Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie

Steven Floyd Guthrie, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at Shephard’s Cove surrounded by family friends. Steve was born in 1964 to Billie Guthrie and Toni Bailey. He graduated from Scottsboro High School where he was known to be a mischievous prankster which he continued throughout his adult life, providing his family and friends with many laughs and surprises. He is survived by his wife Tammy, daughter Taylor Guthrie, stepdaughter Destin Morton (Johnny), stepson Cole Higginbotham and long time, best friend Phil Sims whom he considered his brother. He was “Boss” to his grandchildren Braxton and newly arrived Sawyer Morton who brought so much joy and laughter to his life. He was an amazing husband, an outstanding father, stepfather, grandfather and a loyal friend. He was preceded in death by his parents Billie Guthrie and Toni Bailey, sister Connie Guthrie and niece Brandie Rogers. Steve began his law enforcement career with Scottsboro Police Department in 1987. In 1990, he went to the Marshall County Drug Task Force where he worked under the District Attorney’s office. Later, he was assigned to work crimes against children and domestic violence cases as an investigator for the DA’s office. In 2002, he was assigned back to the Drug Task Force as a Drug Agent. Afterwards, in 2005, he joined the newly formed Etowah County Drug Task Force where he worked until he retired in 2018. In 2019, he joined the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office as the Assistant Chief Deputy and later appointed as the Chief Deputy. In his spare time, he served as State Trustee for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 18. He was always involved in the fundraisers and was extremely passionate about the Shop With A Cop program for underprivileged children from the county. The day would consist of providing breakfast, lunch, a day of Christmas shopping and riding with deputies with the sirens blaring and blue lights flashing. He loved seeing the excitement on their faces. Memorial Service will held Nov. 20th at Albertville Fine Arts Center with visitation from 2pm-4pm followed by the service at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation in Steve’s memory, to the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Lodge 18.

Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie

February 19, 1964 - November 9, 2022