Obituaries

Coleman Leo Powell

Coleman Leo Powell

Apr 25, 2024

Coleman Leo Powell, age 85 of Addison, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence.

 

He was born on March 31, 1939 to Noah Powell and Gearldean Pratt. Coleman was a lifelong farmer; he raised cattle and chickens. He loved to work and enjoyed going to the cattle sale. Coleman loved to tell stories, joke, and tease.

 

The visitation will...

Frank Keith Tomblin

Frank Keith Tomblin

Apr 24, 2024

Frank Keith Tomblin, age 71 of Double Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.

 

Keith loved photography and woodworking. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Double Springs, where he played the Harmonica in the church worship band.

 

Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist...

Dewey Lee Tucker

Dewey Lee Tucker

Apr 24, 2024

Dewey Lee “Billie” Tucker, age 94 of Double Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.

 

She was born February 18, 1930 to Dewey and Ida Roberts. Dewey “Billie” loved God and reading her bible. She always loved it when the family gathered around and getting to cook for them. Dewey “Billie” liked to go fishing and tend to...

Carolyn Wood

Carolyn Wood

Apr 24, 2024

Carolyn Wood, age 77 of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.

 

She was born September 15, 1946 to Arvil F. Farley and Carrie L. Campbell.

 

The visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville where the service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Brother Bobby Smith officiating.

 

Carolyn is survived...

Jean Ann Overton

Jean Ann Overton

Apr 23, 2024

Jean Ann Overton, age 84 of Double Springs, passed away April 23, 2024.

 

She was born on October 6, 1939 in Deptford, London England to John Alfred Webb and Ellen Price. Jean had a passion for collecting antiques and she left behind a hell of a lot of stuff to her sons who have absolutely no idea what to do with...

Loyce Gilliland White

Loyce Gilliland White

Apr 23, 2024

Loyce Gilliland White, age 84 of Houston Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation Center in Double Springs surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born June 26, 1939 to Walter Nolan and Iris Gilliland. Loyce loved her family and was a devoted Christian, giving her life to Christ at an early age. She was an...

Christopher Lee Tasker

Christopher Lee Tasker

Apr 23, 2024

 

Christopher Lee Tasker, age 51 of Double Springs, passed away April 23, 2024 in Houston, Alabama. 

 

He was born March 14, 1973 to John Dale and Gwendolyn Sue Taylor Tasker. Christopher loved to ride Harley Davidsons and go hunting. He enjoyed life and he lived it to the fullest. 

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Christopher is survived by...

Pam Speer

Pam Speer

Apr 21, 2024

Pamela Marie “Pam” Speer, age 59 of Eva, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her residence.

 

She was born on December 14, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to Jessie Bonham, Jr. and Emma Lou Wilson. Pam loved her children and grandchildren. She worked hard and kept an immaculate home. Pam also enjoyed baking and cooking, especially around Christmas time. 

 

Visitation will be...

Refugio Arturo Sosa and Luis Enrique Deleon Castro

Refugio Arturo Sosa and Luis Enrique Deleon Castro

Apr 20, 2024

Refugio “Arturo” Sosa, age 47 of Haleyville and Luis “Enrique” Deleon Castro, age 50 of Haleyville passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 in a tragic automobile accident.

 

Arturo and Enrique were best friends who did everything together. They were both born in Zacatecas, Mexico. Arturo was known as a hard-working family man who loved working on cars, loved life, and loved...

Audrey Lee Spiller

Audrey Lee Spiller

Apr 15, 2024

Audrey Lee Spiller passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Hendrix Health Care in Double Springs, Alabama.

 

She was born September 17, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Ruby Lane.

 

The visitation will be Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs where the memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Timothy Schaubhut...

James "Jimmy" Mansel Cole Jr.

James "Jimmy" Mansel Cole Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

James Mansel “Jimmy” Cole, Jr of Sardis Community, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. 

 

Jimmy was born on July 5, 1942 to James and I.V Cole. He loved his family and was a wonderful provider. Jimmy worked for 25 years at Southern Energy Homes. He held many roles there, but his favorites were welding and maintenance....

Helen Marie Nix

Helen Marie Nix

Apr 14, 2024

Helen Marie Nix, age 65 of Double Springs, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at North Alabama Medical Center.

 

She was born February 5, 1959 to Tommy and Alfie Smith. Helen was a daughter, wife, mom and friend, but her favorite title was Nana. She was a caregiver to all those around her. She was a kind, genuine, and always the...

Linda Sue Kelly

Linda Sue Kelly

Apr 10, 2024

Linda Sue Kelly, age 70 of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born December 31,1953 to Jack and Opal Irwin. Her daughter Belinda was her life, along with her grandsons. She also had a wonderful relationship with her son-in-law, Martin. Linda liked to travel and was never afraid to embark on...

David Butler

David Butler

Apr 9, 2024

William David Butler, 62 of Addison, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. 

 

He was born February 11, 1962 to William “Bobby” Butler and Shirley Ruth Walker Butler. David was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving father and grandfather. 

 

The visitation will be Friday, April 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...

Heather Cantrell

Heather Cantrell

Apr 3, 2024

Heather Cantrell, age 46 of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.

 

She was born April 22, 1977 to Bobby Ray and Carolyn Henderson Rowell. Heather was known for her larger-than-life personality, her sense of humor, and her big heart. She would go above and beyond to help whoever was in need. Heather was...

Randy Strickland

Randy Strickland

Apr 2, 2024

James Randolph “Randy” Strickland, age 81 of Arley, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his residence.

 

He was born June 29, 1942 in Arley, Alabama to Earnest Eugene Strickland and Juda Catherine Wilson.

 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church NO. 2 in Arley where the memorial service...

Debra Kretzschmar

Debra Kretzschmar

Mar 31, 2024

Debra Kretzschmar, age 66 of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Birmingham Alabama.

 

She was born September 26, 1957 to James Kelley II and Virginia Gilbert. Debra enjoyed watching Auburn football and Nascar. She loved being outdoors and her dogs. 

 

Debra is survived by her brother, James N. Kelley III; and niece, Farrah (Scott) Browning. 

 

She was preceded in death by...

Dorothy Martin "Dot" Loyd

Dorothy Martin "Dot" Loyd

Mar 31, 2024

Dorothy Martin “Dot” Loyd, age 81 of Houston, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her residence.

 

She was born July 25, 1942 to Hubert Jefferys and James Birdie Tidwell.

 

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Houston Church of God where the service will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor...

Tammy Jo Parson

Tammy Jo Parson

Mar 30, 2024

Tammy Jo Parson, age 50, of Haleyville, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born on February 13, 1974 in Haleyville to Billy Neal Parson and Jewell Dean Franks.

 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where services...

Wanda Lea Yvonne Williams

Wanda Lea Yvonne Williams

Mar 29, 2024

Wanda Lea Yvonne Williams, age 82, of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Hendrix Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born November 18, 1941 in Double Springs to Hershal and Jeanie Bailey.

 

The family will hold a graveside service on April 4, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Houston Memorial Cemetery.

 

Wanda is survived by her sons,...

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