James Charlie (Grizzly) Grizzard
Jul 17, 2026
James Charlie "Grizzly" Grizzard, age 83, of Ohatchee, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026.
Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Deborah Grizzard; his son, Tim (Tia) Grizzard; his daughters, April Grizzard, Cyndi Owens, Teresa (Roy) Rowe, Tawanna Waites, and Tinia Wheeler; his sister, Joan Truitt; as well as many cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
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Harold Raymond Smith
Jul 15, 2026
Harold Raymond Smith, age 81, passed away on July 15, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Pastor Dutch Nelson will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Forrest Cemetery in Gadsden.
A full obituary will...
Sylvia Faye Sauerwine
Jul 3, 2026
Sylvia Faye Sauerwine, of Gadsden, went to her eternal home on July 3, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. and continue until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Crestwood Cemetery. Tammy Jackson will officiate.
Sylvia was a strong and faithful...
Faye Parsons Watts
Jun 29, 2026
Faye Parsons Watts, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crestwood Cemetery.
Faye was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister whose kindness and dedication to her family touched the lives of all who knew her. She worked in Huntsville as a loan closing secretary...
Era Lou Sheffield
Jun 28, 2026
Era Lou Sheffield, age 90, of Collinsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Jeff Graves will officiate the service.
Era was a lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain and was...
Tina Michelle Elliott
Jun 28, 2026
Tina Michelle Elliott, age 60, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Tina lived a life centered on love, family, and finding joy in the little things. She was a devoted mother who selflessly raised her two daughters, meeting life's challenges with strength, resilience, and unconditional love.
Tina had a vibrant spirit and loved anything colorful, especially the color...
Essie Ruth Fite
Jun 17, 2026
Ruth was born in 1933 to Carl and Exa Dulaney. She began her career as a bookkeeper for Wakefield’s Grocery, where she met the love of her life, Leamon M. Fite, Sr. Together they built a loving family and welcomed their son, Leamon M. Fite, Jr. (“Lea”), who later carried on the family grocery business and proudly served as a...
Tim Joseph Burgess
Jun 16, 2026
Timothy "Tim" Joseph Burgess, 69, of Gadsden/Rainbow City was born August 7, 1956. He went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026.
Tim graduated from Etowah High School in 1974 and attended Gadsden State Technical Institute where he received a degree in sheet metal and training in cabinetry and air conditioning. Tim opened Volume Sheet Metals, a very successful...
Ronald Clark Blackmon
Jun 16, 2026
Ronald Clark "Ronnie" Blackmon, age 66, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on June 16, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Jeremy Mallett will officiate. Burial will follow at Crestwood Cemetery.
Ronnie was the middle son of Robert Clark Blackmon...
Donald Lewis Whorton
Jun 1, 2026
Donald Lewis "Donnie" Whorton, age 77, of Glencoe, Alabama, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born on November 8, 1948, in Gadsden, Alabama, his kind heart, quick wit, and sense of humor brought joy to all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Gadsden High School’s Class of 1968, Donnie excelled as both a tennis player and track athlete. Following high...