Author Archive: Shoals News

Tuberculosis Cases Linked to Poultry Industry

The Alabama Department of Public Health says seven confirmed cases of tuberculosis have been linked to the poultry industry in northwest Alabama, and is encouraging testing for anyone who may have come into contact with those infected. People who are…
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Wilma Beryl Moore Huffaker

From Greenview Memorial, Florence:  Wilma Beryl Moore Huffaker, age 94 of Florence, passed away at her home August 1, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Her memorial service will be Monday, August 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church…
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Forrest Michael DiBiaso

From Colbert Memorial Chapel, Tuscumbia:  Forrest Michael DiBiaso, age 28 of Tuscumbia, passed away on July 29, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 11-2 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at…
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Sadricia Anne Morris Wilson

From Greenview Funeral Home, Florence:  Sadricia Anne Wilson, age 70 of Florence, passed away Friday July 28, 2023.  Her Celebration of Life memorial service will be Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Cross Point Church of Christ at 3:00 PM. The…
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John “Johnny” Lovell

From Rogersville Funeral Home:  John “Johnny” Lovell, age 80 of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Saturday, August 5th from 11 a.m. – 12 noon at Rogersville Funeral Home with funeral service…
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Donald Edward Gandy

Donald Edward Gandy, age 79 of Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He had worked since he was 16 years old at M&G Shop in Russellville as a mechanic. A service is not planned at this time.

Lois S. Colburn Journey

From Akins Funeral Home, Russellville: Lois S. Colburn Journey, age 82 of Florence, passed away on July 31, 2023. She was born in Haleyville, Alabama to Travis and Ruby Colburn on July 30, 1941. She worked in real estate for…
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Melissa Dawn Pickens Zea

From Spry Memorial Funeral Home, Russellville: Melissa Dawn Pickens Zea, Age 54, passed away Saturday July 29th, 2023 after an extended illness.  She grew up in Florence, Alabama and attended Coffee High School. She was preceded in death by her…
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Anna Morgan

Anna Morgan, age 90 of Florence, passed away July 31, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death…
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Barbara Willingham Campbell

From Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville: Barbara Willingham Campbell, age 72 of Russellville, passed away July 28, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Misty Campbell Laney (Brett), Kristy Lynn Campell; grandchildren, Chasady Brooke Vandiver (Lake Woods), Emily Faith Warren; brothers,…
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