith, 71, of Piedmont passed away on October 8, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Jo Ivey.                                                                                

Malinda leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 31 years, Jerry Wayne Smith, and her loyal Goldendoodle, Cheyenne, who was always by her side. She is also...

Mark J McFry

Mark J McFry

Sep 26, 2023

 

MARK J. McFRY, 78, of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at RMC-Stringfellow surrounded by his family.  He was one of twelve children born in Calhoun County to Frank J. and Flora Maddox McFry.

From the age of 12, he began hard, manual labor working 14 years at the brickyard and 28 years at Springs. He was...

Billy Garthel Morrison

Billy Garthel Morrison

Sep 23, 2023

 

Billy Garthel Morrison, 82, of Piedmont, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Piedmont Health Care Center.   Born in Piedmont, Calhoun Co., AL, to James Hoyt and Dorothy Moden Phillips Morrison, he was of the Baptist Faith.

 He served his country in the US Navy and returned to work as a mechanic at Anniston Army Depot. He was an...

Miguel Octavio Lopez

Miguel Octavio Lopez

Sep 17, 2023

 

Miguel Octavio Lopez, 24, of Heflin, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.  Born in Anniston, AL to Juana Petra Lopez and Octavio Lopez-Ramos, he was a 2018 graduate of Cleburne County High School. He was in the construction business.

Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Julia Ramos.

Survivors include...

Jackie W. Lewis

Jackie W. Lewis

Sep 16, 2023

 

Jackie W. Lewis, 90, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully at Tidewell, Inc. in Bradenton on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born in Piedmont, AL to Warren Sebastian and Annie Belle Allred Lewis, who preceded him in death. 

After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country, earning the rank of SSG. He...

Robert GLENN "Son" Brown

Robert GLENN "Son" Brown

Sep 5, 2023

 

Robert Glenn Brown, 48, of Piedmont, left his earthly pain and entered a better place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.   He was born in Anniston, AL to Douglas Ray and Linda Faye Maddox Brown.

He was the strongest, hardest working man who took great pride in his work.  He was the best left-handed bricklayer you would ever meet, working...

Elsie Faye Gaddy

Elsie Faye Gaddy

Sep 1, 2023

 

Elsie Faye Gaddy, 85, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Piedmont Health Care Center. She was born in Piedmont to Odis Lamar and Hattie Clyde Stewart Minton, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband: Kenneth Gaddy; brother: Thomas Minton; and sisters:  Ann Boatwright, Nellie Wood, Kay Young, Carolyn Minton,...

Basil Dewey Penny

Basil Dewey Penny

Aug 17, 2023

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Basil Dewey Penny, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17th, 2023. Mr. Penny passed away peacefully at his home in Piedmont, AL surrounded by family.  

 

Mr. Penny is survived by his daughter Michele (Rod) Williams; four grandchildren: Jeremy (Kelli) Penny, Lindsey (Tyler) Straits, Nicole Penny, and Jacob Williams...

Michael Ray Reynolds

Michael Ray Reynolds

Aug 4, 2023

 

 

MICHAEL RAY REYNOLDS, 53, of Piedmont passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Cherokee Co., AL to Vester Paul and Patricia Ann Shell Reynolds, he was   preceded in death by his father, ‘Vet’ Reynolds and his step father, Lemuel N. Ogle.

Michael was one that never met a stranger and was always the...

Marcus Theron Raney JR

Marcus Theron Raney JR

Jul 30, 2023

 

 

MARCUS "Marty" THERON RANEY, JR., passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from injuries in an accident. He was born at Ft. McClellan to Marcus T. Raney, Sr. and Kathy Jane Tucker Raney.

Marty was in the home remodeling business and coached at Piedmont Parks and Recreation Department for many years.  He was an avid sports advocate and a...

Tina Holt Tolbert

Tina Holt Tolbert

Jul 10, 2023

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TINA SUE HOLT TOLBERT, 49, of Choccolocco, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at NE AL Regional Medical Center in Anniston.  She was born in Anniston to Jim and Shirley “Peggy” Houston Holt and was married to her soul mate, Joseph Tolbert, until his passing on February 14, 2023.  Tina...

Nilmarg Russell Smart

Nilmarg Russell Smart

Jun 26, 2023

 

NILMARG RUSSELL SMART, 86, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was one of fifteen children born in Mountain Springs, Cherokee County, AL to Chancellor Burton and Annie Lou Woods Russell. 

Ms Smart was a graduate of Cherokee County High School and worked in the textile factory. ...

Michael Ricardo Farrow

Michael Ricardo Farrow

Jun 8, 2023

 

Michael Ricardo Farrow, 73, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 8, 2023, following a lengthy illness.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ...

Jonathon Shawn Grissom

Jonathon Shawn Grissom

May 28, 2023

 

JONATHON SHAWN GRISSOM, 34, of Piedmont, left this world of pain and sorrow on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence.  He was born in Jacksonville, AL to Perry Todd and Buffie Shannon Lockridge Grissom.  He was a Spring Garden High Graduate and later joined the US Air Force. He had a smile and a personality that drew you...

H S Law, Jr.

H S Law, Jr.

May 10, 2023

Following a long struggle with dementia, H.S. Law, Jr. passed away May 10, 2023, at Gadsden Regional Hospital. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Dailey Street Baptist Church in Piedmont, Alabama, and services officiated by Ted Anderson will begin at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will occur at Nances Creek Methodist Church next to...

Wanda Lee McFry

Wanda Lee McFry

May 10, 2023

 

Funeral Services for Ms Wanda Lee McFry, 65, of Piedmont, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel with visitation from 2-3 pm. Rev. Bob Staggs will officiate and burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery.    Pallbearers will be Randall Whorton, Dallas Whorton, Joseph McCurdy, Lee Young, Scotty Grimes, and Darrin Whorton...

William C. "COOTER" Hightower

William C. "COOTER" Hightower

May 5, 2023

 

WILLIAM CLINTON “COOTER” HIGHTOWER, 85, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Cleburne County in the Oak Level Community to Henry Grady and Maudie Vesti Mullins Hightower.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Chris Hightower; and brother: Grady Kenneth Hightower. He was...