Lillian Louise Reathford, 93, of Florence, passed away October 25, 2020 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a member of Community Freewill Baptist Church. Lillian Louise Reathford was born September 14, 1927 to Climax and Beulah Lewis of Cloverdale, AL.   She was blessed with four brothers, Howard, Grady, Owen, and James; two sisters, Dorothy and Lois; many nieces and nephews and lots of good neighbors and friends; and a special sister-in-Christ, the late Donna...

Stephen Cullen Jones of Florence passed through death and entered eternal life on October 23, 2020 after an extended illness.  Jones was a lifelong educator, teaching Special Education at Central High School for 19 years, then serving as 504 and Attendance Supervisor for Lauderdale County Schools until his retirement in 2002. He served as an ordained deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Vacation Bible School director at Central Heights Baptist Church and briefly served as a pastor after...

Mary Ellen Ahlstrom, 83 formerly of Florence, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Florida. Mary Ellen was born December 30, 1936 in Red Bay, AL to Wesley Weldon and Grace (Parrish) Ezzell. She married William Mather Ahlstrom and raised one daughter, Missy (Melissa) she was a loving mother. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Park. Officiating will be Chris Underwood. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley...

Rosalee Dawn Fortner McPeters, “Rose” and “Miss Rose” to her family and friends, returned to the Lord’s spiritual kingdom on September 10, 2020. Rose was the love of my life and I will cherish our time together on this earth forever. Rose was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on December 12, 1955. She lost her beloved mother, Sally Sluss Fortner, when she was only six years old, and her life was filled with many obstacles and hardships. However, she remained...

Mary Elizabeth Thigpen, 91 of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her residence after an extended illness. Mrs. Thigpen retired from First Federal Savings & Loans. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Greenview Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Thigpen was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Thigpen; mother, Eva Merrill; stepfather,...

Bassel Lilly Louise Johnson, 92, of Florence, passed away October 16, 2020 at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. A private family service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Greenview Memorial Chapel with Ben Siegel officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Church of Christ Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Johnson; daughter, Lisa Johnson; and sister, Geneva...

Justin Andrew Ross, 34, of Florence, passed away October 14, 2020. He was born in Florence, AL on May 13, 1986. Justin’s hobby was collecting action figures and his favorite place to go was the beach.   Visitation will be Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Chapel with Eddie Garner officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenview Memorial Park Love...

Ruby Ellene Clemons Smith, 86 of Florence, passed away October 14, 2020 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Chapel with Sonny Hargett officiating. Burial will follow in Rogers Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Smith; parents, Elmer and Myrtle Clemons; daughters, Linda Ann Poarch and Debra Jean Smith; as well as...

Barbara Delene Riley, 72 of Florence, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was retired as a nurse. Visitation will be Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Greenview Funeral Home from 11:30 until 12:30. Funeral service will follow in the Chapel with Andy Kizer officiating; burial will follow Greenview Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Bessie Cumming. She is survived by her husband, Billy Riley; sons,...

Christine Dotson Gaskell, age 82 of Florence, AL passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 after an extended illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Florence and a retired real estate broker with Coussons Realty. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at First Christian Church officiated by Rev. James Storie. She will always be treasured for the love of her wonderful marriage and family. Mrs. Gaskell was preceded in death by her parents,...