Colbert Memorial Chapel/Colbert County Memorial Gardens

12/01/2025

Peggy Sue (Romans) McCoy
February 16, 1947 ~ November 30, 2025

Peggy Sue McCoy,78, of Muscle Shoals, AL died on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 10 am- 12 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a graveside to follow at 12:30 pm at Mt Moriah Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles “poor boy” Matlock; second husband, Mike McCoy; mother, father, brothers, sisters, and grandson, Joshua Matlock.

She is survived by her two sons, Regan Matlock (Abbie) and Craig Matlock (Diane); brothers, Jimmy Romans (Sandy), Edward Romans (Brenda), and Wesley Romans (Eva); grandchildren, Jolanda Matlock, Corey Matlock (Tosha), Zack Matlock (Kayla), Faith Matlock, and Amarciah Matlock; great grandchildren, Connor Matlock, Hadlee Matlock, Blakely Matlock, and Case Matlock.

Pallbearers will be Corey Matlock, Zack Matlock, Connor Matlock, Danny Romans, Jeffrey Romans, David Romans, and Johnny Romans.

Special thanks to Compassus Hospice and sitters, Kayla Matlock and Karley.

11/30/2025

Maxine Riddle Johnson
November 11, 1936 ~ November 29, 2025

Maxine Riddle Johnson, 89, of Leighton, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Colbert Memorial Gardens from 12 to 1 with a service to follow at 1. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Mark Mayfield will be officiating the service.

Maxine and her husband owned and operated Johnson T.V. repair. She was a member of Leighton Baptist Church and loved singing in the choir. For many years, she served as the welcoming face of NorthWest Shoals Community College, working as a secretary. Maxine’s favorite time of year was Christmas, when she enjoyed decorating her home. She also loved to travel.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Cordie Riddle; husband, James Harley Johnson; sisters, Christine Storey, Karen Toy; brother, Robert Riddle; father and mother in-law, Sidney and Bessie Johnson; brother-in-law, Earl Johnson.

She is survived by nieces, Janet Shoemaker (Larry), Teresa Baker (Ray), Heather Cox (Garret); nephew, Jay Johnson (Karla), great nieces, Maryann Baker, Larissa Ross (Ryan), Caroline, CeCe, and Catherine Cox; great nephew, Mark Shoemaker (Jennifer), Riley Johnson; sister-in-law’s, Diane Johnson, Keitha McNatt (Donald); numerous great-great niece’s and nephew’s.

Pallbearers will be, James (Jay) Johnson, Garret Cox, Ray Baker.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Leighton Baptist Children’s Church or NorthWest Shoals Community College Scholarship Fund.

11/28/2025

Donald N Abernathy
April 19, 1953 ~ November 27, 2025

Donald Noel Abernathy, 72, of Tuscumbia, AL died on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 5-7 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel. A service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Colbert Memorial Chapel at 1 pm.

Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

11/28/2025

Debra Lynn Cogdill
August 18, 1953 ~ November 28, 2025

Debra Lynn Cogdill, 72, of Leighton, AL died on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Information on a Celebration of Life in March 2026 will be forthcoming.

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Jane Gray (Poag) Davis
March 3, 1951 ~ November 26, 2025

Jane Gray Davis, 74, of Muscle Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November, 29, 2025 at Colbert Memorial Chapel from 12 to 1 with a graveside service to follow in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Victor Brackin will be officiating the service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Thelma Poag; husband, Wayne Davis; and twin sister, Jean Horton.

She is survived by her son, Cory Davis (Heather); daughters, Casey Mardis (Brad) and Camby Smith (Jason); grandchildren, Brawly Davis, Pyper Davis, Mylie Kiser, Marlie Kiser, Millie Kiser, Cade Smith, and Presley Smith.

Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

11/26/2025

Reba Jackson
February 21, 1941 ~ November 25, 2025

Reba Jackson, 84, of Cherokee, AL died on November 25, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11 am in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

11/18/2025

Mary Ann (Eady) Riddle
November 26, 1938 ~ November 18, 2025

Mary Ann Eady Riddle, 86, of Florence AL passed away at home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

She was born in Springville, AL to George C. Eady and Amy Mae Simmons Eady. She married John Tilden Cread Riddle on July 10, 1960. She counted being a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother as the greatest joy of her life.

Known amongst her family and friends for her unshakeable beliefs and deep faith, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence at the time of her death.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband John Riddle, sons John T.C. Riddle (Jocelyn) and Scott Riddle (Kristal); three grandsons: Devin, Caleb, Samuel; brother Ray Eady (Jane); and multiple beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Amy Laura Patterson Halpin; brothers and sisters-in-law Joe Eady (Rebecca), Clarence Eady (Mary Faye), and J.B. Eady (Helen).

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21 from 10-11:30 am, at Colbert Memorial Chapel. The family has elected to hold a private gravesite service after the visitation.

11/18/2025

Travis Eugene Powell
May 4, 1944 ~ November 17, 2025

Travis Eugene Powell, age 81 of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025.

His family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday evening from 5-7pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel. His funeral service will begin on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with Gary Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

He was a member of Washington Av Church of Christ.

Travis was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Bertha Powell; granddaughter, Katherine Sparks; infant sister, Ruby Powell; and special friend, Margaret Seal.

He is survived by his daughters, Linda Dugger (Troy), and Donna Norrod (Greg); brothers, Donald Powell (Bonnie), and James Powell (Bess); sisters, Lucille Powell, and Rachel Reese (Billy); grandchildren, Christopher Sparks, Gregory Sparks, and Stephanie Tiller; step grandchildren, Stephen Norrod (Traven), Priscilla Weems (Tim), Alan Dugger (Ralene), and Whitney Schmidt (Preston); 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Robert Newton, Danny Redding, Albert Goodlow, and Dow Rickard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Ezkiel and Jim Hester.

Travis worked for Mack Trucks for 50 years.

Colbert Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

11/17/2025

Thomas Moore Wood
July 1, 1941 ~ November 14, 2025

Thomas Moore Wood, 84 of Waterloo, Alabama passed away on November 14, 2025.

His visitation will be held from 12-2 on Wednesday, November 19, at Murphy’s Chapel located at 9090 County Road 8 Waterloo, AL. A graveside service will follow at Milford Cemetery.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Wood and Beatrice Wood; sister, Judy; brother, Wallace; and baby sister, Elizabeth.

Survivors include his sister, Carolyn Allison; daughter, Carol Smith (Travis); sons, Randal Wood (Diane), and Tommy Wood (Donice); grandchildren, Catassa White (Brian) of Florence, Dustin Smith (Jennifer) of Rosswell, Georgia, Monica Arnette (Craig) of Waterloo, Destinee Barnes (Austin) of Russellville, Mollie, Jake, Zannah, Dacie, and Meadow Wood all of Waterloo.

Tom was a military veteran serving his time during the mid-60’s. He was an avid hunter. Beagles were his favorite dog breed. Tom took pride in understanding scripture, and had a love for God’s word, never hesitating to tell a child or an adult to always pray and ask for forgiveness. His favorite verse was John 3:16.

Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

11/11/2025

Annie Louise (Robnett) Greenhill
March 13, 1942 ~ November 11, 2025

Annie Louise Greenhill, 83, of Tuscumbia, AL passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 11 am-1 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at 1 pm in the chapel. Officiating will be brothers, Don Miller, Mitchell Dalrymple, Frank Richey, and Jason Persell. Burial will be held in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

She was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Ray Greenhill; parents, Marvin and Josephine Robnett; infant sister, Janie Robnett; sister, Alice Belue.

Annie is survived by her son, Kenny Greenhill (Joy); daughters, Tammy Dalrymple (Mike), Anita Hellums (Chuck), and Stacie Oliver (Myron); brother, Jim Robnett (Sandra); sister, Kathy Neal (David); grandchildren, Michael Dalrymple (Katie), Joshuah Hellums (Shelly), Danielle Fisher (Jeremy), Jacob Hellums (Amy), Bartley Oliver (Emily), Mallory Sprinkle (Jacob), Breanne Russell (Kyle), and Hayden Knight; great grandchildren, Nora, Oliver, Teddy, Izzie, Lily, Hadley, Tess, J.T., Cooper, Tucker, Jake, Wesley, Ella, Josie, Willa, Thatcher, and Sophie Ray; and her beloved dog, Sister Mabel who was always there to take care of her every need.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

A special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for their loving caregivers Renea and Hanna. Also, her sitters, Brothers Keeper, Angela and Yolanda. We are so thankful for their excellent care of our Mama.

11/10/2025

Ralph Martin
October 27, 1940 ~ November 7, 2025

Ralph Martin, 85, of Tuscumbia, AL passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025.

A visitation will be held at Colbert Memorial Chapel on Wednesday November 12, 2025 from 3 to 4 with a memorial service to follow at 4. Greg Beasley will be officiating the service.

Ralph was a devoted Christian and served as a Baptist deacon. He was also a proud Mason and Shriner. A lover of golf, Ralph could often be found on the course. Above all, he cherished his role as a grandfather, taking great pride in caring for and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Polly Martin; daughter, Marcia Martin Hutchins; brothers, Ronnie Martin, Roy Martin, and Rufus Michael Martin.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Martin; children, Scott Martin (May Beth), Donna Plunket (Mark), and Michael Martin (Tara); grandchildren, Nathan Martin, Natalie Phillips, Ryan Plunket, Rachel Plunket, Zachary Plunket, Leigh Thomas, Kori Martin, Kaleb Martin, Kolton Martin; 12 great-grandchildren; niece, Monica Martin McBride.