Parkway Funeral Home & Crematory

Parkway Funeral Home & Crematory The caring and experienced professionals at Parkway Funeral Home are here to support you through this difficult time.

We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Cary McNeill, age 74, a beloved father, brother, and fri...
08/27/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Cary McNeill, age 74, a beloved father, brother, and friend. William was a proud veteran who served his country with honor and courage.

He is survived by his son, Justin Clay McNeill, who was the light of his life, as well as his brothers, Jimmy McNeill (Andrea) and John McNeill (Nancy). William was deeply loved by many, and his kindness, strength, and good heart touched all who knew him.

William's memory will live on through the love he gave and the lives he impacted. He will be remembered always as a good man, a devoted father, and a cherished brother.

The family would like to extend their gratitude for the many prayers and support during this difficult time.

Ralph Edward Beason, age 71, of Decatur died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence. His family may host a celebrati...
08/25/2025

Ralph Edward Beason, age 71, of Decatur died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence. His family may host a celebration of life at a later date. Parkway Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mr. Beason was born January 8, 1954, in Alabama to Floyd Martis Beason and Eva Bell Holtzclaw Beason. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by two sons, Shane Beason (Tammy) and Joe Beason (Cat); brother, Freddie Beason; three sisters, Yolanda Long (Ronnie), Donna Doss, and Lawanda Harville; and grandchild, Dustin Beason (Kylie).

Funeral service for Dora Agnes Gray, age 67, of Trinity will be 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Parkway Funer...
08/24/2025

Funeral service for Dora Agnes Gray, age 67, of Trinity will be 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marvin Gillespie officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:15 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. prior to service. Interment will be in Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Miss Gray, who died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her residence, was born May 18, 1958, in Alabama to Olor Gray and Julia Edna Lowery Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, James Gray, Willard Gray, and Kenneth Gray; and sister, Thelma Moses. She was a loving member of Faith Baptist Church. Her leisure time was enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, and watching westerns on T.V. She loved good conversation and spending time with friends.

She is survived by two brothers, Harold Shoemaker and Al Shoemaker; four sisters, Doris Smith, Ann Higginbotham, Josephine Sanford, and Freda Lowery; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers will be Steve Hamilton, Jimmy Graves, and other family and friends.

Funeral service for Carrie Lee (Hawkins) Terry, age 95, of Trinity will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Park...
08/23/2025

Funeral service for Carrie Lee (Hawkins) Terry, age 95, of Trinity will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Jesse Reeder officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Moulton Memory Gardens. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mrs. Terry, who died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence, was born April 1, 1930, in Alabama to James Houston Hawkins, Sr. and Etta Shelton Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulice Terry; parents; four brothers, Cecil Hawkins, James Houston Hawkins, Jr., Gordon Ray Hawkins, and Winford Hawkins; and two sisters, Lillian Kelley and Barbara Jean Hawkins.

She is survived by her son, Glenn Terry (Pam); daughter, Beverly Henderson (Don); four grandchildren, Brandi Standridge (Brannon), Brad Henderson (Hannah), Adam Terry (Barbie), and Andrew Terry (Samantha); and nine great-grandchildren, Kane Standridge, Addison Standridge, Brady Henderson, Trooper Henderson, Lucy Banks Henderson, Eli Terry, Avery Terry, Lane Terry, and Luke Terry.

Pallbearers will be Brad Henderson, Brady Henderson, Trooper Henderson, Brannon Standridge, Kane Standridge, Adam Terry, Eli Terry, and Andrew Terry.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of the Valley, especially Karena Schirmer and Sheneka Young, for their loving care.

Funeral service for J. D. Burks, age 82, of Hillsboro will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Parkway Funeral...
08/22/2025

Funeral service for J. D. Burks, age 82, of Hillsboro will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Mathias Letson officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Morris Chapel Cemetery. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mr. Burks, who died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence was born March 20, 1943, in Alabama to George Edward Burks and Vernie Agnus Letson Burks. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna King; parents; and two sisters, Martha Johnson (Blaine) and Betty Joe Clark (J. W.). J. D. Burks had a gang of sisters, whom he loved and cherished, and was somewhat a momma's boy. He married the love of his life, Janice Ledlow Burks on March 21, 1961. He worked 70-plus years in construction with APAC, TVA, and other companies. He loved to talk about the old days and would argue with any and everyone, and he was always right! He loved horses (he owned many), c**n hunting, just animals and being outdoors in general. He was a die hard Auburn fan; you hardly ever would see him without his Auburn cap and chew in his shirt pocket. J. D. was loved and will be missed. The family would like to express their thanks to Sharon with hospice for being with them in J.D.'s final days.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Faye (Ledlow) Burks; three sons, Marcal Gene Burks (Karen), Jay Burks (Cynthia) and Israel Burks; two daughters, Melinda Rampley (Jay) and Tamatha Hood; two sisters, Rhonda Lovett (Wayne) and Melba Way (Reul); 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Mark Burks, Jay Burks, Israel Burks, Joseph Burks, Stormy Burks, Justin Hood, and Timmy Johnson.

Funeral service for Annie Lue Jane (Nelson) Nesmith will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Hom...
08/19/2025

Funeral service for Annie Lue Jane (Nelson) Nesmith will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neal Fowler officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Bald K**b Cemetery. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mrs. Nesmith, who died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital, was born September 29, 1937, in Alabama to William Bethal Nelson and Hattie Ophelia Mae McDougal Nelson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verbon NeSmith; parents; six brothers, J. W. "Shorty" Nelson (Myrl), Lawrence Nelson, Harrison Nelson (Estelle), Willard Nelson, Tillman Nelson, and Jack Nelson; sister, Flossie Burns (Jewel); and grandchildren, Chris NeSmith and Amber NeSmith. Annie Lue was a member of Parkway Church of God. She was retired from Wolverine Industries. She loved gardening and canning. Cooking and making treats for family and friends was a joy. She also loved to study God's word and was a mighty prayer warrior. Annie Lue was a loving caregiver to everyone she knew.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Nesmith and Talmadge NeSmith; daughters, Melesha Atchison (Douglas) and Marquita NeSmith; brother, Tommy Nelson (Sue); sister, Ruth McCay (Andrew); four grandchildren, Shalah Cartee (Jason), Stacy Hamilton, Thomas Demoss (Jessi), and Brandon Towe (Alivia); five great-grandsons, Dylan Demoss, Zander Cartee, Michael Demoss, Lachlan Demoss, and Claydon Towe; and four great-granddaughters, Dayla Cartee, Riley Cartee, Lucy Demoss, and Charlie Towe.

Pallbearers will be Stacy Hamilton, Brandon Towe, Thomas Demoss, Zander Cartee, Zack Blankenship, and Chris Parker.

Funeral gathering for Jeffrey Arlie Glover, age 59, of Decatur will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21,...
08/19/2025

Funeral gathering for Jeffrey Arlie Glover, age 59, of Decatur will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mr. Glover, who died Monday, August 18, 2025, at his residence, was born July 4, 1966, in Alabama to James Alfred Glover and Mary Lucille McCafferty Glover. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his son, Derrick Glover (Kimberly Collier); daughter, Erica Glover (Austin Jones); three brothers, James Glover (Janice "Cricket"), Gerald Glover (Anne West), and Brian Standridge (Brenda); three sisters, Loretta Proctor (Kevin), Virginia "Molly" glover, and Crystal Glover; and two grandchildren, Kayleigh Glover and Kiley Glover.

Graveside service for Gene Autrey Tyler, age 83, of Moulton will be 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Moulton ...
08/19/2025

Graveside service for Gene Autrey Tyler, age 83, of Moulton will be 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Moulton Memory Gardens with Rev. Charles Williams officiating and Parkway Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.at the funeral home prior to service. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mr. Tyler, who died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Moulton, was born May 30, 1942, in Alabama to Travis Eugene Tyler and Deley Perry Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Hershel Tyler (Eva Dale), Gathel Tyler (Lejuan), and Garlon Tyler (Carolyn); and sister, Ora Lee Warren (Robert)

He is survived by his son, Greg Tyler (Patricia); two grandchildren, Jonathan Tyler and Whitney Stutts (Ryan); three great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the NHC Healthcare staff and the Southern Care/New Beacon Hospice staff, especially Sara Huff, Kim Pace, Mamie Hopkins, and Chaplain Otto.

Janice Melissa (Carroll) King, age 73, of Hillsboro died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Moulton. Her fam...
08/18/2025

Janice Melissa (Carroll) King, age 73, of Hillsboro died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Moulton. Her family will host a memorial service at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Mount View Baptist Church. They will receive friends for one hour prior to service. Parkway Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mrs. King was born January 15, 1952, in Alabama to Marcus Carroll and Wilma Ruth Hitt Carroll. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn King, and her parents.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina Parker; brother, Dennis Carroll (Delores); sister, Carolyn Anderson (Jimmie); three grandchildren; and a host of extended family.

Funeral service for Nola Nadine (Shaddrix) Montgomery, age 84, of Trinity will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, ...
08/15/2025

Funeral service for Nola Nadine (Shaddrix) Montgomery, age 84, of Trinity will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Anthony Laster officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Burningtree Memorial Gardens. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Mrs. Montgomery, who died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at UAB was born April 19, 1941, in Alabama to Gene Shaddrix and Myrtle Turner Shaddrix. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Cryer; parents; brothers, Truman Shaddrix, Dwight Shaddrix, and John Shaddrix; and sisters, Betty Gene Blackwood and Fayteen Cryer.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Joe Montgomery; son, Scotty Cryer (Annette); daughters, Shelia Cryer and Connie Laster (Jimmy Hone); daughter-in-law, Carlene Cryer; brothers, Dewayne Shaddrix and Carl Shaddrix; sisters, Geraldine Smith, Marveline Rusk, Carol Carden, and Vicky Steele; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Funeral service for Catherine Fay (Dotson) Looney, age 74, of Haleyville will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025...
08/12/2025

Funeral service for Catherine Fay (Dotson) Looney, age 74, of Haleyville will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Little and Brian White officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Heflin Cemetery, Moulton. Guestbook available at www.parkwayfunerals.com.

Ms. Looney, who died Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Haleyville, AL was born February 18, 1951, in Alabama to Herbert Grady Dotson and Ruby Reeves Dotson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel Denise Looney Weaver; parents; and two brothers, Herbert Don Dotson and Bruce Dotson. Ms. Looney was a member of Flower Hill Baptist Church. She had a love of plants and gardening. Another hobby was cooking, especially at holidays. Her baked goods were well known by many.

She is survived by five sisters, Carolyn Jane Dotson Phillips, Patricia (Dotson) Jacob-Hopkins (Reed "Denny"), Julia Sue (Dotson) Sheets, Brenda Gail (Dotson) Houser (Kelvin), and Melinda J. (Dotson) McCartan; five grandchildren, Braedon C. Weaver (Lindsay), Brianna Baker-Hopkins (fiancé, Joseph Sheehan), Samantha Leigh Carpenter, Christopher Aaron Seals (Julie Ann), and Joshua Shane Seals (Lisa Renee); and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Funeral service for Robert Daniel "Robby" Drane, age 38, of Decatur will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at P...
08/12/2025

Funeral service for Robert Daniel "Robby" Drane, age 38, of Decatur will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with C. W. Turner officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service. Interment will be in Midway Memorial Gardens. Guestbook available at www,parkwayfunerals.com.

Mr. Drane passed away on August 7, 2025, at home. He was born September 3, 1986. Robert was a loving husband, son, brother, and father. He was someone who put everyone before himself and would help anyone who needed it. He was a member of Mount View Baptist Church, and Local 760, Steamfitters and Plumbers Union.

Robert is survived by his wife, Chelsey Drane; daughters, Scarlett Danielle Drane and Blakely Reagan Drane; parents, Bobby Drane (Sharon) and Susie Minor (Jay); brother, Tyler Drane; sisters, Whitney Drane Crunk (Jason) and Emily Drane; nephews, Aidan Crunk and Griffin Holt (Ashley); nieces, Kyraya Echols and and Gracelyn Long; and a host of cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be Preston Hughes, Kyle Hughes, Daniel Gladden, Johnathan Gladden, Aidan Crunk, Jason Crunk, and Kenneth Hughes.

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