April 27 obituaries

Courtney
Diann Wilson
Cordonis, 46
Courtney Diann Wilson Cordonis, 46, Cherokee, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. She is resting in complete peace with her Lord. Visitation will be Friday, April 26, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. A memorial service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Chad Holder officiating.
Courtney was very strong and smart. She accomplished whatever she set out to do. She would tell you that her greatest accomplishments were having her three children. Courtney was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Eveldean Lemay, and Sanford and Delores Wilson; uncle, Jimmy Lemay; and cousins, Kenneth Newton and Amanda Newman.
She is survived by her children, Alexandra Lynn Cordonis, Aiden Patrick Cordonis, and Joseph David Holland; parents, Carl and Patty Wilson; sister, Lori Wilson Bhatti (Shajar, and children, Olivia and Cyrus); brother, William Carl Wilson (Molly, and children Liam and Owen Robert); Uncle Jim and Aunt Paula Reding and their family, Jessy Reding and Wesley Reding (Jennifer, and children, Tyler and Darby); Uncle Kenny Lemay (and children, Mitzi, Amy, and Russ, and families); Uncle Buddy Willis; Aunt Faye Newton; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
The family offers special thanks to Amy Handley for being a great friend.
In lieu of flowers, gifts, etc., please make contributions to the Cordonis Children’s Fund at First Metro Bank.

Mike Daniel Watson Sr., 66
Mike Daniel Watson, Sr. 66, Leighton, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. No services will be held at this time.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and John Clapp; and siblings, Ronnie Davenport, Jennifer Grow, John Clapp, Jr., and Lisa McCutcheon.
He is survived by his children, Michael David Watson, II (Cherilyn), Robert Micah Watson (Khristina), Jamie Lee Watson (Megan), and Mistey Lenoy Mitchell (Chad); step-children, Vanessa Bailey and Rufus Bailey; brother, Melvin Clapp (Louisa); grandchildren, Justin, Victoria, Madison, Jimmie, Noah, Hailey, Jayhden, Rhylan, Taylor, Devyn, and Landyn Watson, Madyson Hemley, Brianna Parlor, Baylee Parlor, and Cameron Mitchell; special friend, Dorinda Bailey; sister-in-law, Sherry Davenport; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert Kim Barber, 69
Robert Kim Barber, 69, of Sheffield, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly from a medical emergency on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Kim was born on April 4, 1955, in Florence, Alabama. He was a Rehabilitation Specialist with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services; and he managed quality assurance and training for the Vocational Rehab area. Prior to his career in rehab counseling, he was the owner of the family businesses that he had grown up in–Barber Maytag and Tuscumbia Hardware in Tuscumbia. He also enjoyed his time working with Russell Sporting Center in Florence.
A visitation with the family will be held in the Sanctuary of Tuscumbia First Methodist Church, 104 E. 3rd Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 on Sunday, April 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
A celebration of life service will be in the same location on Monday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Chad Holder officiating. A brief graveside service will follow at Colbert Memorial Gardens. The pall bearers are Ray Battles, Jeff Ayers, Tom Branscome, Stewart “Mac” McGuffey, Brad Black, and Jeff Box. Honorary Pall bearers are Billy Freeman, Ron Russell, and Joel Parris.
Kim is survived by his faithful, loving wife of 48 years, Randi Ellen Barber. He is also survived by his son Kyle Everette Barber (Jason), of Nashville, Tennessee; his daughter Katie Elizabeth Barber Wilson (Jeremy) of Littleton, Colorado; and his grandchildren Aiden Thomas Wilson and Haley Elizabeth Wilson of Littleton. Kim is also survived by his mother Edith Ann Barber of Tuscumbia; sisters Joan Barber Parris (Joel) of Tuscumbia and Linda Barber Clark (Steve) of Sheffield; his sister-in-law Amy White Swaim of Lincoln, Alabama; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Kim was pre-deceased by his father L. E. “Ebby” Barber; paternal grandparents Leonard E. and Elizabeth “Boots” Barber; maternal grandparents W. Lonnie Davis and Edith Davis Posey; in-laws Lyle D. and Julia C. White; and brother-in-law Benji Swaim.
Kim was a 1973 graduate of Deshler High School in Tuscumbia. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Alabama and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of West Alabama. He was a member of Faith Church in Florence.
Kim was loved and adored by his family and friends; and, he so loved them. One of his biggest joys was becoming Aiden and Haley’s Pops. He learned at an early age from his father how to hunt and fish. It became a passion that he carried the rest of his life. Hunting season could not come soon enough; and, he always looked forward to his annual hunting trips with Ray, Russell, and Phil. He loved helping his neighbors and spending time with each one of them. His projects that he did with his neighbor Mac were more like lessons in life, craftsmanship, and exceptional wisdom that Kim cherished. He also enjoyed sharing memories and stories with his long-time friends in the “Ron’s Gym Dinner Club.”
Kim had a good Christian heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. His warm, welcoming smile and quick sense of humor made everyone around him feel good.
If you were fortunate enough to know Kim, then you know without a doubt that he has moved to Heaven. He will certainly be missed here on Earth by his family and friends.
Finally, Kim loved his wife Randi with every fiber of his being. Their love and devotion to one another stood the test of time. They were an extension of each other and were inseparable—true love at its finest.

Robert Patrick Thrasher, 86
Robert Patrick Thrasher, 86, Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will be Friday, April 19, in the funeral home chapel, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Jeff Henderson and Don Miller officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield.
Robert was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a lifelong resident of the Shoals area, graduating Sheffield High School with the class of 1956. Robert was a member and Deacon at East Florence church of Christ, now known as Singing River church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Black Thrasher; parents, Lewis and Rubye Thrasher; sister, Betty Black; and brother, John Thrasher.
Robert is survived by his daughters, Amy and Anne Thrasher; brother, Billy Joe Thrasher (Judy); sister, Peggy Thrasher Alexander (Rick); grandchildren, Caitlin Thrasher, Alyssa and Masaya Russell; honorary granddaughter, Alayah Davis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Jackie
Randolph
Gist, 68
Jackie Randolph Gist, 68 of Muscle Shoals, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. There will be a private service for close family at a later date.
Mr. Gist was preceded in death by his father, Jack Gist and his brother, Russ Gist. He was a retired police officer with the Muscle Shoals Police Department after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
He is survived by his children, David Gist and Lauren Waddell (Blake); mother, Betty Gist; grandson, Benson Waddell; brothers, Ricky Gist (Paula) and Robbie Gist; nieces and nephews.