Obituaries

Christopher Bradley Bailey

Christopher Bradley Bailey

Aug 11, 2026

Mr. Christopher Bradley Bailey, age 52, of Boaz, Alabama died on Tuesday, August 12, 2026, at his residence

A Memorial Service will be held at later date.

Mr. Bailey was born in Alabama on July 20, 1974, to Andrew Lawrence & Shirley Romine Bailey.

Mr. Bailey is survived by his Brother & Sister-in-Law: Kellie & Kristy Bailey of Boaz. Nephew: Lawson & Sonia...

Marjorie Carol Rohlfs

Marjorie Carol Rohlfs

Aug 6, 2026

Marjorie Carol Rohlfs was born on October 5, 1938. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on August 6, 2026.

The family will have a Private Funeral Service with Bro. Steve Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Marje was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, teacher, mother, business owner, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ....

George Wilt

George Wilt

Aug 5, 2026

Mr. George Wilt, age 69, of Boaz, Alabama died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on August 9, 2026, at the Cowboy Church in Boaz with Bro. Michael Marsh officiating. A visitation will be held from 2 until service time at the church.

Mr. Wilt was born in Florida on...

Mary Rowan Smith

Mary Rowan Smith

Aug 4, 2026

Mrs. Mary Rowan Smith, age 74, of Boaz, Alabama died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Diversicare of Boaz.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 o’clock pm on Friday, August 7, 2025, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Bill Lackey officiating. Burial will follow in the Pineview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 1:00 pm...

Bonnie Mahan

Bonnie Mahan

Aug 1, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Mahan, age 78, of Horton, Alabama died on Saturday, August1, 2026, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 o’clock pm on August 4, 2026, in the High Point Cemetery. There will not be a formal visitation.

Mrs. Mahan was born in Horton, Alabama on February 3, 1948, to Dan & Vella Smith Cook. She was a...

Richard Dean "Richie" Hamilton, Jr.

Richard Dean "Richie" Hamilton, Jr.

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. Richard Dean “Richie” Hamilton, Jr., age 48, of Joppa, Alabama formerly of Boaz, died on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center North.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Hillcrest Cemetery. There will not be a formal visitation.

Mr. Hamilton was born in California on May 5, 1978, to...

Angie Johnson

Angie Johnson

Jul 25, 2026

Ms. Angie Johnson, age 56, of Albertville, Alabama, formerly of Boaz died on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Marshall Medical Center South.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 o’clock pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at First Baptist Church Boaz with Bro. Steve Brown and Bro. Kenny Smith officiating. Ms. Johnson will lie-in-state at the church from 1pm until service...

Barbara Gilliland

Barbara Gilliland

Jul 25, 2026

Ms. Barbara Gilliland, age 89, of Boaz, Alabama died on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 o’clock pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Douglas Cemetery. There will not be a formal visitation.

Ms. Gilliland was born in Alabama on June 17, 1937, to Robert Hershel & Edna Pauline Tankersley Gilliland.

Ms. Gilliland is survived by her Son:...

Jane Smith Alexander

Jane Smith Alexander

Jul 24, 2026

Mrs. Jane Smith Alexander, age 93, of Boaz, Alabama died on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Diversicare of Boaz.

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

Mrs. Alexander was born in Etowah County, Alabama on June 23, 1933, to B. Roscoe & Alma Yancy Smith. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Alexander is survived by Sister-in-Law: Lottie Morrow of Boaz...

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,...