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James SpeegleJames Thomas Speegle
1939 - 2026
James Thomas Speegle, age 86, of Titusville, Florida, entered eternal rest on January 5, 2026, at his home. His loving wife was nearby, having faithfully been by his side throughout his final days. James was born on January 11, 1939, in Logan, Alabama, to Troy and Mamie Speegle. The youngest of four children, he was...
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Donald 'Don' Frederick CollinsDonald 'Don' Frederick Collins
Donald 'Don' Frederick Collins was born October 18, 1941, in West Virginia to Mabel Bragg Collins and Robert Collins. From a young age, Don learned the value of hard work, a trait that followed him throughout his life. He later served his country proudly as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. Though born in the North,...
Elizabeth StewartElizabeth Smith Stewart
1934 - 2026
Elizabeth Smith Stewart, a faithful, adventurous, and sweet soul, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 25, 1934, Elizabeth lived a life marked by deep faith, curiosity, kindness, and joy, and was a cherished resident of Cullman, Alabama. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband, Warren...
Susan BeckSusan Beck
Susan Beck, 62, of Decatur passed away on December 26, 2025. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Union Cemetery. Bro. Doyce Putman officiating.
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Joe BrownJoe Elwin Brown
1936 - 2025
Joe Elwin Brown, 89, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. Born February 6, 1936, Joe lived a life of love, service and dedication to faith, family and community. A Cullman High School graduate, he earned degrees in industrial engineering and education administration from the...
Roy Williamson Williams Jr.Roy Williamson Williams Jr.
Roy Williamson Williams Jr., longtime attorney for the City of Cullman, died Saturday, Dec. 13, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 78. Williams was born on December 8, 1947, in Birmingham, to Dr. Roy and Lucile Gentry Williams. A member of Cullman High School's Class of 1966, Williams attended...
Christine GillottChristine Evelyn Gillott
1943 - 2025
Christine Evelyn Cooke Gillott, age 82, of Falkville, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born October 6, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio, to Floyd and Dussie Cooke. She attended several high/grade schools, including Addison and Macadory, graduation from...
Robert Lee PopeRobert Lee Pope
Robert Lee Pope, born October 9, 1960, a loving father to Robert Jr. (Candy) and Brandi (Kyle), and devoted grandfather to seven, passed away on November 27. One of seven siblings, he is remembered for his kindness, loyalty and deep love for family.
Jerry Lee FedererJerry Lee Federer
Jerry Lee Federer, Jr., 53, passed away on Saturday, November 29, at his home in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was born on July 7, 1972 in Cullman, Alabama. For most of his career, Jerry was a licensed (CDL) driver. His skilled driving for Childersburg Fire and Rescue helped to save numerous lives. Jerry was a friend to...
Charlotte Ann Gay HerndonCharlotte Ann Gay Ann Gay Herndon
1944 - 2025
Charlotte Charlie Ann Gay Herndon, 80, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Herndon, Virginia. Charlie was born in Cullman, Alabama on December 12, 1944, to Leo Wheeler Gay and Sybil Louise Smith Gay. She graduated from Cullman High School and attended Florence State Teacher's College, now the University...
Sandra (Neal) BlakeSandra (Neal) Blake
Sandra Blake departed this life December 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on January 10, 1940, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and grew up the proud granddaughter of Italian immigrants in Sagamore. During her time at Bourne High School, she played basketball, enjoyed theatre, and was honored to be...
Yvonne SterlingYvonne Anderson Sterling
1935 - 2025
Funeral services for Yvonne Anderson Sterling will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Bethlehem West. Visitation will be Monday, from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Margaret NixMargaret Ann Nix
Margaret Ann Nix (nee Snow), 90, of Hartselle, AL, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend peacefully went to be with her Lord on November 25, 2025. She was born April 4, 1935 in Lowell, MA to parents Marion E. Downs and Robert C. Snow. During childhood she was, due to the difficulties of the depression and...
Mark YoungMark Young
1958 - 2025
Graveside funeral service for Mark Young, 67, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2025, at New Hope North Cemetery in Falkville. Visitation will be Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home. Mr. Young died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1958...
Betty McGriff Cameron-MurphyBetty McGriff Cameron-Murphy
1940 - 2025
Graveside services for Mrs. Betty McGriff Cameron-Murphy, 85, of Birmingham, formerly of Cullman, Alabama, will be on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Cullman, with Bro. Delbert Freeman officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Jefferson...
Brett BakerBrett Dwight Baker
1966 - 2025
Brett Dwight Baker, 58, of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. The family is planning a celebration of life service at a later date with Lawrence Funeral Home in Moulton assisting.
Johnnie Strickland, AUS,Johnnie R. Strickland, AUS,
1930 - 2025
LTC Johnnie R. Strickland, AUS, (RET) of Cullman, Alabama Passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Dudley Brock officiating; burial at Hopewell Baptist Cemetery, Hanceville, Alabama....
Jeffery 'Jeff' Hollis AndersJeffery 'Jeff' Hollis Anders
Jeffery "Jeff" Hollis Anders, a lifelong native of Cullman, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 2, 2025 at the age of 64 while vacationing in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Jeff is survived by his mother, Shirley Doris Anders; three daughters, Emily (Shawn) Whittle, Whitney Anders (Jimmy Schonebeck) and Jessi...
Mary PowellMary Elizabeth Powell
Mary Elizabeth Powell, age 90, of Addison, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1935 to John and Nancy Turner. Mary was giving, loving and kind-hearted. Her family was the center of her life. Mary loved to shop and go on trips with her church....
Gary FreemanGary Freeman
1949 - 2025
A graveside service for Gary "Charlie" Freeman, 76, of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at Antioch Baptist Church cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9-11a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Mr. Freeman was born October 22, 1949, in Cullman, Alabama, to Olin and Ola Freeman. He...
Jack StricklinJack H Stricklin
1933 - 2025
Funeral services for Jack H Stricklin, 92, of Hanceville were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Ken Dunivant officiated, with interment at Hopewell Cemetery.
Bonnie CagleBonnie Jeane Cagle
1948 - 2025
Her family will receive friends on November 11, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison. Funeral service will follow on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at William McClellan will officiate. Interment will be in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tommy GilleyTommy Wright Gilley
1941 - 2025
Tommy Wright Gilley, 83, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Floyd "Tutt" Fann Veterans Home. He was born November 25, 1941, in Belmont, Mississippi, to Tommy W. Gilley and Irene Hathcock Gilley. Mr. Gilley was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was the Owner of the Cullman Ice House, a general...
Richard Wayne ShoultsRichard Wayne Shoults
Richard Rick Wayne Shoults of Florence went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2025, following a brief illness. Rick was loved by all who knew him, and he will be missed greatly. He was a faithful member of the Wood Avenue Church of Christ in Florence. Rick was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August...
Mary MechawMary Kate Mechaw
Mary Kate Mechaw, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A loving, devoted wife, daughter and aunt. Mary loved her dogs and cats and called them her "babies". She learned accounting and payroll skills. She worked many years for a transportation company. She loved her work. She was a...
