Obituaries
Thomas Callahan
Aug 21, 2024
It is with a sad heart to announce that after a brief battle, our brother Tom succumbed to
cancer on August 21, 2024 in Albertville Alabama..
Tom was born as Hans Peter Brandner in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to Luise Dörr and
Hans Witman. He was adopted by USAF LtCol Joseph and Jenoise Callahan.
Tom proved to be a gifted High School wrestler and athlete. Tom...
Sue Brock
Aug 20, 2024
Mrs. Sue Brock, age 81 of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at UAB Hospital.
Funeral service will be held at Two o’clock pm Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Dr. Aaron Johnson , Bro. Byron Fricks and Bro. Steven Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Carter. Visitation will be on...
Neta Terrell
Aug 20, 2024
Mrs. Neta Terrell, age 95 of Martling, Alabama, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the McRae Chapel with Bro. Jerry Otinger & Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00pm -8:00pm at...
Glenda Jackson
Aug 9, 2024
Mrs. Glenda Jackson, age 91, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at her residence.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1:30 o’clock pm in the Hillcrest Cemetery with Bro. Gerald Thomas officiating. A visitation will be on Tuesday August 13, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mrs. Jackson...
Alexandria "Alex" Walker Stone
Jul 29, 2024
Alexandria “Alex” Leighann (Walker) Stone, 31, of Boaz, AL passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 6 o'clock pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Parker speaking. A visitation will be from 5 until service time at the funeral home.
Alex was born in Boaz, AL to Lamar...
Billy Ted Cofield
Jul 23, 2024
Mr. Billy Ted Cofield, age 89, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 2 o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Dr. Michael Goforth and Bro. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. A visitation will be on Saturday July 27, 2024,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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