Jul 15, 2018

Betty Ruth Blankenship Huntsville Betty Ruth Blankenship, age 85, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018.  She was born on October 28, 1932 in Morgan County, Alabama, to Lucy and Ermer Walker.  She was one of 5 siblings. Betty was a graduate of Priceville High School, in Priceville, Alabama.  In June of 1949 she married Hillman H....

Jul 15, 2018

Polly E. Cobb, 65, of Killen died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at her residence.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 2 PM at Friendship Baptist Church with Bro. Dewayne Crumley officiating.  Elkins East Chapel is assisting the family.

Mrs. Cobb was an active and devoted member of Friendship Baptist Church.  She loved...

Jul 14, 2018

Willie Bernice Goode Alexander, 88, of Killen died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 2-3:30 PM at Killen Church of Christ.  Funeral services will follow at 3:30 PM with Bro. Stan Dean officiating.  Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.  Elkins East Chapel is assisting...

Jul 13, 2018

Gloria Dean Jenkins, 76, of Florence passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 19, 2018, 11 AM to 1 PM at Elkins Funeral Home of Florence.  Funeral services will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with Bro. Matt Fowler officiating.  Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.

Jul 12, 2018

Rita Melton Decatur Rita Melton 79 of Decatur died on Thursday July 12, 2108 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. The visitation will be on Monday July 16, 2018 at 12:30 until 2:00 PM at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Melton was born on September 27,...

Jul 11, 2018

Marie Tays Whitehead, 89, formally of Killen died July 11, 2018, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 14, 2018, 6-8 PM at Elkins East Chapel.  A graveside service will be Sunday, July 15, 2018, 2 PM at Bluewater Cemetery, with Bro. Stan Dean officiating.

Mrs. Whitehead was preceded...

Jul 9, 2018

Parlee "Pete" Light Bise Decatur Funeral service for Parlee "Pete" Light Bise, 88, of Decatur will be Friday July 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. with Bro. Benny Sivley officiating.  Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Bise who died Monday July 9, 2018 was born Dec. 16,...

Jul 5, 2018

Matthew Newbury, of Florence died Thursday, July 5, 2018.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 6-8 PM at Elkins East Chapel.  Funeral services will be Thursday, July 12, 2018, 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel with Waylon Hill officiating.  Burial will be at Bluewater Cemetery.

Mr. Newbury was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jul 5, 2018

Edward Junior Hood, age 64, passed on July 5,2018.  Visitation will be at Elliott Funeral Home on Sunday, July 8, 2018, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm with funeral service to follow with Danny Garrison officiating.  Burial will follow at Center Cemetery. Edward is survived by his wife, Marie Ann Hood, son: Sherman Hood, daughters: Katie Hood and Wendy Hood.

Jul 5, 2018

Doug Bugg, 65, of Killen died Thursday, July 05, 2018, at ECM Hospital.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 7, 2018, 6-8 PM at Elkins East Chapel.  Funeral services will be Sunday, July 8, 2018, 2 PM at Elkins East Chapel.  Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Bugg was a member of Labor Local...