All Obituaries

Funeral Arrangements for Ms. Melissie Jackson, 60 of Decatur, Alabama who passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home will be announced later.

William Clark Johnson was born on December 30, 1963 in Trinity, Alabama to Robert Bates and the late Lizzie Lee Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Love Chapel CME Church. He was very well known as a cook for Cracker Barrel for over 20 years. He was very dedicated to his job cooking. Recently he worked at Publix in Decatur, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his mother: Lizzy L. Johnson. William departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Huntsville...

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home Funeral Service for Mr. Stewart James Bailey, 57, of Decatur, Alabama will be Friday, February 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the Henrietta Garth-Sharpley Memorial Chapel ( 410 Railroad Street N.W. Decatur, Alabama 35601). A FACE MASK OR SOME SORT OF FACE COVERING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE ENFORCED! NO EXCEPTIONS! IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE! 

We are sadden to announce the passing of Mr. George "G.W." Sharpley, Owner of Sharpley Funeral Home who passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 2:00pm at Decatur City Cemetery ( Located at 1001 Wilson St. NW, Decatur, Alabama 35601). Family Hour will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Henrietta Garth-Sharpley Memorial...

Charlotte (Lindsey) Gibson passed away after complications from an extended illness on January 28th, 2021 at the age of 54. She passed away in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Charlotte is survived by her three sisters; Lindie Gable, Jeanne Fallwell (Jim), and Sandra Newton; her seven children; Jeanetta Daoust (Donald), Alisha Terry (Corey), James Gibson (Whitney), Miranda Atchley, Audrey Coots (Josh), Jennifer Maynor, and Kaitlyn Dasi; her eighteen grandchildren; Hunter, Alyssa,...

Christopher Shante' Draper was born January 9, 1978 to the late Murlene and Homer Draper in Moulton , AL. He entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021 at Crestwood Hospital. Christopher or Tank as everyone called him was a lover. He loved nature. He loved people. He loved life. He also loved Alabama football. Tank loved the outdoors. As a child he would sneak into the woods with his brother, cousins or anyone else he could coax to go with him. He's take his Big Momma's...

Timothy Warren Griffin was born to Wamon Warren Griffin and Bobbie John of Hartselle, Alabama on March 10, 1964. Timothy confessed his life to Christ at Newcomb St. Church of Christ located in Decatur, Alabama under the leadership of Harold Wells. He attended Danville High School. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Hartselle, Alabama.  Timothy leaves to cherish his memories 4 Sisters: Merisa Holmes, Angie Bowie, Malinda Barbee and Falecia Orr. 1 Brother: Rodney...

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. A Graveside service for Mr. Adolphus Alexander Cordle, 56 of Decatur, Alabama will be Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Sterrs Cemetery with Rev. George Franklin officiating. Adolphus Alexander Cordle was born September 15, 1964 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Edward Bass and the late Anna Lue Cordle. He attended Austin High School. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Brother: Lebron Bass. Adolphus departed this life on Monday,...

Climbetta Freeman entered this life on June 13, 1946 in Morgan County, Alabama to the late Buster Ray, Sr. and Ocie Ray. Her spirit left this vessel on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Cimbetta confessed hope in Christ at an early age at David Temple Church in Decatur, Alabama. She later joined First Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama until her health failed. She graduated from Lakeside High School in 1966. She got her Cosmology license from Calhoun Community...

Under the directing of Sharpley Funeral Home. Funeral Service for Ms. Cynthia Louise Balentine, who passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital /Decatur General Campus will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 11:00am at Calvary Assembly of God ( 4839 Calvary Blvd Tanner, AL 35671). Burial in Sterrs Cemetery. A Face Mask or some sort of face covering and social distancing will be enforced. If you do not comply. You will be asked to leave. No Exception!! The body...