Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory

03/17/2026

Desiree Paige Leolan Vest, 42, of Birmingham, passed away March 12, 2026.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Payne is in charge of announcement.

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03/17/2026

03/16/2026

There's comfort in knowing it's all been taken care of. Preplanning at Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Payne gives your family clarity and confidence when they'll need it most. Speak with Funeral Director Mike Leath at (256) 845-9150.

03/15/2026

Cecil Ray Reed, age 85, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away at his home on March 14th surrounded by the love and legacy of a life devoted to family, community, and public service. Born on April 21, 1940, in Centre, Alabama, Cecil was the son of Robert L. Reed and Ethel Reed.

A 1958 graduate of...

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03/14/2026

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03/13/2026

Funeral Directors like Amy Highfield Justice are coordinators and consultants, but that's not all. They're also caring comforters who assist families in crisis, offering compassion and courage. Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Payne, serving the DeKalb County area since 1949. (256) 845-9150

03/12/2026

Please contact us with any questions you have about preplanning.

03/11/2026

We'd like to recognize the dedication and service of our licensed funeral director staff as well as all of our full-time and part-time staff who help serve our community every day.

03/11/2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. At Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Payne, caring for families is more than a profession. It's a calling! To the funeral directors who guide families with compassion and dignity every day, thank you for the quiet work you do for our community. Join us by sharing a word of appreciation for all they do.