Obituaries

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...

Sherrie West Blair

Sherrie West Blair

Nov 16, 2025

Ms. Sherrie West Blair, age 57, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence.

A memorial will be held at 6 o’clock pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with the eulogy by Mistie Sims. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025, from 5 until service time at the funeral...

Danny Holderfield

Danny Holderfield

Nov 14, 2025

Mr. Danny Holderfield, age 67, of Horton, Alabama died on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the McRae Chapel with Daniel Holderfield, Bro. Buddy Powell, Bro. Tex Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Red Apple Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Mr. Holderfield was born in...

James "Jim" Holland

James "Jim" Holland

Nov 11, 2025

Mr. James “Jim” Holland, age 67, of Boaz, Alabama died on Monday, November 11, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Welton Brooks & Bro. Andrew Brock officiating. Interment will follow in the High Point Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Mr. Holland...

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...