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James “Jim” Arthur Offutt Mr. Offutt, a resident of Huntsville, Alabama since 1966, passed away on March , 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Mexico, Missouri. He and his family moved to Wyoming when he was a child. At age 16, he moved from his parents’ home to live in Los […]

 Dorothy Ratcliff, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2021. Dorothy was born May 8, 1941 in Decatur, AL to Vivian and Mark Morris. On April 15, 1960 she married Marion Lafayette Ratcliff (Doc). She and Doc were blessed to share 54 years of marriage, and a long legacy of community involvement. […]

Kenneth Steven Bourque Huntsville, Al Date of birth: September 2, 1932-88 years old Date of Death/Place: Passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2021 Preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Ann Atkin Bourque; parents, Germain and Leona Mary (Gaudin) Bourque; two brothers, Pete Bourque and Hart Bourque. Survived by his six […]

Phillip Ray Carter passed from this world into the next on March 20, 2021. Phil was born on November 6, 1936 in Kayjay, Kentucky to Evelyn Hembree Carter and Samuel L. Carter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Nita Elaine Carter. He will be greatly missed by his surviving children, Laurie Carter […]

RET SGM Franklin Delano Chrisman, 88 of Huntsville, Alabama passed away at his home on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born in South Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He is survived by two sons and one daughter, Franklin Chrisman, Steven Chrisman, and Sheila Chrisman Parton; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Three sisters, Susan E. Chrisman Wilkes, […]

Jack Price Parish, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Judy Parish; his four children: John Parish (Vickye), Julie Higginson (Mark), Joe Parish (Lisa), and Jana Harvel; Eight Grandchildren; Kellye Parish, Kyle Parish (Charisma), Joy Gibbs, Justin Parish (Ashley), Sean Parish, Logan Harvel, Nathan Harvel, and […]

Myrtle Couch Black, born in Winfield, Alabama, was a very strong woman who believed in Family, Friends, Teaching and helping others. She attended Oklahoma University where she met and married Thomas L. Black. They had three children: Bettye Jean, Thomas Jr. and Judith Anne. Myrtle graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in childhood education, […]

Eleanor “Jean” (Hall) Akin, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her home in Hazel Green, Alabama. Born and raised in Langdale, Alabama, she was a graduate of Valley High School, where she met and married the love of her life, David. After graduation, they set out on their grand adventure, courtesy of the United […]

Diana Leigh Pace FEBRUARY 11, 1970 – MARCH 5, 2021 Diana Leigh Pace was born on February 11, 1970 and passed away on March 5, 2021 and is under the care of Valhalla Funeral Home.

Bess Elaine Smith MAY 30, 1929 – MARCH 11, 2021 “B”was a wonderful lady who began her life in the small town of Pierce City, MO. She grew up and married Johnie W. Smith, a Navy man. They moved to New Orleans, LA and gave birth to Karen. The family then moved to Windsor, MO […]