Obituaries

Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson

Jul 23, 2024

Mrs. Mary Thompson, age 81 of Gadsden, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 Funeral service will be held at one o’clock pm Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Richard Bruce officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Grove Cemetery in Holly Pond. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00am – 1:00 pm...

Jimmy "J.T." "Professor" Thompson

Jimmy "J.T." "Professor" Thompson

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Jimmy “J.T.” “Professor” Thompson, age 70, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Grandview Medical Center. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 o’clock am on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the McRae Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

 Mr. Thompson was born in Alabama on...

Linda Formby

Linda Formby

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Linda Formby, age 76 of Albertville, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence.

 Graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm Saturday, July 13,2024, at the Douglas Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm at McRae Funeral Home.

 Mrs. Formby was born in Alabama on January 30, 1948, to Hugh & Alice Latham Wright.

 Mrs. Formby is survived by...

Nancy Putman Hefner

Nancy Putman Hefner

Jul 9, 2024

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Nancy Bell Putman Hefner passed away from her earthly home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior at the age of 82. Nancy was born on August 14, 1941, to W. Henry Putman and Lillian Nabors Putman in Boaz. AL. She lived her entire life in the Union and Double Bridges Community. 

 Nancy was...

James "Jim" Whitehead

James "Jim" Whitehead

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. James “Jim” Whitehead, age 94, of Douglas, Alabama, died on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his residence. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will not be a formal visitation.

 Mr. Whitehead was born in Tennessee on September 27, 1929, to William Solon & Gladys Waldine Jacobs Whitehead. He was a proud Air Force Veteran and retired...

Joe "J. C." Birdsong

Joe "J. C." Birdsong

Jun 26, 2024

Mr. Joe Conner “J. C.” Birdsong, age 98, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11 o’clock am in the McRae Chapel with Bro. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bethsaida Cemetery. A visitation will be on Friday evening, June 28, 2024, from...

Linda J. Murphree

Linda J. Murphree

Jun 23, 2024

Ms. Linda Murphree, age 64, of Horton, Alabama, died on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her residence.  

No memorial service is planned at this time. 

Ms. Murphree was born in Alabama on November 23, 1959, to George Washington & Helen B. Stancil Reynolds. She was a homemaker.

 Ms. Murphree is survived by her Sons: Mike & Megan Murphree of Pell City, Joseph...

Carol Moore

Carol Moore

Jun 19, 2024

Ms. Carol Moore, age79 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

 Ms. Moore was born in North Carolina on September 2, 1944, to D.C. Moore & Wilma Jane Strange.

 Ms. Moore is survived by her Son: Joe Van Kilpatrick & Amy Cassels of Boaz. 5 Grandchildren.

 Ms. Moore...

Chad Buchanan

Chad Buchanan

Jun 16, 2024

Mr. Chad Buchanan, age 41 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

 A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

 Mr. Buchanan was born in Alabama on November 5, 1982, to Joey & Martha McDowell Buchanan.

 Mr. Buchanan is survived by his Wife: Tana Buchanan of Boaz, Daughter: Saarah Buchanan of Boaz. Son: Cody...

Betty Ann Parkhill

Betty Ann Parkhill

Jun 11, 2024

Mrs. Betty Ann Parkhill, age 68, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Sis. Anita Clay, Bro. Jeremy Wallace and Bro. Jerry Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. A visitation will be on...

Lawrence Parker

Lawrence Parker

Jun 2, 2024

Mr. Lawrence Parker, age 71, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, June 2, 2024, at his residence.                       

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Mr. Parker was born in Alabama on August 31, 1952, to Enice Wiley & Lillian Wilma Pilgram Parker. He retired after thirty-two and a half...

Ester Hayes

Ester Hayes

May 29, 2024

Mrs. Ester Hayes, age 94 of Horton, Alabama, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home.

 

Memorial service will be held at Two o’clock pm Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Morris Stephens officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:30p.m-2:00p.m.

  

Mrs. Hayes was born in Alabama on March 26, 1930, to Alvie & Estell...

Charlotte Dodd Johnson

Charlotte Dodd Johnson

May 28, 2024

Mrs. Charlotte Dodd Johnson, age 92 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Beaufort, South Carolina.

 

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2024,

in the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. There will not be a formal visitation.

 

Mrs. Johnson was born...

James Garrison

James Garrison

May 26, 2024

Mr. James Garrison, age 73 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

 

Graveside service will be held at Two o’clock pm Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Memory Hill Cemetery with Bro.  Doyce Putman officiating. Interment will follow in the Memory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 12:00pm -1:30pm at the funeral home.

 

Mr. Garrison...

Briley Ramey

Briley Ramey

May 25, 2024

Mr. Briley Ramey, age 23 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, May 25, 2024. 

 

Funeral service will be held at Four o’clock pm Friday, May 31, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Welton Brooks and Bro. Mark Ramey officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00p.m-4:00p.m.

 

 

Briley is Survived by his Father: Kenny (Crystal) Ramey of Boaz. Mother: Tonja Overstreet of...

Michael DeLuca, Jr.

Michael DeLuca, Jr.

May 25, 2024

Mr. Michael DeLuca, Jr., age 76 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his residence.

 

Memorial service will be held at Two o’clock pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Steve Brown officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the funeral home.

 

Mr. DeLuca was born in New York on June 7, 1947 to...

Donald Mosakowski

Donald Mosakowski

May 24, 2024

Mr. Donald Mosakowski, age 68 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, May 24, 2024, at his residence.

 

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

 

Mr. Mosakowski was born in New Jersey on June 16, 1955, to Alexander Mosakowski & Gloria Poland.

 

Mr. Mosakowski is survived by his Wife: Terrie Mosakowski of Boaz. Daughters: Ashley Baker of Guntersville, Katie Mosakowski...

Angie Stoner Walls

Angie Stoner Walls

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Angie Stoner Walls, age 56, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Boaz, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.



A funeral service will be Friday, May 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM at McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brandon Bruce, Bro. Shannon Pullen, and Bro. Blake Dodd officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from...

Maurice Holcomb

Maurice Holcomb

May 14, 2024

Mr. Lonnie Maurice Holcomb, age 73, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence.

 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Ken Gillilan and Bro. Lynn Sharpton officiating. Interment will follow in Marshall Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be on Thursday evening, May...

David Lee

David Lee

May 11, 2024

Mr. David Lee, age 56 of Albertville, Alabama, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center South.

 

Graveside service will be held at Two o’clock pm Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Hillcrest Cemetery with Bro. Shannon Pullen officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.

 

Mr. Lee was born in...