All Obituaries

Robbie Overby age 69 of Scottsboro passed away September 26, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Sharee and Mandy Carrasco; grandchildren, Shana Day, Courtney Davis, Kaleb Carrasco, and Karlie Carrasco; great grandchild, Javion Anderson; sister, Sandra Hall; brother, James Sanders; niece, Stacie Dewolfe; nephew, Chris Batey. She was preceded by her mother, Betty Ruth Thomas; grandchildren, Alex Davis and Dylan Joiner; siblings, Betty Thomas and Wayne Thomas. Visitation will be Thursday...

Gloria Joan Dudley 71, of Stevenson Alabama gained her wings on September 23, 2023. She passed away at her residence with her best friend by her side. Joan was born on April 24, 1952 in Scottsboro Alabama to Fate and Hazel Dudley; she grew up in the Fackler community, and spent most of her adult life residing in Stevenson Alabama. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Joan worked at the Avondale (Shaw) plant for many years before her retirement. Joan was an ardent fan of Alabama and...

Linda Smith Bomian, age 81 of Stevenson, formerly of Bryant, AL, passed away peacefully the morning of September 15, 2023 with her loving daughter at her side and surrounded by her family. For most of Linda’s life she was a farmer’s wife. She was the backbone of the farming family. She worked from sunup to sundown… and then some, to make the farm a successful business. With her Green Thumb she raised a beautiful garden that provided food for her family and friends. Later...

Roy Gambel age 86 of Stevenson passed away September 5, 2023. He is survived by his children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers and sisters; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, Cam and Claudia Mae Gamble; brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 and a memorial service will be held at 8 PM on Thursday September 7, 2023 from the Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Stevenson.

Sue Chapman age 70 of Stevenson passed away August 31, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Keith (Kim) Chapman and Joseph Brent Chapman; sister, Ann (Don) Privette; sister in law, Lisa (S.L.) Smith; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, John D and Mary Nell McCrary; husband, Colin C. Chapman. Visitation will be 10-1:45 Sunday September 10, 2023 and a graveside service will be held at 2 PM Sunday September 10, 2023 at the Rocky Springs Cemetery in Bridgeport.

Cecil Rudolph Ridley, Jr., age 84, passed away August 28, 2023 at home. He was born in Orme, TN to Cecil Ridley, Sr. and Bonita Rollins Ridley on May 14, 1939. He married Betty Francis Futch on March 9, 1963, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Cecil spent most of his career at Tennessee Alloys and retired as a Production Superintendent. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Bonita, and his brother Marvin. He leaves behind his wife Betty, his...

Janis Rogers, 76, of Bridgeport AL passed away August 26, 2023. She is survived by her children, Jay (Jeadon) Hessey, Nikki (Bobby) Hicks, Ryan (Jade) Rogers; her grandchildren, Ashley (Robert) Lee, Haley (Dakota) Garner, Russell Hessey, Rahley Hessey, Rook Rogers, and Rhett Rogers; her great grandchildren, Hattie, Scarlett and Alice Lee, and Teagan Garner. She was preceded by her husband Rodney Rogers; her parents JB and Wilma Russell; and grandchild, Finley Rogers. Visitation will be...

Martha Frances Hall age 81 of Bridgeport passed away August 25, 2023. She is survived by her son, Danny (Gwen) Hall; daughter, Lynn (Phillip) Cooper; grandchildren, Mandy (Jason) Anderson, Christina Hall, Justin (Steva) Cooper, and Blake (Taylor) Cooper; great grandchildren, Tristan (Seianna) Anderson, Riley (Dylan) Anderson, Trevor (Samantha) Anderson, Baylen and Camdyn Cooper, Jack, Marley, and Tate Cooper; great great grandchildren, Grayson and Beckett Anderson, and Mavrick McQueen;...

Leland Cook age 88 of Hollywood, AL passed away August 23, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cook; sons, Jimmy Lee Cook, Robbie (Angie) Cook, and Kenneth (Rene) Cook; daughters, Karen Riggs and Ginger (Kevin) Combs; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Beth Lashlee, Carol Currie, and Rosemary (Randy) Ham; a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father, Spurgeon Leland “Dab” Cook; mother, Mozelle Cook; son, Chris Holland; daughters, Amy Wright and...

Billy Leon Turner age 83 of Stevenson formerly of Chattanooga passed away August 20, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Ina Faye McCrary; brother, Harold Turner; several nieces and nephews; best friend Jim Samples. He was preceded by his parents Luther and Frances Wilbanks Turner; brothers, Alvis, Carl, Stan, and Kenneth Turner; sister, Johnnie Turner Gothard; Leon was a member of the Christ Church Episcopal of Chattanooga. There will be no formal services held.