Thelma Janice Thornton
Dec 19, 2025
Funeral services for Thelma Janice Thornton, age 79, of Rainbow City, Alabama, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Crestwood Chapel, with Tim Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Cemetery.
Ms. Thornton passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1946, in Ragland, Alabama, and spent...
Michael Clark Harrison
Dec 15, 2025
Michael Clark Harrison, age 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, following a short illness. He was the beloved son of retired Army officer Lt. Co Carl G. and Johnnie Harrison. Visitation will be at Crestwood Funeral Home on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. with graveside following at 12 p.m. at Crestwood Cemetery. Paul Harbison...
Norma Carolyn Christian
Dec 15, 2025
Norma "Carolyn" Christian, age 76, of Gadsden passed away 12/15/25. Crestwood Funeral Home is in charge. Visitation will be from 10-12PM on Friday 12/19/25 with a graveside funeral service following. Pastor to officiate. Carolyn was born in Sylacauga, lived in Anniston until she was 12 and then moved to Gadsden. She graduated from Gadsden High Class of 1967. She...
Wilson "Pete" Abel
Dec 15, 2025
Wilson "Pete" Abel, age 70, of Gadsden, passed away on December 15, 2025, as the result of a tragic automobile accident.
Pete will be fondly remembered for his talent as a tennis player in his younger years. He was a 1973 graduate of Gadsden High School and later graduated from Auburn. He was a member of the...
Shelley Gwynne Hale
Dec 13, 2025
Shelley Hale, age 72, of Rainbow City, passed away on December 13, 2025. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Shelley will be lovingly remembered for her vibrant love of life. She found joy in beaches, concerts, and cheering on Alabama football, but above all, she cherished her family dearly and was known as...
Mary Louise Copeland
Dec 6, 2025
Mary Copeland, age 95, passed away on December 6th, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at 1 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Crestwood Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband Charles Copeland, children Cindy (Lee) McClain, Mike (Betty) Copeland, Karen Copeland, Kevin...
Ramona “Mona” Kay Solley Brooks
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...
Loretta Y. Jordan
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...
Jerry Mack Foster
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...
Audrey "Murlene" Sims
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...