Nov 11, 2025

Danny Lee Holden, 70, of Killen finally got his reward in Heaven surrounded by his family, November 11, 2025, after many years of his battle with Parkinson's. 2 Timothy 4:7, have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

The graveside service will be Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Butler Cemetery....

Nov 7, 2025

Melvin "Mel" Henry Sutton, 70, of Killen died Friday, November 7, 2025, at Helen Keller Hospital.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 11,  2025, 3 PM to 5 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 5 PM in the chapel with Steve Milner officiating.

Mel would describe himself as a simple millworker but...

Nov 3, 2025

No arrangements at this time.

Oct 31, 2025

Mrs. Doris Rowden, age 80 of Florence, passed away on October 31, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10 at Elkins Funeral Home in Florence beginning at 11am. Visitation will begin an hour prior to services. Burial will immediately after the service at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Oct 30, 2025

Ethelbert Brinkley (Bert) Norton, Jr. passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 89.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Dobson Norton, son, Brink Norton, parents, Dr. E.B. and Laura Norton, brother Mack and sister Betty.

He is survived by daughters, Charlotte Sandlin (Jimmy Burcham), Rebecca Mardis (Blaine) and Kathy...

Oct 26, 2025

Ms. Mable R. Johnson, age 86 of Tuscumbia, passed away on October 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Waterloo beginning at 10:30am. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

A full obituary will be available at a later time.

Oct 24, 2025

Mickey Watson, 84, of Killen died Friday, October 24, 2025, in Foley, Alabama.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11 AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with Bro. Greg Dial officiating. Burial will be at Center Star Cemetery.

Mr. Watson was preceded...

Oct 23, 2025

Elizabeth "Dianne" Maddox Black 72, of Florence, Alabama (formerly a longtime resident of Marks, Mississippi), gained her heavenly home after an extended illness on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Ms. Dianne grew up in Birdie, Mississippi until she met the love of her life, the late Gleen Black. She and Gleen...

Oct 20, 2025

Mrs. Mary W. Crowe, age 96 of Mobile, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Decatur City Cemetery at 11am. Elkins Funeral Home in Florence is assisting the family.

Oct 11, 2025

Mr. Roy Lee Washburn, age 96 of Decatur, passed away on October 11, 2025. Private, family-only graveside services will be held Monday at 12:00pm.

Mr. Washburn was a member of the Decatur Christian Fellowship and worked as a home builder in Decatur for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Kaye Waller (Jim) and...