Former Gadsden mayor Sherman Guyton has died

Family, friends and Gadsden residents are mourning the loss of former mayor Sherman Guyton.A news release from the city stated Guyton has died and all of Gadsden sends condolences to the Guyton family.Guyton was first elected as Gadsden's mayor in 2006 and served until 2022.“During my time in the Legislature, I was able to work alongside him for many years on projects for Gadsden, and it’s been an honor to follow him as mayor,” current mayor Craig Ford said. “Mayor Guyton made countless improvements to the city over more than a decade and a half in office. He also helped guide Gadsden through tough times, like the recession in the late 2000s and the recent pandemic. Information from the city stated Guyton graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1963 and earned a degree from Jacksonville State University.Funeral arrangements have not been made available at this time.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WVTM 13