Decatur, AL Obituaries

Elizabeth Legg entered into rest on December 3, 2025.

Bobby Louis Pruitt, a resident of Decatur, Alabama, was born on June 10, 1935, and passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 90.

Nancy Jones, born on January 13, 1931, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Nancy Katherine Jones passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at Westminster Assisted Living in Decatur,...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lester Edwards, who went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025. Lester was a devoted husband, father, son and a man whose kindness and generosity...

Woodrow Wilson Prewitt, Jr., 79, of Decatur, AL, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Celeb...

Edward Lee Hubbard, 72, passed away on November 18th, 2025. Born on January 14th, 1953 to Mary Alice Hubbard and Louie Calvin Hubbard in Decatur, Alabama. Edward (Eddie) loved walking his loyal dog,...

Roxie Ann Thomas Hoffman, 92, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by family and joined virtually by those who could not be present. Born on September 1...

James "Jim" Earl Harris, born on May 2, 1963, in Georgia, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 62. Jim was a resident of Decatur, Alabama. He is survived by his daughters, Amber Dawn Moore...

John Thomas Hamilton, born on October 28, 1960, in Alabama, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a resident of Trinity, Alabama.

Michael Allen Tucker, born on July 25, 1988, in Alabama, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a resident of Decatur, Alabama.

Verna Ruth Neville, born on July 10, 1935, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 90.  A visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home, on November 12, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a C...

Mary Louise Hamlin, born on January 29, 1937, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Mary Louise Hamlin was a resident of Decatur, Alabama.

Donald Burton Suggs, 89, of Priceville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Austinville United Methodist ...

Earl "Glenn" Bolan, age 75, of Moulton, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Edna; grandson, Brayden Bolan; brother, Michael Lee. He is su...

Megan Kenithe Hood, age 31, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Joe Russell Sims, 86, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home October 27, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born November 30, 1938, in Roanoke, Alabama to Eula Brown Sims and Daniel W. Si...

Freida Sandy Whitten Shaw, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama, with her family by her side. Freida was fun-loving and known for her laughter, beautiful blue eyes, wa...

Nancy Veatress Kincaid Moss, born March 20, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away at age 92 on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Decatur, Alabama. She was an Alpha Delta Pi at Memphis State College. ...

Mary W. Crowe, age 96 passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Lewis Avon Carroll, age 91, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Johnny Ray Atkins, age 87, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Johnny Ray Atkins, age 87, beloved husband, father, granddaddy, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacef...

Michael Clay Donham of Decatur passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 12, 2025. Dr. Donham was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois to the late Robert and Mary Evelyn Yarbrough Donham. He earned his bac...

Lucille Naomi Looney, age 96, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. A visitation for Lucille will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist ...

Doris Deree Wisher, age 78, of Decatur, Alabama entered into rest on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Deree is survived by daughter, Mindi Russell of Decatur; brother, Wathan Fielding (Sonja); niece, Brand...

Valere "Val" (Powers) Hood of Decatur, Alabama passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born and raised in Flat Rock, Michigan. After attending Central Michigan University...

Elaine Geiger Ziegler, age 74, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Deborah Joan Logston, age 73, of Courtland, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Deborah was born in AL. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Owen Hughes and Jessie Mae Hughes;...

Nancy Sharon Thrasher, age 80, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025. She was born April 19, 1945, and spent many years serving her community through her work with Com...

Arlene Stanley Bolding, age 81, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. She was born on October 18, 1943, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Vernon and Lucille Stanley. Growing up on a ...

Bobby "Bob" Ray Sellers was born in Charlotte North Carolina on October 17,1937. Bob retired early from what is now Regions bank with the title of president of the Regions banks located in Chilton Cou...

Arlene Downs, age 80 passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Arlene Downs, a cherished beacon of love and family values, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Coalgate, Oklahoma. Bor...

Mildred Geneva Garnett, age 96, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. Mildred was born in AL. Mildred Weaver Garnett, age 96, peacefully passed into her heavenly home on Sep...

Cynthia Marie Rodriguez, age 49, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. A visitation for Marie will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Roselawn Fun...

James "Jimmy" Howell Abel, 64, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Rollertime Skating Rink, 707 Arcadia Cir NW, Hun...

Judy Sue Aycock Rudell, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Dr Rudell was a 1971 graduate of Decatur High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmac...

Ricky Thompson, age 70, of Hartselle, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025 after an extended illness. He was in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by the family he love...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert W. (Bob) McKenzie, who died peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Decatur, Alabama, at the age of 97. Bob and his iden...

Symnett King, age 83, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. A graveside service for Symnett will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:00pm at Roselawn Cemetery. Bro...

Mrs. Vonda Rosene Chandler, 84, transitioned from this earth on Saturday, September 13, at home with family. She was born October 7, 1940 to Moman Fahland and Erthel (Worley) Fahland. Vonda is survive...

Jimmy Ronald Barrett died in the morning of Thursday, September 11th, 2025. A graveside service was held at Roselawn Cemetery on Tuesday, September 16th at 11 AM, officiated by Father Chase Ackerman w...

James Wallace Shouse, age 86, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. James “Jim” Wallace Shouse July 8, 1939 – September 10, 2025 James “Jim” Wallace Shouse, age 86, pas...

Gregory James Shafer, age 66, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

James Burton Odom, 91, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born to Burton and Edith Sellers Odom on September 24, 1933, in McKenzie, Alabama. He is survived by his ...

Boyce Wayne “Buckwheat” Reeves, age 76, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 6, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1949, to the late Rathel and Earline Reeves. He att...

Donald G McMeans, age 90 passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Donald was born on September 26, 1934. He was a member of IBEW local 558 in Florence, Al since 1957. He was a Member and Deacon o...

William "Will" Steele Kirby III, age 34, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Our hearts are broken. Saturday, August 30, 2025 our beloved son Will, left this earthly world ...

Jonathan Michael McGill, age 61, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Ms. Katie Jane Jernigan, age 88 of Lacey's Spring, Alabama passed away on August 29, 2025 at her home. Katie was born February 14, 1937 in New Market, AL. She was one of nine children born to her pare...

Gloria Elizabeth Smith, 87, formerly of New Jersey, now a resident of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on August 29, 2025, at home surrounded by love, family and friends. Born in Trenton, New Jersey on ...

Donnie Sue Hammon Sims, age 82, of Moulton, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A visitation for Donnie will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Roselawn F...