June 8 obituaries

Kenneth Eugene Pace, 84

Kenneth Eugene Pace, 84, Sheffield, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 6, at Oakwood Cem­etery, Tuscumbia, begin­ning at 1:00 p.m. with Er­nie Emmons officiating.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Walston and Mat­tie Bela Pace; and daugh­ter, Sharon Kay Pace.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Bevis Pace; children, Troy Pace and Susan Mashburn; grandchildren, Krys­ta Martinez and Kayce Love; and great-grand­children, Beau, Luke, and Daisy Love.

Pallbearers will be Tony Cabaniss, Chuck Cabaniss, Cory Love, Terry Mashburn, Carl Tubbs, Greg Bond, and Scotty Lovelady.

Curtis Wesley Killen, 81

Curtis Wesley Killen, 81, of Marissa, IL, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. There will be no services at this time.

Curtis was a native of Lauderdale County, AL and a 1961 graduate od LCHS. He was a retired electrician and amember of the Methodist Church. Curtis was preceded in death byhis son, Kerry Killen; parents, W.E. and Claythal Killen; brother, Derrick Killen; and broth­er-in-law, Roy W. Fuller.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Kil­len; sister, Jacqueline K. Fuller; and sister-in-law, Rebecca Killen.

 

Truby Morgan Reynolds, 89

Truby Morgan Reyn­olds, our dear mother, 89, of Sheffield, gained her angel wings May 30, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 4, from 1 – 2 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscum­bia. The funeral Service will follow in the chapel. Tony Chaney and Bro. Thomas Thornton will of­ficiate. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her grandson, Brent Ken­namore. She was very fond of her time as a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church where she made many lifelong friends. As she continued her walk with Christ, she found new membership at Abby Baptist where she continued to make more friends and memo­ries. Truby had an affinity for her grand dog, Coo­per, and enjoyed adven­ture. Two angels, Sonya Stutts and Carolyn Hasha, helped Mrs. Reynolds sustain a better lifestyle.

She is survived by her children, Charlotte Kennamore (B.J.) and Steven Harold Hatton; and sisters, Mavis Pace and Ivy Byrd; grand­child, Kayla Penning­ton Esquival (Richard); great – grandchildren, Waden, Brook and Casyn.

The family extends thanks to the third and fourth floor staff at Helen Keller Hospital.

P a l l b e a r e r s will be nephews.

Jessie Hayes

Peterson, 87

Jessie Hayes Peterson, 87, Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. A grave­side service will be held Friday, May 31, at Harris Chapel Cemetery, Cher­okee, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with grandchildren, Bradley Puckett and Gin­ger Vanhorn officiating.

Jessie was preced­ed in death by her par­ents, Robert and Bird­ie Hayes; brother, Nathaniel Hayes; and sister, Susie V. Cornelius.

She is survived by the love of her life, Jasper Peterson; daughters, Joan­ie Burns and husband, William, and Judy Dor­man; brothers, Bo Hayes and wife, Jenny, and Joe Hayes; grandchildren, Wade Barrier and wife, Amy, Bradley Puck­ett and wife, Betsy, and Ginger Vanhorn and hus­band, Mark; great-grand­children, Tyler, Slater, Rubye, Lincoln, and Embree; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be William Burns, Bradley Puckett, Lincoln Puck­ett, and Mark Vanhorn.

The family offers special thanks to Vivian Bates; and to Jennifer and Lau­ra with Enhabit Hospice.

 

Dr. Galen Harold Kiser, 76

Dr. Galen Harold Kis­er, 76, Sheffield, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, May 31, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscum­bia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chap­el with Truman Sutton of­ficiating. Interment will be in Colbert Memori­al Gardens, Tuscumbia.

Dr. Kiser was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, Registered Pharmacist, Instructor, and Author. His 56+ years of diverse experience included 37+ years in the medical field, most recently as a DO – Emergency Medicine with Shoals Primary Care.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Whitman and Moseth­el “Bid” Kiser; brother, Eddie Kiser; and sis­ters, Doris Ann Kiser and Norma Jean Kiser.

Dr. Kiser is survived by his wife, Diane Faust-Kis­er; stepson, Jordan Faust; and beloved niece and nephew, Morgan Max­well and Paul Maxwell.

Pallbearers will be An­thony Tomlinson, Billy Carmack, Mike Bacon, Mi­chael Klyce, Melvin Dar­by, and Blake Thompson

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Robert E. “Jack” Moore, 88

Robert E. “Jack” Moore, Jr. 88, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, with his loving wife of 69 ½ years by his side. Visitation will be Sunday, June 2, at Mor­rison Funeral Home, Tus­cumbia, at 1:00 p.m. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Col­bert Memorial Gardens, Tuscumbia. Bro. Ted Va­feas will be officiating.

Jack was an avid Al­abama fan. After he re­tired from Norfolk South­ern Railroad, where he worked from 1956 – 1992, he and Earline would pack up the motorhome when the season started and follow the team all sea­son. Jack was also an avid golfer. He belonged to the Florence Country Club for many years until it closed, and was known as the Iron Man because he drove with a 9 iron instead of a wood. His big thrill came on April 25, 1986, when he made a 270 yard hole-in-one on the 9th hole.

Jack coached Muscle Shoals Little League. He was a member of Muscle Shoals Band Boosters and president and chairman of the Colbert County Exchange Club. He also served on the Muscle Shoals Electric Board. His contributions and com­mitment to the community were greatly appreciated.

Jack’s smoked bar-b-q chicken was unarguably the best to those who had the privilege to try it out. His smile and laughter brightened up the room. He dearly cared about oth­ers. He will be so missed.

Jack is survived by his wife, Earline; cous­ins; nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dar­yl; mother, Evelyn Mc­Dougal; and father, Robert Earl Moore.

 

Tommy Morris Jones

Tommy Morris Jones, Son of the late James Neal and Maggie Lean­na French Jones, passed away May 27, 2024, in his home in the Oakland Community. Morris was born in Benoit, Missis­sippi in 1937, and his family moved to Tennes­see while he was serv­ing his county in the Air Force from 1955-1959.

As a young boy Morris accepted Jesus as his sav­ior and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Greenville, Mississippi.

After graduation from Union University in Jack­son Tennessee, he was awarded a National De­fense Educational Act fel­lowship to attend the Uni­versity of Tennessee where he earned his Masters and Doctorate Degrees.

Morris taught at Mo­bile College in Mobile, Alabama before accept­ing a position at the Uni­versity of North Alabama where he developed a major in Computer In­formation Systems. He retired as a full pro­fessor after 25 years.

Those that passed pri­or to his death were his parents; brothers, James Jones; Eugene Jones ( who was killed in the Korean War), and Marshall Jones; sisters, Mary Lee Dzuck and Sarah Henderson.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Graves Jones; daughter, Marissa Ann Jones Grigs­by (Greg); son, Marshall Jones; grandsons (who called him Daddy T) Ethan Grigsby and Shal­er Grigsby (Madison); brothers, Leon Jones, Bill Jones, and David Jones; sisters, Shirley Bynum and Barbara Warren.

Visitation will be at Morrison Funeral Home, Central Heights , Fri­day May 31, 2024 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM. The funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Chris Weldon of Pleasant Hill Church officiating. Buri­al will be Saturday June 1, 2024 at Antioch Bap­tist Church Cemetery, 425 Antioch Road Hum­bolt, Tennessee 38343.

Pallbearers will be Ethan Grigsby, Shaler Grigs­by, Daniel Graves, Bob Blow, Steve Brown, Glen Graves, and Brian Hodge.

Danny Joe

Kelsoe, 77

Danny Joe Kelsoe, 77, of Cherokee, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024. The family will have a private memo­rial service at a later date.

Danny was self-em­ployed as a mechanic and performed auto body work. He was preceded in death by his father, B. For­rest “Slim” Kelsoe; moth­er, Bessie Mae Lansdell Kelsoe; son, Danny Shane Kelsoe; brothers, O’Neal, Charles (Buddy), Ralph, Don, Cliff, Brett; sisters, Elizabeth (Tiki) Townley, and Rhonda Mashburn.

Danny is survived by his brother, Barry Kel­soe; sisters, Susan Kel­soe and Janet Tucker.

 

John Kevin

Farley, 49

John Kevin Farley, 49, Tuscumbia, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Visitation will be Sun­day, June 2, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscum­bia. The funeral service will be Monday, June 3, in the funeral home chap­el, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplain Nether­ly officiating. Interment will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Tuscumbia.

Kevin was a veteran of the US Army Nation­al Guard, serving three tours in Iraq and Afghani­stan with the 115th Signal Battalion in Haleyville, and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was em­ployed at Life Data Labs, owned by Ms. Lynda. Kevin was an avid out­doorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and play guitar. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lylah White; father, Bil­lie “Cotton” Farley; and son-in-law, Shane Kelsoe.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Paula Ranee Farley; children, Chelsea Kelsoe, Matthew Wallace, Vanessa Meador (Ray), Krissy Wallace (Kyle), and Katie Medley (Dae­kon Sherrill); mother, Lillie Coons; brothers, Steve Farley, Mark Far­ley (Paula), and Joe Far­ley (Rosie); and grand­children, Preston White, Karson White, Malakai Meador, Kolten Med­ley, and Scarlett Medley.

 

Landis, Sr., 93

Robert Charles Landis, Sr., 93, Sheffield, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024, at Huntsville Hos­pital. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at An­napolis Avenue Church of Christ, Sheffield. The fu­neral service will immedi­ately follow at church with Thomas Sneed officiating. Interment will be in Oak­wood Cemetery, Sheffield.

Robert was a native and lifelong resident of Shef­field, as well as a life­long and faithful member of the Annapolis Avenue Church of Christ. His faith and dedication to his church was evident throughout his life. Rob­ert was a US Navy veter­an and a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in 1957, and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Howard College in 1963. He was recognized by the Alabama Board of Phar­macy in 2013 for being a licensed pharmacist for fifty years. Robert owned Landis Apothecary in Sheffield, and later Helton Drive Pharmacy, and con­tinued to work relief phar­macy until he was eighty-five years old. He enjoyed studying the Bible, read­ing, watching movies, and walking at the TVA Trail. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Alice Starkey Landis; parents, Oscar Bell and Laura Boyd Burch Landis; brother, Cecil B. Landis; and sister, Mar­garet A. Landis Carter.

Robert is survived by his children, Robert C. “Robbie” Landis, Jr. (Con­nie) and Donna Landis Smith; grandchildren, Leigh Anne Landis (Brad Phillips), Brandon Kyle Landis (Olivia), Aaron Robert Landis, and Ryan James Landis; and niece, Peggy Carter-Thompson.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, me­morials may be made to Annapolis Avenue Church of Christ, 610 Annapolis Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660.

David Hubbard, 73

David Hubbard, 73, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Visitation for Da­vid will be Monday, June 3, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Tuscumbia. The funeral service will follow immediately in the funer­al home chapel with Bro. Tanner Robinson offici­ating. Burial will follow in Old Bethel Cemetery.

David was a lifelong resident of Colbert Coun­ty. He was a retired truck driver with TVA, a found­ing member and volunteer fire fighter with the New Bethel Volunteer Fire De­partment for forty-two years, and a deacon at Oak Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his par­ents, George and Mattie Hubbard; step-moth­er, Mary Hubbard; and step-sister, Rita Smith.

David is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sheila Hubbard; children, Kevin Hubbard (Audra) and Jennifer Springer; and grandchildren, Kyra, Savanna, and James.

Members of the New Bethel Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.

 

Federico Trejo Guzman, 57

Federico Trejo Guzman, 57, Sheffield, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. A private memorial service will be held for the family.

Federico was a native of Tampico, Mexico, and a longtime resident of Shef­field. He was employed at Rivercross Properties. His father, Gerardo Tre­jo, preceded him in death.

Federico is survived by his children, Luis Tre­jo, Juan Trejo, and Alex Trejo; mother, Gabrie­la Guzman; sister, Ma­ria De Laluz Trejo Guz­man; and grandchildren, Mia Trejo and Leo Trejo.