Patricia Riedel Hunt (née Patricia Ann Riedel) Our dear mom, Patti, 85, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Harry Linden Hunt. She is survived by her daughters Lynn (Terry, Jr.), Leigh (Bill, Jr.), Laurie (Lance), and her grandchildren Emma, Abby, Trey, Claire, Megan, and Molly. Patti was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, in 1936 to Irene and Louis Riedel, where she grew up with her brother Johnny. While attending...

Rilla Frances Murner, 91 passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 after a brief illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Northwood United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Winston Memorial Cemetery in Haleyville, Alabama, with Rev. Scott Coats officiating. Mrs. Murner was preceded in death by her husband, William Murner, Jr; parents, Ernest Long and Lera Yarber Long; and son, Jeffrey A. Murner. She is survived by a son, William Keith...

Frank Griffith Watkins, 61 of Florence passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. A private family service will be held at a later date. Greenview Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements. Donations may be made to Walston Cemetery Fund (4401-4499 Cty. Road 15 - Florence, Al 35633) in memory of Frank G. Watkins.

Lawrence Hale Conwill, 93 of Florence, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. He was a professor and the Dean of the College of Business at the University of North Alabama, where he was active in the Institute of Management Accountants. He was actively involved in the support of Underwood – Petersville Fire Department. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a Korean War Veteran and was a member of Northwood United Methodist Church for 64 years. Visitation will...

Shirley McClure Vest, age 82, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was born on September 25, 1938 in Lauderdale County. The family relocated to Oak Ridge, TN when she was in her teens. While in Oak Ridge she met and married James Vest “Jimmy” on Ground Hog Day in 1957. Early in their marriage they spent time in Texas and North Carolina while Jimmy was in the Air Force. After Jimmy left the Air...

Mary Geneva Yerbey, Florence, Al, died peacefully on February 17, 2021 at home with her family by her side.  She was born March 18, 1935 to Leonard and Carrie Holloway South. A drive by visitation will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Greenview Memorial Park, by the Garden of the Open Bible from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow at 1:30. Geneva grew up in Florence Alabama and Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She attended Weeden and St. Michaels Catholic...

Nancy Lou Bryant Jackson, 81, was born October 13, 1939 in Ashland City, Tennessee to the late Homer T. and Thelma S. Bryant.  She passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the North Alabama Medical Center after a brief illness.  She graduated from Central High School and retired from the North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic.  A true servant, Nancy’s life was devoted to her family and friends who were the recipients of countless acts of kindness.  She was a talented...

James Leonard Duncan, 80, of Florence, passed away February 8, 2021. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church, Florence; and part of the TV Ministry and Sunday school class. Visitation will be Monday, February 22, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. in Walker Memory Gardens, Jasper, AL with Rev. Chris Underwood officiating. Pallbearers will be Dray Williams, Casey Ryan, Shane Reeves, Sammy Hale, Rodney...

Kathleen Haataja 1923-2021 Kathleeen Haataja, 98, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. She was born January 2, 1923 to Albert and Clara Rhodes Spires of Cloverdale, Alabama, and lived in the Cloverdale community for many years.  She attended Cloverdale School and Central High School.  Kathleen married Elmer Haataja on July 24, 1939.  Their union was blessed with two children, one daughter and one son. Kathleen was a...

Mrs. Shelia Sue McCullough, born April 29, 1948 to the late Linas and Liddy J. Turnbow of Morris Chapel, TN.  Mrs. McCullough passed away February 15, 2021. She was a member of Morris Chapel Baptist Church where she was always ready to help in church and community functions; and she was a1966 graduate of Central High School in Savannah, TN. Mrs. McCullough was a devout Christian and was prepared when the Lord called her home. A graveside service will be Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1...