Shelton Funeral HomeObituaries · Decatur, AL

Russ Beard serves as manager and funeral director, bringing three decades of experience in the funeral industry across Morgan County. Beard graduated from Jefferson State Community College with a Bachelor of Arts in Mortuary Science and is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.

The funeral home provides veteran services, coordinating military honors and securing benefits for families of those who served. Grief support resources and pre-planning programs are available to Decatur-area families.

Shelton Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 2105 Beltline Road in Decatur, AL 35601, within Morgan County. Shelton Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Shelton Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Decatur and the surrounding Morgan County area, Shelton Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Shelton Funeral Home welcomes families from across Alabama and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Shelton Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Shelton Funeral Home at (256) 353-1620 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 2105 Beltline Road in Decatur; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Shelton Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.