Colbert Memorial Chapel/Colbert County Memorial Gardens

Colbert Memorial Chapel/Colbert County Memorial Gardens Colbert Memorial Chapel - Serving Colbert County residents since 1992
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has been serving the residents of Colbert County and surrounding counties since 1957. Colbert Memorial Chapel was opened in June 1992 offering Funeral Services not only in Colbert County Memorial Gardens, but in all country and church cemeteries. We also offer cremation service at our on Crematory Facility, located on site as well as Pet Cremation and Pet Burial in Pet Love Cemetery. For information about these services feel free to call 256-383-2603.

05/26/2026

Martha Leola Farr
March 19, 1947 - May 23, 2026

Martha Farr, 79, of Russellville, AL died on May 23, 2026.

Visitation will be on Fri, May 29, 2026 from 1-2 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at 2 pm in the chapel.

She was the wife to Joseph “Joe” Farr.

05/26/2026

LeRoy Brownell, Sr.
March 24, 1944 - May 22, 2026

LeRoy Franklin Brownell, Sr. 82, of Tuscumbia, AL passed on May 22, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Jeremy Sanderson will be officiating.

He was a kind sincere and devoted man whose smiling face brought joy to those he touched.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Etta Brownell.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Malone Brownell; sons, LeRoy Franklin Brownell, Jr. (Deborah) and Craig Braly; daughter, Heide Gerrald; grandchildren, Jessica Kissam (Dustin), Zachery Gerrald, Shelby Liddell (Adam), Chloe Brownell-Rodriquez (Gabriel), Cody Braly (Shayla), and Chase Braly; great grandchildren, Madeleine Braly, Espynn Braly, Lakelynn Braly, and Jase Kissam; and special pet, Abby.

Stephen Harold FosterNovember 11, 1972 - May 23, 2026Stephen Foster, 53, of Tuscumbia, AL, passed away on Saturday May...
05/25/2026

Stephen Harold Foster
November 11, 1972 - May 23, 2026

Stephen Foster, 53, of Tuscumbia, AL, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2026.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4-5 at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a Memorial Service to follow.

Stephen was a son, brother, friend, H-D technician, drag racer, and an avid deer hunter. He was also a giver, donating deer meat to families in need. He also drag raced all over the country. Stephens most honorable gift was the gift of becoming an organ donor. His legacy lives on as a hero helping others in his final act of kindness. Stephen will be missed by many.

He is survived by his father, Harold Foster; mother, Mae Foster; sister, Janet Foster Overton (Don); brother, Darryl Foster (Amanda); nephews and nieces, Heath Davis (Whitney), Aaron Davis (Chloe), Kody Davis (Corey), and Will Nelson; along with a host of family and friends.

Colbert Memorial Chapel will be assisting the family.

Kathleen Emmons NewtonAugust 20, 1952 - May 12, 2026Kathleen “Kathy” Emmons Newton, age 73, passed away peacefully on ...
05/22/2026

Kathleen Emmons Newton
August 20, 1952 - May 12, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Emmons Newton, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Easley, South Carolina. Kathy was born in Sheffield, Alabama, to Paul Hayze Emmons and Florene “Flo” Wilson.

Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She was married to the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Newton, on April 13, 1974, and they shared many happy years together until his passing on June 9, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Misty Nicole Mitchem, in 2021.

She is survived by her daughter, Janine Sutter and husband Trey; her son, Bobby Newton and wife Amy; her brother, Paul Emmons and wife Barbara; and her beloved grandchildren, Dale Sutter, Jordan Sutter, Riley Mitchem, Leah Mitchem, Aidan Mitchem, Taylor Mitchem, Spencer Newton, and Sean Newton. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who loved her dearly.

In her younger years, Kathy proudly served her community as an EMT with the Lorton Volunteer Fire Department in Lorton, Virginia. She had a lifelong love of reading and was a woman of faith who was of the Baptist faith. Above all else, Kathy treasured being a mother and once said, “I want to be remembered as a good mother above anything else. That’s always been my most important and proud accomplishment.”

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The family finds comfort in her favorite scripture, John 14:1-6:

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions… I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Kathy’s love, strength, and devotion to her family will never be forgotten.

Bonnie C TurpinNovember 16, 1945 - May 14, 2026Bonnie Turpin, 80, of Cherokee, AL passed away on May 14, 2026. Visitat...
05/15/2026

Bonnie C Turpin
November 16, 1945 - May 14, 2026

Bonnie Turpin, 80, of Cherokee, AL passed away on May 14, 2026.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 1-3 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at in the chapel. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

She liked to ride and look around through the woods with her husband.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Turpin; parents, Reba and Roy Burcham; brother, Roy Burcham; and sister, Sandy Burcham.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Adams; children, Misty McCreless (Rodney) and Dallas Turpin (Nina); grandchildren, Dustin, Cody, Dakota, Savanna, Tory, and Lanny; six great grandchildren; brother, Pete Burcham; sister, Mary Burcham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Wanda Joyce KirchnerJanuary 28, 1955 - May 13, 2026Wanda Joyce Kirchner, 71, of Leighton, AL died on Wednesday, May 13...
05/13/2026

Wanda Joyce Kirchner
January 28, 1955 - May 13, 2026

Wanda Joyce Kirchner, 71, of Leighton, AL died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 1-3 pm at Spring Valley Church of Christ with a service to follow with Chris Miller and Sonny Owens officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

Wanda was raised in Sheffield and graduated from Sheffield High School in 1973. She was married to the love of her life, Tommy, for 47 years. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Wanda enjoyed sewing and all kinds of crafts. She was a faithful member of Spring Valley Church of Christ where she was a Bible Class teacher for many years. She also loved her dogs, Tater and Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Kirchner; brother, Donnie Murner; parents, James Q and Mary Alice Murner.

She is survived by her daughter, Skye Miller (Chris); son, Colin Kirchner; grandchildren, Kyler (Bryleigh), Abegail; Cooper, Kaylee, and Tatum; brother-in-law, Ken (Diane) Kirchner; mother-in-law, Lydia Kirchner; sister-in-law, Carroll Murner; and a host of loving family and friends.

Pallbearers will be David Corsbie, Mike Longcrier, Ken Kirchner, Wesley Rikard, Kyler Miller, Cooper Hanbery, and Anthony Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Special thanks to Gloria Bolton, Jennifer Jones, and Preferred Home Health for their love and care and to Carroll; for always being there and for being the “sister she never had”.

Rebecca AustinJuly 10, 1938 - May 6, 2026Rebecca Sprague Austin, 87, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away on May 6, 2026. ...
05/07/2026

Rebecca Austin
July 10, 1938 - May 6, 2026

Rebecca Sprague Austin, 87, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away on May 6, 2026.

A service will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Grace Life Church of the Shoals. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

She was a member of Grace Life Church of the Shoals. Rebecca was a homemaker and her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil D. Sprague and Lela Sprague; husband, Ernest W. Austin; daughter, Rebecca Austin Pitts; grandson, Jo Arthur McDonald; and her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Peter Gerald Austin (Darlene), Willard Mark Austin, and Fred Jackson Austin (Marcia); daughters, Patricia Ann Austin Foust and Amanda Jo Austin McDonald; grandchildren, Jacob Sims, Ben Foust, Daniel Foust, Bethany Austin Cole, Chase Austin, Brent Austin, Kali Austin Myrick, Cody Pitts, Erin Anantwar, and Caitlin Hobbs; great grandchildren, Grace Sims, Kaylyn Stewart, Ezra Myrick, Maisy Myrick, Elijah Austin, and Alexis Austin.

Family will serve as pallbearers.

Special thanks to the nurses and staff with Aveanna Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Anchored In Truth Ministries at Grace Life Church of the Shoals.

Larry Allen HuntJuly 19, 1950 - May 2, 2026Mr. Larry Hunt, 75, a resident of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, formerly of Cosho...
05/04/2026

Larry Allen Hunt
July 19, 1950 - May 2, 2026

Mr. Larry Hunt, 75, a resident of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, formerly of Coshocton, Ohio, died in Florence, Alabama, after a prolonged illness.

He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Louise and Lewis Hunt, where his father, a decorated Korean War veteran, was stationed. He spent most of his childhood in and around Coshocton, Ohio, graduating from River View High School.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he drove trucks professionally, and he enjoyed being on the road. He had a long career as a skilled paper mill technician until his retirement, working for the same company as his father and brother. He enjoyed fishing, or getting ready to go fishing, college basketball, classic comedy, and good food.

He was a devoted son to his mother and father, and he enjoyed close relationships with his two younger brothers. He was a father to three daughters, and he loved and cared for them till the end of his days. He followed them to Alabama in his later years, in order to be an involved father and grandfather. He was devoted to his faith, and prayed for his family daily.

He was preceded in death by his youngest brother, his mother, and two infant grandsons, all of whom he deeply loved.

He is survived by his father, his brother, three daughters, and five grandchildren.

He will be laid to rest on May 11, 2026, in Colbert Memorial Gardens in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He will be buried close to one of his beloved grandsons, following a private service.

Colbert Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

05/02/2026

William Ballard, 78

William Ballard, 78, died April 24, 2026.

There will be a service scheduled at a later date.

He was the husband of Darlene Ballard.

Colbert Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

04/29/2026

James Ralph Woods
March 31, 1946 - April 28, 2026

James Ralph Woods, 80, of Florence, AL passed away on April 28, 2026.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12-2 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel in Tuscumbia, AL, with a service to follow in our chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Washington Woods; mother, Linnie Mutell Woods; daughter, Bridget Annette Woods; step-son, Tommy Scott; sisters, June Ezekiel and Mae Balentine; brothers, Troy Woods and Terry Woods.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha Stringer Woods; sons, James Barry “Skippy” Woods; step-son, Ken Scott (Patti); daughters, Denise Woods Williams (Billy), Susanne Woods Dyer (John); step daughters, Karri Sykes (Nathan) and Terri Desoto (Kevin); brother, Bennie Woods; grandchildren, Kristi Rich (Clint), J.P. Farley (Jessica), Chad Farley (Emily), Tyler Woods (Lakelyn), Chelsey Woods (Arvie), Wesley Woods (Makaila), Christian Torres (Dia), Faith “Reuben” Dyer, Hope Dyer, Charity Dyer, Lucas Woods, Madison Sumner (Clayton), Nolan Desoto, Adam Conti, Annah Sykes, Thomas Sykes, Issac Sykes, Jacob Sykes, John Scott, Piper Scott, and Brittan Scott; great grandchildren, Liam Rich, Oliver Rich, Nathan Farley, Jace Farley, Haisley Jo Woods, Charlotte Sumner, Indie Benson, Bruen Benson, and Adalynn Woods.

Pallbearers will be J.P. Farley, Chad Farley, Tyler Woods, Wesley Woods, Lucas Woods, Nathan Farley, Jace Farley, and Dustin Hargett.

Honorary pallbearers will be John Dyer and Billy Williams.

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