Apr 11, 2026

Grace Memorial Funeral Home announces with deepest sympathy the passing of Pearlean Harris, 78, Florence.

Pearlean passed away on Saturday April 11, 2026.

Transitory services provided by Grace Memorial Funeral Home.

Apr 6, 2026

Time has come again when another one of our loved ones has found their way home. As the days go by, she's still on our hearts. For we know there comes a day when we will have to depart. Sister Patsy Bell Boddie, she was born on January 12, 1936, to the late William Mattew (Pack) Clay and Desree...

Mar 29, 2026

WINFRED LINEER PRIDE was born on January 31,

1955, to the late Will Pride and Lois Overa Pride. He

departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

At an early age, he confessed in Christ and became a

member of East Florence Missionary Baptist Church. He

was a graduate...

Mar 21, 2026

Janice Deborah Crayton Mayes was born on June 13, 1956, in Courtland, Alabama, to the late Willie "Jabbo" Lipscomb and Vivian Crayton Chandler "Mutt". She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on the morning of March 21, 2026. Janice committed her life to Christ at an early age and united with St. James MB Church. Following...

Mar 15, 2026

MRS. LOVIE DELORIS CRUTCH SOFTLEY, 73, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, was born on July 7, 1952, to the late Ms. Bertha Mae Gill and Mr. Harry Bates. She went home to her eternal home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026. Lovie was the youngest of seven children and grew up in Leighton, Alabama. She attended Leighton Training...

Feb 18, 2026

Grady Wilson Hailstock, son of the late Grady Wilson Winston and Lillie Dale Hailstock, crossed over on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama. Grady, affectionately known as "G. W.," was born in Sheffield, Alabama, where he attended elementary school before moving to Washington, D. C., where he lived until he moved back home to...

Feb 9, 2026

Martha Lee Kirkman, born in Florence, Alabama in 1955, was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God whose life reflected grace, strength, and unwavering faith. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Nathan Kirkman; precious daughter, Cathlean Nicole Kirkman; mother, Katherine Murphy Thompson; father, Joseph Odell Noel; and brother, Robert Turner, Jr.

Feb 2, 2026

Grace Memorial Funeral Home announces with deepest sympathy the passing of Karen L. Chapman, 58, Florence.

Karen passed away on Monday February 2, 2026 at North Alabama Medical Ctr. - Florence.

Transitory services provided by Grace Memorial Funeral Home.

Jan 25, 2026

Leawaiia Denise Little, age 72, peacefully departed this life on January 25, 2026, at Crestwood Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama. She was born in Colbert County on January 9, 1954, to the late James and Mary Magdalene Little. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her brothers, Robert James Little and Bobby Travis Little, Sr.; her treasured best friend,...

Jan 24, 2026

Diann Coffey Hawkins was born November 10, 1947, to the late Malon "Jack" Coffey and Lydia Mae Coffey in Leighton, Alabama. Diann departed this life Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her three loving sons and granddaughter. She confessed Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and...