Dec 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ramona "Mona" Kay Solley Brooks. Though words can never fully express the loss we feel, we take comfort in reflecting upon a life that placed her Lord and Savior first and who loved her family and friends with her whole heart. Born in Etowah County and...

Dec 5, 2025

Loretta Young Jordan, age 82, of Gadsden, AL, passed away peacefully while in hospice care at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Loretta was born to Virgil and Evelyn Young May 22, 1943 and spent most of her life in Gadsden.

Loretta was a hard worker and had a varied work career.  She worked at South Central Bell for...

Dec 4, 2025

Jerry Mack Foster, age 91, of Gadsden, passed away on December 4, 2025, and was received into the loving and eternal hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Crestwood Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until the...

Dec 1, 2025

A memorial service will be held at 3 pm December 7,2025 at North Gadsden Church of God for Murlene Sims, age 84, of Gadsden, passed away on December 1, 2025. Murlene will be remembered for her generous spirit and the joy she found in helping others. She was always busy—whether working as a dedicated hairdresser or serving her community...

Nov 27, 2025

Pauline, (affectionately known as Polly in her younger years) was born in Gadsden, Alabama to her parents, Paul and Evelyn Tarvin. After graduating from Gadsden High in 1958 she went on to work in Accounts Receivable for Flower's Bakery where she eventually retired. She married her husband Charles E. Williamson in 1969. She then had their daughter Tara Williamson...

Nov 20, 2025

Maurice Elmo Fricks, age 87, entered his heavenly home on Thursday night, November 20, 2025, after battling gastric esophageal carcinoma and multiple myeloma. He was a loving husband, father, and best granddaddy. He was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at the age of 11 in Town Creek, Fyffe, Alabama. He retired from Goodyear in January of 2001...

Nov 19, 2025

Betty Elizabeth McDonald, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1933, in Marshall County, Alabama, where her roots were planted deeply in family, faith, and hard work. A graveside service will be held at First United Methodist Double Springs Cemetery 226 Double Bridge Rd Boaz Al 35957, on Saturday, November 22,...

Nov 18, 2025

Glenda Kay Reeves, a life long resident of Etowah County, passed away on Tuesday 11/18/2025 at 6:20 am with her close family by her side. Glenda was born 5/5/45 to her mother Mary Thacker Kell and her father Rufus Arnold Thacker. She was a graduate of Glencoe High school, class of 1963. She married Joseph Grady Chapman and had...

Nov 17, 2025

Brenda Sue Loftis West, age 65, of Gadsden died November 17, 2025. She will be remembered as a very loving and affectionate person who put everybody's needs above her own. Never met a stranger and always left a smile on your face. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her...

Nov 15, 2025

Jeffrey Lamar Ballard, age 80, went to be with Jesus Saturday, November 15th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Melton and Louvisa, and his brother Gene. Lamar was married to his beloved wife Hilda Ballard for 60 years. He was a devoted husband with unwavering commitment that set an example for everyone who knew...