Deborah Palmer Darby

Aug 8, 2022

Deborah Palmer Darby, 67, passed away on Monday August 8, 2022 in Florence, Alabama.

Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, R.G. Darby; parents Edith and Ulon Palmer; and brother Kenneth Johnson.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth and husband Blake; grandchildren Price, Palmer and Warner; step-son Cliff Darby and...

Jerry Wayne Spears

Aug 6, 2022

Jerry Wayne Spears

September 24, 1956 - August 06, 2022

Jerry W. Spears, age 56, of Florence died Saturday August 06, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Nina Bevis Spears; daughter, Christina Starks (Jake) ; niece Sherry Stegall (Tim); Nephews, Charles Hendrix and Bobby Hendrix.

Jerry is...

Allen Neville Stewart

Aug 5, 2022

Allen NeVille Stewart of Florence was born on September 12, 1932 in Jackson, Tennessee, and passed away on August 5, 2022 at the age of 89 in Florence, Alabama. NeVille spent his early years in and around Jackson, Tennessee. He graduated in 1950 from Jackson High School, and later served in the Tennessee National Guard. After military service, he...

Jerry "Jake" Canerday

Aug 5, 2022

Jerry "Jake" Canerday, 76, passed away August 5, 2022, in West Columbia, South Carolina. He was a lifelong resident of Lauderdale County and moved to South Carolina to spend time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, O'Neal and Eva Mae Canerday.

Jake is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years,...

Allen Neville Stewart

Aug 5, 2022

Allen NeVille Stewart, 90, of Florence died Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Elkins Funeral Home.

Gene Allen

Aug 4, 2022

Gene Allen, 100, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (formerly of Florence, Alabama), went to be with her Lord on August 4, 2022. She is survived by her son, Michael Allen, and her grandchildren, Valerie Allen, Paul Michael Allen, and Andrew Allen, all of Tuscaloosa, and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Allen, and her...

Virginia B. Penney

Aug 2, 2022

Virginia B. Penney 98, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on August 2, 2022. Her Visitation will be on Saturday August 6, 2022 at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The service will follow in the chapel with Rev. Jack Bailey officiating, the burial will be at Decatur city cemetery.

Mrs. Penney was born...

Charles Raymon Stewart

Aug 1, 2022

Charles Raymon Stewart, 96, of Florence died Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence.

A graveside service will be Thursday, August 4, 2022, 9 AM with military honors at Florence City Cemetery with Frank Richey officiating.  Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mr. Stewart was a medic in WWII with the...

Royce Marie Whitehead

Jul 30, 2022

Royce Marie Whitehead,89 of Decatur will have a visitation Tuesday from 12:00 until 1:30 PM at Ridout's Brown Service and Graveside at 2:00 Pm at Johnson Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Whitehead was born on August 28, 1932 to Roy and Mary Williams, both deceased, and went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2022 at her residence....

Donald Eugene Bailey

Jul 29, 2022

Donald Eugene Bailey Donald Eugene Bailey, 56, a native of Florence Alabama, died July 29, 2022 in Chesterfield, Virginia. He was a member of the Glen Allen Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his father Douglas E. Bailey and grandparents Tom and Veda Mussleman, W.C. and Bernice Bailey. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Bailey of Mobile,...