Jul 1, 2025

Mary Ellaree Cooper, 88, of Killen passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, unexpectedly. She was born on October 20, 1936, in Limestone County, Alabama.

The family will receive friends and family from 1-3 PM Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will follow in the chapel with David Wiseman and Curtis Liverett officiating....

Jun 30, 2025

Gloria Jean McGee was born on August 12, 1949 in Florence, Alabama to the late Martha Joan Clare and the late Derland McGee. Gloria received her early education in the Florence City School System. She graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama. She continued her education in Nursing where she received a Bachelors of Science from the University...

Jun 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Judy Jex

Florence, Alabama—Judy Jex passed peacefully on June 29, 2025, leaving behind a radiant legacy of strength, service, and love. Born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, Judy learned early the power of hard work and compassion. Those roots blossomed into a lifetime of giving.

Judy's greatest joy was nurturing. Her...

Jun 27, 2025

Dr. Nolan Earle Richards

Nolan Richards died Friday June 27, 2025, at home as he had wished, encircled by the loving care of his family and friends and hospice team.

He was welcomed to the world by his parents Sydney George and Esta Richards on October 27, 1930, in Kaitaia, New Zealand. Nolan lived the...

Jun 25, 2025

Marilyn Gatlin Jones, 69, of Killen died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at NAMC.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10 AM to 12 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral service will follow in the chapel with Bro. Landon Willis officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Letha Gatlin; brothers, Wayne...

Jun 19, 2025

Sarah Hagood White, 81, of Rogersville died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4-6 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1:30 PM at Elkins East Chapel with Mark Blakely officiating. The burial will be at Harvey Cemetery.

Mrs. White was...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne "Suzy" Spalding Robbins, 89, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025 in Nashville, TN, after moving to live with family.

Suzy was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on August 30, 1935, to Norbert and Claribel Hunt Spalding. The family moved to The Shoals after her father opened a pharmacy in Sheffield. Suzy graduated from Sheffield High School,...

Jun 12, 2025

Susan Maner, 70, of Decatur died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Decatur Rehab and Healthcare.

Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2025, 11 AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. A graveside service will be at 2 PM at North Carolina Church of Christ Cemetery.

Jun 10, 2025

Mr. Chester Louis Chapman, of Killen died June 10, 2025, at his residence. He lived in the Killen area for 39 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis Wallace Chapman; children, Renee Benefield (Keith), Veronica Keeton (Wayne), Melanie Argueta, Carmen Brown (Jamey), Timothy Chapman (Terry); ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren plus one...

Jun 8, 2025

Linnie Ocille Johnson, 94, of Decatur died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Summerford Rehab in Falkville.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1 PM at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur with Bro. Chris Pressnell officiating. Elkins East Chapel is honored to be assisting the family.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children, Jeff...