Obituaries

Claude William Heard

Claude William Heard

Dec 25, 2023

 

 

Claude William Heard, 78, a lifetime resident of Piedmont, AL passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.  He was born to Bill and Gladys Fortenberry Heard    and married to Tommie Jewell Smith Heard. His parents preceded him in death, as well as a son, Jamie Heard; sister: Barbara Smart; and brothers:...

James Curtis Trotter

James Curtis Trotter

Dec 20, 2023

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM from Dansby Heritage Chapel with Visitation from 11 AM until funeral time.

 

JAMES  CURTIS TROTTER, 62, of Talladega, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Born in Piedmont to Charles Fulton and Mary Lois Morgan Trotter, Sr., who preceded him in death, he was a loving...

Joe William Livingston

Joe William Livingston

Dec 20, 2023

 

JOE WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, 77, of Jacksonville, passed away suddenly at his residence.  The Jacksonville native was one of three born to William Earl and Mary Juanita Holden Livingston, who preceded him in death.                                                     ...

Sue Colvin Lemons

Sue Colvin Lemons

Dec 7, 2023

 

Sue Colvin Lemons, 67, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Gadsden, Etowah County, AL to John Wesley and Opal Payne Colvin. A graduate of Southside High School, she enrolled in nursing school, but life had a way of changing her directions. She married Dennis Lemons and worked at Springs as...

Larry WAYNE Young

Larry WAYNE Young

Dec 3, 2023

 

LARRY WAYNE YOUNG, 77, of Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Born in Cherokee County, AL, he was one of thirteen children born to Samuel Edward and Velma Colley Young, who preceded him in death.  He was also predeceased by seven siblings.

Mr. Young was a member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church, the...

James "Jimmy" Barrett Boatner

James "Jimmy" Barrett Boatner

Nov 29, 2023

 

James (Jimmy) Barrett Boatner of Piedmont, AL passed away in his home surrounded by his family on 11-29-2023.A private graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery by Reverend William Cain in Piedmont. Jimmy was born in Calhoun County Alabama to Luther and Ola Boatner on 01-26-1946. He was a lifelong resident of Piedmont and worked more than 40...

Donna Gail Price

Donna Gail Price

Nov 13, 2023

 

DONNA GAIL SEWELL PRICE, 83, of Piedmont, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Gadsden Medical Center in Gadsden.  Born in Etowah County, AL to Bail Clifford and Edna Ann Mullins Sewell, she was a Piedmont resident for 40 years after moving from South Carolina.  She was married to the late Larryl Henry Price. Her parents also preceded...

Sherry Ann Wilemon

Sherry Ann Wilemon

Oct 30, 2023

 

Sherry Ann Wilemon, 50, of Weaver passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at RMC- Stringfellow.  Born in Naples, Italy, to William Patrick and Palma Lou Johnson Wilemon, while her dad was in the Navy.

She worked at Piedmont Health Care Center, Jack’s, and McDonalds over the years. She was a graduate of Piedmont High School, enjoyed riding through...

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...