“The” Thomas Eugene Smith (Tommy), 73, of Muscle Shoals, passed away peacefully in his home on January 31, 2023, surrounded by his children, because “all his ex’s lives in Texas.” He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam war from Nov 1968 to Nov 1974 as an Aircraft Fuel Technician.   Tommy lived life to the fullest.  He was an avid Alabama football fan, Entertainer, Host, friend, and above all he was a loving father who cherished his...

Linda Joan Shaw, 71, of Lexington, AL passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Colbert Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her Husband C.E.  parents, Bruce and Evelyn Louise Clemmons; brother, Rayford Clemmons; and sister, Bonnie Michael. She is survived by her brothers, Wallace Clemmons (Christine) of Lexington, AL, Donald Clemmons (Amelia) of Lexington, AL, Doyle Clemmons (Brenda) of Lexington, AL, and Kenny...

Anthony Dee “Tony” McAnalley, age 67, of Leighton, Alabama passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Colbert Memorial Chapel from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.  The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  David Isbell will officiate. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Morris Mildee “Dee” McAnalley. He is survived by his mother, Rebekah Orene...

William Chester Venable, age 70, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Bro Ted Vafeas will be officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Chester was an all-around handyman. He loved doing woodwork and helping neighbors when they needed help. Chester was a truck driver for over twenty years. He was preceeded in death by...

Rachel Ann Wales Johns, 81, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. There will be a graveside service held at 3pm on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery, Athens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sedrick Johns; parents, Johnnie and Rilla Wales; sister, Joyce Wales; brother, Randy Wales; and nephew, Jeff Wales. Survivors include her son, Troy Chambers (Dixie); grandchildren, Caleb, Harley, and Joshua Chambers; sister, Debbie Danley; brothers, Harold Wales...

Beulah (Harris) Newell Downers Grove, Illinois Beulah was born April 30th, 1930, to William and Effie (Morgan) Harris in Franklin County Alabama. She was blessed with her heavenly reward on January 16th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Bernard Newell and her granddaughter Tiffany Thrasher. Beulah leaves behind her children Kathy (Louis) Karrison; Karen (Thomas) Thrasher; Misty (Heath) King and loving daughter in law Linda Newell, along with her beloved 12...

Bruce Jackson, 75, of Russellville, AL passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. There will not be any services at this time.

Willie Jane Jackson, 78, of Leighton, AL passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Bro. Kenneth Bond will be officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Willie loved her church, and especially all of the children she taught in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School over the years. She also enjoyed mapping out and...

Shelby Jean Hester, 83, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2023 from 12-1 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Bro. Charlie James will be officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Dallas and Mary Kate Hester; husband, David Hester; sisters, Artie Pate, Almeda Simpson, Frances Wanner, and...

Gwendolyn “Susan” Sockwell, 72, of Muscle Shoals, AL died on Monday, January 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Vanita Berry; grandparents; many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Sockwell (Peggy) and Kristofer Sockwell; daughter, Mandy Winters (Kevin); sisters, Jeanie Ulhman (David) and Patsy Jordan; grandchildren, James Chaney lll (Ashley), Taya Beth Sockwell, Brody Sockwell, Grace Magnusen, Kaylie Sockwell, Kalvin Sockwell, Will...