Nov 3, 2018

Dwight A. Griffin, 64 of Rogersville, AL passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.  He was a native of Lauderdale Co., a graduate of Lexington High School and was of the Baptist faith.  He was a man that truly dedicated his life to the Lord. After many years of service he retired from Norfolk/Southern Railroad, Lauderdale County Solid Waste Department...

Nov 2, 2018

Lester L. "Bernie" House, 70 of Rogersville, AL formerly of Georgetown, IN passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018.  He attended the Springfield Baptist Church and served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  Lester was retired from Pillsbury as a maintenance mechanic.

Visitation will be held at Elkins East Chapel on Monday, November...

Oct 31, 2018

Funeral for Virginia Lea Lynch,91,of Hartselle will be on Friday at 10:30 AM at Ridout's Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Larry Douglas officiating and Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur. Mrs. Lynch was born on August 23, 1927 in Lincoln Oklahoma and passed away October 31, 2018 at her Residence. She attended the First Baptist...

Oct 31, 2018

Sarah Darleen Means was born on May 31, 1928 in Huntsville Hospital.  On October 31, 2018, her worldly life ended in Decatur, Alabama. She was married for over 72 years and taught in the Decatur school system for more than 30 years. Besides being a terrific cook and hostess, she loved to travel and also spent many hours with...

Oct 30, 2018

Sandra Tippen, 83, of Birmingham, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at North Hill Nursing Home.

A graveside service will be Friday, November 2, 2018, 12 PM at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens in Florence, Alabama with Mike Banks officiating.  Elkins Funeral Home of Florence is assisting the family.

Mrs. Tippen was preceded in death by her son,...

Oct 29, 2018

Joyce (Fassett) Ceci was born on May 25, 1935. Joyce and her family moved from Michigan to Decatur in 1973, and she quickly became involved in helping those in need in the local community. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Joyce had many admirable qualities; first and foremost was her compassion to help anyone...

Oct 29, 2018

Barbara Tollison Jones, age 87 of Hartselle, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2018. Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her husband Edward Jones, parents Selmon Tollison and Willie Bell Hopkins Tollison, sisters Verna Geeslin and Faye Mater, and brother Edward Tollison.

She is...

Oct 28, 2018

Mike Lewis, 67, of Florence died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at ECM Hospital.

A memorial service will be Friday, November 2, 2018, 3 PM at 1 st Presbyterian Church, Florence, with Brandon Miles officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM.  Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mike was a 1971...

Oct 26, 2018

Paul Eckl, 62, of Florence died Friday, October 26, 2018, at Huntsville Hospital.

Visitation will be Monday, October 29, 2018, 5-7 PM at Elkins Funeral Home.  A Rosary will follow at 7 PM.  Funeral Mass will be at 11 AM Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father John O'Donnell...

Oct 26, 2018

Janet Lawrence Sober Celebration of Life Service for Janet Sober, Decatur will be Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1701 Carridale St SW Decatur, AL   35603. The family has requested no food or flowers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley at 240 Johnston St SE Decatur, AL  35601