Sep 25, 2023

Mrs. Susan Jane Behel, age 68 of Florence, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2023 in her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Alexander Riddell; and her husband, Mr. Harvey Behel. She is survived by her daughters, Heather Chambers (Jason) and Rebecca Neal (Chad); five grandchildren, Ryan, Alyson, Avery, Brody, and Bryson;...

Sep 21, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Joy White, age 86 of Decatur passed away on September 21, 2023 at Regency Retirement in Huntsville, AL. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 25 at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur beginning at 4pm. Ridout's Brown- Service Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mrs. White is survived by her children, Allen White, Kathy...

Sep 19, 2023

Glenda Faye Curtis, 80, of Florence died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6-8 PM at Elkins Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Friday, September 22, 2023, 11 AM at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jerry Balentine officiating.

Mrs. Curtis was preceded in death by her...

Sep 19, 2023

Glenda Faye Curtis, 80, of Florence died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence. Visitation will be Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6-8 PM at Elkins Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Friday, September 22, 2023, 11 AM at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jerry Balentine officiating. Mrs. Curtis was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62...

Sep 18, 2023

Olin Thompson Mefford, Jr. (OT), 98, of Florence died peacefully at home on September 18, 2023. O.T. 's funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, September 23 rd , 11:00 am, Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence, by the Rev. Jake Andrews. The burial will be in Florence Cemetery at 1:00 pm, Elkins Funeral Home directing. Mr. Mefford was a long...

Sep 16, 2023

A chapel service for Ralph Eugene Copeland will be on Thursday Sept 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Rev Greg Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family will be present one hour before the service for visitation.

He is survived by his Daughter Karen Weaver.

Sep 15, 2023

Gereldean Ryan Bryant

Visitation for Gereldean Ryan Bryant, 85, of Decatur will be on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Fairview Baptist Church, Danville Road from 1:00pm-3:00 PM. Immediately following, the memorial burial will be at Johnson Chapel Cemetery in Danville, AL.

Mrs. Bryant, who passed away September 15, 2023, at her residence was born on...

Sep 14, 2023

William "Bill" Ansel U.S. Vietnam Veteran May 31, 1945 - September 14, 2023

Bill Ansel, 78, of Florence passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center. Family visitation and services are private.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; his children, Chad, Cathy & Doug; his grandchildren Zack, Jacob, and Kaylin; and...

Sep 10, 2023

Jewel Naomi Tanksley Armstrong, 97, the matriarch of a large, boisterous brood, died at home on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and devoted friends. She was born on February 8, 1926 to Henry Zadock Tanksley and Mollie Belle Higgins Tanksley, the fourth of ten children. Her husband of 63 years, Donald Freeman Armstrong, and two...

Sep 10, 2023

Funeral for Gloria Jean Vandiver Cheatham, 75, of Decatur will be on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Ridout's Brown-Service funeral home chapel at 11:00 am. Visitation will be at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am. Graveside service will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Jean Cheatham passed away September 10, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1948,...