Billy J. Hale, 84, of Florence went home to heaven on Friday January 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Bowlin Hale, son, Tommy Hale, parents, Byron & Imogene Hale, and brother, David Hale. Billy is survived by his sons, John Hale (Stephanie) of Roswell, Georgia, and Sammy Hale (Rose) of Florence, daughter in love Pamala Hale of Muscle Shoals, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends including special care giver Nichole...

Joel Hester, 53 of Florence, AL, passed away on the night of January 13, 2021. He was a hardworking man who could tell you a story for days. He enjoyed fishing, Bama football, NASCAR and spending time with family. A memorial service will be Tuesday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m., in Greenview Memorial Chapel with Bruce Blankenship. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Rhonda; daughter, Baylee (Ty); son, Bradley Austin; mother, Sarah, and many family & friends. He is preceded in...

Charles Oliver Beavers, Jr. 85, of Florence, was born on June 3, 1935 to Charles Oliver and Eva Theora Hamner Beavers and passed away January 9, 2021. He was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ where he served as associate minister and elder for 45 years and was involved in Christian education throughout his life. In addition to preaching in several area churches of Christ, he taught and coached at Mars Hill Bible School for many years. He was a preacher, teacher, coach, and our Daddy,...

Andrew Eugene Garner, Jr., 79 of Florence, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital after a brief illness. He retired from the Insulation Industry. A graveside service will be Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Tri-cities Memorial Gardens, with Jerry Campbell officiating. Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his parents, A.E. Garner, Sr. and Ruby Dodd Garner; sister, Judy Terry. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Emma Jackson Garner; son, Jeffrey T. Garner...

David Lorance Smith, 72 of Killen, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center after an extended illness. He was an Air Force Veteran having served as an instructor pilot in the T37’s and T-38’s and an avid animal lover A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Park with military honors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Smith and Helen Whitmon; sisters, Deanna Smith and Sherry Smith....

Richard Patrick Risner “Richie” 49, of Florence, passed away January 11, 2021 due to an extended illness. He was a Journeyman Boilermaker with Local #455.   Visitation will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 9-10 a.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Sonny Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Park.   Richie was preceded in death by his brother, Noah J. Risner; and...

John Ronald Kendrick, 87, of Tuscumbia Alabama USA, shed his earthly tent in the early hours of Monday, January 11, 2021, while surrounded by the love of his family and the prayers of his friends. Ronald was born on January 18, 1933 in Albertville Alabama and is preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Mae and James Willie Kendrick. Ronald was one of three children; a twin brother, the late Donald Kendrick; and a younger sister, Gayel Owens. Lovingly known as “Hun” to his late...

On January 14, 2021 James Lamar Longshore left this world at the age of 75.   He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Carleen Gray Longshore; sons, Brian Longshore and wife Tonya, their sons, Lane and Zac, and Tom Longshore and wife Samantha and their children, Carson and Claire; sisters, Jean Longshore Johnson of Florence, Emily Jane Longshore Broadbent of Santa Barbara, CA; nieces and nephews, Julie Bethel, Brad Johnson, Carol Eckl, Alan Longshore, Greg Broadbent, Sharon Basham, and...

Thomas Steve Gean, of Florence, son of the late Gloyd and Margaret Dailey Gean, was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on Tuesday, December 16th, 1952. He passed from this life on Saturday, January 9th, 2021. He attended Hardin County High School and graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1979. He was raised on a farm and worked hard every day. He loved his work family at Savannah Food Company where he served as the Director of...

Harold Behel Harold Thomas Behel of Killen, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. He was a member of Atlas Church of Christ in Killen and was retired from TVA. Due to COVID-19, a private family-only graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Park with Brother Miles Stutts officiating. Mr. Behel was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle; son, Bradley Chandler Behel; brother,...