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Jerry Jake Baggett, Sr.

Jerry Jake Baggett, Sr.

Mar 24, 2024

JERRY JAKE “BUNKUM” BAGGETT, SR., 82, of Piedmont, passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home in the early hours of Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Jacksonville Health & Rehab.  He was born in Piedmont, to Irey Jack and Hazel Sudon Young Baggett, one of seven children.  His parents preceded him in death as well as two brothers; Joe...

Sharon McElwee Headrick

Sharon McElwee Headrick

Mar 21, 2024

SHARON McELWEE HEADRICK, 58, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence.  She was born in Piedmont to Eulis Thomas and Helen Jane Watts McElwee, who preceded her in death.

Sharon was one who always had a smile on her face, never met a stranger, and would leave a word of encouragement no matter what she was...

Jerry David Goss

Jerry David Goss

Mar 9, 2024

JERRY DAVID GOSS, 81, passed away suddenly at Piedmont Health Care Center on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  The Piedmont Native was one of five children born to David Lewis and Pluma Buttram Goss.  He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Peggy Cash, Shirley Davis, and Steve Goss; and recently his wife of 45 years, Debra Kay Newsome Goss. 

He...

Phillip Michael "MIKE" Spivey

Phillip Michael "MIKE" Spivey

Mar 1, 2024

PHILLIP MICHAEL “Mike” SPIVEY, 72, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Regional Medical Center Anniston, AL after an extended illness. He was one of two children; he was born in Gorgas, AL to Hubert Clinton and Nadine Propes Spivey Traylor, who preceded him in death.

Mike was a graduate of Wetumpka High School and was a carpenter...

Wilbur Roy Gazaway

Wilbur Roy Gazaway

Feb 26, 2024

WILBUR ROY GAZAWAY, 73, of Piedmont passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden.  The Georgia native was the son of Roy and Adelaide Mary Milam Gazaway. He was employed with SafeCo in Atlanta as an industrial contractor until retirement.

Six years ago, he made his home in Piedmont with his wife, Mary Susan...

Billy Joe Haggard, Sr.

Billy Joe Haggard, Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

BILLY JOE HAGGARD, Sr., 79, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was one of nine children born in Cedar Bluff, AL to James J. and Mary Lynn “Lillian” Austin Haggard. His parents and three siblings, Ralph Haggard, Peggy Rosson, and May Payton, preceded him in death.  

Mr. Haggard...

Gladys Louise Wallace

Gladys Louise Wallace

Feb 20, 2024

Gladys Louise Wallace (Maw), 97, of Piedmont, AL., passed away Feb. 20, 2024 at Piedmont Health Care Facility. Born May 11, 1926 to Edward B. Heard and Era Annie Jones in Cedartown, GA. She dearly loved her Granny Heard who raised her after her mother died. 

She was a lifelong faithful member of the Church of Christ at Piedmont. She lived...

Dorris Juanita Patrick

Dorris Juanita Patrick

Feb 14, 2024

Dorris Juanita Patrick a.k.a “Mutt” born February 5, 1938 to Riley Jeston and Mamie Lou Baxter Reynolds in Piedmont, Alabama in the Mill Village passed peacefully this morning at 6:40. Glynis & I were by her side.  She was the fourth of six children. The nickname Mutt came along when her older sister Frances didn’t like the ugly little mutt...

Eleanor Mae Snyder

Eleanor Mae Snyder

Feb 2, 2024

Eleanor Mae McCurry Snyder, 81, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family February 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel McCurry; her husband; Billy D. Snyder Sr., her 12 siblings; and her loving children, Winston Tracy Snyder and Rebecca Hope Snyder.

She enjoyed to be outside, basking in the sun,...

Rhonda Jan Walker

Rhonda Jan Walker

Jan 31, 2024

Rhonda Jan Walker, 66, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully at Noland Hospital- RMC on Wednesday, January 31, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, Thomas Harold and Brenda McGinnis; and her devoted husband, John Edward Walker.

She was employed at Federal Mogal for 25 years as an order processor, where she was loved by everyone.  Her vibrant...

Geraldine McFry Whorton

Geraldine McFry Whorton

Jan 23, 2024

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On January 23,2024, Geraldine McFry Whorton passed peacefully while holding hands with her husband of 68 years.  The Lord blessed her with 86 years of life.  Born on April 3, 1937, she was a lifelong Piedmont native and was well-loved in her small town.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Jack Whorton;...

Debra Kay Goss

Debra Kay Goss

Jan 19, 2024

DEBRA KAY GOSS, 69, of Piedmont, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  Born in Gadsden, AL,  she was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Sarah Davis Newsome.

Mrs. Goss received her Bachelor’s Degree in Science and History from Auburn University, and was in the Piedmont School System as the Librarian and History Teacher....

Melissa Gail Acker

Melissa Gail Acker

Jan 6, 2024

 

MELISSA GAIL ACKER, 63, a longtime resident of Childersburg, passed away on January 6, 2024 at Talladega Health and Rehab. She was born in Piedmont to James Norton and Doris Fannin Acker.

"Missy"  was a 1978 graduate of Piedmont High School, member of Goshen Methodist Church, earned  a degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University, then a secondary degree in...

Minnie Lee Surrett

Minnie Lee Surrett

Jan 6, 2024

 

MINNIE LEE SURRETT, 77 of Piedmont, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Piedmont Health Care Center.  Born in Polk County, Georgia, she was the last of the children born to Thomas Jefferson and Mary Elizabeth Ingle Tims.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her husband, Bobby Gene Surrett.                                                                                                                                                                           ...

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...

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