Jospeh Prude Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Joseph Mitchell Prude, Jr., passed away July 8, 2026, at age 78.
Joel was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Mary Beth and Mitchell Prude. At Ensley High School, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Birmingham-Southern College where he met his wife, Jayne. Joel retired from TVA and later...
Frances Elouise Pettus
Jul 8, 2026
Frances E. Pettus, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, entered her eternal resting place on July 8, 2026. She was surrounded by her loved ones.
Frances was preceded in death by Elbert Norton (father), Elizabeth R. Fry (mother), Elbert Norton (brother), Sara Howard (sister), and John Myrick Jr. (son-in-law).
She is survived by her sisters Mary Summers (Johnnie), and Anna Broadfoot...
William Clyde Barnett Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
William Clyde Barnett Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. He was born on May 20, 1953 in Hamilton, Alabama. He grew up in Waterloo, and spent the last 40 years of his life with his beloved wife, Norma in Florence. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends as Papaw William, Uncle William, Cat...
Joy Rea Ritter
Jun 20, 2026
Joy Rea Ritter, 90, of Florence died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at NAMC.
Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 2026, 12-2 PM at Nebo Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM with Bro. Terry Herston officiating. Burial will be at the Nebo Cemetery. Elkins East Chapel is honored to assist the family.
Miss. Ritter worked for AT&T in Nashville...
Katie Mable Parker Allen
Jun 19, 2026
Katie Mable Parker Allen, 84, of Decatur died Friday, June 19, 2026, in Falkville.
A graveside service will be Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2 PM at Midway Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kenny Baskins officiating. Elkins East Chapel is honored to assist the family.
She was born September 18, 1941, in Lawrence County. She was the former co-owner of J.R. Allen Printing...
Mary McIntyre
Jun 15, 2026
Mary Frances McIntyre, age 94 of Florence, passed away on June 15, 2026. Services will be held on Saturday, June 20th at Glendale Church of Christ beginning at 11am with Ben Siegel and Milton Sewell officiating. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at New Hope Cemetery immediately following the service.
Mary McIntyre was a...
Wanda Sue Dotson
Jun 13, 2026
Wanda Sue Dotson, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Petersville, Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Wanda was a member of the church of Christ. She spent most of her career as a seamstress at Tee Jay’s, and later as a caregiver.
Wanda is survived by the love of her life for 54 years, Harold Dotson; her children,...
Charles Gooch
Jun 13, 2026
Charles Gooch, age 86 of Florence, Alabama passed away on June 13, 2026.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Marian Gooch, and daughter Nancy Quimby.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Debbie Gooch, brother, Mike Gooch (Claudia) and their daughter Laura and her family. Grandchildren, Pepper Carlin, David Quimby, Jason Quimby, 6 great grandchildren and many cousins.
Elkins Funeral...
Meri Anne Martin
Jun 11, 2026
Meri Anne (Reynolds) Martin, 75, of Florence died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her residence holding the hand of her loving husband. Meri had valiantly battled the last few months to recover from multiple complications of post-surgery. She is now at peace.
Meri was born in the middle of a blizzard in Iowa on January 26, 1951. Her family relocated to...