Obituaries

James David Brown

James David Brown

Mar 9, 2025

James David Brown, 81, of Albertville passed away on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at Sheperd’s Cove with his loving family by his side. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, at 2:00 pm with Brother Alvin Martin officiating. Military Honors will follow in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

David was preceded in...

Estrellita "Lita" McClendon

Estrellita "Lita" McClendon

Mar 8, 2025

Estrellita “Lita” McClendon, 80 of Albertville, passed away on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at her home. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, with burial following in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be:  Steve Reno; Ed Hawkins; Gilbert Fernandez; Jacob Scott; Jeff Davis and Bob Brown.

She was...

Phillip Lee Kilpatrick

Phillip Lee Kilpatrick

Mar 4, 2025

Phillip Lee Kilpatrick: 62 of Sardis passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at the Marshall Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Phillip was preceded in death by his brother Donnie Kilpatrick.

Phillip is survived by...

Elsie Lee Hinson

Elsie Lee Hinson

Mar 1, 2025

Elsie Lee Hinson of Bessemer passed away early morning March 1,2025, with her loving family by her side. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Brasher's Chapel Cemetery.

Elsie was preceded in death by her first husband Jimmy Bill Hinson;...

Janet Ranelle Browning

Janet Ranelle Browning

Feb 26, 2025

Janet Ranelle Gillispie Browning of Boaz, Alabama, was born on February 17, 1951, alongside her twin sister and lifelong best friend, Janice Gillispie Gunshefski. The two were born in Altus, Oklahoma, to Doretha (Wallace) Gillispie and Monroe Gillispie. On February 26, 2025, Janet peacefully passed away, joining her Heavenly Father, surrounded by family. Proceeding in death her sister, Janice, and...

Dwight Eugene Johnson

Dwight Eugene Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

Dwight Eugene Johnson, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 17th, 2025, with Brothers Donny Lanier; Jeff Teal and Billy Swearengin officiating.

Dwight was preceded in death by his grandson Jeffery Swearengin; his parents Louie...

Doris Pearl Bussell

Doris Pearl Bussell

Feb 9, 2025

Doris Pearl Bussell, born on September 6, 1934, in Florida, graced this world with her kindness and boundless spirit until her passing on February 9, 2025, at Princeton Baptist Hospital. Doris, known affectionately by those who loved her, lived a life that embodied simplicity and love, touching the hearts of all who crossed her path.

As a daughter of David and...

Billy Earl Keeton

Billy Earl Keeton

Feb 4, 2025

Billy Earl Keeton, 72, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.Born July 16, 1952, in Albertville, AL, to the late Harvey and Opal Keeton, he lived in the North Georgia area most of his life. Mr. Keeton worked in Law Enforcement with the City of Alpharetta Police Department and retired from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. After his retirement,...

Aiden Phillip Strickland

Aiden Phillip Strickland

Feb 4, 2025

Aiden Phillip Strickland, 17, of Guntersville passed away on February 4th, 2025.  Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Aiden is survived by his parents Tim and Loretta Strickland and his siblings:  Kate Walker; Kim Brennaham; Brooklyn Green; Brandon Green and Gracie Higgins.

Timothy Lee Waldrep

Timothy Lee Waldrep

Jan 31, 2025

Timothy Lee Waldrep, 65, passed away on January 31st, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family will hold a visitation on Monday, February 3rd from 4:00pm until 6:00 pm. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

Tim was preceded in death by his wife Pamela Waldrep and his parents Harvey and Frances Waldrep.

Tim was...

William Clarence Webb

William Clarence Webb

Jan 31, 2025

William Clarence Webb, 80, passed away early on January 31st, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at 1:00 pm in Marshall Memorial Gardens. 

Bill was preceded in death by his devoted wife Jo Ann Webb; his son Vernon Thomas; his parents Albert...

Brandon Jolley

Brandon Jolley

Jan 29, 2025

Brandon Kyle Jolley, age 45 of Knoxville, former resident of Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by father, Alton Delmo Jolley; grandmother, Wilma Chaffin.

Survived by children, Jesse Jolley and Braden Jolley; mother, Myrna Chaffin Roden (Prentice); brother, Brian Jolley; sister, Beth Van Dyke (Tommy); nieces, Megan Hickman and Ella Van Dyke; nephew, Jake Jolley.

In lieu of...

Delaine Dendy

Delaine Dendy

Jan 28, 2025

Delaine McCreless Dendy, 76, of Auburn, passed away on January 28, at Bethany House in Auburn. Born April 2, 1948, to wonderful parents, Jay and Sarah McCreless, Delaine spent her growing-up years in Albertville, Alabama, alongside her best friend and sister, Kathy. Delaine married Ned in 1969, and they moved to Huntsville, where they raised their two children, John and...

Johnny Franklin Bonds

Johnny Franklin Bonds

Jan 23, 2025

Johnny Franklin Bonds, 92, passed away on January 23rd, 2025, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, January 26th at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow afterwards in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Alex Owens; Austin Gilliland; Ethan Bonds; Steve Owens; Taft Reeves;...

Billie Jean Nichols

Billie Jean Nichols

Jan 14, 2025

Billie Jean Nichols, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at Marshall Manor Nursing Home. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Kevin Brooks officiating. Burial will follow afterwards in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Baggett; Austin...

Julie Patton

Julie Patton

Jan 9, 2025

Julie Patton, 59, passed away on January 9th, 2025. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home and Crestview Cemetery are handling the arrangements. The family will host a visitation at the Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center on Saturday, January 25th from 3pm until 5pm.  The family will have a private burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the:

Guntersville...

Claretta Osborn

Claretta Osborn

Jan 2, 2025

Claretta Osborn, 78, of Albertville passed away early Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at Marshall Medical Center South. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, with Brother Shannon Pullen officiating. Burial will follow in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

Claretta was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Eugene Osborn;...

Patricia King

Patricia King

Dec 17, 2024

Patricia P King, 79, of Albertville, passed away early Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at her home in Albertville. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family plans to hold a private Celebration of Life at a later date.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Gary King SR and her parents Marion Phillips and Emma Gean Barber.

Patricia loved...

Brian Buttram

Brian Buttram

Dec 15, 2024

Brian Keith Buttram, 55, of Guntersville passed away early Sunday morning at Shepard’s Cove Hospice. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Davis; Thaddeus Payton; Craig Reynolds; Dave Bischoff; Ashley Harrell; Mike...

Gena Cheryl Willis

Gena Cheryl Willis

Dec 13, 2024

Gena Cheryl Willis, 72, of Boaz passed away on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center South. Marshall Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at Marshall Memorial Gardens with Sister Glinda Hughs officiating.

Gena was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Rankins and her parents...

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