Obituaries

Charlsie Helton

Oct 10, 2015

It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Charlsie Helton, 75, of Hazel Green.  Mrs. Helton passed away on Saturday at a local hospital.  Hazel Green Funeral Home is assisting the family and will announce arrangements.

Janie Davis

Oct 6, 2015

Bette Jane “Janie” Davis, 74, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday evening at a local hospital.

Mrs. Davis was born January 20, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Hollis Ford Bowman and Ernestine Jeanette Burns Bowman.  After graduating from Tulane University with a degree in nursing, she spent her career at the Orlando...

Mary Sue (York) Emery

Sep 26, 2015

Mary Sue Emery, 84, of Athens, Alabama, formerly of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.

She is survived by her daughter,  Barbara Herald;  Her sons: Luther Emery, John Emery, and Jerry Emery;  Mrs. Emery is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her sister, Helen Thomas....

Juanna "Jojo" (Perry) Phillips

Sep 25, 2015

Juanna "Jojo" Perry Phillips, 55, of New Market, passed away on Friday morning at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Leo Perry and Dovie Louise Sledge Perry;  Her sister, Rhonda Boyett; and her grandparents, John David Sledge and Minnie Estelle Lively Sledge.

She leaves behind her husband, Robert Phillips;  Her...

Laura Lee (Bryant) Smith

Sep 25, 2015

Laura Lee Smith, 82, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was a loving and devoted mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to southern gospel music.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Lee Smith;  Her sons: Bobby,...

Donna Kaye (Hargrove) Franklin

Sep 25, 2015

Donna Kaye Hargrove Franklin, 59, of Toney, passed away on Friday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family.   She was a loving mother who was devoted to her children and loved them unconditionally, especially her daughter, Hope, whom she cared for and helped to walk.    She was a selfless person who cared more about others than herself. ...

Noah William Heintzelman

Sep 23, 2015

Graveside funeral services for Noah William Heintzelman age 4 months of Huntsville Alabama will be conducted Saturday at 4pm in the Kirkland Cemetery with Pastor Terrell Boyd officiating.  His date of death was Sept. 23rd .

He is survived by his loving mother and father, Chase and Hollye Heintzelman, brother, Levi Alexander Heintzelman, grandparents, William and Monica...

Daisy Mae Bradley

Sep 21, 2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy M. Bradley, 89, of Hazel Green, will be conducted Thursday at 12:30 at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. George Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in New Sharon Cemetery with Hazel Green Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bradley is survived by her children, Doyle and Elaine Bradley and Carol...

Randall Clay Dye

Sep 19, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. Randall Clay Dye, 53, of Flintville, will be conducted Saturday Sept. 26,2015 at 1pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lon Ostryzcki officiating and burial following in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Karen "Boo" Dye, children, Shelly (Dennis) Stricklin, Ashley Ramirez, Josh Bullard, Shane Bullard and Tera Flynt, mother,...

Jeffrey Dewayne Sanderson

Sep 19, 2015

Jeffrey Dewayne "Jeff" Sanderson, 54, of Huntsville, passed away on Saturday at a local hospital.   He loved his family very much and enjoyed remote control cars and boats.   He enjoyed life and spending time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Boyd Sanderson, by his brother, Bobby Sanderson, and by...

Barney Cantrell

Sep 14, 2015

Mr. Barney M. Cantrell, 61, of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Monday morning at a local hospital.

Survivors include his son, Shane Cantrell; His brother, Rudy Cantrell;  His sisters: Jimmie Brazier, Dale McAllister, Vicki Beegle, and Mitzi Beegle.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm at Hazel Green Funeral...

Sylvia Clark Smithwick

Sep 13, 2015

Sylvia Clark Smithwick, 77, of Holly Springs, Mississippi, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday at her home.

Sylvia is survived by her children:  Daughter, Terri Smithwick;  Sons: Walter Smithwick, Clark Smithwick, and Sam Smithwick;  10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

The family is holding a private memorial service and planning a Celebration of Life...

Martha Scott Taylor

Sep 7, 2015

Mary Martha Scott Taylor, 88, of Athens, went to be with the Lord on Monday.   She was born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Lucille Daniels Scott and Ray Crenshaw Scott.    She was a Christian, a devoted wife, and a loving mother who was the heart of her home.  A graduate of Central Missouri State College, she studied...

Jesse James (Jr.) Bolden

Sep 7, 2015

Mr. Jesse James Bolden Jr, 77, of Fayetteville, Tn,  formerly of Meridianville, AL, passed away on Monday at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Bolden served in the United States Air Force for six years before working for many years as an electrician.  He was an avid fan of Alabama football. Nascar,  and was a loving...

Billy R. Britton

Sep 6, 2015

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Funeral services for Billy R. Britton age 80 of Hazel Green will be conducted Wednesday at 10am from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery with the Hazel Green Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Britton, his children, Sheila and Mitch Taylor, Dwight...

Martha Shinkle

Sep 4, 2015

Martha Grimwood Shinkle passed away on  Friday, September 4, 2015 in Orlando FL.  at the age of 92.  She was born on October 13, 1922, the youngest of seven children of Rolland and Duanna White Grimwood of Hazel Green. She met John E. Shinkle of Meridianville while they attended Hazel Green High School. They married shortly after World War...

Timothy Wayne Ruffner

Aug 24, 2015

Mr. Timothy Wayne Ruffner, 53, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on Monday at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham.   The family is planning private services.  Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve.

Scotty Birdsong

Aug 19, 2015

Scotty Birdsong, 55, of New Market, passed away on Wednesday.   Mr. Birdsong was a veteran of the United States Navy and an avid Alabama football fan, but his passion was deer hunting and spending time with friends and family at the hunting cabin.   He was a loving husband, father,  grandfather, and son.

He is survived by his...

Jimmy D. Hopper

Aug 18, 2015

Jimmy David Hopper, 65, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday.  He was a graduate of Huntsville High School and a veteran of the US Air Force where he served in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Hopper.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Hopper;  His daughter, Alison Hopper Hughes;  His son,...

Jimmie Wayne Peek

Aug 14, 2015

Jimmie “J.W.” Wayne Peek, age 65, of Hazel Green passed away at his residence Friday, August 14th, surrounded by his family. He was born in Nashville, TN August 4th, 1950, the son of the late Jim Henry and Lorena Peek.

He was a 1969 graduate of Ardmore High School in Ardmore, AL, he then went on to...