Toni Marlene Mackain-Bremner
Apr 24, 2026
Toni Mackain-Bremner, 67, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at Kindred Hospital in Houston, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family and the thoughts of her many friends.
Born on August 30, 1958, in Glencoe, Alabama, Toni was the only child of William Gary Phillips and Linda Crowder Phillips. Raised in Glencoe and a graduate of Glencoe High School,...
Martin Joseph Bethune
Apr 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that our family announces the passing of, Martin Joseph Bethune (Joe), age 75, of Gadsden, Alabama, who passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2026, at Riverview Hospital.
Joe is survived by his wife Judy Bethune; daughter Christie Koehler; grandson John Carson (JC) Koehler; granddaughter Lily Koehler; sisters Brenda Farabee (Butch), Janice Griffin (Jan), and Vicky Turner...
Mary Joyce Armstrong
Apr 19, 2026
Joyce White Armstrong, age 90, of Glencoe AL passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior Sunday April 19, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Armstrong, or Ms Joyce as she is affectionately known, was born December 31, 1935 to William Homer White and Annie Ophelia White. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Perry (Brad) Armstrong and...
Mary Countryman
Apr 17, 2026
Nell Countryman, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2026. The Family will have visitation at Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home from 11am until the funeral service at 1pm.
Nell was born in Gadsden, Alabama to Roscoe and Jessie Bellew.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Elbert Dewayne and James Royce Bellew. Sisters Phronsia...
Mary Frances Griffith Collins
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Frances Griffith Collins, age 93, of Attalla, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1932, in Gadsden, Alabama, where she remained a lifelong resident and devoted her life to her family and community.
Mrs. Collins was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who raised seven children and cherished every moment spent with her growing...
Donald Holmes
Apr 6, 2026
Donald R. Holmes Jr., age 64, passed away on April 6, 2026. A funeral service will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., with visitation beginning one hour prior at 10:30 a.m. Tommy Marshall will officiate. Burial will follow at Rainbow Memorial Gardens.
Don was born in the Midway/McDonald community in 1961. He graduated...
Mildred Ruth Atkins
Apr 6, 2026
Mildred Ruth Atkins passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved. She was 99 years old and a lifelong member of East Gadsden Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12 p.m. with a visitation starting at 10 a.m. until time of...
Nellie Marie Rountree
Apr 4, 2026
Nellie Marie Rountree, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Crestwood Cemetery on April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with Josh Hutt officiating.
Nellie was a devoted, family-oriented woman and a loving mother and grandmother whose presence brought warmth and strength to those around her.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Reaves;...
Herylan Hamby
Apr 1, 2026
Herylan Hamby, age 96, of Gadsden, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Visitation will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Hamby was born and raised in Alabama. She graduated from Gadsden High School in 1948...
Jean Brooks Callan
Mar 22, 2026
Mrs. Jean Brooks Callan, 101, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home.
Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on May 18, 1924, Jean was a teacher for many years and helped establish and run a school at College Heights Baptist Church, where she served as director. She was an artist who loved to travel and was a great cook, gardener, and avid...