Gean Lecolia Paulsen
Formerly of Boaz
Gean Lecolia Paulsen, Jan. 7, 1929 – Aug. 10, 2024, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by those she loved.
She is survived by her three children, Greer Doohan, Flavia Morris and Christopher Paulsen; her grandchildren, Cameron, Kyle, Lenni and Jessica; her sons-in-law, John Doohan, Michael Morris and Chris Crowley; her brother, Bobby Wayne Greer, and numerous relatives in Alabama; and her caregiver, Victoria Hurley.
Preceded in death by her partners Lorin Paulsen, Grady Duncan and Worth Morton, she is remembered fondly by all whose lives she touched. A Depression-era child raised in rural northern Alabama, she went west during World War II and carved out a life in California, first in Long Beach and San Diego, then Santa Rosa.
An avid traveler, she rode a camel in Egypt, cruised the Mediterranean and the Panama Canal, walked the Great Wall and visited Alaska and Hawaii so often, she could suggest all the special spots a casual visitor might miss. She was fearless, a champion of justice, a lifelong learner and a firm believer in the power of positive thinking.
Alexandria “Alex” Leighann (Walker) Stone
Boaz
Alexandria “Alex” Leighann (Walker) Stone, 31, of Boaz passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Parker speaking. A visitation will be from 5 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Alex was born in Boaz to Lamar Walker and Rhonda Bonds.
She is survived by her children, Ava and Jacklynn Stone (Caleb Stone) and a son; father, Lamar Walker; mother, Rhonda Bonds Glassco (Jay); a brother, Jonathan Walker; sisters, Amanda Whitt, Angie (Shane) Gilbreath and Erica Bolding; a special cousin, Savannah Johnson; aunt and uncle, Lorri and Mack Johnson; nieces and nephew, Presley and Drake Whitt (Amanda), Cesleigh Martin and Carslyn Gilbreath (Angie), Caressa Bolding, Cassidy Bolding and Emily Clanton (Erica); and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Louie and Shirley Walker, who adopted Alex as a small child. Also, by her maternal grandparents, L. Z. & Irene Frasier and Marjorie Alexander Frasier.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Alex’s memory.
McRae Funeral Home assisted the family.
Anita “Carol” Martin
Boaz
Anita “Carol” Martin, 70, of Boaz passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at her residence.
Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at McRae Funeral Home.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ron Ritz of Tennessee, Brenda Moore of Indiana and Angela and Steve Giagiakos of Florida; son, Archie Rex Shelton III of Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
McRae Funeral Home assisted the family.
Blanche Brumbeloe Hodges
Albertville
Blanche Brumbeloe Hodges, 95, of Albertville passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Collinsville Healthcare.
She is survived by her son, Don Rogers (Brada Conklin); daughter, Sandra Pankey (Randall); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and sister, Patsy Bolton (Jackie Neal).
Her funeral service was Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Albertville Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Skirum Cemetery. Rev. Larry Walls and Randall Pankey officiated.
Albertville Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
Catherine Marie Chaney
Catherine Marie Chaney, 88, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Marshall Manor.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at noon at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Tarvin will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service time Wednesday.
Marshall Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family.
Chadwick Samples Sr.
Ohatchee
Chadwick Samples Sr., 78, of Ohatchee passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, from 10-11 a.m., with a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home.
He is survived by his son, Chuck Samples Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Research Hospital in his memory.
Adams Brown Service Funeral Home assisted the family.
Isla Hope Lesley
Anniston
Isla Hope Lesley, 7, of Anniston passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.
She was the daughter of Brett Lesley and Spencer Lesley. Isla was the youngest sister to a large, loving family, including Morgan Berry, Madilyn Lesley, Cecilie Coleman, Harley Lesley, Riley Lesley, Jordan Lesley, Blake Lesley and Eli Coleman. She was also the proud aunt to her niece, Everly Berry, and nephew, Archer Berry. Her mother, Brett Lesley, and stepfather, Jake Coleman, will now be lost without her.
Her grandparents, Barbara Stone, Mary Wilson, Allen Davis and Cecil Coleman, were blessed to witness her growth and were a constant source of support and love in her life. Isla was preceded in death by her father, Spencer Lesley.
Her funeral service was Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home. She was laid to rest at Marshall Memorial Cemetery.
Adams Brown Service Funeral Home assisted the family.
J.W. Ford
Albertville
J.W. Ford, 80, of Albertville passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
A visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home. The interment will take place at Asbury Methodist Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Jay Ford (Christian); daughter, Wendy Walters; four grandchildren; and brothers, Tommy Ford (Myra) and Michael Ford (Barbara).
Adams Brown Service Funeral Home assisted the family.
Jeanne Norrene Durham
Albertville
Jeanne Norrene Durham, 75, of Albertville passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
The family will have a celebration of life service on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at 3 p.m. at 108 Pell Street in Albertville.
Her survivors include daughters, Shelli Martin (Dennis), Sheryl Griffin (Doug), Connie McHenry (Clayton) and Judy Gunthrie; sons, Jim Perkinson (Deanne), Jerry Perkinson (Sandy), Gordon Tinsley and Jason Durham; sister, Beth Raciot; brothers, Eddie Griffith (Marge), Benny Gentry (Missy) and Thomas Griffith; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel assisted the family.
Jeffrey Paul Crosby
Altoona
Jeffrey Paul Crosby, 58, of Altoona passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Crosby; stepdaughter, Erica; three grandchildren; brothers, Jason Crosby and Brad Crosby; sister-in-law, Tabitha Crosby; one niece; and one nephew.
Special thanks to Hospice of Alabama.
His memorial service was Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Etowah Memorial Chapel. Rev. Eric Snead and Michael Fulenwider officiated.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family.
Etowah Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
John William Pall
Formerly ofAlbertville
John William Pall, 35, of Atlanta, formerly of Albertville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Henson (Mike); father, John Pall; sisters, Rebecca Pall and Alexandra Henson; brother; Daniel Pall; grandmother, Syble Rankin; girlfriend, Jessica Pearl Bryant; and his aunt, Robin Rankin.
Graveside service was Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Alder Springs Cemetery. Rev. Jackie Riddle and Patti League officiated.
Albertville Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
Opal Baker Woods (Robins)
Albertville
Opal Baker Woods (Robins), 97, of Albertville passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, with family by her side.
She is survived by five children, Mildred (Voss) Bankston, Geraldine (Hubert) Hughes, Ann (David) Light, Donald Baker and Kathy Reese; brother, James Hugh Robins; and 71 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Rev. Michael O’Neal will officiate her funeral service, which will be Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Adams Brown Service Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Prospect Cemetery in Swearengin.
Adams Brown Service Funeral Home assisted the family.
Stanley Allen Morris
Boaz
Stanley Allen Morris, 66, of Boaz passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital.
His funeral service was Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Albertville Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Jon Henderson officiated the service.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Morris; children, Jeremy Morris (Tanya), Marla Morris (Tim), Claudia Moore (Jason), Preston Morris (Kailey), Connor Morris (Madison) and Lukas Morris (Haleigh); five grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Kathy Holcomb, Claudette Thomas (Phillip), Barry Morris (Pam), Doug Morris (Sheryl) and Julie Haygood (Shane); and a host of nieces, nephews and his hunting buddies.
Albertville Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
Thomas Callahan
It is with a sad heart to announce that after a brief battle, our brother Tom succumbed to cancer on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Albertville, Alabama.
Tom was born as Hans Peter Brandner in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to Luise Dörr and Hans Witman. He was adopted by USAF Lt. Colonel Joseph and Jenoise Callahan.
Tom proved to be a gifted high school wrestler and athlete. Tom earned a bachelor’s in political science and criminal justice from Connecticut University. While in the Army, Tom married Susan Humphries of Philadelphia, Pa. Tom earned his second bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of Texas.
Tom taught and held certificates in Texas, Kansas, Colorado and Indiana. He retired after 20 years in education and settled in Albertville, Alabama, to be close to family. There he made numerous friends and strong loving and caring relationships.
Tom was a voracious reader and loved dogs and cooking. He was a kind and selfless man and loved by many.
Tom’s final days were spent in the loving and caring hands of angels at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice in Albertville. The staff’s unselfish giving of themselves during Tom’s last stage of life will never be forgotten, as we are humbled by their grace.
Tom will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Tom is preceded in death by his fathers and mothers. He is survived by his siblings, Marianne Leston (Al), James Callahan (Cecile) and David Callahan; his son, Col. Sean Callahan (Suk Ja Kim); grandsons, William and Eli Callahan; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom selected cremation and did not desire a public service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice in Albertville, an animal rescue/shelter or veteran’s charity.
McRae Funeral Home assisted the family.
Voncyle Everitt Reeves
Voncyle Everitt Reeves, 89, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Barfield Health Care.
The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation would be appreciated.
Special thanks to her friends and the staff at Terrace Lake Assisted Living, Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care and Barfield Nursing Home.
Marshall Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family.
Wanda Sue Overton
Wanda Sue Overton, 81, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
Funeral service was Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Geraldine Cemetery. Rev. Lynn Childress, Rev. Jervis Young and Shelena Cofield officiated.
Her survivors include daughters, Kim Cleveland and Kristie Riddle; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel assisted the family.
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