Coffee High School Florence Al, Class of 1982

I found out yesterday that sadly Eugene (Gene) Stockard passed away a few weeks ago. Gene was living in Guatemala from what I have been able to find out. Sadly, Another classmate gone. I am attaching a few photos I found online that are more recent and a couple from high school. Thank you Pam Trowbridge for letting me know!

An arrangement has been ordered for Donnell's service and will be at the visitation tonight from our graduating class. I will not be able to make it, we have had something else come up. If someone is able to go, please take a photo of the arrangement and send to me. It will have black and gold ribbons on it, with a note from our class. Thanks, Tammy Hendrix

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Funeral services for Donnell Albright Bretherick. If you would like to help with flowers please contact Tammy Hendrix, via fb messenger.

Obituary of Donnell Bretherick | Greenhill Funeral Home Teresa Donnell Bretherick, 61, of Florence, passed away April 30, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. She was a Master Scheduler & Planner for the construction industry and a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Florian. Survivors include: Husband: Greg Bretherick Sons: Dustin Bretherick (Sa...

We have lost another classmate. Please keep the family of Donnell (Albright) Bretherick in your prayers.

NEWS ALERT 🚨 KILLEN, Ala.

FATAL CRASH ON U.S. 43 CLAIMS LIFE OF ST. FLORIAN WOMAN

By WB Franks
Staff Writer

(SHOALS INSIDER) — A two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 43 in Lauderdale County has claimed the life of a Saint Florian woman, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

ALEA officials say the crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 30, near the 330 mile-marker, approximately three miles north of Killen.

Investigators say Teresa D. Bretherick, 61, of St. Florian, Alabama, was driving a 2000 Jeep Wrangler when it was struck by a 2016 Jeep Cherokee driven by an 18-year-old from Lexington.

Bretherick was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital for treatment but later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The driver of the Jeep Cherokee and an 18-year-old passenger in the vehicle were both injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Kimberly Spears, 57, of Florence, who was a passenger in the Wrangler, was also injured in the crash and was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital for treatment.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

Please remember Darren's family in your prayers. Gone too soon.

Obituary for Darren C Sadler at Grace Memorial Funeral Home, LLC Grace Memorial Funeral Home announces with deepest sympathy the passing of Darren C. Sadler, 61, Florence. Darren passed away on Wednesday December 3, 2025 at his residence. Transitory services provided by Grace Memorial Funeral Home.

Please remember Genna (Crane) DeGroote and all the Crane family in your prayers. Genna was a class of 82 graduate. Her father was a precious man and he and Ann, very sweet friends. He will be missed.

Gene Carlton Crane
March 24, 1938 ~ August 10, 2025

Gene C. Crane, 87, of Florence, AL died August 10, 2025.

Survivors include his beloved wife of over 65 years, Ann H. Crane; son, Ben Crane (Kim) and daughter, Genna DeGroote (Brad); grandchildren, Ryan (Jessie), Corey and Ian Crane and Anna, Parker and Amy DeGroote; great granddaughter, Charlotte Crane; cherished Crane Family nieces, nephews and cousins; granddaughters by grace Ally Mote and Gracie Williams.

Preceding him in death were his parents James E. and Laverne Crane, brother James A. Crane and wife Georgia, dear daughter-in-law Mary Jen Crane.

Born in Hartselle, AL Gene graduated from Decatur (AL) High School in 1956. A state record-holder for many years in 100-yard dash, basketball player and a standout Red Raider halfback, he is remembered by one of his teammates as "a leader and inspiration". Auburn was his college choice, and he was an avid Auburn Tiger fan and a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, spending many late-night hours playing Bridge with Housemother "Miss Lilly" (Jimmy Carter's mother). He graduated in 1961 as a Mechanical Engineer and later became a Professional Licensed Engineer.

He and Ann were married in March, 1960 and moved to Florence in April, 1961 after he was employed as a draftsman in the TVA Design Branch. Five years later he was made Manager of C and H Engineers, Inc. In 1971 he assumed the roles of company owner and contractor, retiring in March 2006, having sold the company to key employees. During his tenure C and H received the 1993 Florence Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award in the Building and Construction category. His memberships included the Florence Civitan Club, AL Association of General Contractors, Chamber of Commerce and he was a staunch supporter of United Way.

A Christian, Gene was a life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) serving in the Florence church as Deacon, Elder, Chairman of the Board and Trustee. For years he faithfully nursed the church's temperamental furnace and tended to the cooling system. Family and friends will remember him as a man of strength, vision, wisdom and uncommon common sense; generous with his time, skills and possessions; always thankful and devoted to family, friends and church; a mentor who held a strong work ethic and valued both his co-workers and customers; a patriotic flag-pin wearer; a Mr. Fix-it--from broken toys to cranky cars.

Among Gene's pleasures were all things HOME, including repair work, yard work (mowing, tomato and zinnia growing, rock moving), and years of Saturday Playtimes there with the Grands; family getaways to Callaway Gardens, Disney World (and Cruises), Doublehead, Watercolor; crappie fishing at Waterloo with longtime buddies-- often using jigs he had tied--and the family fish fries that followed; traveling the USA and in numerous foreign countries, often with Carrier Air Conditioning associates; all sports as both player and enthusiastic fan.

Let it be said of Gene that he was a good man who worked hard, enjoyed life and loved well.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday August 15, 2025 at First Christian Church, Florence, Pastor Pat Parvin and Dr. Carl Gebhardt officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers are Ryan, Corey and Ian Crane, Parker DeGroote, Allyn Crane and Charles Wallace.

Honorary pallbearers are Jim Blasingame and Barry Morris.

Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens.

Memorial gifts may be made to Florence First Christian Church, 700 N. Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630 or United Way of Northwest AL, 205 College St., Florence, AL 35630.

The family appreciated the compassion and support of Hospice of North AL caregivers and of ElderCare Services personnel.

I will be at the service and visitation for Myra Crunk Patrick tomorrow, if anyone from our class plans to attend, let’s try to sit together as a class to show our support for her family. Two Items have been sent from our class and any money left over will go to her family in the form of a gift card for food or anything needed. You may still contribute by venmo or PayPal, message me and I will give you the Info.

Prayers for her entire family continue.
Tammy Odell Hendrix
Visitation 11-1 service at 1

Many of you may have seen but I wanted to be sure everyone knew that another precious class member passed away last. Myra (Crunk) Patrick passed last night. She had been in the hospital for sometime with issues from infection. Please keep her husband Jim, daughter Madison, grandchildren, parents and brother in your Prayers. Gone way too soon.

If you would like to contribite to flowers from our class, please text me or message me on my regular fb page. Thanks

We need to remember to stay in touch. So many gone way too soon. Much love to you all!! Tammy (Odell) Hendrix

Remembering Cheryl Godwin. Class of 1982.

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Please keep Lisa Cobb McCain and family in your prayers. Below is the obituary for her mother.

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2024-03-07 Cobb, Linda Sue Alexander Linda SueCobb September 23, 1939 - March 7, 2024 Linda Sue Alexander Cobb was 84 years old, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, died peacefully at her home on March 7, 2024, following a brief illness. Visitation will be Saturday, March 9 at Williams Funeral Home from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. The service will start...