The Obituary Section

Robert James "Rob" Townsend

, Alabama

October 5, 2026

Funeral services for Robert James “Rob” Townsend, age 52 of Hokes Bluff, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Liberty Methodist Church with Bro. Tony Holland officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.Rob passed away on October 6, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.He is survived by his mother, Paula Hyatt and his step-father, Dale Hyatt; brother, Danny Townsend; step-sister, Crystal Gersh (Ben); 5 nieces and 2 nephews; and several aunts and cousins.Rob was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Townsend; step-brother, Justin Hyatt; and brother, Tim Townsend.Rob was a 1992 graduate of Hokes Bluff High School and was an All-County running back in football. In his early days, he enjoyed hunting and was a Scout as a child. Rob worked several stints on a supply…

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Luther Broughton Riddle

, Alabama

Born on November 20 1940 Luther lived his whole life in Rainbow City and worked his entire career for Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. at its plant in Gadsden Alabama before retiring in 1997. However Luther never retired from his true passion cattle farming. A longtime member of the Alabama Cattlemans Association Luther was a farming man through and through. Even up until his final days he made every effort to be on his farm as much as possible. Luther was a lifelong Auburn Tigers fan and a dedicated supporter of youth athletics. He took great joy in coaching his son Calvins little league baseball and basketball teams. Luther was also an avid supporter of the Southside Panthers and Westbrook Warriors where he was a familiar presence in the stands of both schools and loved by all for his unwavering support and passion. For his children grandchildren and most recently even…

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Chief Morris Alexander

, Alabama

Visitation will be held at CollierButler Funeral Home 824 Rainbow Drive Gadsden AL 35901 on Thursday October 15 2026 from 1200 pm to 200 pm followed by the Funeral Service at 200 pm. Burial with military honors will follow at Rainbow Memorial Gardens.

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