Obituaries

Connie Dowden, age 59 of Rainsville, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Erlanger Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Judy Howard; sister, Kathy Lynn Howard.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Dowden; children, Joshua David Fuller and Julie Vieva Stefanovic; three grandchildren; sister, Carla Ann Howard; and nephew, Jesse Howard.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST at Old Union Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Rd, Dunlap, TN. There will be no visitation.