Obituaries

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Dow “Pete’ Pendergraft of New Market passed away on Saturday.  He was 83.    Mr. Pendergraft loved gospel and old country music, his Ford truck, his wife of 64 years, and all his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Ola Kate Newgent; his father: Joe Wheeler Pendergraft; his siblings: Iva...

Dec 20, 2024

Harold Dean Meeks, 80,  of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, December 20, 2024.

Born on October 15, 1944 in New Market, Alabama, he was the son of the late Bill and Margie Meeks. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was a member of Kirkland Baptist church...

Dec 19, 2024

Ronald Ray "Buzzy" Collins of Ardmore, Tennessee passed away on Thursday.  He was 68.

Mr. Collins was a trader at heart and he loved buying and selling any treasure he could find including livestock, vehicles, equipment, and things others may have considered junk.  He loved rodeos, horses, team roping and catching cows for...

Dec 19, 2024

Roy Vernon Edwards, 93, of New Market, Alabama  passed away December 19, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1931  in New Market, Alabama to the late Charlie and Clattie Edwards .

Mr. Edwards served proudly in the United States Army.  Roy never met a stranger.  He loved to play music and was a  "card shark".  But...

Dec 15, 2024

Shirley Ann Heard of Ardmore, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening.  She was 71.

Shirley was an avid antique collector and had a unique eye for antique pieces she was passionate about.   She was a Christian and a member of Heaven's Way Baptist Church.

She...

Dec 14, 2024

Surrounded by the love of family and friends, Lesa Kay Fender (Mathis) of Huntsville, AL passed peacefully from this world on December 14, 2024 at the age of 67.

Lesa is survived by her loving husband, Thomas; her son Julian Wiser (Julie) of Jackson, TN; her grandsons Blake Wiser of Nashville, TN and Parker Wiser...

Dec 14, 2024

Connie Jean Hayes, 63, of New Market, Alabama  passed away December 14, 2024  at Hospice Family Care  Huntsville, Alabama . She was born on August 4, 1961  in Huntsville , Alabama  to the late  Robert and Martha (Gibson) Hayes .

Connie had a great love for her dogs.  She also enjoyed Alabama football and could throw a...

Dec 13, 2024

Louis "Jack" Guthrie Sr. of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Friday.  He was 89 and was a veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Guthrie had retired from Huntsville Utilities where he was a diesel mechanic.

Jack was a faithful Christian and a member of...

Dec 10, 2024

Jerry Conley,  69, of Hazel Green, Alabama  passed away December 10, 2024  at Huntsville Hospital.

Jerry was born on April 10th, 1955 in Madison County, Alabama to the late Emmett IC Conley and Carrie Mae Foster Conley.  He was raised in the Hazel Green area.

He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.  He...

Dec 10, 2024

Joel Lebron Gann,  60, of Fayetteville, Tennessee  passed away December 10, 2024  at Lincoln County Hospital  Fayetteville, Tennessee . He was born on June 16, 1964  in Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Harold  and Bettye  (Mitchell) Gann .

Joel loved to hunt and play games.  He was a big kid at heart.  He also had a great love for...

Dec 9, 2024

Angela Dawn Steel, 43, of Hazel Green , Alabama  passed away December 9, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1981 to Ronald Paul and Mary Lou Churchwell in Illonois. Angela  is survived by her husband, Michael Steel; her children, Hanna Watson, Jayden Steel, Shane Steel and her father Ronald Paul Churchwell. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 8, 2024

James Edward Sorden, 63, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on December 8, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1961, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Edward and Margaret (Wilcox) Sorden.

James was a man who truly loved life and always carried a smile on his face. Known for his generosity, he would give the shirt off his...

Dec 8, 2024

Ronnie WIlliam Church of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Sunday.  He was 68.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and had served his country during the Vietnam War.

Ronnie had worked as a truck driver before he retired and then drove a school bus at Sparkman Middle School.   He...

Dec 8, 2024

Mr. Lucky Devon Thomas of Hazel Green transcended this plane of existence to meet his Lord surrounded by family in the comfort of his home on December 8, 2024 at approximately 5:30 pm .

Lucky leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Mary Jo Thomas, 1 daughter, Lisa Marie Thomas, 5 sons: David...

Dec 7, 2024

Carey Lawrence Miles of Arab, formerly of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday while at home surrounded by loved ones.   He was 57.

Lawrence grew up enjoying playing baseball and basketball in school, and also played the trumpet in the school band.   He spent most of his working career as a long-haul truck...

Dec 7, 2024

Mrs. Jeanie Riddle Shockley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 8, 1945, in Huntsville, Alabama, Jeanie was the daughter of the late Carl and Jean Baites Riddle. She graduated from Hazel Green High School in...

Dec 5, 2024

After 92 years of a life well-lived, Roy Gene Howard peacefully passed away December 5, 2024, at his home in Hazel Green, Alabama. Visitation will be at Hazel Green Funeral Home on December 10 at 10:00-12:00, followed by the graveside service at Huntsville Memory Gardens at 1:00, with James Howard officiating. Pallbearers will be family.

Mr. Howard...

Dec 2, 2024

Pamela Hill Brazzell of Hazel Green passed away on Monday.  She was 68.  She was the daughter of the late Walton & Frances Hill of Hazel Green. Surviving family members include her husband of 36 years, James "Braz" Brazzell and her son, Derek Delaney Brazzell, and her two step-sons, Erik Brazzell and Shane Brazzell. Pam will be remembered for...

Nov 27, 2024

Caleb Sain Vandagriff, age 42, of Taft, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024. Caleb was born on May 7, 1982, in Nashville, TN to Ronnie and Ann Vandagriff.

A lifelong resident of The Tennessee Valley, Caleb met the love of his life, Emily Berry, as a teenager at Hazel Green High...

Nov 24, 2024

Bobby Fay Brazelton of Garden City, Michigan passed away on November 24, 2024.   He was 82. He and his twin brother who passed away were born in Huntsville and only weighed a pound each. He had worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years and never called out of work a single day.  He was an...