Decatur, AL Obituaries

Trudy Marie Spain, 88, of Decatur, AL passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 26...

Lynne Louise Duchock, 52, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on August 17, 2026. Lynne was a beloved wife, mother, Gigi, daughter, sister, and friend. She was incredibly strong, fiercely loved her fami...

Ty Jasper Hamilton, age 25, of Decatur, AL, passed away far too soon on Aug 14th 2026, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. Born on January 12th 2001 in Decatur, Ty was a bright light known...

Keith "Doodle" Morgan, of Decatur, passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 67. Visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Ce...

Kathy Suzanne Mitchell, of Decatur, Alabama, peacefully passed away on August 11, 2026 at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kathy was born on January 4, 1958, to Thomas Edward Mitchell an...

Patricia Ann Rose passed on August 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Born November 25, 1950, in Virginia, Patricia lived in Decatur, Alabama.

Gail Tingle Johansen,88, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Her visitation will be on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life ...

Dr. James Andrew Windle Jr., of Hartselle, Alabama passed away on August 8, 2026. He will be laid to rest at the family cemetery in Moulton. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Cilla Vaughan Win...

Beverly Hodges Fite, 99, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 7, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on October 22, 1926, on Sherman Street in Decatur, Alabama to Ruby Ann Speake a...

Geraldine Willie Hartselle, age 94, of Decatur, AL, passed away on August X, 2026. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, Oda Butler Hartselle and Ester Miller Hartselle; two sisters, Johnni...

Robert “Bo” Henry Martin Robert “Bo” Henry Martin, 35, of Decatur, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2026. Bo was a devoted husband, a proud father, a cherished son, a beloved brot...

Joseph B. Hill III, affectionately known as “Butch,” passed away on August 1, 2026. Born on June 30, 1951, in Huntsville, Alabama, Butch grew up in Decatur, where his family owned and operated All-Wri...

Virginia Siniard Thornton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29. Virginia was born February 15, 1930 in Rogersville, Alabama to William Arthur Siniard and Susie Stanford Siniard. Virginia gra...

Mae Laverne DeVoe, 95, from Priceville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Family and friends are invited to say a final goodbye to Mae at a Celebration of Life/Visitation on Monday, Augu...

Sandra Kay Nunley passed on July 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Sandra Kay Nunley (nee Brown) was born on February 23, 1937, in Alamance County in Burlington, North Carolina. With extended family in Ya...

Vera Newby Haley passed on July 19, 2026, at the age of 95; she was born on October 1, 1930, in Athens, Alabama, and resided in Decatur, Alabama. Vera is survived by sister, Joyce James; son, Barry...

Mrs. Hazel Louise Beavers Dietrich was born to Mrs. Carrie Mae Schrimpcher Beavers and Mr. William Clifford Beavers on April 23,1934, in Madison County Alabama, and passed from this life surrounded by...

Jocelyn Padilla Glasco passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 65, having been born on June 1, 1961, in the Philippines, and residing in Huntsville, Alabama.

Rodney Kevin Hampton, 68, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1958, in Decatur, Alabama, to James Archie Hampton and Martha Lee Hampton. Rod...

Gordon Kerry Abbott, age 75, of Decatur, AL, entered into rest on July 12, 2026. Visitation will be on July 16, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life service ...

Shirley Smith, 91, of Decatur, passed away on July 12, 2026. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Roselawn Funeral Home from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. A Celebration of Life service will follow a...

Terry Hunter Baker was born on September 7, 1941 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Paul and Winnie Baker. He had no siblings. Terry enjoyed an idyllic childhood in a beautiful part of the state in a fam...

Barbara Grace Sandlin passed on July 9, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on March 5, 1948, and residing in Decatur, Alabama.

Robert Lee Allen of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4th at the age of 90. He was born on Oct. 24, 1935 in Lawrence County. He married Elhura Bendall on December 24, 1956. He open...

Phillip Sanford Jr., 67, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held at Destiny Church Riverside, 1404 Point Mallard Pkwy, Decatu...

Sherri Garner Rahm, age 73, of Decatur, AL, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on March 25th, 1953 in Decatur, Sherri was the beloved child of Etha Mae and James Earl Garner. She spent her ...

In Loving Memory of Emma Nola Coxwell September 3, 1932 - July 1, 2026 Emma Nola Coxwell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart of her family, went to her heavenly home peac...

Tommy A Hallman Sr, of Decatur, AL passed away on June 30, 2026. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm, at Roselawn Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life to take place follow...

Sarah S Pressnell passed on June 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Born April 4, 1944, in Alabama, Sarah lived in Decatur, Alabama.

Betty Sue Davenport of Decatur passed away on Monday June 22, 2026. She was born in Lawrence County, AL on March 10, 1948, to Willie and Myrtle Davenport. Betty is survived by her son Perry Davenpor...

Liudmila Nmn Checa-Batista passed on June 22, 2026, at the age of 58, born on August 25, 1967, in Holguin, Cuba, and residing in Decatur, Alabama.

Donnie Lynn Cowan, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 1:00opm to...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim B. Thaxton, who went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family, just nine days after the passing of his beloved wife, Aurelia Thaxto...

Besse Birdwell Adair, born January 7, 1937, passed on June 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm. A Graveside Se...

Peggy Russell Rudolph of Decatur passed June 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at Wesley Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by a Celebrat...

Sina Corene Thomas, 91, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Sina was born to William Thomas Bishop and Ila Belle Scogin Bishop. She graduated from Phillips High School, Bear Creek, Ala...

Thelma Anne Flack, 88, of Trinity, AL passed away on June 16, 2026. Born on December 25, 1937, in Alabama, she was a resident of Trinity, Alabama. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 20,2026 from 12...

Samuel Lee Mason, 76, passed on June 13, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1949. Visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM. A Celebration ...

Wayne Joseph Percle, 77, of Decatur, AL, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 27, 1949, in Vacherie, Louisiana, Wayne was the son of Chester and Yvo...

Thomas “Tommy” Greer Black October 3, 1943 – June 13, 2026 Thomas “Tommy” Greer Black, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026. Born on October 3, 1943, to Lonnie Greer and Ruby Howell Black...

Michael Beck Carwile Sr. passed on June 12, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 20, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael lived in Trinity, Alabama.

Lynne Christine Watkins, age 76, passed away June 12th, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Roselawn Funeral Home from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A graveside service will immedia...

Walter Rodney Schmidbauer, age 61, passed on June 10, 2026. Born March 6, 1965, Walter was a resident of Decatur, Alabama. A Graveside Service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery on Thursday June 18,...

Aurelia Sue Hastings Thaxton, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Our hearts are broken as we announce that on Tuesday Aurelia left this earthly...

Elizabeth Marie Kaney, age 48, passed away on May 6, 2026. Born on November 29, 1977, Elizabeth was a loving daughter, devoted mother, sister, and friend whose kindness, compassion, and unwavering lov...

Marian Dale Moore, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will live on in ...

Mary Lois Brackin Morgan, 91 of Decatur, AL, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 in her home. She was born June 5, 1935 and lived a life devoted to faith and family. Mary was a long-time employee...

Robert “Bob” Pruitt, age 94, of Decatur, Alabama, passed peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Florence, Alabama, in 1931, Bob lived a life defined by faith, service, an...

Matthew Stephens, 41, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home on June 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. A Celebration ...

Teresa Hall Sharp of Decatur, AL passed away on May 30th, 2026. Visitation will be on Friday, June 5th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at First Bible Church in Decatur, AL. The Celebration of Life service wi...