Mar 22, 2025

Funeral for A. Janet Roberson, 87, of Decatur will be on Wednesday March 26, 2025 at Ridout's Brown Service funeral home chapel at 12:00 Noon. Her visitation will be one hour before the service and the burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery and Rev. Jimmy Meeks will be officiating.

Mrs. Roberson was born in Mississippi to O.C....

Mar 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mamie W. McKelvey (little sister, mamaw) on March 19, 2025, she was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Mamie was born on January 2,1933. She lived a full and rich life. Known for her strength, quick wittiness, unwavering devotion to her family. Throughout her...

Mar 19, 2025

Waylon Franklin Mitchell (May 16, 1933 - March 19, 2025)

Waylon Franklin Mitchell, of Florence, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Born in Lexington, Alabama, Waylon grew up in Lauderdale County. After graduating high school, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy on an Aircraft Carrier in...

Mar 19, 2025

Donald Wayne Darling passed away on March 19, 2025 at the age of 77. He was a resident of Florence.

Don truly knew it was better to give than receive. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and spending time with his family. He retired from teaching masonry after many...

Mar 18, 2025

Dorothy Light Neher 1948-2025:

Dorothy Light Neher passed away March 18, 2025, at Decatur Morgan Hospital following a two- month illness.She was buried following a private service, Sunday, March 23rd at Roselawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Neher was the daughter of Clifton and Drucilla Light of the Union Hill Community in Morgan County. She was a 1967...

Mar 14, 2025

Robert Dale Jackson, 75, of Florence, Alabama passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025.

He is preceded in death by parents, Arlon and Joy Jackson of Haleyville, Alabama and siblings Lacy and Jerry Jackson.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"- Matthew 5:4

He is survived by son, Cole Jackson...

Mar 13, 2025

Lou Agnes Dotson, 95, of Decatur, passed away peacefully. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow at Decatur City Cemetery, with Rev. Scotty Letson officiating.

Mrs....

Mar 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Newsom, age 76, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1949, in Lawrence County, Alabama.

A graduate of Rainey Beauty Academy, Patricia dedicated her life to bringing beauty to others. She had a deep love for flowers, which brought her great joy and serenity. Patricia was...

Mar 11, 2025

Cornelia Belle Ladd McIntosh of Florence, Alabama went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, at North Alabama Medical Center, in Florence. She was born on 21 July, 1936, in Ithaca New York. She was the daughter of the late Tallman Ladd, and Margaret Elizabeth Hubbard Ladd of Garden City, New York.

Cornelia...

Mar 11, 2025

Larry Ray Brown, 76, of Florence died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at NAMC.

Visitation will be Monday, March 17, 2025, 11 AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral service will follow in the Chapel.

Mr. Brown was a graduate of Lauderdale County High School. He joined the US Navy and served in the...