Obituaries

Danny Alan Bryant

Danny Alan Bryant

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Danny Bryant, age 54, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his home in Boaz.

Mr. Bryant was born in Alabama on December 18, 1971, to Ausbin Delane and Floise Oden Bryant.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at eleven o’clock am in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Kerry Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Rainbow...

Edsel Calhoun

Edsel Calhoun

Jul 21, 2026

Mr. Edsel Calhoun, age 86, of Boaz, Alabama died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at North Alabama Specialty Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm.  The location of the service will be Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Albertville, AL.

Mr. Calhoun was born in Alabama on July 21, 1940, to Linos & Christine Ferguson Calhoun.

Mr....

Oscar "Chip" Arnold III

Oscar "Chip" Arnold III

Jul 20, 2026

Mr. Oscar “Chip” Arnold III, age 62, of Altoona, Alabama died on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 o’clock pm on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Lang-Sampson Cemetery. There will not be a formal visitation.

Mr. Arnold was born in Alabama on August 24, 1963, to Shirley Green Arnold and Oscar...

Reba Nell Goble

Reba Nell Goble

Jul 18, 2026

Mrs. Reba Nell Goble, age 89, of Boaz, Alabama died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Crossville Health and Rehab.

A funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Dustin Brock officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from noon...

Shelia Tharp

Shelia Tharp

Jul 7, 2026

Mrs. Shelia Tharp, age 74, of Boaz Alabama died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at two o’clock pm at McRae Funeral Chapel with the family giving the Eulogy. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Mrs. Tharp was...

Bro. Ray Roberson

Bro. Ray Roberson

Jul 5, 2026

Bro. Ray Roberson, age 91 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

Funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Wes Lowery, Bro. Harold Baugh, and Bro. Lynn Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Roberson will lie-in-state...

Betty Jacobs Smith

Betty Jacobs Smith

Jun 18, 2026

Mrs. Betty Jacobs Smith, age 87, of Gadsden, Alabama died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her residence.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:30 am at McRae Funeral Chapel with Rickey Young & Bobby Sparks speaking. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 am – 11:30 am at the funeral...

Edna Mae Fowler

Edna Mae Fowler

Jun 11, 2026

Mrs. Edna Mae Fowler, age 61, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Danny Skillman officiating. Interment will follow in the High Point Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday evening, June 13, 2026,...

Joe Maples

Joe Maples

Jun 9, 2026

Mr. Joe Maples age 86, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his son’s residence in Boaz.

Funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Bethsaida Baptist Church with Bro. Shannon Pullen, Bro. Mike Johnson and Bro. Mike Springfield officiating and eulogy by life-long friend: Mike Magnusson. Interment will follow in...

Joann Chamblee

Joann Chamblee

May 27, 2026

Mrs. Joann Chamblee, age 88, of Boaz, Alabama died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Pleasant Hill #1 Baptist Church with Kevin Ratcliff, Bro. Bruce Campbell, Bro. Daryl Ross and Bro. Shane Ross officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining Cemetery. Visitation...

Glennell "Nell" Holcomb

Glennell "Nell" Holcomb

May 21, 2026

Mrs. Glennell “Nell” Holcomb, age 80, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Albertville Rehab Select

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Chatman & Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 24,...

Joann Perigo Anderson

Joann Perigo Anderson

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Joann Perigo Anderson, age 83, of Boaz, Alabama died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mickey Perigo & Bro. Ron Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in the Forrest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May...

George Finley Lackey, Jr.

George Finley Lackey, Jr.

May 15, 2026

Mr. George “Finley” Lackey, Jr, age 69, of Boaz, Alabama died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence.

A wake will be held on May 30, 2026, from 4:00 o’clock pm until 6:00 o’clock pm at his residence in  Boaz.

Mr. Lackey was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 16, 1957, to Lois Jean “Jeanne” Garland Lackey and George Finley Lackey, Sr....

Charles "Chuck" Rigsby

Charles "Chuck" Rigsby

May 9, 2026

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Rigsby, age 62, of Albertville, Alabama died on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at one o’clock pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Connect Church of Guntersville with Bro. Dustin Teat officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from eleven o’clock am...

Robin Roden

Robin Roden

May 5, 2026

Ms. Robin Roden, age 61, of Albertville, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jon Henderson officiating. A visitation will be on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 o’clock am until service time at the funeral...

Fayrene Barrett

Fayrene Barrett

May 4, 2026

Mrs. Fayrene Barrett, age 84, of Boaz, died on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Thursday, May 7,2026 at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Janette Gillum officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Gadsden. Visitation will be Thursday, May 7, 2026, from noon until service...

Kenneth Wayne Williams

Kenneth Wayne Williams

May 4, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Williams, age 81, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, May 4, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at eleven o’clock am on Friday, May 8, 2026, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Jason King, Bro. Mickey Perigo, and Bro. Joseph Wade officiating. Interment will follow in the Forrest Home Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Thursday,...

Kenneth Floyd

Kenneth Floyd

Apr 28, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Floyd, age 92, of Boaz, Alabama died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the McRae Chapel with Lyn Stone officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 1:00 pm until service time at...

Laura Dale Baird

Laura Dale Baird

Apr 27, 2026

Cloaked in her faith, Laura Dale Baird, 79, of Boaz, AL, passed away on April 27, 2026, unafraid, surrounded by family at home. A woman of great beauty and strength, she was a force of nature, unyielding and unforgettable.

A remembrance celebration will be held at McRae Funeral Home in Boaz, May 9th at 6pm, followed by a brief service at...

Rickey Hardin

Rickey Hardin

Apr 25, 2026

Mr. Rickey Arnold Hardin, age 73, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He had experienced declining health in recent years.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at McRae Funeral Home in Boaz, Alabama. Bro. Chris Clark, Bro. Adrian Black, and Bro. Jimmy Ashley will officiate....