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...

Feb 5, 2021

Garland Dwight Terry, age 81, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital. Dwight was a native of Lawrence County. He graduated from Hazlewood High School in 1957. He finished his career at BP Amoco in 1998. He married the love of his life, Eleanor Graham, in March 1961. They went on to enjoy a 60-year...

Feb 5, 2021

Ann Austin, 70 of Florence, AL passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Ann had many accomplishments in her life; she received her pilot's license while attending Newton High School; in 1972 she graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor of Fine Arts degree; she later graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Masters in Fine...

Feb 5, 2021

Rev. Richard Lee Wright, 66 of Florence, AL passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021.  He was the pastor of Jones Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 4-7:00 p.m. at Jones Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the...

Feb 2, 2021

Mary Linda Ezell, 79, of Rogersville died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at home.

A graveside service will be Sunday, February 7, 2021, 1:30 PM at Butler Cemetery with Bro. Bill Lyons officiating.  Elkins East Chapel is assisting the family.

Mrs. Ezell was a member of the Center Star Church of Christ.  She loved antiques, flowers,...