Feb 13, 2021

James (Jim) W. Gist, 92 of Florence, AL passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Shoals Hospital.  Jim was a 1947graduate of Sheffield High School and continued his education at Auburn University obtaining a business management degree in 1950.  He was a proud member of the Auburn University A Club for the sport of wrestling.

Jim...

Feb 11, 2021

Sue S . Beckham died February 11 . 2021 of natural causes .

The graveside service will be Sunday February 14 , 2021 at 2 : 00 at Greenview Memorial Park with the Rev . Chris Underwood officiating . Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family .

Mrs . Beckham was a successful Realtor in...

Feb 11, 2021

Janice Neal Kidd 77 of Florence, AL passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021.  She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tn and was a 1961 graduate of Lawrence Co. High School.  In 1964 she graduated from St Thomas Nursing School and then continued her education  at the University of North Alabama and then the University of Alabama, Huntsville where...

Feb 11, 2021

Jacob L. Patrick, 77, formerly of Killen died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home in Athens, Alabama.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Elkins East Chapel.  Funeral services will follow at 12:30 PM in the Chapel with Bro. Mike Nabors officiating.  Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.

Feb 11, 2021

David and Gwen Glenn passed away within 3 weeks of each other this year.  They were married for 48 years. Gwen was a 25 year employee at Decatur Morgan Hospital.  David was a retired Navy chief and past master of the Rising Sun Lodge # 29.  They are survived by their two sons Ray and Michael. Ray's wife Nova...

Feb 10, 2021

Charles (Pop) Preston Bownds

Nov 25, 1931 to Feb 10, 2021

Pop as we called him was born in Johnson City, Texas to Richmond J. Bownds and Cleo Patrick Bownds. Pop's parents were school principal and teacher. Pop graduated from the University of Houston with a Pharmacy degree and worked as a Pharmacist for 15...

Feb 9, 2021

Howard Allen departed this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born and raised in Greenhill, Alabama, his parents were the late Press and Carrie Allen.

Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife Bessie Allen and his daughter Monica Allen.

He is survived by his son Marcus Allen his daughter-in-law Cassandra Allen,...

Feb 7, 2021

Marguerite Lynn, age 94, resident of El Reposo Nursing Facility in Florence, AL, died Sunday, Feb 7, 2021.  Mrs. Lynn was born in Bessemer, AL, but lived in Decatur, AL, and was a beloved member of Beltline Church of Christ for over 60 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Leah (Van Hoose) and...

Feb 6, 2021

Matt Kizziah passed away Saturday, Feb. 6th at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara from complications after an accident at home.  Matt is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jennifer (McVicar) Kizziah of Los Alamos, and his mother, Georgia (Peggy) Kizziah of Lompoc as well as many lifelong friends.

Matt was born March 22, 1957, in San...

Feb 6, 2021

Thomas Arvin "Shorty" Hendrix passed away peacefully in Decatur, AL on February 6, 2021.  He was born June 20, 1924, in Hartselle, AL to Elis and Gracie Lee Hendrix.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Helen Roan and Lillian Burris; brother Bryant Hendrix; and wife, Inez "Cricket" Hendrix.

Thomas served his country during World...