Obituaries

Leevoarn Thompkins

Leevoarn Thompkins, 59, passed away on June 13, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Lee Allen

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70, passed away on June 10, 2026. Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane Newsome Allen; daughters, Erin Adams (John), Faye Allen and Veronica Oliver; sons, Lee Allen, Jr.

Ricky Barnes

Ricky Barnes, 56, passed away on June 13, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Matricia Easley

Matricia Easley, 68, passed away on June 13, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Gerald Grimes

Gerald Grimes, 79, passed away on June 10, 2026. Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Bobby Joel “Joe” Alford

Bobby Joel “Joe” Alford, 82, passed away on June 11, 2026. Moores Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Towson Alford; his daughter, Amanda (Robert) Long; his son, Chance Alford; and grandchildren Mackenzie Long, Kaiden Long, Kyler Long and Bristol Alford.

Gerald Williams

Gerald Williams, 56, passed away on June 4, 2026. Slater’s Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Stephens Carlisle “Steve” Howard, Sr.

Stephens Carlisle “Steve” Howard, Sr., 73, passed away on June 2, 2026. Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his son, Stephen (and Alleigh) Howard, Jr. of Decatur; his grandchildren, Harrison Howard and Harper Howard, both of Decatur; and his brothers, William R.

Barry Lewis Johnson

Barry Lewis Johnson, 56, passed away on June 3, 2026. Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his son, Shane Johnson (Jessica) and a daughter, Danielle Johnson; his .