Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Melissa Donnelly, 62, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on October 28, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1962, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Eddie M. and Maggie (Boyett) Siddon.

Melissa is survived by her husband, Ralph Donnelly; her daughter, Jessica Gaines, and son-in-law, Grant Gaines; her daughter, Shannon Godfrey; her step-sons, Ralph Donnelly Jr....

Oct 27, 2024

Jenifer(with one n or Jeni to some) L. Soto, aged 64, passed away peacefully because of a much used, loving heart on October 27th 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on October 6th 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard Ecklund and Ruth Baker. She married the love of her life Francisco Soto on September 20th 1980. She couldn't...

Oct 26, 2024

Kimberly Hillin of Huntsville passed away on Saturday at a local hospital. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with final arrangements. No services are planned at this time.

Oct 24, 2024

Thomas Clark Beaty, 87, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at his home, with his beloved wife by his side. Born on August 30, 1937, in Edinburg, Illinois, he was the son of the late Walter Beaty and Lucille (Beaty) Mitchellson.

Tom had a distinguished career with Chrysler Corporation. He transferred from Kokomo,...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Jane "Janie" Buck of Hazel Green passed away on Thursday morning while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 75.

Janie was a long-time employee of Winn Dixie Stores before her retirement.  She was a gifted crafter, loved Christmas, and enjoyed decorating her home in primitive country decorations.

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Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Ronald Malcolm "Fats" Rogers of Hazel Green passed away on Tuesday while surrounded by his loving family.  He was 77.

Ronald graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1966 and was then drafted by the U.S. Army where he served two years before being honorably discharged in 1968. After returning home, he...

Oct 22, 2024

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Ralph Dean Nayman, age 74, of Hazel Green, Alabama.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Nayman; his daughter, Leslie Nayman; his second wife, Jeanette Walker Nayman; his mother, Dorothy Nayman; his father, Thomas C. Nayman; his brothers, Anthony Nayman and Douglas (Wayne) Nayman;...

Oct 21, 2024

Marion Randy Jackson of Toney, Alabama passed away on Monday while surrounded by his loving family.  He was 69.

He was a gifted mechanic and had been working on vehicles for most of his life.   He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and in years past he loved his dogs....

Oct 17, 2024

Bonnie Cheryl Tucker Carter of Toney, Alabama passed away at her home while under hospice care on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Bonnie Cheryl was born on July 25, 1945 at home in Hazel Green, Alabama.

She had managed J.C. Penney Styling Salon for 39 years.   After her retirement, she became a Master Gardener...

Oct 16, 2024

Heath Joseph "Fatty" Skipworth passed away on Wednesday evening.   He was 52.

Mr. Skipworth was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dean Skipworth and by his mother, Annie Teen Skipworth.

Surviving family members include his wife, Kelly Youngblood;   his sons:  Joseph W. Skipworth and Aaron P. Skipworth;  his...

Oct 14, 2024

Mrs. Josephine Brown Summers  of New Market, AL. who was born on October 30, 1944, passed away on October 14, 2024.  She was 79.

Mrs. Josephine was a proud business owner in Ardmore, TN for many years. In later years she spent time attending church, visiting the sick, and spending time with her family. The things that...

Oct 13, 2024

Brian Kelly Johnson of Fayetteville, North Carolina,  formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas,  passed away on Sunday at his home.  He was 57.

Mr. Johnson was a loving, easy-going person, loved to travel, and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Oct 5, 2024

Yvonne “Vonnie” Davis passed away October 5th, 2024 with her family by her side. She was 67 years old.

Vonnie graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1975. She spent several years as a seamstress at Lee Jeans Co and CF Flag Co, making life-long friends along the way.

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Oct 2, 2024

Agnes ("Aggie" or "Ag") Leota Lindeman, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at age 90.  Aggie (an identical twin of Inez Proper) was born on July 31, 1934, in Aliceville, Kansas.  She was the daughter of the late Joe and Hazel (Jasper) Hunt.

Agnes was known for...

Sep 29, 2024

Ronnie Wayne Haygood, age 76 of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

He was born in Florence Alabama to the late William and Ruby Behel.   He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  After serving in the Air Force, he continued a successful career at Boeing. He loved being outside. His...

Sep 28, 2024

James Floyd Gurley, 64 of Toney, Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was the son of the late Billy Earl and Mary Ray Gurley.

He was born and raised in Madison County.  He enjoyed racing, especially go cart racing at Beaver Creek Speedway.  Another favorite passtime was watching wrestling and anything...

Sep 27, 2024

Gene Edward Woodard, age 64, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late James Ronald and Wilma Evans Woodard.

Gene was known for his straightforward nature, often saying, "if you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry about. ...

Sep 25, 2024

Jerry Wayne Hyatt, age 76, of Hazel Green Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by his family at his Hazel Green home.

Jerry was born and raised in Hazel Green.  He was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend with all who encountered him.  He had a  love for horses and was deeply connected...

Sep 23, 2024

Martha "Marty" Patterson Bruder of Hazel Green passed away on Monday.  She was 81.

A devoted Christian, she was a member of Kelly's Creek Baptist Church.  Throughout her life, she was a hard worker and had several different jobs including Walmart where she loved working..  Marty had a closet in her house filled...

Sep 22, 2024

Barry Frank Clements , 63, of New Market , Alabama  passed away September 22, 2024  at his home in New Market , Alabama . He was born on December 26, 1960  in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Robert and Janice  (Feltman ) Clements .

Barry is survived by  sisters Laurie (David) Addis and Leslie Barnes and his...