Henry Culp IV
GADSDEN – Henry Culp IV, age 66, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. A visitation was held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Collier-Butler Funeral Home, followed by a service officiated by Rev. Les Anderson. Henry was a graduate of Gadsden High School and earned his […]
James Edward Suttle
GADSDEN – Mr. James Edward Suttle, 74, of Gadsden, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Mr. Suttle is survived by his family we ask that you please keep this family in your heart and prayers during their time of bereavement. Mr. James Edward Suttle was born on January 23, 1951, in Gadsden, AL to Savannah […]
Joan Gulledge McIntosh
RAINBOW CITY – Joan Gulledge McIntosh, age 78, of Rainbow City, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Services were held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Collier Butler Chapel with Rev. John Copeland officiating. Burial in New Bethel Cemetery, Hokes Bluff, AL. Born July 14, 1947, to Willard L. […]
Lorette “Zesty” Williams
GADSDEN – Lorette “Zesty” Williams, age 99, of Gadsden, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025. A graveside service was held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lorette was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper […]
Jeffery Todd Phillips
ETOWAH COUNTY – Jeffery Todd Phillips passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 10th at his home. Todd was 62 years old. He was a lifelong resident of Etowah County. He is survived by his uncle Jack Phillips, and many cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by Parents: Ralph and Joyce Golden Phillips; Sister […]
Sherry Lee Carlisle
GADSDEN – Mr. Sherry Lee Carlisle, 83, of Gadsden, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He is survived by his loving family. We ask that you keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Hokes Bluff volleyball ends big three-match week
By Matthew Watkins, Sports Correspondent When asked for a single word that the Hokes Bluff volleyball team should be focusing on as they approach a home match against their crosstown-rival, Glencoe, senior Makenna Bennich said, “Finish.” “We’re playing good volleyball. We’ve been playing good volleyball. But if you want to beat the types of teams […]
SEC football week three update
By Cole Frederick Alabama Week 3 Recap For the second straight season, Alabama easily handled Wisconsin en route to a 38-14 victory. Ty Simpson was near-perfect for the second consecutive week, and he completed 24 of his 29 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns. Ryan Williams, who missed last week’s game with an injury, […]
Hokes Bluff faces undefeated Anniston
By Matthew Watkins, Sports Correspondent Fresh off of a thrilling 35-28 victory over White Plains (Class 4A, Region 6), Hokes Bluff is set for a pivotal homecoming-week showdown against the undefeated Anniston Bulldogs. Against White Plains, it was truly the Bryce Whitaker show. Whitaker racked up 246 yards on the ground to go along with […]