Obituaries

Jul 5, 2018

Matthew William "Matt" Murphy, 51, of Hazel Green, Alabama, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Thursday.

Matt was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. He graduated from Gordon Tech High School before attending Loyola University.  He was a proud Eagle...

Jul 2, 2018

Mr. Michael Glenn "Pickle" Brown, 49, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Monday.

He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend.  He enjoyed working on anything mechanical and he loved being barefoot.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Brown Sr and by his grandparents, Raymond & Connie Brown and William...

Jul 2, 2018

Mr. Bobby Wilson, 70, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Monday at his home.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in the Vietnam War in 1968-69.   He was a retired electrician and loved to fish, camp, and spend time with his family.

He...

Jul 1, 2018

Sharon Nanette Craig age 57 of Hazel Green passed away Sunday at her residence. Survivors include her son, Nicholas and Abby Goodwin of Hazel Green, one sister, Rethal and Teddy Clardy of Scottsboro, her brothers, Thomas Barry Bullington of Athens, Hubert Maroney of Cadiz,Ky, Johnny and Nadine Maroney of Huntsville, Thomas and Janice Moroney of Scottsboro, and Kenneth and...

Jun 29, 2018

Mr. Leroy Gibson, 86, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Friday at his home.  Mr. Gibson served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a builder and worked as a general superintendent for several builders in the Huntsville area and later was self-employed in the building industry.  After retirement, he enjoyed building...

Jun 28, 2018

Mrs. Cecil Wright, 92, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday.

She enjoyed working outside with her yard and her flowers, and she loved her dog, Susie, very much, and loved to spend time with her great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, George Wright and by her parents, Ivan and Mabel...

Jun 27, 2018

Amanda Worsham Burton, 38, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday.

She was a Christian and a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Huntsville.  She had a caring heart and would give away anything she had to others in need, always thinking of others before herself.

She was preceded in...

Jun 27, 2018

Mrs. Elsie M. Dean, 86, of Hazel Green, Alabama, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday.

She was a wonderful mother and was dearly loved by her family.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles William Thompson, by her second husband, Robert P. Dean,...

Jun 26, 2018

Carole Jo Copeland Gill, 71, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday at her home.

She was preceded in death by Wanda J. Copeland and James Brice Copeland, and by her brother, Dennis Copeland.

Surviving family members include her husband, Charles R. "Skip" Gill;  Her five sons: Patrick J. (Kellie) Gill, Bobby (Cindy) Stair,...

Jun 25, 2018

Billy Joe Lewter age 79 of Ardmore, Alabama went too be with the Lord on June 25, 2018. He was born March 29, 1939 in Ardmore. He is survived by his two brothers and two sisters all of Florida, two sons, Robbie and Janet Lewter of Ardmore, Alabama and LaVon and Teresa Lewter of Wahneta, Florida, three daughters, Denise...

Jun 25, 2018

Mr. Timothy Dale "Tim" Blankenship, 59, of Elkmont, Alabama passed away on Monday at his home surrounded by loving family.

Mr. Blankenship was born in Chicago, Illinois but called the Jackson, Tennessee area home until moving to Elkmont to be near his family.

He is survived by his son, Hunter Blankenship and by his daughter,...

Jun 18, 2018

Graveside services for Mr. John Tielking age 77 of Gurley, Alabama will be conducted Thursday at 10 AM at Plainview Cemetery with Bro. Tim Boyett officiating. Mr. Tielking passed away Monday.

He is survived by his wife, Lylah Tielking, one daughter, Denita Black, two brothers, Alvie and Sue Tielking and James Tielking, one grandson, Anderson Black and...

Jun 17, 2018

Michael George Mims, 20, of Ardmore, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

He was very smart and had a heart of gold. He loved to play music, draw and write poetry.

He graduated from Ardmore High School in 2016.

He is survived by his...

Jun 17, 2018

Mr. James Ronald "Pete" Woodard, 84, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday morning.

He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years  of honorable service and had served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a proud Air Force retiree.  He then worked for 20 years in civil service at Redstone...

Jun 13, 2018

Gwen Boyd, 52, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday.

Gwen was a devoted Christian, mother, and grandmother.  Her children and her grandchildren were the light of her life.

She was preceded in death her father, Wilfred Fisher, and by her brother, Sammy Fisher.

Surviving family...

Jun 11, 2018

Funeral services for Jonathan Adam Cook age 31 of Athens, Alabama will be conducted Thursday at 2PM from Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery. Mr. Cook passed away Monday.

He is survived by his wife, Lora Crabtree Cook, his children, Hailey Hill and India Cook, his step children,...

Jun 8, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Donald Ray Hopkins age 74 of Hazel Green will be conducted Saturday at 1PM with Military Honors at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Hopkins passed away Friday in Florida.

He is survived by his sons, Donnie (Amanda ) Hopkins, David C. Hopkins, Aaron (Pam) Hopkins, daughters; Tammy Underwood and husband Shane and...

Jun 7, 2018

Thomas Theodore Tingle, 86, passed away at his home in Huntsville on Thursday, June 7. He was born on October 13, 1931, in Haleyville, AL, and was the son of the late James Daniel Tingle and Ethel Marie Sutherland Tingle.

He was raised in Philadelphia, PA and attended an all-boys private school in...

Jun 2, 2018

Donald Eldridge Gaither, 77, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on June 2.  He was the Southeast Table Tennis Champion and is in the Hall of Fame.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hamer and Bessie Gaither.

Surviving family members include his 2 sisters,...

May 31, 2018

Audrey Elizabeth Renich Hoos entered this life March 15, 1937 and entered eternal rest May 31, 2018.  Audrey was preceded in death by her grandson Daniel Froh, her son-in-law Donald Froh, and her husband David Hoos and is survived by her nine children and their families:

David and Jennifer (Bedley) Hoos and their children with their families: ...