Obituaries

Jul 31, 2019

Kelsey Desiree Deen, 19, of Toney, passed away on Wednesday at Huntsville Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Betty Knighten, Lucy Deen, Jennie Wilbanks;  Her great-grandfathers: Dallas Deen, Frank Osmer, Homzie Wilbanks;  Her grandfather, Charlie Wilbanks;  Her great-aunt, Shelia Fagg;  Her great-uncle, William Carson Deen.

Surviving family members include her mother, April...

Jul 31, 2019

Patricia “Pat” McElyea, 71 of New Market, passed away on Wednesday July 31st at home. For over 40 plus years Ms. Pat cooked and fed all of Hazel Green , Meridianville, and New Market, she enjoyed every minute of meeting and talking to everyone who walked in.  She loved her Alabama football RTR,  above all she loved her family...

Jul 31, 2019

It is with regret that we announce the death of Kelsey Desiree Deen, 19, of Hazel Green, who passed away on Wednesday.   Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and will announce funeral arrangements.

Jul 31, 2019

Timothy Edward Simmons, 41, of Hazel Green passed away Tuesday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: James Henry and Daisy Simmons and Terry Glen and Dorothy Smith and one nephew, Nicholas Michael Simmons.

He is survived by his parents, Carl and Sandy Simmons, one brother, Michael and wife...

Jul 31, 2019

Brian Abbott Burris, longtime resident of Hazel Green, passed away in Huntsville Hospital Cardiovascular Care Unit surrounded by his daughters on July 31, 2019. Brian was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in the early 2000’s, but continued to live a very full life until his final weeks. Brian was born February 21, 1959 in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded...

Jul 28, 2019

Audrey Jo Knutson was born June 10, 1935, in Reeder, North Dakota, to Joe and Lillian Symanowski. She attended schools in Gascoyne and Scranton, North Dakota. She married James Knutson on October 9, 1951. She was a loving wife and wonderful mother to four wonderful children: Larry, Gwen, Kurt (Daughter-in-Law, Charlotte), and Tracy (Son-in-Law, Jack).  She was also a...

Jul 27, 2019

Funeral services for Mae Brown, age 70, of New Market will be conducted Wednesday 3PM at St. Rebecca Primitive Baptist Church on Grimwood Road in Hazel Green with Rev. Joe Durham officiating and the body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Mrs. Brown passed away Saturday at Huntsville Hospital.

She...

Jul 20, 2019

Services for Yvonne Wood age 77 of Harvest, Alabama will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Wood passed away Saturday morning at her residence and was a native of Great Britain.

Survivors include her husband, James Wood, two daughters, Yvette Sharpe and Denise Dollar, two grandchildren, six great grandchildren...

Jul 18, 2019

Bishop Deloy Duncan, 78, of Rogersville, passed peacefully July 18, 2019.

Born in Tennessee, he grew up in Tiftonia and later moved to the Huntsville area.

He had a larger than life personality and was an avid storyteller. While attending Multnomah University in Oregon he played with The Kingsman...

Jul 15, 2019

Olga Joyce Mason Cobb Gray, 85, of New Market, passed away on Monday at Donalson Care Center.

She had retired from Marshall Space Flight Center where she had worked for more than 30 years and was a member of Home Mission Baptist Church.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her...

Jul 14, 2019

Services for Charles “Charlie” Alexander Wilbanks age 61 of Hazel Green will be conducted Wednesday 6PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Clyde Thompson officiating. Charlie passed away on July 14, 2019 at his home in Hazel Green surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Homzie Wilbanks, his...

Jul 10, 2019

William Roger Brooks embarked on a new journey with his father, William David Brooks, his mother, Vera Ruth Brooks, and his brother, Larry David Brooks.

Roger was a loving husband to Nancy Brooks and a wonderful father to Roger Matthew Brooks and girlfriend, Christy, William Jamison Brooks and wife, Lisa, and Adam Ross...

Jul 7, 2019

Charles Reed Wells, Sr., left this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 89.  He was a resident of Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home at the time of his death.

His is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marie Perkins Wells;  Daughters: Vickie...

Jul 4, 2019

Funeral services for Tommy Spelce age 62 of Hazel Green will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel officiated by speakers Jim Beach, Dwight Britton and Jeff Morgan and song by Megan Spelce. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery. Mr. Spelce passed away Thursday as result of an accident in Tennessee.

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Jul 1, 2019

David Larry Bulman, 66, of Ardmore, Alabama, passed away on Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He retired from Redstone Arsenal where he had worked for over 35 years.   He was a wonderful role model as a father, "pop", husband, and friend.   He was loved by many.

Larry was preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2019

Memorial services for Kenneth Daniel Holland age 28 of Ardmore, Alabama will be conducted Monday evening at 6PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Holland passed away June 30, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Judy Cantrell Holland, one step sister, Christina Vickers, his grandmother, Katy Cantrell and two nieces....

Jun 30, 2019

Funeral services for Robert Smith, age 70, of Hazel Green will be conducted Wednesday 3PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki officiating and burial will follow in New Sharon Cemetery. Mr. Smith passed away Sunday at his residence. He was a native of Madison County and was a diehard Alabama fan and loved fishing,...

Jun 24, 2019

Steve Parker was born on July 28, 1959 to Melvin and Ozelle Mills Parker, and passed from this earth on June 24, 2019. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and lived with his wife of 9 years, Kelli Parker. He was a hard working employee of Huntsville Utilities for 28 dedicated years. He enjoyed his job and...

Jun 21, 2019

Shay Seals, 20, of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday.

She was a 2016 graduate of Hazel Green High School, loved animals and worked as a vet technician.  She was always happy and had a bubbly personality that would put a smile on your face.  Shay loved singing, listening to music, and enjoying the sunshine.

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Jun 21, 2019

Funeral services for Dana Felty age 56 of Fayetteville will be conducted Wednesday 10AM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Nichols officiating and burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. She was a native of Lincoln County and passed away Friday night in Fayetteville.

She is survived by her daughter,...