Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Paul Wayne Defoe, Sr., 71, of Huntsville, AL passed away peacefully in his home on January 13, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his children; Angela Thomas, Paula Parcus, Jennifer Cambron, Amanda Pruitt and Paul Defoe, Jr., his Son-in-Law, Phillip Parcus and brother Tommy Defoe and a host of loving family and friends....

Jan 12, 2023

Sudie Margaret Welch Johnson passed away on Thursday.  She was 75. She spent her early years in Dillon, South Carolina where for a time lived with her aunt and namesake (Sudie Herring) to help her run her motel on the 501 highway that runs through the small town of Dillon. Sudie moved to Huntsville, Al with her...

Jan 11, 2023

Graveside services for James Michael Sharp age 70 of New Market will be held Sunday 2PM at Concord Cemetery. Mike passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was. Preceded in death by his father, Roy Junior Sharp, his mother, Virginia Jones Sharp, two sisters, Carolyn Sharp and Debbie Sharp King and one nephew, Doug Sharp.

He is...

Jan 9, 2023

Kimberly McMeans, 55, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday.  She was a loving wife and mother and a devoted homemaker.  She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Hereford and her uncle, Larry Bryant.

She joined...

Jan 9, 2023

James McMeans, 54, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday.  He was a carpenter, handyman, and he loved his children and grandchildren.   He was also a loving husband who adored his wife, Kim.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Neely Hicks and James Robert "Bobby" McMeans.

He joined his wife, Kim McMeans, in...

Jan 7, 2023

Remembering a Life Randall Bob Howard, aged 63 of Lynchburg, TN left this life surrounded by loved ones, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Born to Bobbie Jean & H.B. Howard in Jackson, TN on March 30th, 1959, he was the second oldest of eight children.  Randy is preceded in death by his father H.B. Howard, his brother Harlon...

Jan 7, 2023

Lt. Colonel (retired) John Robert Scott Jr, 92, of Huntsville, passed away on Saturday.  He was retired from the United States Army where he served as a military police officer.  Lt. Colonel Scott was a recipient of the Bronze Star.  Mr. Scott was also a Mason and was raised in the German American Lodge in Pirmasens, Germany. ...

Jan 6, 2023

Alexander Haas, Jr, 75, of New Market, died Friday, January 6, 2023. Alex is survived by his aunt, Sherry St. Clair Jacks, his nephew Eric Lucas Thayer, his niece, Jennifer Thayer Reyes, many cousins, 1 great-niece, 6 great-nephews, and 3 great-great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Karol Gwen Haas and Janet Haas Thayer; his...

Jan 6, 2023

Funeral services for Beverly Marie Winchester age 60 of the Walnut Grove community will be held Thursday 2PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Pastor Gerard Johnson officiating burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Winchester passed away Friday at Huntsville Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Travis and Lois Cantrell Williamson, four brothers, Lawrence...

Jan 5, 2023

Ray Dean King, age 50, of Hazel Green, AL passed away January 5, 2023.

He is survived by his parents: Johnny & Chris King of Hazel Green, AL; children: Christina King of Hazel Green, AL, Judith (Will) King of Hazel Green, AL, Kayleen King of Hazel Green, AL, Kendra (Sam) Hill of Scottsboro,...

Jan 4, 2023

Gail Seals McGinnis of Hazel Green passed away on Wednesday.  She was 62.

Gail was a loving and devoted wife, an animal lover, and had a special place in her heart for Dachshunds.  She also loved to fish.

She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin A. Seals....

Jan 3, 2023

Cassandra Lynn Graham, 46, of Hazel Green, passed away on Tuesday.   She was a 1994 graduate of Hazel Green High School.   Her love for animals led to her having numerous cats, dogs, goats, chickens, a turtle, and horses, including her special "Dixie".

Cassandra was a person of immense strength and vitality and she lived her life to...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. John Thomas "J.T." Bagsby, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday.  He was 88.  He retired from the City of Huntsville where he had worked at Maple Hill Cemetery for 37 years.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Molly Bagsby and Myrtle Haggermaker. His brothers: Sam Bagsby, and Dan Bagsby.

Surviving family...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Billy Joe Campbell, 86, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday.   He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War.  He was known as the owner and operator of Campbell's Store Equipment and Campbell's Meats.  He was inducted into the East Coast Drag Racing Hall of fame and loved fishing in his free...

Dec 31, 2022

Funeral services for John “Tinker” Driver age 63 of Huntsville will be conducted Thursday 3 PM at Hazel Green Funeral home with Father Gregory Shultz officiating and visitation will follow at Hazel Green Funeral Home from 4PM-7PM  and there will be a graveside service Friday 11 AM at Huntsville Memory Gardens. Mr. Driver passed away Saturday at his residence....

Dec 27, 2022

Randi Harbin Sharpe, 45, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday while surrounded by her loving family.  She was a faithful Christian and a member of Life Church Huntsville.

Randi will be remembered by those she touched in life for her faith in Christ and for her strength, determination,...

Dec 26, 2022

Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jerome Francis Dederich Jr. age 71 of Huntsville passed away Monday December 26, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome Francis Dederich Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Dederich, three daughters, Patty Jo Dederich, Jennifer Dederich and Karen Dederich, his mother, Doris Dederich, two sisters,...

Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Steve Stack, 64, of Toney, passed away on Monday.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked in computer technology sales.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal Stack & Mamie Stack;

Surviving family members include his son, Daniel Harrison;  His brother, David Stack;  His sisters Shere Keegan, Debbie...

Dec 20, 2022

Joyce Ann Maynard Jeans ,  76 , of Huntsville , Alabama  passed away December 20, 2022  at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joe Raymond and Myrtle Beaulah Cordell Maynard. Joyce  is survived by: A host of loving family members and friends The family will receive friends at Hazel Green Funeral Home  on December 27, 2022 ...

Dec 17, 2022

Thomas Larry Birdsong, 81, of Laceys Spring, Alabama, passed away December 17, 2022  at Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens  Huntsville , Alabama . He was born on July 8, 1941  in Madison County, Alabama  to Horace  and Sally P. Bunn Birdsong.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by one...