Obituaries – Page 4706 – Quad Cities Daily (2024)

  • ObituariesPeck Funeral Home

    Sandy Ray Welborn

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Funeral service for Sandy Ray Welborn, 68, of Falkville, will be Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Carter II officiating. Burial will …

  • ObituariesPeck Funeral Home

    Jason Sheffield

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Jason Sheffield, 45 of Decatur, passed away August 7, 2020 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Peck Funeral Home is assisting the family. Mr. Sheffield was …

  • BowenObituaries

    Charles D. Langley

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Charles D. Langley of Guin, Alabama. Age: 87 Born: July 26, 1933 in Marion County, Alabama to Franklin Jefferson Langley and Bettie Hollis Langley. He was a United States Army …

  • ObituariesWillimson Memorial

    Ralph C. Genoble

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Ralph C. Genoble 1941 – 2020 Service Information Officiating Ann Vandervort Williamson Memorial Gardens Interment Location Williamson Memorial Gardens 3009 Columbia Ave Franklin, TN 37064

  • ObituariesStephenson Shaw

    Calandra Nicole Coleman

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Ms. Calandra Nicole Coleman June 6, 1984 – August 7, 2020 No obituary.

  • Nelms Memorial Funeral HomeObituaries

    Barbara Dianna Freeman

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Mrs. Barbara Dianna Freeman June 13, 1945 – August 7, 2020 Funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Dianna Freeman will be announced later.

  • Berryhill Funeral HomeObituaries

    Gloria Cupidean Bullock

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Gloria Cupidean Bullock, age 85 of Huntsville passed away August 6, 2020. There are no services planned at this time.

  • ObituariesShelton Funeral Home

    Ollie Richardson

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Ollie Richardson Trenton, TN Graveside services, with appropriate social distancing protocols and face masks as recommended by the CDC and the State of Tennessee, for Mr. Ollie Richardson, age …

  • ObituariesRoyal Funeral Home

    Eric Vaughan

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Mr. Eric Vaughan April 02, 1980 – August 08, 2020 Funeral service will be announced later.

  • Berryhill Funeral HomeObituaries

    Dallas Newton Young

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Dallas Newton Young, age 84 of Huntsville passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. He is survived by his children, Tommy Brueggeman, Jeff Brueggeman, Martin Brueggeman (Theresa), Debbie Cordell (Jon), and …

  • Elkins Funeral HomeObituaries

    Vivian Bailey

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Vivian Bailey, 66, of Florence passed away on August 6, 2020. Arrangements were entrusted to Elkins Funeral Home. You are welcome to leave condolences on our website at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.

  • Bell Funeral HomeObituaries

    Carolyn Williams

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Ms. Carolyn Williams, born October 18, 1937 and passed away August 7, 2020 at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her parents; E.D. Williams and Janie, …

  • Berryhill Funeral HomeObituaries

    Jerry Vance Holcombe, Jr.

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Jerry Vance Holcombe, Jr., age 65 of Lacey’s Spring passed away August 6, 2020. There are no services planned at this time. Berryhill Funeral Home assisted the family.

  • Berryhill Funeral HomeObituaries

    Robert Lee Steinbach

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Robert Lee Steinbach, age 67 of Huntsville passed away August 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Paula; son, Damien; grandsons, Damien and Dayton. There are …

  • ObituariesOtts Funeral Home

    Jammy (Jody) Coleman

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Jammy (Jody) Coleman, age 49, of Guin, AL passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton, AL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 12, 2020 …

  • ObituariesOtts Funeral Home

    Louise Shackelford

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Louise Shackelford, age 78, of Sulligent, AL passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

  • Heritage Funeral Home TNObituaries

    James R Magness

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    James R Magness of Pulaski, Tennessee July 14, 1956 – August 8, 2020 James Magness, age 64, a resident of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Meadowbrook Healthcare …

  • ObituariesShackelford Funeral Home

    Nancy Beckham Porter

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Nancy Beckham Porter, Collinwood, TN Nancy Lee Beckham Porter, 60, died August 8, 2020. Funeral was Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Houston Baptist Church, Collinwood with burial in Mt. Hebron …

  • ObituariesShackelford Funeral Home

    Bill Kiestle

    by Lynn McMillen

    by Lynn McMillen

    Graveside funeral services for Bill Kiestler, 80, of Pryor, Oklahoma will be held 1:00pm, Saturday, August 08, 2020 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. Pastor Mark LaRue will …

  • Obituaries – Page 4706 – Quad Cities Daily (2024)

    FAQs

    Is the obituary read at funeral? ›

    An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.

    Why do I read obituaries? ›

    For one, obituaries are stories with a closure unlike the daily news items that are generally interim reports. They are often good stories. One reads about remarkable accomplishments, odd achievements, quirky lives, wild adventures, strange vicissitudes, and forgotten personalities.

    What is the largest obituary website? ›

    Legacy.com. Search the world's largest obituary database.

    Why don t obituaries tell how a person died? ›

    Question: Why don't obituaries say how the person died? It's usually up to the discretion of the family. If they choose to have the details of their loved ones death added to the obituary, then the newspaper or online site will add it.

    Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

    Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

    Why do some people not do obituaries? ›

    Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

    Who should read the obituary? ›

    This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual. The purpose of the obituary reading is to share important details about the deceased person's life, allowing everyone present to reflect on their accomplishments, relationships, and contributions.

    What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

    The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it.

    What does a good obituary look like? ›

    Announce the death and include their full name, age, hometown, and date of death. Include a brief summary of their life. Mention family members who have already passed away, as well as surviving family members. Share funeral or memorial service details, including whether they are public or private events.

    What is a good length for an obituary? ›

    Most obituaries are around 200 words long, which means using as few words as possible to avoid going over the word count. It's a good idea to make a plan before you write to ensure you stick to the most important points about the person who died.

    Who reads out at a funeral? ›

    The eulogy is a deeply personal reflection of someone's life. Family or friends usually give this speech. However, clergy or the funeral celebrant may read it for the family. As this is a very emotional time, some people may not feel comfortable delivering the eulogy to the congregation.

    Who reads the eulogy at a funeral? ›

    Family members, friends, clergy, and/or funeral conductors often give eulogies. At very religious funerals it is common for only clergy to deliver eulogies. However, even at many religious funerals it is common for others to deliver eulogies as well.

    Is the obituary a part of the eulogy? ›

    Editor Carol DeChant explains, "Obituaries are usually mini-biographies, focused on what a person did, but the eulogy is much deeper, more about who the person was... It's meant for the select group of people who knew and cared for that person, or who care for the survivors."

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