Obituaries

Oct 5, 2022

Betty Jo Pendergraft, 82, of New Market, passed away on Wednesday at her home.

She was a good Christian lady who loved the Lord and her children and grandchildren.  She had a giving heart and always tried to help others.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joey "Bo" Maples;  Her parents,  Joseph Wheeler...

Oct 4, 2022

Terri Lynn Madison Ballard, 61, of Hazel Green, passed away on Tuesday.

She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and sister.  She had a beautiful smile, was a hard-worker, and she cared about her friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm & Lily Madison;  her brother,...

Sep 29, 2022

Austin Cole Knowles, 25, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday. Austin was deeply loved by his family and he loved them in return. He was a giving soul and he loved animals. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy and Beverly Knowles. He is survived by his son, Enzo Knowles; His daughter, Brooklyn Knowles;...

Sep 27, 2022

Our loving husband and father Zane Geier, 96, of Toney, Alabama peacefully passed away on 27 SEP 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, after a yearlong struggle with Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).  He was predeceased by Otis Marvin Geier (father), Odie Levonia Geier (mother), Gerald Otis Geier (his younger brother), and two children, Lex Zane Geier and Violet...

Sep 24, 2022

Wanda Jean Allen, 59, of Flintville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday. She loved the outdoors, growing roses, and she loved animals.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Bill & Stella Allen, her brother, Richard Allen, and her grandparents, Orlena Morrison and Elbert Morrison.

Surviving family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Shannon Allen...

Sep 23, 2022

Mary B. Walker, 76, of Hazel Green passed away September 23, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Homer Walker; daughters, Teresa (Lew) Heckaman and Amy (Jerry) Gipson; three grandchildren, Jake and Lauren Heckaman and David Pamplin.

Per Mary's wishes,...

Sep 23, 2022

Funeral services for Roberta Edwards age 84 of New Market will be conducted Tuesday 2PM at the Plevna Holiness Church with Bro. Ricky Holman officiating and burial will follow in the Taylor Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards passed away Friday night at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville. She was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Edwards, her parents, Newton and...

Sep 22, 2022

Rex Angelle Javins, 52, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday.

She was a talented, outgoing person who lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and was a follower of Christ.

Rex was preceded in death by her father, David R. Javins;  Her grandfathers , Rex Javins...

Sep 21, 2022

Lonnie Dean Clark, 73, of Ardmore, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday.

He was a kind-hearted, selfless person who was always concerned about helping others in need.  He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Clark;  His...

Sep 21, 2022

James C. "Sonny" Monroe Sonny was born in Huntsville, AL to James “Jim” and Joy Monroe. He grew up in Meridianville, AL on his family’s farm, following in his daddy’s footsteps every minute he could. He was his daddy’s shadow.

Sonny attended Meridianville School from 1st grade through 8th grade forming life long...

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Nell Smith Lawler, 98, of New Market, passed away on Monday at her home.  She was a Christian and a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church for more than 60 years.

She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and was an educator for many years having taught mainly at Riverton School. ...

Sep 17, 2022

SUFFOLK - Ava Nell Stafford, 84, died September 17, 2022.  A native of Hazel Green, Alabama, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wade Stafford; son, Barry Wade Stafford; three siblings, Betty K. Brock Lee, T. Maxcell Brock and Dorothy Brock Baker; and brother-in-law, Norman Hochberger.  Ava enjoyed crafting.

She is survived by two daughters,...

Sep 17, 2022

Devin Joe Vanhoozer, 24, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.

Devin was a 2016 graduate of Hazel Green High School and was an HVAC technician with Conditioned Air Solutions.  He was a kind and generous person and he loved riding his motorcycle, his truck, drag racing, and music.  He enjoyed spending time...

Sep 17, 2022

James Thomas McCormick Sr, 88, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday. He loved spending early mornings seeing the deer outside, and he enjoyed fishing.  He enjoyed music and loved playing the guitar and singing.  He was a hard worker with a great work ethic - having been a barber for many years.

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Sep 16, 2022

Alberta Christine "Chris" Pharris, 68, of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and she loved quilting and crocheting.   She was a faithful member of Elkwood Holiness Church and was serious about her faith.  She had experienced her spiritual birthday in January of 1972.

Sep 14, 2022

Virginia Cagle, 84, of New Market, passed away on Wednesday at her home.

She was a God-fearing Christian who shared the gospel with everyone, and was a caring person who compassionately served others.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 12, 2022

Joan "Joanne" Monks Shockley, 93, of Hazel Green, passed away on Monday.  She was a Christian and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.  She had an outgoing personality and was always the life of the party - making people laugh wherever she went. She loved yard sales and playing rook.

Sep 12, 2022

Lucile “Luci” Leeth Bentley went to her heavenly home on September 12, 2022. Luci grew up in Lebanon, TN, where she met her husband, Bob. They later moved to Hazel Green, AL where she has resided for over 60 years.

She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ as a young girl and has...

Sep 11, 2022

Aron Juan Butler, 43, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

He was a loving husband and dad, a master storyteller, loved fishing, and loved building things.  He had a big, giving heart of gold.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Belinda Gayle Long;  His brother, David Guy Butler;  His...

Sep 11, 2022

Kathy Phillips Keel, 65, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a Christian, a part of the Church of God, and always had an outgoing, energetic personality.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Phillips and Ruby Nell...