Louann J. Speegle

May 26, 2016

Louann Jennings Speegle was born on June 17, 1946, in Abbeville, South Carolina, to Billy B. Jennings (deceased) and Anne C. Jennings of Decatur. She was owner and operator of McBride Florist and Plaza since 1975 and owned and managed several business properties. Louann enjoyed life to the fullest and loved being surrounded by friends and family. She believed in...

H. Larry Waldrep

May 26, 2016

Hubert Larry Waldrep, 62, of Killen died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his residence. A memorial service will be Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 6 PM at Elkins East Chapel, with Tony Chaney and Harlon Hallmark officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Waldrep was a Nuclear Security Officer at Browns Ferry with TVA. He was retired...

Franklin D.R. Steele

May 25, 2016

SPEAKE Funeral for Franklin "Bill" Steele, 83, of Speake will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lebanon Church of God at Speake with Reverend Pinky Tyler officiating and Elliott''s Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Mr. Steele died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Cullman...

Bryce B. Hunt

May 23, 2016

Bryce B. Hunt, 83, of Florence passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at ECM Hospital. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Elkins Funeral Home. The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force, Mr. Hunt was a Korean War Era veteran. He...

William Travis ""Fats"" Putman

May 22, 2016

Travis "Fats" Putman, 81, of Lexington died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at ECM Hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Elkins East Chapel from 11 AM to 1 PM. A graveside service will be at 2 PM at Nebo Cemetery, with Caleb Gooch officiating. Mr. Putman was a good Christian man and loved by all. Mr. Putman was...

Noble Dreghorn

May 22, 2016

Noble Dreghorn passed away May 22, 2016. Noble was born in Paisley, Scotland. He lived and worked in Kuwait for 17 years. He was transferred to Houston, Texas in 1986 where he lived until 1998 when he and his wife, Patricia, moved to Alabama. Noble graduated from Glasgow University, Glasgow Scotland. He served in Royal Army Corps, 1947-1957. he was...

George D. Smith

May 22, 2016

George D. Smith Athens Funeral service for George D. Smith, 87, Athens will be Thursday May 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Lackey officiating and burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday May 25, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Smith who died Sunday May 22, 2016...

Betty Johnson Hughes

May 20, 2016

Betty Johnson Hughes Decatur Funeral service for Betty Johnson Hughes, 76, Decatur will be Tuesday May 24, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Johnson Chapel cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday May 24, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Hughes who died Friday May...

Peggy Linville (Mcmahan) Linville

May 20, 2016

Peggy McMahan Linville, formally of Florence, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and at peace in God''s love. Visitation will be Monday, May 23, 2016, at Woodmont Baptist Church Chapel, in Florence from 11 AM to 1 PM. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Rev. Kevin Reese...

George B Richardson

May 17, 2016

George B. Richardson, 90, of Killen died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at ECM Hospital. Visitation will be Thursday, May 19, 2016, 11 AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM in the Chapel with Bro. Stan Dean and Bro. Mike Willis officiating. Burial will be at Killen City Cemetery. Mr. Richardson was a...