Burt Funeral Home http://burtfuneralhomes.com/view-obituaries/
Mr. Jerry Wayne Busby
Jerry Wayne Busby, age 67, of Fort Payne, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Opal Slaton Smith
Opal Slaton Smith, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the Burt Funeral Home – Fort Payne Chapel with a eulogy given by John Meyer.
Mr. Vance Gregory Jackson
Vance Gregory Jackson, age 62, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the Burt Funeral Home – Fort Payne Chapel with Joe Fuller officiating.
Collinsville Funeral Home https://www.facebook.com/Collinsville-Funeral-Home-163453027016947/
Corner Stone Funeral Home https://www.cornerstonefuneralchapel.com/
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Jackson Stephenson
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson Stephenson, age 52 of Trenton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM from the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, with Brother Walter Brandon officiating. Burial followed in the family cemetery.
Ms. Thelma Imogene Barton Hughes
Thelma Imogene Barton Hughes, age 84, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her residence. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM from Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, with Brother Mike Burge officiating.
Mr. David Leon Williams II
David Leon Williams II, age 32 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 1:00 PM from the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, with Brother Donnie Walker officiating. Burial followed in Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Mr. Robert Eugene “Bob” Newsome
Robert Eugene “Bob” Newsome, age 74 of Ider, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Parkridge Medical Center. On Monday, March 1, 2021, funeral services were held at 5:00 PM from the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with military honors. Burial followed in Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 11:30 AM. Mr. Newsome was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
Mrs. Delores Louise Robinson Ables
Delores Louise Robinson Ables, age 82, of Fort Payne, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at Grandview Medical Center. A private funeral was held for the family.
Mrs. Peggy Christine Farmer Hayes
Peggy Christine Farmer Hayes, age 84 of Ider, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Collinsville Health Care. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:00 AM from the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, with Brother Luke McKay officiating. Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery.
Mr. William Kenneth Clayton
William Kenneth Clayton, age 92 of Henagar, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 4:30 PM from the Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, with Brother Donald Doufitt and Brother Brian Maxwell officiating. Burial followed in Biddle Cemetery with military honors by his fellow American Legion Honors Team. Mr. Clayton was a veteran of the United States Army. He held the rank of Corporal and served during the Korean War.
Geraldine Funeral Home https://www.geraldinefuneralhome.com/obituaries/
Ms. Linda Pope
Linda Pope, age 74 of the New Harmony Community, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the Geraldine Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Billy Garner officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Kerby Funeral Home https://www.kerbyfuneralhome.com/
Rainsville Funeral Home https://www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com/
Mrs. Jean Wooten
Jean Wooten, age 83, of Fort Payne, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Collinsville Health and Rehab. On Thursday, February 25, 2021, a graveside service was held at 1:00 PM from Town Creek Cemetery, with Pastor Benjie Mason officiating.
Mrs. Betty Gaskin
Betty Gaskin, age 81, of Albertville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Harold Roy Smith Sr.
Harold Roy Smith Sr., age 78, of Sylvania, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his residence. A graveside service was held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 1:00 PM from Pine Grove Cemetery.
Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory https://www.wilsonfhinc.com/
Ms. Ann M. Bennett Sawyer
Ann M. Bennett Sawyer, age 87, of Fort Payne, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her residence. A private graveside service was held for the family.
Mrs. Sandra Jane Durham Rains
Sandra Jane Durham Rains, age 66, of Fort Payne, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM from Adamsburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Willodean Elsie Moses
Willodean Elsie Moses, age 88 of the Dogtown Community, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Walkers Chapel Cemetery.
Ms. DeLeada Faye Thompson
DeLeada Faye Thompson, age 72, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
W.T. Wilson Funeral Home https://wtwilsonfuneralchapel.com/
Mr. Vernon William Young
Vernon William Young, age 53, of Rodentown, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 1:00 PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, with Brother Joe Wise and Brother David Young officiating. Burial followed in Welcome Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Terry Bruce Williams
Terry Bruce Williams of Collinsville passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ms. Carolyn Sue Culberson
Carolyn Sue Culberson, age 72, of Fischer Community in Fort Payne, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 1:00 PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, with Brother Tim Scott officiating.
Ms. Vickie Lynn Biddle
Vickie Lynn Biddle, age 60, of Fort Payne, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Doyle Edward Hall
Doyle Edward Hall, age 75 of Fyffe, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, a graveside service was held at 1:00 PM from Corinth Cemetery in Fyffe with Brother Brian Harris officiating.
Mrs. Donna Lynn Galloway Camp
Donna Lynn Galloway Camp, age 68, of Albertville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Mary Ann Nichols
Mary Ann Nichols, age 95 of Fyffe, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. On Monday, March 1, 2021, a funeral mass was held at 11:00 AM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Florida at a later date.
Mr. Jeffrey Ray Gillispie
Jeffrey Ray Gillispie, age 60 of Fyffe, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Donald Wayne “Don” Dowdy, Sr.
Donald Wayne “Don” Dowdy, Sr., age 77, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 3:00 PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, with Brother Nick Deweese officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery in Keener.
Mr. James Nelson “Shortie” Harrison
James Nelson “Shortie” Harrison, age 68, of Valley Head, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at noon from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Brother Glenn Tanner officiating. Burial followed in Rainsville Memorial Park.
Mr. Randy Lee Speight
Randy Lee Speight, age 67, of Albertville, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Bernice Mae Godwin McAlpin
Bernice Mae Godwin McAlpin, age 82, of Rainsville, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Brother Briggs King officiating. Burial followed in Browns Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Ruth “Marjorie” Fowler
Ruth “Marjorie” Fowler, age 73 of Dutton, passed away on February 27, 2021. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, with Brother Charles Hilley and Brother Casey Fowler officiating. Burial followed in Chaney’s Chapel Cemetery.
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