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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Rosie Johnson 89, of Gadsden, Alabama passed away on October 31, 2025. Born on July 17, 1936. Rosa was the wife of the late Mark Johnson and lived in the Lincoln Park subdivision for many years.
Rosa is survived by her daughter Cynthia her three children, eight grandchildren, and two great grands. Her sister Bertha Turner and...
Lt. Col. (Ret.) James "Jim" Ernest Roberts Jr., of Jacksonville, Ala., died Oct. 31, 2025. He was 88. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home in Gadsden, with funeral to follow, the Rev. Derek Staples officiating. A burial with military honors will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors...
Obituary for Mr. Terry Tucker
Funeral services for Mr. Terry Tucker, age 67, of Gadsden, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Crestwood Chapel, with Daniel Woodcock officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Cemetery.
Terry will be remembered first and foremost as a faithful Christian, and then for his love...
Patsy Pate Faulkner, age 79, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on October 18th, 2025. Born on February 19th, 1946, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ausby and Louise Pate.
A funeral service will be held at Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home on October 22, 2025 at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. until time...