Obituaries

Mary Ann Pankey Watts

Mary Ann Pankey Watts

Jan 8, 2026

Mrs. Mary Ann Pankey Watts, age 85, of Boaz, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Albertville Rehab Select.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at two o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Fred Pankey and Bro. Doyce Putman officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, January...

William Homer Massingill

William Homer Massingill

Jan 7, 2026

Mr. Homer Massingill, age 76, of Horton, Alabama died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at UAB Hospital.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethsaida Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Mr. Massingill was born in Alabama on January...

Richard Polk

Richard Polk

Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Richard Polk, age 84, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church.

Richard was...

Betty Parrish Bouldin

Betty Parrish Bouldin

Jan 5, 2026

Mrs. Betty Parrish Bouldin, age 89, of Boaz, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2025, at three o’clock pm in the Forrest Home Cemetery with Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will immediately follow. Per her wishes there will not be a visitation.

Mrs. Bouldin was born in...

Portia Lacey Ballentine

Portia Lacey Ballentine

Jan 1, 2026

Mrs. Portia Lacey Ballentine, age 84, of Boaz, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at two o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from noon...

Atlas Rylie Bolding

Atlas Rylie Bolding

Dec 31, 2025

Infant Atlas Rylie Bolding, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Huntsville Women’s & Children Hospital.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Lewis Smith officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the Funeral Home.

Atlas Rylie Bolding was born in Boaz, Alabama on December...

Larry Edward Roe

Larry Edward Roe

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Larry Edward Roe, age 78 of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Lavon Nailer officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Funeral Home.

Mr. Roe was born in Albertville, Alabama on April 13,...

Susan Beck

Susan Beck

Dec 26, 2025

Miss Susan Beck, age 62 of Decatur, passed away on December 26, 2025, at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Union FCM Cemetery with Bro. Doyce Putman officiating. Interment to follow in Union FCM Cemetery.

Miss Beck was born in Boaz, Alabama on January 12, 1963, to Thomas N. Beck Jr....

Amber Patterson

Amber Patterson

Dec 26, 2025

Mrs. Amber Patterson, age 34, of Albertville, Alabama, died on Friday, December 26th, 2025, at Marshall Medical Center South.

Mrs. Patterson was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19th, 1991, to Michael A. Gosciejew and Melissa Nix.

Mrs. Patterson is survived by her Husband: Ian Patterson, Brother: Blake McMickin of Albertville. Father. Michael A. Gosciejew of Chicago. Grandfather: Michael H. Gosciejew of...

Wade McWhorter

Wade McWhorter

Dec 24, 2025

Mr. Darryl Wade McWhorter of Boaz passed away at the age of 61 on December 24, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Michael Abercrombie & Bro. Jimmy Estes officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the funeral home.

Wade’s...

Cathy Riggins

Cathy Riggins

Dec 21, 2025

Mrs. Cathy Riggins, age 79, of Boaz, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Birmingham.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, at two o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Jody Vickery and Jeri Manasco officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December...

Edna Parrish

Edna Parrish

Dec 20, 2025

Ms. Edna Parrish age 82, of Guntersville, Alabama, formerly of Boaz, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Barfield Health Care.

Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Shannon Pullen officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 pm until time of the service.

Ms. Parrish was born in Albertville,...

Gail Malone

Gail Malone

Dec 13, 2025

Mrs. Gail Malone, age 88, of Boaz, died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at two o’clock pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Bro. Jeremy Burns, Bro. Jamie Perigo and Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 17, 2025,...

Judy Williamson

Judy Williamson

Dec 8, 2025

Mrs. Judy Williamson, age 74, of Sardis, Alabama, entered into her Heavenly Home on December 8, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral Service will be held Two o’clock pm on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at McRae Chapel with Bro. Jason King & Bro. Bill Lackey officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 pm – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Williamson...

Ronnie Martin Oliver

Ronnie Martin Oliver

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Martin Oliver, age 68, of Boaz, Alabama died on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at two o’clock pm on Friday, December 12, 2025, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Shannon Pullen officiating. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. A visitation will be on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00...

Jim Lessley

Jim Lessley

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Jim Lessley, age 70, of Boaz, Alabama died on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Riverview Regional Medical Center.

A private service will be held at a later date. A visitation will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 6:00 pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Lessley was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on May 14, 1955, to James & Mille...

Richard Gary Lee

Richard Gary Lee

Dec 4, 2025

Mr. Richard Gary Lee, age 86, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Marshall Medical Center South.

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

Mr. Lee was born in Alabama on November 29, 1939, to Buea & Beatrice Dobbins Lee. He was retired from Goodyear.

Mr. Lee is survived by his wife: Carolyn Smith Lee of...

Louie B. Walls

Louie B. Walls

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Louie Walls, age 58, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Boaz, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Two o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Shannon Pullen and Bro. Kenny Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The visitation will...

Mike Pack

Mike Pack

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Mike Pack, age 74, of Boaz, Alabama died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Two o’clock pm at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Jake Pack, Shane Pack, Gerald White and E. R. Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Blessing Cemetery. The visitation will be on...

Harold Allison

Harold Allison

Nov 24, 2025

Mr. Harold Allison, age 44, of Horton, Alabama, died on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Gadsden Regional Hospital.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Kevin Stephens and Bro. Roger Igo officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Sinai Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00 pm until 2:00...