Obituaries

Jul 10, 2024

Melody Lynn Jaco Zelinski of Madison, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday.   She was 77.  Melody was a kind and giving person who was always willing to help others and was loved by all who knew her.

Melody was born in Johnson City, Arkansas and as part of a military family, she had the privilege of living in...

Jul 7, 2024

James "Sonny" Castle, 72 of Ardmore, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning.   He was a Christian and member of Macedonia Baptist Church and had retried from Goodyear Tire and Rubber.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Burrell and by his parents, Marvin & Espilois Castle.

Jul 6, 2024

Martha M. Lawson, 90, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on July 6, 2024. Martha was born in Overton, Texas to John and Ona Moreland on October 1, 1933. She went to high school at Ensley High School and had worked at Alabama Power prior to marrying her husband.  After his passing, she worked for a few...

Jul 3, 2024

Larry Byerly of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Wednesday.  He was 81.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheri Conly and by his son, Larry Byerly.

Surviving family members include his daughters, Deborah Bowen and Laurie Higginbotham;  His companion of almost 18 years, Glenda Jones, and his sister Garlinda Berry.

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Jul 3, 2024

James Roy King, 61, a native of Hazel Green before residing in Birmingham, passed away on Wednesday.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles V. King and his mother, Joyce Harvey; grandparents, John Roy King and Lurlean King, and Janie Jones;  and niece, Amanda King.

He is...

Jul 3, 2024

Renee Hill of Flintville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday at her home.  She was 63.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reedus & Virginia Hill;  Her sister, Betty Miles;  Her brother, Jackie Hill.

Her surviving family includes her sisters: Pat (Jeff) Raines, Anita (Paul) Mellott;  Her brother:...

Jul 3, 2024

Betty Lou Kocsis, 69 , of Madison, passed away on Wednesday.   She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and in later years, she lived in Northwest Alabama in Florence and Rogersville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Theresa Kandas Kocsis.

Betty is survived by...

Jul 3, 2024

Ronald David "Ronnie" Smith, 65, of New Market, gained his wings on July 3 with family and friends by his side after a short illness.  Ronnie was a gifted drywall man and had worked for Eddie Barbour for a number of years before beginning his own business, Smith Drywall.

Ronnie is preceeded in...

Jul 1, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carla “Denise” Pennington on July 1, 2024, just days before her 60th birthday. Born on July 7, 1964, Denise was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend.

Denise is survived by her husband Charles Pennington; her son Garrett Pennington; her sister Donna Naroz;...

Jun 27, 2024

Peggy Jones Phillips of Meridianville passed away on Thursday.  She was 64.  She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama and then raised in New Market.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Houston Jones; her granddaughter, Stacia Leigh Phillips; her sister, Cathy Lynn Thompson;  ...

Jun 26, 2024

Roger, son of Edward and Lucille Kapp, was born on March 24, 1943, in Flint, MI. Inspired by  his father in his formative years, Roger was involved in the Boy Scouts of America from an  early age, serving with troop 186 at Pierce School. In 1959, he earned the Eagle Award, the  Boy Scouts highest honor. Roger...

Jun 26, 2024

Ronnie Edward Cribbs, age 77,  passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at his home in Woodville, Alabama.

He was born at the Huntsville Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama to Opal Edward Cribbs and Edith (Ray) Cribbs . He graduated from Lee High School in 1965 and married his beloved wife Belinda Love (Gross)...

Jun 25, 2024

Nicholas Ray Damron of Ardmore, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 25th.  He was 44 years old.

He enjoyed fishing, Alabama football, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rayburn & Billie Damron.

Surviving family members include his wife, Laurel Damron; daughter Kaylin Damron (Austin...

Jun 24, 2024

Stacie Lee Champlin was a caring wife, mother, granny, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was born to Jerry Sullivan and the late Patricia Sullivan on June 25, 1971, and departed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 24, 2024.

Stacie graduated from Picayune Memorial High School on...

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. Jerry Lee Gibson of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Monday at his home.  He was 55. Mr. Gibson was a truck driver for many years before health problems left him unable to work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis & Margaret Gibson, and by his brother, Preston Gibson....

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Jim Seymour of Meridianville, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning while surrounded by his loving family.   He was 82.   Mr. Seymour was born in Conroe, Texas and then raised in Magnolia, Texas.  While he served in the United States Army Band for 9 years, he came to Huntsville and met his wife...

Jun 21, 2024

Tina Love of Huntsville passed away on Friday evening.   She was 56.   Tina had retired from Kroger where she was a floral manager and had many friends.

She loved cats, dolphins, lighthouses, and collected Beanie Babies.  She also enjoyed traveling and seeing the world around her.

She was preceded...

Jun 17, 2024

Catherine Lee DeWeese of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away on June 17, 2024 at the age of 66. Cathy was a dedicated and compassionate nurse who spent her career caring for others.

She is survived by her loving husband Richard "Dickey" DeWeese; her sons Richard (Yurie) DeWeese, Nick DeWeese, and Matthew (Tammy) DeWeese; and her cherished grandchildren Sid,...

Jun 16, 2024

Doris Jean Roden, 95, of New Market, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama, a graduate of Risen School, and a member of Jackson Way Baptist Church.  She retired from Comcast. She loved her family and Jesus and would do anything she could for anybody....

Jun 15, 2024

Stephen Edward Boley, a retired Registered Nurse, passed away at his home on June 15th, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert E Boley, mother Rubye Lee Boley, and long-time family friend Bill Watson.

He is survived by his sister Linda Boley Gray, nieces Brandy Rowan (Scott) and Ashley Gray, great nieces...