All Obituaries

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Mrs. Elaine Traylor Erwin, age 62, of Gadsden, AL who transitioned on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She is survived by her loving family.  We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer.  Final care and arrangements to be announced by Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

WC Chapman transitioned from this earthly life on September 11, 2020 after fighting the good fight of faith.  He is now resting in the arms of his beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. WC Chapman was born July 6, 1941 to the late Mr. Clarence Edward Chapman Jr. and the late Lucy Jane Hopper-Chapman.  WC grew up in Attalla, Alabama where he attended Norris High School.  He was avid in all high school sports, whereas he excelled in basketball.  After graduation, he served in the...

Betty “Queen” Jenkins was born in Whitney, Al on April 17, 1936 to the union of James and Sallie Peterson.  At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined the Evergreen Baptist Church. After relocating to Etowah County, she united at the Friendship Baptist Church where she served in the Kitchen Ministry for many years. She was united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, the late Charlie T. Jenkins. Queen was often known for her sweet spirit and smile that...

Mr. Willie V. Dobbins Jr. was born to the parentage of Wille V. Dobbins Sr and Odessa Lacey on January 25, 1942.  As a young boy, Willie accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.  He joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at a young age.  Willie attended Norris Elementary and then went on to graduate from Norris High School.  He would go on to work with the City of Gadsden and then Wayne’s Farm until he retired.  He was united in holy matrimony to...

On July 23, 1955, Charlie W. Pace and Fannie Kate Dunn-Pace welcomed their twin daughters into the world.  They took us home to meet our two other siblings, Patricia and Linda, awaiting with expectation of our arrival.  I have been with my sister since we were in my mother’s womb; imagine the bond that we had. She was not only my twin for 65 years, but she was my best friend.  No matter how many people have touched or influenced my life, none of those experiences could...

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Mr. Ray Johnston, age 60, of Gadsden, AL who transitioned on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  He is survived by his loving family.  We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer.  Final care and arrangements to be announced by Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Mr. Jonathan McCloud, age 45, of Gadsden, AL. who transitioned on Monday, August 24, 2020. He is survived by his loving family. We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer. Final care and arrangements to be announced by Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

Prestige Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory announces the passing of Mr. Alfred Guthrie, age 69, of Gadsden, AL. who transitioned on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  He is survived by his loving  wife and family.  We ask that you please keep this family and those that may be going through the same lifted in prayer.  At this time, no additional service details are available.  The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. 

Mr. Gene McKenzie Gillam, JR (Kenny), 50, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020, at St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Trussville, AL. Kenny was a 1988 graduate of Jacksonville High School. He went on to attend Jacksonville State University. Kenny was employed with Century Link Telephone Company in Heflin, AL, for over 20 years. Kenny is preceded in death by his sister, Lyndsey Gillam Lister, grandparents, Karl, and Marion Ormond of Trussville, AL, and Eugene and...

Doris Lomnick Potter was born in Attalla, AL to the late Flora and Bishop Lomnick on December 17, 1940. At an early age, she joined Antioch United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Norris High School class of 1958. She married the late J. T. (Jake) Potter in March 1961. She took great pride in working out in her yard and was known for her beautiful rose bushes and flowers. Her outspoken and very direct witty humor, and funny personality will be missed by all who...