Obituaries

Jun 20, 2019

Tim Wimberly, 59, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde & Ruby Wimberly;  His nephew, Eric Dye;  His brother-in-law, Skip Dye;  He was also preceded in death by a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Surviving family members include his...

Jun 19, 2019

Gina May Kramer, 33, of Hazel Green, passed away June 19, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter, Jada Kramer; her mother, Cindy Kramer; her father, Johnny Kramer; her nephew, Dustin McDonald and a host of other loving family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11 AM until 2 PM...

Jun 19, 2019

Mr. Lowman Gwin, 82, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday.

Lowman was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid fan of the University of Alabama athletics, especially football.   He was originally from Sheridan, Arkansas, came to Alabama in 1960, and had retired after a career as a brick mason.   He was a...

Jun 17, 2019

Jeanette W. Nayman, 65, of Hazel Green, passed away on Monday while surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette loved her family, especially her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.  She was a wonderful cook and she always made it a point to tell others that she loved them.

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Jun 16, 2019

Graveside services for Kathryn McGinnis age 87 of Hazel Green, Alabama will be conducted Thursday 3PM at Airview Cemetery in Altamont, TN. Mrs. McGinnis passed away Sunday at her home in Florence. She was born in Decatur, Tennessee February 1, 1932 to the late Noah and Margaret Howard Rymer.

She is survived by her son, Christopher McGinnis;  ...

Jun 16, 2019

Keena Taylor, 59, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday.

Keena had a kind and gentle spirit, loved children and never met a stranger.  She was a people person and enjoyed helping others.  She also enjoyed working in her garden and her flowers.  She loved her customers at General in Toney where she had worked for several...

Jun 15, 2019

Funeral services for Jeremy Knight age 33 of Hazel Green will be conducted Friday 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki officiating. Burial will follow in the New Sharon Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother Cynthia and his stepfather, Brian, his sister, Whitney, his nephew, Luke and his grandmothers, Nelda...

Jun 13, 2019

John R. Walker, 88, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday morning.

Mr. Walker was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee in 1931 and lived almost all of his life there.  After graduating from Flintville High School he served in the United States Navy.  Mr. Walker was well-known in the Hazel Green Community where...

Jun 11, 2019

Funeral services for Mama Ruth Worthington Martin White age 95 of Hazel Green will be conducted Thursday at 6:30PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Hale and Bro. Tim Boyett officiating. She was born March 14, 1924 to W.J. and Nannie Baldwin Worthington in Van Buren County, Tennessee. Mama Ruth worked as a factory worker and...

Jun 10, 2019

Wilma Jean Metcalf went home to heaven to be with her brothers, sisters, mother and father June 10, 2019.  She left this Earth her survivors whom will always love her, her loving heart and her unforgettable sass.  Her son's Kenny  Worthey and Mikie Worthey, daughter Jeannie Worthey,  grandchildren Laura Brock, Riley Brock JR., Nina Finamore, Kenny Shane Worthey, Brandi...

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. Dowd Dean Walker, 84, of Huntsville passed away on Monday at his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Walker;  By his parents, Odie & Fanny Walker; His daughter, Gail Simpson;  His son, David Walker, his son-in-law, Tom Walling; His sister, Glenda Pearson.

He is survived by his four children:: Rita...

May 31, 2019

Funeral services for Brenda Cantrell Smith age 64 of New Market will be conducted Tuesday 2PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery.  Brenda was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late William and Kate Cantrell. She passed away Friday morning at her residence.

May 31, 2019

Elizabeth Reeves Becraft, 73, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Friday.

Libby was a 1963 graduate of Hazel Green High School and attended Auburn University before earning a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She had retired from Huntsville Hospital after 33 years of...

May 30, 2019

Bobby Thurman Henderson, 84, of Huntsville, Alabama, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2019.  He was born on June 16, 1934 to Alfred and Irene Henderson.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sara (Hagan) Henderson; son Barry Henderson; daughter-in-law Donna Henderson; daughter, Carol Henderson; sister Gayle Bachus; brother-in-law Roy Bachus;...

May 29, 2019

Joseph Lance "Joe" Calloway, 69, of Gurley, passed away on Wednesday.

He had retired from the Madison County Commission after 31 years of service.  He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Jereld Calloway;   His parents, Dewey & Della Calloway;  His sisters, Margie and...

May 23, 2019

Doris Louise Arnold Carter, born at home in Rural Dickson County, TN on December 29, 1927, died on May 23, 2019 at St Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN. She is preceded in death by her Husband of 68 years H. N. Speedy Carter. her Father- G.H. Arnold, her Mother- Ruby Taylor Arnold, Siblings-Maggie Ellis, Lou Tubb, Roscoe Arnold,...

May 22, 2019

Geneva Carter Elliff, 87, of Toney, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a Christian and had been a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Toney, worked for almost 30 years at Genesco, and then worked for the Madison County Commission in Data...

May 22, 2019

Jewel Rigsby Easter, 88, of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family. She was a Christian and a long-time member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Sunday 2pm at the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Bolan and Pastor Lon Ostrzycki officiating.  Burial...

May 21, 2019

Funeral services for Acie Tielking, 71 of Hazel Green, will be conducted Saturday 11AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Boyette officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Mr. Tielking passed away Tuesday at his residence.

He is survived by one sister, Dorthy and her husband, Felix Picarella and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

May 21, 2019

Dorothy E. Johnson, 86, of Gurley, formerly of Huntsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a graduate of Lincoln School in Huntsville.  She was a Christian and a long-time member of Lincoln Baptist Church which later became Heritage Baptist Church.  She later became...