Mr. Davis Eugene Thomas, Sr. "Gene", of Florence, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning September 24th, 2018. He was 86 years old.   He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Arnold Thomas; daughter, Donna Thomas; step-daughter, Lane Holt (Tony); grandchildren, Brianna Parker and Allen Holt; and children from previous marriage to Mary Anne Whitten Kicker, Dave Thomas (Leann), Laura Sandy (Keith), Dudley Thomas (Jane); grandchildren, Caleb Thomas,...

Glendon Fay Jackson, 80, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 with his family at his side. Visitation will be Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Glendale Church of Christ with the funeral immediately following.  Doug Jackson will be officiating.  Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Park.                            Glendon...

Sarah D. Lewis Butler passed away September 18, 2018, at her brother’s home after an extended illness. The last 6 months of her life, she had wonderful care given by her brother, sisters, their spouses and Southern Care Hospice. Sarah was born in Florence, Alabama. She spent most of her life working for Tee Jays Manufacturing. Her visitation will be held at Greenview Funeral Home from 12- 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in...

William R. Simmons, Sr., born in 1932, in Russellville, AL passed away September 19, 2018. He lived most of his life in Florence, AL. He was a graduate of Coffee High School; attended Florence State College; and was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He served on the Aircraft Carrier (FDR) and air bases state side. He was a past pilot in the Civil Air Patrol; an active member of St. James Methodist Church; a former supervisor of Stylon Corp.; retired from IMC Fertilizer, Inc.; worked...

Nell Randolph Key, 89, of Florence, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born October 12, 1928 in Courtland, AL. After marrying Terrell Key, they made their home and raised their family in Florence, AL.               Nell was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence and the Ruth Sunday school class. She retired from Frederickson Tire and Appliance. She was a devoted and loving...

James Howard Rhodes, 84, of Florence passed away on September 13, 2018 at his residence. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”  He was a member of Underwood Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States National Guard.  He retired from Ford Motor Company after 28 years of service and Daimler Chrysler Corporation after 18 years of service as a Tool and Die Maker. He was also Vice President of the UAW at Chrysler in...

Harold “David” Wylie, 70, of Florence passed away on September 10, 2018 at Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehab Center. The funeral service will be Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 2-3 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Norman “Sonny” Hargett officiating, a lifelong friend of the family. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Park.  He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Roy...

Eugene Pickard, 92, of Florence, passed away on September 9, 2018 at Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehab Center.  He served in the U.S. Army Armor Division, during WWII and was decorated as one of the earliest U.S. troops to enter Germany in March of 1945. He was honorably discharged in June 1946. He was a member of North Wood United Methodist Church, Men’s Garden Club, Entomological Society, and a Mason. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 10 - 11 a.m....

Blanche Irene Rickman Horsman, 97, of Florence passed away Friday, September 7, at her home following a long life well lived for the Lord. She was born January 13, 1921, in Water Valley Township, AR to Daly Paul and Ola Fry Rickman.   She was a graduate of Bay High School in Bay, AR, and Harding College in Searcy, AR.  In 1951 she married Homer Ray Horsman.  They were married for 58 years until his death in 2009. A teacher and homemaker, she taught school at Bay and...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Teresa Dean Hardin Newton shares with you her passing. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the age of 66. She died peacefully at her residence in Florence. Teresa was a member of Collins Chapel Baptist Church in Jemison, Alabama. She loved life, spending time with family and friends, and her beloved bulldogs. She was a 1971 graduate of Coffee High School and attended Muscle Shoals...