The Obituary Section

Debra Gabelbalentine

, Alabama

May 13, 2026

Debra Gabel Balentine age 65 of Florence Alabama passed away on May 14 2026. Services and visitation will be held at Williams Funeral Home on Tuesday May 19 2026. Visitation will be from 1200 P.M. till 200 P.M. with services at 200 P.M. in the Chapel with Jim Thacker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Mamie Gabel. As well as her brotherinlaw Norm Head. Debra is survived by two children Austin Balentine Kesha Riley and Alisa Balentine Michael Dawson. Two sisters Norma Sandusky Jeff and Sharon Head. Her grandchildren were her favorite two pets in the world Paco and Blue. She also leaves behind numerous nieces nephews cousins aunts and uncles.

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Martha Garnettrussell

, Alabama

Visitation will be held on Friday May 22 from 1200 p.m. until 200 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Florence followed by a chapel service. Burial will take place at TriCities Memorial Gardens with Pastor John Brock officiating. Martha was preceded in death by her parents John Percy Garnett and Martha Mildred Sheats Garnett her beloved husband Thomas Milton Russell her brothers Tuell Garnett and Percy Fennell Garnett her sisters Paula Ann Russell and Brenda Garnett Cooper her aunt Connie Knight and uncle John Sheats her nephew Gary Timothy Cooper her niece Trulisa Jane Smith her greatnephew Blaine Smith and her parentsinlaw Susan Mable Russell and James Matthew Russell. She is survived by her children Mark Thomas Russell Tricia Michael David Russell Jennia and Melanie Frances Albright Mark. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Phillip Mark Albright Michelle Whitney Albright Megan Alise Russell David Kristen Ariel Russell Jared…

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Jack W.Bush

, Alabama

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ruth Bush wife Reata Bush son Paul William Bush daughter Jacqueline Lee Bush. Survivors are his daughters Debra Choate Terry and Tracey Holly David sister Betty Rose grandchildren Colin Choate Reid Holly Brittany and fur baby Bella. Jack was retired with Clark Pulley and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. He was involved with the Elks Lodge of Corinth Mississippi and Florence Alabama. He enjoyed reading and gardening. There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Sam Haroldglasscock

, Alabama

May 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound peace that we announce the passing of Sam Harold Glasscock of Florence Alabama a devoted husband father and grandfather who went to be with the Lord on May 9 2026. After a courageous battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia Alzheimers he is finally restored his voice returned and his mind clear once again. Sam was a beloved member of Grace House Church where he found encouragement community and spiritual family. A man of deep character integrity and quiet strength Sam was a graduate of Coffee High School 1966. He earned bachelors degrees in accounting and industrial management from Auburn University 1972 followed by an M.B.A. and a Certificate in Management Accounting from the University of North Alabama 1977. Throughout his distinguished career at Reynolds Metals Company Alloys Sheet and Plate Plant later known as Wise Metal Group and now Constellium N.V. Sam was defined…

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