Morrison Funeral Home

06/04/2026

Stephen Franklin Sparks,
Nashville, Tennessee

Stephen Franklin Sparks, age 71, of Nashville, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital of Nashville.

Steve was a former teacher and then later retired with the Tennessee Department of Education as a compliance director. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Nashville and sang in the church choir for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Nasvhille Symphony Chorus for 32 years, the Tennessee Men’s Choir, and a volunteer at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Donelson Café meal delivery for the elderly, and Vanderbilt Hospital.

The visitation will be Saturday, June 06, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia, AL. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Joe Fitzpatrick officiating the service. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley & Ida (Aycock) Sparks.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his brother Harold Sparks (Donna); nieces, Stacey Roney, Emily Guess; great-niece, Lucy Guess; cousins who consider him a brother, Carolyn Willich and Patsy Kelley; Kenneth & Georgia Aycock and other cousins; and special friends David Satterfield and Joe Fitzpatrick.

Please leave condolences for the family at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.
Morrison Funeral Home in Tuscumbia is directing the services

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06/03/2026

Bradley Lynn Womack, 49, of, Killen passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. There will be a memorial service scheduled by family at a later date.

Brad was a native of Tennessee. He loved fishing, playing his guitar, and spending time with his children and granddaughter. Brad was also an avid VOLS...

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06/03/2026

Emmitt Andrew Parrish, 61, of Waterloo, AL, passed away, Monday, June 1, 2026. Burial will be at Bumpas Creek Cemetery.

Andy enjoyed writing songs for his family and hunting and fishing. He had a strong faith and worshiped his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ faithfully. He is preceded in death ...

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06/03/2026

Quent Marlon Kelsey, age 53, of Tuscumbia, died Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1973, to the late Johhny Sr. and Misty V. Kelsey.

Quent was an MRI Tech and a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Quent was preceded in death by his aforement...

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06/02/2026

James Cecil Hester, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on March 23, 1936, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Cecil lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love.

Cecil worked for and later became th...

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06/02/2026

Howard Fay Watson, age 87, of Tuscumbia, passed away on June 2, 2026, at his residence. The visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, at Morrison Funeral Home of Tuscumbia. The service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Scott Livingston and Bro. Jeff Newton officiating the service. The burial will be at Colbert Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Watson worked at Reynolds Aluminum for 46 years. He was an active member of Valdosta Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was also a volunteer for Helen Keller Hospital and a loving husband. He enjoyed traveling, watching the Braves, and spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Etherlora (Thorne) Watson.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 63 years, Una Hester Watson; children, Philip Watson (Andrea), Amanda Baker (Gary); sister, Kathleen Dunn (John); grandchildren, Hunter Watson (Juliana), Lauren Hudson (Ryan), Morgan Phillips (Brad), Cole Baker (Rebecca), Brett Baker (Maddi), Shane Baker (Shannon), Ryan Baker (Ashley), Ashley Haselton; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The pallbearers will be Cole Baker, Brett Baker, Hunter Watson, Ryan Hudson, Brad Phillips, and David Hovater. The honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Jackson, Ryan Baker, Shane Baker, Allen Dunn, Wesley Dunn, Danny Watson, and the deacons of Valdosta Baptist Church.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Alabama Hospice of the Shoals, Sandy Allen, Stanley Barton, and Ronald Dinella.

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06/02/2026

Rosemary Brown Pearcey, age 86, of Muscle Shoals, passed away on June 1, 2026, at her residence. She was a member of First Southern Baptist.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 04, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in ...

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06/02/2026

We are proud to welcome Carol Bolton as our new administrative assistant for our Tuscumbia location! A licensed funeral director and preneed sales agent, Carol has more than 18 years of experience in funeral service and has faithfully served families in both Franklin and Colbert counties. Carol and Gary, her husband of nearly 40 years, live in Littleville. They have three children and five grandchildren. And, on Sundays, you can find Carol playing the piano for Crooked Oak Baptist Church. We are excited about Carol joining our team to serve you!

06/01/2026

James Mason Choat, Jr. (Jimmy) passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center. Jimmy was born on December 15, 1945, to James Mason Choat Sr. and Ruth Highfield Choat of Cherokee AL.

Jimmy graduated from Cherokee High School and proceeded through the Pipefitter Apprent...

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06/01/2026

After serving over six years as our Tuscumbia location administrative assistant, Paige Cantrell has retired. Paige occupied the spot that serves as the hub of the wheel in the business office. She entered just months before pandemic restrictions changed funeral service in ways no one could have predicted, and she handled the challenges with grace, dignity, and resoluteness. Although her time on staff was not lengthy, it was indeed meaningful and appreciated. Congratulations on your retirement Paige! We fully support you in your new role and we wish you all the best!