Obituaries

Phillip L. Meeks

Phillip L. Meeks

Nov 3, 2025

Mr. Phillip L. Meeks, age 81, of Albertville, Alabama died on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Albertville Nursing Home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at One o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Martin and Pastor Tim Chatman officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with Military Honors. The visitation will...

Joseph LaRue Evans

Joseph LaRue Evans

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Joseph LaRue Evans, age 86, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at UAB Medical Center.

Plans for a memorial service in Illinois will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Evans was born in Illinois on November 16, 1938, to Joe & Irene Wilson Evans. He retired from owning and operating his construction company.

Mr. Evans is survived by...

Allen Dewayne Smith

Allen Dewayne Smith

Oct 31, 2025

Mr. Allen Dewayne Smith, age 34, of Horton, Alabama, died on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Seth Terrell officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Smith was born in Alabama on...

Helen J. Howard

Helen J. Howard

Oct 27, 2025

Mrs. Helen J. Howard, age 92, of Guntersville, Alabama, passed away at her home at Regency Retirement Village, Huntsville.  Mrs. Howard was a retired Bellsouth Asst. Mgr. Operator Services, Huntsville.  She was born in Etowah County, Alabama on February 12, 1933 to Willis and Estell Holderfield Ross.  

She is survived by her daughter: Ricki Jean Martin, bonus daughter: Mary Layton.

She...

A. Joseph Phillips

A. Joseph Phillips

Oct 25, 2025

Mr. A. Joseph Phillips, age 64, of Albertville, Alabama died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Michigan.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at One o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Shannon Pullen and Bro. Gene Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with Military Honors. The visitation will be on...

Donald "Donny" Sims

Donald "Donny" Sims

Oct 24, 2025

Mr. Donald “Donny” Sims, age 61, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, October 24, 2025, at his residence.

Memorial service will be held at Two o’clock pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the McRae Chapel with Tim Walker officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Donny is survived by his Parents: Gary...

Cathy Peppers Kennamer

Cathy Peppers Kennamer

Oct 23, 2025

Ms. Cathy Kennamer, age 61 of Boaz, died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at UAB St. Vincent’s East.

Memorial service will be held at Twelve o’clock pm on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Christ Episcopal Church Albertville with The Rev. Shari Harrison officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00am – 12:00pm at the church.

Ms. Kennamer was born in Alabama on...

David Zelsdorf

David Zelsdorf

Oct 18, 2025

Mr. David Zelsdorf, age 78, of Albertville, Alabama, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial will be held at 3 o’clock pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Parker, Darryl Speakman, and Jeri Manasco officiating. Visitation will be from two o'clock pm until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Zelsdorf...

Voncille Gilbert Shannon

Voncille Gilbert Shannon

Oct 13, 2025

Voncille “Bonnie” Gilbert Shannon was called home to her Lord & Savior on October 13, 2025, at the age of 93 at her home in Boaz, Alabama, after a long illness of Lewy Body Dementia.

She was born and raised in the Mountain Community in Clay County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Perry Lee & Nellie Jane Waldrop Gilbert. Bonnie...

Christina Abbate Bradberry

Christina Abbate Bradberry

Oct 11, 2025

Mrs. Christina Abbate Bradberry, age 62 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at two o’clock pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in the Union Cemetery with Bro. Doyce Putman officiating. There will not be a formal visitation.

Mrs. Bradberry was born in Queens, New York, on September 12, 1963, to...

DeWayne Messer

DeWayne Messer

Oct 11, 2025

Mr. Johnny DeWayne Messer, age 77, of Albertville, Alabama died on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at two o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Russell Pinyan officiating. Interment will follow in Lathamville Cemetery. The visitation will be on Monday evening, October 13, 2025,...

Richard Edward "Dick" Adams

Richard Edward "Dick" Adams

Oct 9, 2025

Mr. Richard Edward “Dick” Adams, Sr. age 73, of Albertville, Alabama, died on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at two o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Seth Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery. The visitation will be on Saturday, October 11,...

Janis Faye Hull

Janis Faye Hull

Oct 7, 2025

Mrs. Janis Hull, age 76, of Albertville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral Service will be held Seven o’clock pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at McRae Chapel with Bro. Mark Mayo & Bro. Matthew Smith officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 pm until time of the service. Interment will follow...

Paul Fields

Paul Fields

Oct 3, 2025

Mr. Paul Fields age 86, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held Twelve o’clock pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Life Point Church with Bro. Matt Brooks officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday at 10:00 am until time of the service.

Mr. Fields was born in Alabama on April...

Robin Coby Cobb

Robin Coby Cobb

Oct 1, 2025

Ms. Robin Coby Cobb, age 62, of Boaz, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Boaz.

A funeral service will be held One o’clock pm, Friday, October 3, 2025, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. David Lackey and Bro. David Cofield officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025, from eleven o’clock am until service...

Deborah Willis

Deborah Willis

Sep 23, 2025

Mrs. Deborah Willis, age 71, of Boaz, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at noon in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Kevin Stephens and Bro. Jason Wood officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, September...

Zaner Hand Ledbetter

Zaner Hand Ledbetter

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Zaner Faye Hand Ledbetter, age 92, of Boaz, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, September 22, 2025, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at two o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Rev. Mat Alexander officiating. Interment will follow in the High Point Cemetery at Horton. Visitation will...

David Reed Everett

David Reed Everett

Sep 21, 2025

Mr. David Everett, age 65, of the Egypt Community, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A funeral service will be held at two o'clock pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Norman “Butch” Suddath officiating. Interment will follow in the Morton Chapel Cemetery.  A visitation will be on Tuesday evening, September 23,...

David McHenry

David McHenry

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. David McHenry, age 65, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at TLC nursing home.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Sardis Cemetery with Bro, Mike Gaskin officiating. Interment will follow in the Sardis Cemetery.

Mr. McHenry was born in Alabama on February 14, 1960, to Johnnie Kermit & Clara...

John Charles Jenkins

John Charles Jenkins

Sep 19, 2025

Mr. John Jenkins, age 87, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Shepherds Cove Hospice.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Ricky Harcrow and Elder Kenneth Watts officiating. Interment will follow in the Douglas Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 12:00...