Judy Jex
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...
Dr. Nolan Richards
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...
Marilyn Gatlin Jones
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...
Sarah White
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...
Suzanne "Suzy" Spalding Robbins
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,...
Susan Maner
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.
Chester Chet Chapman
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...
Linnie Ocille Johnson
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...
Gerald W. Farrar
Jun 4, 2025
Mr. Gerald Farrar, age 74 of Florence, passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1950 to Wayne and Rosella Farrar of Smyrna, TN. He resided in Smyrna for most of his life.
Mr. Farrar was an honest, and good man with a passion for farming and taking care of animals. He was...
Connie Crosslin
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Connie Crosslin, age 80 of Florence, passed away on May 31, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at Crosspoint Church of Christ's adult education building on June 22 at 1:30pm. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.