Obituaries

Elga Atkins

Elga Doris Atkins, 98, of Nauvoo, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel.  Burial will be at Liberty Grove Cemetery in Nauvoo.

Lois Odom

Lois Ann Odom, 74, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at Hendrix Nursing Home in Double Springs.

Carla Lynn Woods

Carla Lynn Woods, 53, of Hodges,  passed away Monday, December 1, 2025.  She was born in Haleyville.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Hodges Convention Baptist Church with her funeral to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Old Line Cemetery.  Marion County Funeral Home will direct.

Bryant Adair

Donald Bryant Adair, 19, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025.

Bryant was full of life. He was known for his sense of humor, love for fun, outspoken personality and his big heart. Bryant was always the protector for his friends and they knew he had their backs. He enjoyed football (Alabama) and collecting shoes.

Donald Dutton

Donald Earl Dutton, 74, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in Nauvoo.  A celebration of Donald's life will be held at Old Union Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, November 9, 2025 beginning at 2 p.m.  Wilson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

John Bates

John Bates, 83, of Arley, formerly of Sikeston, MO, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.

Lila Staudt

Lila Grace York Staudt, 76, of Decatur, formally of the Sardis community, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at her residence.

Jenny Mae Madden

Jenny Mae Madden, 95, of Phil Campbell, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025.  Visitation will be from 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Spry Memorial Chapel. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, in the funeral home chapel.