May 3 obituaries

Joshua Duane Oliver, 35

Joshua Duane Oliver, 35, Tuscumbia, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Visitation will be Thurs­day, April 24, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscum­bia. The funeral service will be Friday, April 25, in the funeral home chap­el beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Oak­wood Cemetery, Sheffield.

Joshua was preced­ed in death by his moth­er, Sheila Oliver; and Mawmaw, Kathy Oliver.

He is survived by his children, Ashton, Nevaeh, and Memphis Oliver, and Micah Vess; father, Mi­chael “Duane” Oliver; grandmother, Shirley Nel­son; grandfather, Zollie Oliver; and the mothers of his children, Christina Ol­iver and LaDonna Vess.

Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

James Allen “Jimmy”

Rhea, 66

James Allen “Jimmy” Rhea, 66, of Florence, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. There will be a memorial service, Saturday April 26, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM at Morrison Funeral Home, Central Heights with De­wayne Crumley officiating.

Jimmy was an outdoors­man, a stellar fisherman, and an avid Alabama Fan, Roll Tide!!! Jimmy was loved by many and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lauren and Betty Rhea; brother, Kenny Rhea; sister, Karen Wales.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Rhea Gas­ton (Jonathan); son, Devan Johnson; brother, Kirby Rhea; sisters, Anne Baker (Jim), Marcy Rhea, Marilyn Rhea, Margie Reed (Rog­er), Donna Jones (Dave), and Rebecca Rhea; and a host of nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Join us in celebrating Jimmy. Bama fan through and through! We invite you to wear your favorite Alabama gear and share in his spirited legacy.

Valerie Nicole “Nikki”

Mayfield, 51

Valerie Nicole “Nikki” Mayfield, 51, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, April 25, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Morrison funeral Home, Tuscumbia. A memorial ser­vice will immediately follow in the funeral home chap­el with Thomas Lloyd and Kenny Taylor officiating.

Nikki was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Russellville. She lived a life rooted in love, always putting others first and finding true joy in lift­ing others up. Known as the queen of doing too much, she never missed a chance to go all out when it came to celebrating others. Her greatest happiness came from time spent with the people she loved most – her family. Nikki was preced­ed in death by her mother, Deborah Canida; and sis­ter-in-law, Renae Trapp.

She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Mayfield; children, Kaitlyn Mix­on-Wilson (Jordan) and Caleb Mayfield (Catelyn); sisters, Jamie Scott (John) and Stephanie Gandy; spe­cial nieces, Alexis Hunt (Stephen) and Alyssa Jones (Logan), Gigi’s babies, Pais­lee Parker, Dillon Wilson, Xaine Fuller, Rylli Fuller, and Emery Hunt; sister-in-law, Sheila Taylor (Kenny); brother-in-law, Gary May­field (Heather); and nieces and nephews, Kyle Trapp, Kayla Trapp, Josiah Trapp, Leah Trapp, Jonathan Tay­lor, Justin Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Nich­olas Scott, and Logan Scott.

In lieu of flowers, me­morials may be made to Foundation for Women’s Cancer, https://founda­tionforwomenscancer.org

Leslie Vernon Rhoden, 89

Leslie Vernon Rhoden, 89, Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, April 26, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Valdosta Church of Christ, Tuscumbia. The fu­neral service will immedi­ately follow at the church with Ed White and David Conley officiating. Inter­ment will be in Colbert Me­morial Gardens, Tuscumbia.

Les was a native of Leigh­ton, a member of Valdosta Church of Christ in Tus­cumbia, and a member of the Rotary Club in Florida. He was a veteran of the US Army. Throughout his life Les wore many hats. He was an educator, “Coach”, busi­nessman, administrator, and a farmer who loved horses. But the title he wore most proudly and affectionately was “Daddy”. Les was pre­ceded in death by his par­ents, George and Clara Rho­den; brothers, Roland and David Rhoden; and grand­daughter, Sara Rhoden.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-sev­en years, Nancy Carolyn Smith Rhoden; children, Steve Rhoden (Vicki), Greg Rhoden (Lisa), Robin Rho­den (Myra), Laura Petree (Jon), Donna Holmes (Jeff), and Sharon Grill (Donnie); grandchildren, Ryan Rho­den (Brittney), Tasha Petree, Elizabeth Rhoden, Emily Fields (Daniel), Reid Rho­den, Leslie Plant (Tanner), Austin Holmes (Molly), Adam Holmes, and Kath­erine Grill; great-grand­children, Deacon Rhoden, Abram Fields, Eli Rhoden, Lucas Fields, Reese Holmes, and Scarlet Plant; and special daughter, Autumn Owens.

Grandsons and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.

The family offers special thanks to Aveanna Hospice for their care and services; and to caregivers, Ashley, Bobby, Charlotte, Patty, Tammie, and Sonya for their love and care for Pops.

In lieu of flowers, me­morials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org; or St. Jude Chil­dren’s Research Hospi­tal, stjude.org/donate.

Jose Isaac

Martinez

Rodriguez, 45

José Isaac Martinez Ro­driguez, 45, Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Visita­tion will be Sunday, April 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscum­bia. Mr. Martinez will lie in state on Monday, April 28, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Shoals Catholic Church, Tuscum­bia, with the funeral imme­diately following. Fr. Benny Karimalikkal will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Tuscumbia.

José was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Bonnie Hoover.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Martinez; children, Angel Martinez, Mikeila Martinez, and Mai­te Martinez; parents, Juan Martinez Rodriguez and Ma de Jesús Rodriguez Or­tiz; six brothers, five sis­ters, two grandchildren, and a host of nieces, neph­ews, and family members.

Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

Edward

Dewayne

Anglin, 63

Edward Dewayne “Ed­die” Anglin, 63, of Tuscum­bia, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at Tharptown Cemetery.

Eddie was a native of Russellville, Alabama and was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Anglin and father, Edward Anglin.

He is survived by his sis­ter, Melissa Anglin; brother, Scott Anglin (Michelle); and a host of nieces and nephews.

Eddie Marie White

McClish, 81

Eddie Marie White Mc­Clish, 81, of Waterloo, passed away, Thursday, April 24, 2025. A Memo­rial Service will be held at Lighthouse Apostolic Church Sunday, April 27, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. with Nelson A. McClish of­ficiating. Burial will be at Murphys Chapel Cemetery.

She was a member of Acts Church (Apostolic Church of The Shoals), a house parent for Attention homes of N.W. AL, and enjoyed being a foster parent where she raised 36 children.

Eddie was preceded in death by her parents, Ar­nold and Dorothy White; sister, Peggy White Pow­ell; brother, Robert White; son, Arnold Ray McClish; grandchildren, Cheyenne Embery; great grand­child, Kameron Dulaney.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Nelson Wayne McClish; children, Waynette McClish, Kris­tie Lynn McClish, Dorothy McClish, and Judy McClish Embery (Leon); sister, Shir­ley White Hinton; grand­children, Daren Dulaney (Kassie), Laynette Dulaney, Nelson A. McClish (Am­ber), Kristie Lucille Wood (Tyler), Eddie Embery; great grand children Scarlette Du­laney, Evan Dulaney, Kar­son Dulaney, Saylie Brown, Brynleigh Trusty, Tatum Wood, and Scarlett Wood.

Pallbearers will be Nelson A. McClish, Daren Dulaney, Evan Dulaney, Leon Embery, Eddie Embery, and Doug Robbins. Honorary pallbear­er will be Karson Dulaney.

Angela Margaret Haeger

Barnes, 89

Angela Margaret Haeger Barnes, 89, Sheffield, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Visitation will be Fri­day, May 2, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The fu­neral service will be Satur­day, May 3, at York Bluff Baptist Church, Sheffield, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Norman Simmons, Rev. Daniel Davis, and Rev. Linda Barnes Popham officiating and speaking. Interment will be in Oak­wood Cemetery, Sheffield.

Diane Sophie McBrayer

Diane Sophie McBray­er, of Tuscumbia, AL, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. No services will be held at this time.

Born on September, 23, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the beloved wife of the late James McBrayer.

Diane is survived by her children, Cindy Franks (Gary), Katrina Kenney (Gerrick), and Tim Mc­Brayer. Her grandchildren include Brittany Thornton (Brad), Haley Scott (Tom­my), Zac Franks, Tiffany Franks, Kelly Kenney, An­drew Kenney, Chris Ken­ney, Alanna Holton, and Brendan McBrayer. She was the cherished great-grand­mother of Brylee Thorn­ton and Aiden Holton.

A devoted Christian, Di­ane cherished her family, was an amazing mother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had a passion for God, loved helping others, and was known for her warm smile and kind heart.

Jewell Dean

Fuller Posey, 93

Jewell Dean Fuller Posey, 93, passed away peace­fully on Friday, April 25, 2025. A beloved matri­arch, she leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.

She is survived by her devoted children, Andy Posey (Nancy) and Susan Hamm (Mitch); her grand­children, Whitney Hamm (Kevin Moody), Morgan Williams (Robbins), and Alanna Posey; and her great-grandchildren, Sadler Grace Williams, Birdie Williams, Lainey Grego­ry, Maddox Shockley, and Maggie Shockley. She also held dear her god-grand­daughter Sylvia Ruth Tom­linson Wilder, and special friends, Joyce Bishop, Judy Davis, and Joey Poss.

Jewell Dean’s life was a testament to kindness, re­silience, and unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of those she loved.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Col­bert Memorial Gardens. Phillip Russell will be of­ficiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

Loyd Gilford King, 85

Loyd Gilford King, 85, longtime resident of Shef­field AL passed away peace­fully Thursday, April 24, 2025, in his favorite spot on the back patio listening to the birds after the rain. He graduated from Sheffield High School and received his bachelor’s in accounting from Florence State Univer­sity (UNA). Loyd enlisted in the Navy in 1957 and served 6 years on the USS Inde­pendence. He was proud to be a Navy Veteran and wore his Navy hat with pride.

Loyd worked as an ac­countant until he retired. He had a givers heart and was always helping those in need. He was a member of Park Terrace Cumber­land Presbyterian Church for over 35 years where he served as Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and other volunteer roles. Loyd was a devoted Christian and loved his church. He was an avid reader of the Word and en­joyed filling his extensive library with many treasures, which he freely loaned to anyone who asked. Loyd al­ways enjoyed a good game of chess and enjoyed sharing the game with his daugh­ters and granddaughters.

Loyd was preceded in death by his parents; How­ard George and Dorothy Perry King, brother; Ken­neth Richter King, and nephew; Kenneth Richter King II (Rich). Loyd was a loving father to his two daughters Jennifer King Cornelius (Jeff) and Kath­erine King Wise (Joe); and proud grandfather to Kaitlin Cornelius, Karley Corne­lius Taylor (Skylar), Kenzie Cornelius, and Abby Wright. His granddaughters were his pride and joy. The adventures he had while picking them up from school were some of his fondest memories.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1-3 pm at Colbert Me­morial Chapel with a ser­vice to follow at 3pm in the chapel. Rev. Dr. Jeff Davis will be officiating. The buri­al will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield. Pall­bearers are Joe Wise (Son-in-Law), Blake McKinney, Troy Mitchell, Tony Mont­gomery, John Paul Sander­son, and Forest Smallwood.

We rejoice that dad is healed and in his eternal home! We want to say a special thank you to the best neighbors Loyd has ever had, Donald & Deb­bie Maples. Thanks to Dr. Pearlman and his Team and Dr. Kingsley and his staff for their loving care. And many thanks to the Amber’s at Preferred Home Health.

John 11:25

Annie Scott Fletcher, 84

Annie Scott Fletcher, 84, of Muscle Shoals, AL died on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 12-1 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a ser­vice to follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Mark Mayfield will be officiating. Burial will be at Shaw Cemetery. Colbert Memorial Chap­el is assisting the family.

Nancy Evlynn Boothe, 60

Nancy E. Boothe, age 60, of Sheffield, passed away April 19, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, April 24 at Williams Funeral Home from 12:00pm until 1:30pm. The graveside service will follow at 2:00pm in Guy Cemetery – Tuscumbia, Al­abama. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

She is preceded in death by her father Ralph Pitts, her mother Lela Chaney, and her brother Ronnie Aday.

Nancy is survived by three sons, Thomas J. Hy­mans II, Timathe Joseph Hymans, and Lelan Craig Boothe; brothers, Ricky Lee Robinette, and Kenneth Aday; sisters, Callie Perry, Julie Simbeck, and Debra Ann Stark. Additional survi­vors include grandchildren, Madeline Faith Hymans, MacKenzie Horton, and Wy­att Horton; numerous niec­es, nephews, and cousins.

Dewana Gail

Smalley

Tidwell, 68

It is with great sadness that we announce the pass­ing of Dewana Gail Tidwell (Smalley) on April 19, 2025, at the age of 68. She was born in South Charleston, WV on December 31, 1956 and preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and El­sie Smalley of Mount Hope, WV. Dewana was a 23-year resident of Jasper, AL and is survived by her husband, Rip Tidwell, and four children, Jason Combs (Grace), Jere­my Combs (Kimber), Jenni­fer Meador Tidwell (Eric), J.R. Tidwell, and 10 grand­children, Gavin Combs, Owen Combs, Liam Combs, Ella Combs, Everett Combs, Austin Meador, Ava Meador, Rosie Meador, Savanna Hall, and Sianna Barber. She is also survived by her sister, Jodie Addis (Steve), nephew Christopher Karnes and niece Sarah Douglas. We ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this diffi­cult time. May her memory be a blessing and may her soul rest in eternal peace.

Charles David Cole, 54

Charles David Cole, 54, Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, May 3, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funer­al Home, Tuscumbia. A memorial service will im­mediately follow in the funeral home chapel with James Johnson officiating.

David was a member of World Outreach Church and an avid fan of Alabama Football, Braves Baseball, and Nascar. He was preced­ed in death by his parents, Charles and Linda Cole.

David is survived by his brothers, Michael Cole (Beth) and John Cole.