Obituaries

Laura Jean Gorham

Laura Jean Gorham

Oct 6, 2026

Laura Jean Gorham, 59, of Hoover, Alabama, died unexpectedly on October 6, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at five o’clock pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Blountsville Baptist Church with Bro. Randall Edmondson officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4pm until service time at the church.

Ms. Gorham was born in Birmingham, Alabama on...

Kathleen Hill

Kathleen Hill

Oct 17, 2026

Mrs. Kathleen Hill, age 98, of Kennesaw, Georgia, formerly of Douglas died on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Northstar Assisted Living in Kennesaw, Georgia

A visitation will be on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at McRae Funeral Home with a private burial to follow in Douglas Cemetery.

Mrs. Hill was born in Alabama on November 18, 1927, to George...

Virginia Knight Finley

Virginia Knight Finley

Oct 12, 2026

Mr. John Henry Finley, age 92, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his residence and Mrs. Virginia Knight Finley, age 90, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, October 12, 2026, at her residence.

A joint funeral service will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Beulah Baptist Church with Bro. Tony Holcomb and Bro....

John Henry Finley

John Henry Finley

Oct 8, 2026

Mr. John Henry Finley, age 92, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his residence and Mrs. Virginia Knight Finley, age 90, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, October 12, 2026, at her residence.

A joint funeral service will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Beulah Baptist Church with Bro. Tony Holcomb and Bro....

Sheila Brown Blackwood

Sheila Brown Blackwood

Oct 2, 2026

Mrs. Sheila Brown Blackwood, age 79, of Gurley, formerly of Lawrenceville, Ga. died on Friday, October 2, 2026, at North Alabama Specialty Hospital.

A Graveside service will be held at two o'clock p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at New Hope Cemetery with Elder Matt Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Mrs. Blackwood was born in Georgia on...

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Oct 2, 2026

Mrs. Sandy Smith, age 67, of Boaz, Alabama died on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Riverview Regional Medical Center.

A Funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the McRae Chapel with Sloan Limbaugh officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the funeral home.

Mrs. Smith...

James "Mike" Gray

James "Mike" Gray

Sep 28, 2026

James “Mike” Gray, age 62, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his residence.

A Funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Whitesboro Baptist Church with Bro. Alan Halmark and Bro. Joe Noojin officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 12:00pm – 2:00pm at...

Keith Dodd

Keith Dodd

Sep 24, 2026

Bro. Keith Dodd, age 96, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his residence.

A Funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Steve Brown, Bro. Joe Teal and Stan Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 12:30pm – 2:00pm...

Sharon Ramm

Sharon Ramm

Sep 17, 2026

Celebrating the Radiant Life of Sharon Diane (Allen) Ramm

Naturally inquisitive and an explorer at heart, Sharon Diane (Allen) Ramm, 69, lived every single day with curiosity, wonder, and boundless energy. With her warm, beautiful brown eyes and a gorgeous, room-brightening smile, she possessed a rare presence that drew people in instantly. On September 17, 2026, our unforgettable mom, master homemaker,...

Rebecca "Becky" Canterbury Johnson

Rebecca "Becky" Canterbury Johnson

Sep 17, 2026

Mrs. Rebecca Canterbury “Becky” Johnson, age 79, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 o’clock pm, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church Boaz with Bro. Steve Brown and Bro. Kenny Smith officiating. A visitation will be held from noon until service time at the church....

Frances Williamson

Frances Williamson

Sep 12, 2026

Mrs. Frances Williamson, age 92, of Boaz, Alabama died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Branchwater Village.

A funeral service will be held at one o’clock pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Chatman and Bro. Mike Springfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 16,...

Reba Allen Cason

Reba Allen Cason

Sep 10, 2026

Mrs. Reba Allen Cason, age 91, of Crossville, Alabama died on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at Three o’clock pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Macedonia #2 Baptist Church with Bro. Junior Croft and Bro. Lawayne Levans officiating. She will Lie-in-State at the church from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Interment will follow in...

George Kilpatrick

George Kilpatrick

Sep 8, 2026

George Leon Kilpatrick, age 82, passed away on September 8, 2026, surrounded, as he was throughout his life, by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was born on May 21, 1944, in Boaz, where he resided his entire life, graduating from Boaz High School in 1963 and establishing his home and family there.

George began working in the tube room...

Larry Neil Stanfield

Larry Neil Stanfield

Sep 8, 2026

JMr. Larry Stanfield, age 83, of Boaz, Alabama died on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A graveside service will be held at eleven o’clock am on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hillcrest Cemetery with Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Mr. Stanfield was born in Alabama on...

Phillp "P.G." Stephens

Phillp "P.G." Stephens

Sep 7, 2026

Mr. Phillip “P. G.” Stephens, age 80, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Chuck Knight, Jeri Manasco and Doyle Parker officiating with Eulogy by Phillip Connor Dingler. Interment will follow in the...

Rufus Leon Leeth

Rufus Leon Leeth

Sep 3, 2026

Mr. Rufus Leon Leeth, age 99 of Boaz, died on Thursday September 3, 2026.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Leeth was born in Akron, Ohio on June 23, 1927, to Rufus Solomon & Ruby Hallmark Leeth. He retired from Goodyear.

Mr. Leeth is survived by his Son: Jerry & Nancy Leeth of Albertville, Daughter: Carol &...

Eddie Scott

Eddie Scott

Sep 2, 2026

Eddie Dean Scott, age 79, of Boaz, AL passed away peacefully at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice on September 2, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Throughout 58 years of marriage, including his extended illness at home and his hospital stay, his beloved wife Rachel (Nichols) Scott remained faithfully by his side.

Ed was born in Boaz on November 14, 1946, to...

Brenda Burks Williams

Brenda Burks Williams

Sep 1, 2026

Brenda Burks Williams, age 76, of Boaz, Alabama died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Danny Hood & Bro. Barry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 5,...

Hunter Lawrence Moore

Hunter Lawrence Moore

Aug 30, 2026

Mr. Hunter Lawrence Moore, age 27, of Albertville, Alabama died on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 2:00pm in the McRae Chapel with visitation from noon until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Moore was born in Gadsden, Alabama on December 28, 1998, to Stephanie Lawrence. He was a construction worker.

Mr. Moore...

Rhonda Lynne Morgan

Rhonda Lynne Morgan

Aug 23, 2026

Ms. Rhonda Lynne Morgan, age 63, of Attalla, Alabama died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her daughter’s residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 o’clock pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Blaine Burbanks officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from noon until...