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Connelly TaylorConnelly Charles Taylor

1982 - 2025

Connelly Charles Taylor, 43, of Athens, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his residence.
He was born October 10, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charles Taylor and Ms. Jane Connelly Taylor of Athens.
He was a member of the Tanner Baptist Church and enjoyed boxing, cars and helping...

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Clifford Baird Jr.Clifford Christopher Baird Jr.

1936 - 2025

Clifford Christopher Baird Jr., 89, of Athens, Alabama, passed away from this earth on the 9th day of November 2025.
Mr. Baird is survived by his wife of 67 years (04/18/58), Sharrin Lee Cole Baird, his two sons; Christopher Baird (Mandy) of Manassas, Virginia and Steven Baird (Sherry) of Athens, Alabama; two...

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Shirley Ruth HollmanShirley Ruth Hollman

Shirley Ruth Hollman, age 90, of St. Joseph, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at STRHS-Lawrenceburg. She was a native of Lawrence Co, Tennessee. She retired from Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home, and was a member of St. Joseph Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial...

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Emma Gean HudsonEmma Gean Carter Hudson

1931 - 2025

Emma Gean Carter Hudson, age 94, of Leeds, Alabama passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. She was born to Mr. Buren and Annie Lou Carter on January 18, 1931, in Athens, Alabama. Emma Gean was a graduate from West Limestone High School and went on to begin a career in the Retail business with Golbro...

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Carol Grumblatt BrewerCarol A Grumblatt Brewer

1943 - 2025

Carol Ann Grumblatt Brewer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born Feb.24, 1943 to Carl and Doris Grumblatt in Erie, Pa.

As a young child she moved with her parents to Tuscumbia, AL. Graduated from Deshler High School. Went to work at South Central Bell...

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