Jerry Cleveland

Jerry Cleveland, born on March 3, 1940, passed away on Jan. 17, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Walnut Grove, Alabama.
James Densmore

James Densmore In person signing of the book and viewing will be 12noon – 6pm Friday, January 23, 2026 in the chapel of West Gadsden Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be 1:00pm Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Antioch Family Life Center 2103 E. Broad St. Gadsden.
Gabriel Billings

West Gadsden announces the passing of Gabriel D. Billings,49, Rainbow City, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 18. Surrounded by his loving family. Please keep the Billings family in your heart and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Eddie Taylor

Eddie (Snap) Taylor was born in Gadsden, AL on Nov. 13, 1953 to the late Mr. James C. Taylor Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Bell Strong Taylor both of Attalla, AL. Taylor confessed his life to Christ at an early age, he attended the Attalla city school system. Eddie enjoyed cooking big meals, yard work, and […]
Draysenn Lorenzo Simmons

Draysenn Lorenzo Simmons West Gadsden announces the passing of Draysenn Lorenzo Simmons, Anniston, AL, Passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, at RMC. Surrounded by his parents Rita Wright and Tori Simmons. Please keep the family in your heart and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Douglas Michael Mayo

Douglas Michael Mayo, 70, of Gadsden passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Riverview Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held 4pm-6pm, Friday, January 23, 2026 at Glencoe Hokes Bluff Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Mayo; and brother, Keith Mayo. He leaves behind his […]
Donna Jo Roberts

Donna Jo Roberts, lovingly known as “Donna Jo” and “Gigi,” passed away peacefully Jan. 15, with her family by her side. She was born on Jan. 17, 1964, in Fresno, California, and most recently resided in Rainbow City, Alabama. Donna Jo, a proud “Gigi,” found her greatest joy in her children and grandchildren, pouring her […]
You matter and so do they

By Shawn Blackmon Have you ever wondered if you truly matter? In a world that can make you feel overlooked or insignificant, here’s a truth that changes everything. You matter deeply to God. Not because of what you’ve done. Not because you’ve gotten everything right. You matter simply because you exist. And once you truly […]
Noccalula Falls stocked with Rainbow Trout for fishing

Submitted by the City of Gadsden Anglers will once again be able to enjoy trout fishing in Gadsden as Black Creek at Noccalula Falls Park has been stocked with approximately 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout, officials announced on Jan. 20. Fishing is expected to begin after the trout acclimate to the creek over the next […]