William Thomas Reatherford

Nov 8, 2013

William Thomas Reatherford, 86, of Florence passed from this life on Friday, November 8, 2013. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday at Elkins Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Greg Woodall officiating. The eulogy will be given by Reba Spoellings. Burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Mr. Reatherford attended...

Tressie Carlean Hudson

Nov 8, 2013

Tressie Carlean Hudson Decatur Funeral service for Tressie Carlean Hudson, 89, will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Parkview Baptist Church with Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery.

Eva Holtzclaw Beason

Nov 5, 2013

Eva Holtzclaw Beason Decatur Funeral service for Eva Holtzclaw Beason, 86, of Decatur will be Friday, November 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with Brother Charles Maples officiating. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Mrs. Beason went home to be with the Lord on...

Christie Michelle Newman

Nov 3, 2013

Christie Michelle Newman Decatur Christie Michelle Newman, born on December 14, 1978, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on November 3rd at her residence. Christie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Newman; her daughters, Jade Corum, Raven Newman and Haleigh Newman. Her parents, Debbie and Michael Bowman and Rick and Beverly Corum; her grandson,...

Sgt. Jesse Michael Martin, Usmc

Nov 3, 2013

Sgt. Jesse Michael Martin, USMC, a Marine who served his country with distinction, honor and commitment, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 in Florence. He was 26. Jesse grew up in Florence and graduated from Bradshaw High School in 2005. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and received Boot Camp training at Parris Island, SC. He served...

Ila Mae Higdon

Nov 1, 2013

Ila Mae Higdon Decatur Ila Mae Higdon, 81, died November 1, 2013. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel with burial in Johnson's Chapel Cemetery.

Robert Kenneth Edmundson

Oct 31, 2013

Robert Kenneth Edmundson age 88 of Florence passed away Thursday October 31, 2013, after a brief illness. Graveside services will be 2pm Sunday, November 3nd, 2013 at Florence City Cemetery with Rev Rich Hardeman of Forest Hills Baptist Church officiating. Family will welcome friends and visitors from 1:30pm till 2pm at graveside. Mr. Edmundson was preceded in death by his...

Sammy "Alabama Leroy" Fuller

Oct 29, 2013

Sammy "Alabama LeRoy" Fuller, 68, of Zip City passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at ECM Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Elkins Funeral Home. No funeral services are planned. He was a veteran of the US Navy, a mechanic, truck driver, life-long CB''er and a die hard Auburn fan. Mr. Fuller is...

Lillie Mae Woodruff

Oct 29, 2013

Lillie Mae Woodruff Decatur Lillie Mae Woodruff, 100, died October 29, 2013. Graveside service will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery with Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gary Dewain Harshbarger

Oct 28, 2013

Gary Harshbarger, 80, of Russellville, AL, passed away Mon., Oct. 28, 2013, at his home with his wife of 57 years, Pearl Harshbarger by his side. . Born April 19, 1933, in Barboursville WV, he was the son of the late Cecil and Margaret Harshbarger. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Delores. Gary was a retired Air Force...