Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Nancy Ruth Kirby, 86, of Hazel Green, Alabama, formerly of Independence, Missouri, went to be with Jesus and have a very big family reunion on Thursday morning when she peacefully passed away while at her home.  She was a Christian and worshipped at First Baptist Church of Meridianville.

She could always make others laugh and cry, and...

Dec 15, 2021

Graveside services for Mary Parker Hymer, age 84, Madison County, will be held Sunday 2PM at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Hymer passed away December 15, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Leesburg, Georgia. She was born in Madison County, Alabama, June 12, 1937 to her parents, Mark and Blonnie Parker. She graduated from Riverton High...

Dec 11, 2021

Mr. Dickey L. Stewart, 77, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday while at home with his family. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he obtained the rank of sergeant.

He spent his life enjoying farming and was retired from Huntsville Utilities.  He also loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and hunting...

Dec 10, 2021

Thomas Oscar Odom age 86 of New Market, Alabama, joined his beloved wife, Bobbie in Heaven on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 9:35 in the evening. What a wonderful reunion it must have been! Thomas was born to John and Wilma Odom on November 21, 1935 in Isney, Alabama.

He received his degree in Electrical Engineering from...

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Phillips, 85, of Meridianville, passed away on Friday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Euzell Thomas Phillips Sr & Edith Fanning Phillips.

Surviving family members include his wife, Shirley Phillips;  His daughter, Deborah Ivey;  His sisters, Carolyn Phillips and Bettye Desrosiers;  His brothers:  Bill Phillips, Tom Phillips, and Connie Phillips.  His...

Dec 6, 2021

Terry Kaye Wethington, 71, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on December 6, 2021 at home.

Terry was born in Fort Riley, KS, to Franklin R. Harris and Suzanne M. Stensby on February 7, 1950.  She went to high school at Lee High.  She was a stay-at-home Mom.  She worked/retired from Chrysler.

Dec 6, 2021

Lawrence Gerald Jennings, age 72, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Gerald was born on Sept. 16, 1949 in Huntsville.  He was a native of Harvest and had lived in New Market for 49 years.  He graduated from Sparkman High School in 1968 and was a Huntsville...

Dec 4, 2021

It is with regret that we announce the death of Timothy Blythe Bell. Survivors include 1 brother Lonnie Stone, 1 aunt Frankie Craft,sister in-laws Lesia Bell Traylor, Kathy Dunn, Patty Egerstaffer' Leija Manhart,Sue Kinnard and Linda Tisdale. Several nieces,nephews and cousins.  Many friends and his Hayes Chapel Church family. Proceeded in death by his wife Betty Bell, Dad W.E....

Dec 4, 2021

Funeral services for William (Bill) Guthrie Sr. age 88 of Hazel Green will be conducted Tuesday at 12 Noon at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Hale officiating burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery. Mr. Guthrie passed away Saturday night at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Kathleen Campbell Guthrie,...

Dec 1, 2021

Wesley Andrew "Andy" Still, 58, of Huntsville but raised in Hazel Green, passed away on Wednesday at Huntsville Hospital.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jan & Gary Tielking of Hazel Green;  His nephews, Dustin and Matthew Tielking of Hazel Green.  He is also survived by a host of relatives and great friends, and by...

Nov 30, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Wanda Gaye Stafford McGrath of Toney, Alabama passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior. She was 79 years old.

Gaye was born on April 16th, 1942 in Hazel Green, Alabama. She graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1960 and worked as an accountant...

Nov 30, 2021

Funeral services for Robert Louis Clark age 88 of Hazel Green will be conducted Saturday 1PM at Briar Fork Holiness Church with Bro. Bobby House, Bro. Ricky Holman and Bro. Ronnie Sisk officiating and burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery with Bro. Paul Stover officiating the graveside service. Mr. Clark passed away Tuesday at the home of his...

Nov 30, 2021

Funeral services for Carla Boyett age 63 of Hazel Green will be conducted Friday 2PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Hale officiating and burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery. Mrs. Boyett passed away Tuesday at Huntsville Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Boyett, her mother, Dorothy Cobble, her children, Amber...

Nov 26, 2021

Greg Maples, 58, of Huntsville, passed away on Friday.

He was preceded in death by his parents,  Paul & Mirenda Louise Maples;  His sisters:  Mary and Peggy.

Surviving family members include: His daughter and son-in-law: Merenda & Jonathan Bowen His son and daughter-in-law: Matthew & Kristi Maples His son: ...

Nov 24, 2021

William (Tooter) Franklin Payne, of Park City Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:55 am, in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

He is survived by his beautiful wife, Wanda Faye Hambrick Payne, 3 daughters: Debbie Payne Lambert, Pamela Payne Underwood, and Sonya Renee Payne; 2 sons-in-law: Tim Lambert, David Underwood; eight grandchildren: Jordan Lambert, Shea Lambert, Kaylee Lambert...

Nov 24, 2021

Nancy Jean (McCollum) McGinnis of Hazel Green passed away on Wednesday at Crestwood Hospital.

She was born December 15, 1948 to the late James and Anna McCollum and was one of five daughters.  She was a life-long resident of Hazel Green and a 1967 graduate of Hazel Green High School.  She had worked...

Nov 24, 2021

Funeral services for Rickey Dean Williamson age 62 of the Concord Walnut Grove community will be conducted Monday 1PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Harbin officiating and burial following in Concord Cemetery. Mr. Williamson passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Travis Lawrence and Lois Marie Cantrell Williamson,...

Nov 19, 2021

Graveside services for Billy Joe Sharp age 86 of the Lincoln Community will be held Sunday 2PM at the Lincoln Cemetery with Bro. Steven Hurst officiating and  Hazel Green Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Sharp passed away Friday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Sharp, his parents, Percy and Gladys McCord...

Nov 15, 2021

Donna Jean Ray, 69, of Huntsville Alabama peacefully passed away early morning on November 15 2021.

Donna was born on November 20 1951 in Savannah Georgia.  She grew up in Clarks Hills Indiana and graduated from Wainwright High School. Donna graduated from IVY Tech where she obtained a degree in Dietary Management. Donna was currently attending Faith...

Nov 14, 2021

James Robert Funderburk IOMC “BIGELOW”, 37, passed away on November 14, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Brittany; children: Logan, Amanda, Cayden, Collin, Maddison, and Silas; Siblings: Eva (Charlie) Bishop, Asheleigh (Aiden, Alissa, Various, Destiny) Bishop, Brian Hall (family), Jeff Hall (family), Chris Hall (family) and Father James “pops” (Penny) Hall step father William “JR” Bishop...