Melvin Autrey Allison, 82 of Florence, went to be with his Lord, May 7, 2021 after a extended illness. He is a native Tennessean who moved to Florence from Florida. A graduate of Belmont University (B.A. degree) and Tennessee State University (M.A. degree) he served as pastor and an educator in Tennessee and Florida for over 43 years. Survivors include his soulmate and wife of 57 years, Dorothy Joan Vetitoe Allison; sons, Steven (Juanita) and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Demetria (Will), Michael...

James Wallace Blevins, 42 of Florence, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home, funeral services to follow in Greenview Memorial Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Services will conclude with burial in the Greenview Memorial Park. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Ottis Blevins and Shirley Ann Blevins; paternal grandparents, Ottis Mix Blevins and Uessie Pearl Blevins; maternal...

Sandra Kaye Lard, 76 of Florence, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 after a brief illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, and g-maw, she will be missed deeply and loved. Her life verse as Philippians 4:13. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Lard was preceded in death by her father, Alton Leek; mother, Fran Leek; sisters, Diane Keifer and Shelia Bowles. She is survived by her husband, Dale Lard; son, Robert Funk...

Elizabeth Jean Downing (Jeannie) Born January 4, 1955, and passed away on May 24, 2020 in Franklin, Tennessee. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, DC and Doris Downing. She is survived by a brother, Robert Downing (Jeannie) and nephews Anthony Downing (Melissa) Eric Downing (Elizabeth) Brett Downing (Regina) and niece Caitlin Hawley (Brett). She grew up in Florence, Alabama and was a graduate of Coffee High School, University of North Alabama, and Davidson Paralegal Institute....

Charles F. Wilson, 95, of Sebring Florida (formerly of Florence), passed away April 29, 2021. He was a charter member of Edgemont United Methodist Church in Florence, AL, and a U.S. Navy veteran. In 1962, Charles decided to sell his business to pursue a career in Dentistry. He practiced Dentistry for 32 years in Sebring, FL where he became known fondly as “Doc” Visitation will be Friday, May 7, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. at Greenview Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will...

Cathy McLendon Markovitz of Florence, June 17, 1956 – April 29, 2021. Loving mother to Stephanie and Ashley Tipper and all those in need of motherly love. Her friends were many and she cared deeply for each one. She graduated from Rogers High School class of 1974 where she was a cheerleader, majorette and Miss RHS. She often spoke of how much she enjoyed her classmates. Cathy worked as a respiratory therapist for 18 years before turning her attention to the family business, McLendon...

Rebecca Jean Fisher Glasscock Roberson Fesmire  After 96 remarkable years of creativity, persistence, and resilience, complications from Covid 19 felled Rebecca Jean on May 1, 2021.   Born on the last day of 1924, Rebecca Jean was the daughter of Herbert C. and Bernice Fisher; they left us years ago. Her older sister, Laura Mae, and her husband, Dr. Ralph Tesseneer, are deceased as well. Her younger brother, Dr. Edward Fisher, and his wife, Martha, along with her younger...

Billy Ransome Terry, 86, of Florence, was born to Curtis and Edna Terry on September 28, 1934. He left this life peacefully at home on April 28, 2021. Visitation will be Monday at Greenview Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A Memorial service will follow in Greenview Memorial Chapel at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. John KcKell officiating. The family will hold a private gathering at Courtland Cemetery on Tuesday. Mr. Terry, or Coach Terry, as many called him, graduated from the University of...

Paul J. Carlton, Jr., 88, of Florence, passed away May 1, 2021. He was a member and past Elder of Wood Avenue Church of Christ from 1974 - 2016; a United States Air Force veteran from April 1955 – January 1958 with Reserve Duty from 1958 - 1963; Board of Directors YMCA; Board of Chamber of Commerce; and Board of the Port Authority. Paul was a partner with Rogers-Carlton Associates Insurance from 1980 – 2006 prior to that insurance with Johnson and Johnson from 1962 –...

Major Euell White, 87, of Florence, died April 28, 2021. A graveside military service will be held at Barkley-White Cemetery Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2 p.m.  Officiating will be Doc Shell and Jimmy Hayes. Euell served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and 7 months. He enlisted in July 1951 at the age of 17 and retired in 1972 at the age of 38. He served in the 82nd, 11th, and 101st Airborne Divisions. He also served in the 1st and 25th Infantry Divisions, and the 1st and 5th Airborne...