Obituaries

Jan 9, 2024

Billy Yarbrough June 18, 1931 - January 9, 2024 Billy Yarbrough, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, in Florence, Alabama. Born on June 18, 1931, in Margerum, Alabama, Billy was the son of the late Charles Olin and Ruth Gaisser Yarbrough. Along with his parents, Billy was preceded in death by...

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Gerald Ray Howell, 74, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday evening.   Mr. Howell had retired from the United States Navy.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  They have planned a private memorial.

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jane Witt, 90, of Huntsville, formerly of Erie, Pa, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.

She was a faithful wife of 59 years and a devoted mother to her four children. She was a devout Catholic and active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Mrs. Witt...

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Patterson of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Friday evening.  She was 90.  Mrs. Patterson was a devout follower of Christ and a long-time, faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.   Born and raised in Hazel Green,  Mrs. Patterson was one of 15 children..  She was a devoted wife and mother who...

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. Willis Earl Tucker, age 79, entered this life on December 21, 1944, in Flintville, Tennessee.  He was the son of the late Fred Earl Tucker and Mattie Lou Williamson Tucker Schrimsher.  His father passed away on September 4, 1945, and he was raised by his mother in Hazel Green, Alabama.  He was united in marriage to Judy Ann...

Jan 1, 2024

Mr. Wayne Fogg of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024.   He was 87 and a 1955 graduate of Hazel Green High School   He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and was a faithful part of Friendship Church of Christ until his health no longer allowed him to attend.

Jan 1, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Cornes, who passed away peacefully at her home in Hazel Green, Alabama on January 1, 2024.

Betty was born in Baltimore Maryland on August 23, 1932, to Charles O. & Marie Bauer. She was a loving mother to Deborah Fitzer...

Dec 28, 2023

Paul Edward Ashabraner, 85, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  He was a retired self-employed truck driver and had owned, operated, and serviced his own trucks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James O. & Zettie Ashabraner.

Surviving family members include his wife...

Dec 28, 2023

Carolyn “Renee” Sanchez, 67, of Hazel Green passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Renee was a very charitable and giving person.  She was always willing to help anyone in need.  She enjoyed finding treasures that she believed would make someone else smile.  Even though she was small in size, Renee was fierce...

Dec 28, 2023

Thelma Ruth Dennis Eakes, 97, of Fayetteville was born on August 16, 1926 to Jordon and Tinnie Ruby Shadrick Dennis.   She departed her earthly home on December 28, 2023.  Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Columbus "Gumby" Lincoln Eakes, her sons, Leon, Dwight, Jeff, Larry, Danny, and her daughters, Barbara Ann Eakes,...

Dec 27, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Helen Hurman Freese on December 27, 2023, in Toney, Alabama. She was born on March 6, 1941, in New York to John and Catherine Hurman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Patricia.

Helen was a devoted wife of 63 years to David Freese, who...

Dec 26, 2023

Kimberly Ann Ryberg of New Market, Alabama, passed away on December 26th, 2023, at the age of 57. Kim was born on December 28th, 1965, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Linda Smull Toney and the late August Ryberg, Jr. She is survived by her parents, Linda and Ron Toney of New Market, Alabama; her sister, Sonja Ryberg and nephew, Malcolm...

Dec 25, 2023

Walter Steven Smith, born February 16, 1946 in St. Louis Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023 in Toney, Alabama. He was the son of the late Walter Henry and Leatha Johnson Smith.

From a young age, Walter had a strong sense of service and at 18 joined the Air Force as a Sargent E4 crew...

Dec 23, 2023

Larry Gene Ferguson, known as "Ferg", 73 of Taft, TN, passed away on December 23, 2023.  He had worked for many years as a house painter and he loved playing fast-pitch softball.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kacy Ferguson, by his parents, Sam & Ruby Ferguson, and by all his...

Dec 21, 2023

Brenda Faye Jones Rogers, born on March 27, 1946 in Hazel Green passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Arnold and Vadie Lee Jones.

Brenda worked several years at Motorola Electronics and LG Electronics both in Huntsville, AL before retiring.  She was...

Dec 18, 2023

Carolyn Malone Cantrell was born August 2, 1941, in Huntsville, AL to Benjamin and Eileen Malone.  She attended school in Huntsville and Hazel Green High School where she met her husband, Roy.

Carolyn retired from Chrysler, Huntsville Electronics Division where she served as an officer of the United Auto Workers Union and advocated...

Dec 15, 2023

James F. "Jim" Taylor, lll, 64, of Hazel Green, went be with the Lord on Friday, December 15th. Jim was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on March 14, 1959. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Brown (Mike) of Harvest, Alabama, nephew Carl Rogers, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James F.Taylor...

Dec 15, 2023

Linda Gail Lee Jones of New Market passed away on Friday surrounded by her loved ones.  She was 67.   She was born and raised in Huntsville and then had lived in New Market for 31 years.

Linda was a 34 year skin cancer survivor.   She was always a hard worker and had jobs...

Dec 14, 2023

Rickey Eugene Nobles of New Market passed away on Thursday morning.   He was 65.

Rickey was a graduate of Butler High School.  He then lived in the Walnut Grove community for the remainder of his life.  He worked in drywall construction and he loved selling at auctions.

He was...

Dec 13, 2023

John Douglas Pennington, born on February 19, 1947 in Panama City, Florida, passed away on December 13, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama. He was the son of the late John Hulon (Red) Pennington and Mary Fay Ketner.

John attended elementary school in Pennsylvania and high school in Virginia. He attended Calhoun Community College in Decatur. John was a...