Obituaries

Dec 13, 2022

Funeral services for Annie Pogue Reyer age 74 of Hazel Green will be conducted Sunday 3PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Jerome officiating. Mrs. Reyer passed away Tuesday at Crestwood Hospital. She is survived by her children, Donald Sullivan and Duynia Wilson (Lynn Leleaux), her grandchildren, Samuel Sullivan, Chasidy Oswell and Misty Sullivan, her great grandchildren,...

Dec 12, 2022

Judy Carol Pylant Gregory, 58, of Athens, AL, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Pylant, father James Pylant, son Jonathan Gregory, granddaughter Brooklyn Rose Gregory, and six siblings.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years George Gregory, mother in law Betty Dowell, daughter Elisha...

Dec 12, 2022

Mrs. Velma Shockley Patrick, 87, of New Market, passed away on Monday.  She was a Christian and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and was known as "Ma" by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Allen Patrick, Sr....

Dec 11, 2022

Tony Randall Wimberly, 56, of Hazel Green, Alabama,  passed away December 11, 2022. Tony loved his mother, and was a devoted son and brother. He enjoyed watching Alabama Football, playing guitar, and singing karaoke. Tony is survived by his mother, Carolyn Wimberly;  brother, Michael (Deborah) Wimberly; sister, Donna (Volney) Graham; nephews, Jason (Shanna) Wimberly, Adam (Leigh) Graham,...

Dec 11, 2022

Anthony Eugene "Tony" Wharton, 62, of New Market, lost his battle with small cell lung cancer on Dec. 11, 2022.  Tony was born Nov. 20, 1960 in Madison County, Alabama to Lela Ann Smith Wharton and Albert Eugene Wharton.

He is survived by his mother, Lela A. Holder; Three sisters, Patricia D. Wharton...

Dec 10, 2022

Danny Ray Flippo, 63, of New Market, passed away on Saturday.

He enjoyed farming and worked as a farmer.  He also loved wrestling and Auburn Football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Flippo & Dorothy Virginia Sharp, and by his grandparents, Otis & Jennie Sharp.

Surviving family members include...

Dec 10, 2022

Mike Sharp, 76 of Hazel Green,  passed away on Saturday while surrounded by his family.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in Vietnam, had retired from Parker Hannafin, and was a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H.L. & Edna Sharp.

Surviving family members include his wife...

Dec 10, 2022

Joeena Lorriane Hudson McGriff, 73, of New Market, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2022. Joeena was a 1968 graduate of Hazel Green High School, where she was a member of the drill team. She married Lamar McGriff on May 25, 1968 at Union Grove Baptist Church. After raising their children to school age,...

Dec 6, 2022

Curtis A. Pendergrass, 81, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday.   Mr. Pendergrass was a 1961 graduate of Meek High School, served in the United States Air Force and retired from the Chrysler Corporation.

He was a Christian and a faithful member of Bevill's Chapel Baptist Church where he...

Dec 6, 2022

Patsy Parks Kennedy Obituary

Oct. 2, 1937-Dec. 6, 2022 Patsy Parks Kennedy of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was born October 2nd, 1937 in Salem, Kentucky and preceded in death by her husband, W.L. Kennedy; her parents Haskel and Ruby Parks; and her brother, Kenneth Parks. She is survived by: Daughters Kandace...

Dec 6, 2022

Darry Lynn McMeans, 70, of New Market, passed peacefully on Tuesday with family by his side. He was loved by many. He was a quiet, gentle, man. He served in the Army as a medical specialist in Germany. He loved to cook alongside his wife.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Jeanette McMeans, his...

Dec 5, 2022

Mary Eleanor Phillips, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, a native of Madison County, Ga, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Phillips, and by her daughter, Theresa Phillips.

Nov 24, 2022

Ruth C. Cook, 94, of Hazel Green, passed away at her home.  She was a Christian and was a faithful member of Shiloh Church of Christ.  She was a hairdresser for fifty years and operated Ruth's Salon of Beauty in Hazel Green for more than 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thurman...

Nov 24, 2022

Elois Wilbourn Hughes, 83, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and was known by her family as "Nanny".

Mrs. Hughes had retired from the Madison County License Department where she worked for more than 30 years.  She was a hard-working, determined woman who...

Nov 22, 2022

Rev. Gary Mark Lawson, 83, of Meridianville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22.  He was a 1957 graduate of Glencoe High School, a veteran of the United States Army, and had retired from the United States Postal Service. He was also a Master Mason and member of Helion Lodge #1 for over...

Nov 22, 2022

Christopher David Brocato, 34 of New Market, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday after a short illness.  Chris was a loving son, brother, and father, and was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and had worked for Huntington Ingalls since 2006.  He had answered the call to preach and faithfully served at Neeley's Chapel Baptist...

Nov 21, 2022

Mary Lillian Baker, 86, of Hazel Green, passed away Monday at her home. Mrs. Baker was a Christian and attended church at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Mrs. Baker is survived by her children: Beatrice (Walter) Clippard, Anthony (Angie) Baker, Brenda Wilbourn, Linda Stacy, Marie (Marcus) Beshears, Margie (Paul) Feid, James (Jennifer) Baker, and Donald Baker. She...

Nov 21, 2022

Ernestine Buford Tucker, 94, of Hazel Green, passed away on Monday at her home.

Mrs. Tucker was a Christian and attended church at Randolph Church of Christ, Huntsville Park Church of Christ, and Shiloh Church of Christ.   She had worked at the YMCA and loved serving young people.  She cared deeply about her...

Nov 20, 2022

Funeral services for Billy Keith Collins age 65 of Hazel Green will be conducted Wednesday 1 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Pastor Don Russel officiating and burial will follow in the Taylor Cemetery with Hazel Green Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Collins passed away at his residence. He was a native of Anniston, Alabama. After...

Nov 15, 2022

Funeral services for Margie Jewel Mooney age 82 of Fayetteville will be conducted Saturday 1 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home, with Cameron Howell officiating and burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Mooney passed  away Tuesday, at Bailey Manor in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Mooney, two sons, Tim Mooney and...