Obituaries

Nov 12, 2017

Mrs. Ruby Phillips, 84, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Sunday while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born and raised in Madison County and lived her whole life in the Hazel Green area.   She was a wonderful mother who loved her children and grandchildren very much, enjoyed...

Nov 12, 2017

Mildred Evelyne Priest Sisk born June 12, 1932 in New Market, Alabama to Ollie and Oma Priest passed from this life November 12, 2017 at age 85 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.W. Sisk, two sons in law, Dwight Sealey, Terry Marberry, one grandson, Bryson Sisk and one granddaughter, Shelby Jones, by her...

Nov 11, 2017

Roy Sherman Bates, 72, of Elkmont, Alabama passed away Saturday evening in Decherd, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Shelby P. and Lila Pogue Bates and by one daughter, Christina Bates.

He is survived by his children, Myron Bates, Roy Bates and Paula Fanning, his grandchildren,...

Nov 10, 2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Simmons age 81 of Taft, Tn. Will be conducted Monday at 11AM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Kittrell and Bro. Totchie McLain, and Bro. Mark Teet officiating. Burial will be in the Underwood Cemetery. Mrs. Simmons passed away Friday night at Huntsville Hospital.

She is survived by...

Nov 4, 2017

Terrell Bennett, 73, of New Market, passed away on Saturday at his home while surrounded by his family.

Mr. Bennett was born and raised in the Elora community, was a graduate of Flintville High School, and was employed with Flowers Bread Company for 40 years before his retirement. He was a veteran of...

Nov 4, 2017

Jeffery Green, 53, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday at his home.

Jeff was a people person, was the life of the party, and he loved his children and grandchildren.  He also enjoyed his work as a carpenter and was a very talented craftsman.  He was the founder of Green's Trim, the...

Nov 4, 2017

Kim Ricketts, 46, of New Market, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening.

Kim was a 1989 graduate of Hazel Green High School.  She had a caring heart, was always concerned about others, and was the life of the party.  She loved animals and often rescued those in need.

Nov 3, 2017

Eileen Balmer, 80, of Huntsville, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, November 3, 2017, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.    She was at peace and was free of pain as she entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

She was born on...

Oct 31, 2017

Melody Jean Dominik McCoy, age 69 of Coldwater, TN passed peacefully on Oct 31st 2017 at Huntsville Hospital due to complications of breast cancer.

Preceded in death by her father, John Joseph Dominik and mother,  Helen Delores Glowacki from Chicago,  Illinois.   Also, Norma McCoy mother-in-law from Huntsville, AL.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Oct 30, 2017

Jean Britton Thomason, 80, of Hazel Green, passed away on Monday.

Jean was known for her kind, sweet spirit, always encouraging others, and she was a long-time member of the Hazel Green/Walnut Grove community.  She was a member of Hayes Chapel Baptist Church.

She was a loving mother and...

Oct 30, 2017

Funeral services for Mr. J.M. Payne age 93 of New Market will be conducted Wednesday at 1PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Helton officiating and burial following in Valley View Memorial Gardens in Meridianville. Mr. Payne passed away Monday morning at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally...

Oct 22, 2017

Michael Wilbanks, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday.

Mr. Wilbanks worked for a number of years for Lincoln County Schools where he drove a bus and was a custodian at Unity Junior High School. After working for the school system, he drove a truck until his retirement.  He will be remembered for...

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Geraldine McGinness Walker, 84, of Hazel Green, passed away on Monday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Geraldine was the kind of person that left a lasting impression on everyone she met.  Everyone who knew her has a funny story to tell.  She was a fun-loving, fiesty, strong, independent...

Oct 15, 2017

Mr. William L. "Bill" Moreno Sr., 78, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He served for 24 years in the United States Army where he was an engineer.   After retiring from the army, he enjoyed a 26 year career in civil service.  Bill had...

Oct 8, 2017

Joyce Hopkins Church, 82, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday morning while surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Church was preceded in death by her husband, W.T. Church; Her brothers, Wayne Hopkins and Jerry Hopkins; Her parents, Flem and Mary Hopkins;

Surviving family members include her daughter,  Joni Church...

Oct 5, 2017

Isabelle "Ms. Belle" Bates, 76, of New Market, passed away on Thursday morning at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Belle was an exceptional mother, a kind and caring person with a sweet personality, and was loved by her family and by all who met her - if you met Ms. Belle,...

Oct 4, 2017

Joan Pardon, 62, of Ardmore, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday evening in Nashville while surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was a kind and cheerful person who loved children, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She loved to cook and was an avid University of Tennessee Football fan.  She enjoyed living a simple life and would do...

Oct 2, 2017

James Malcom Patterson, Jr. "Jim" 67 of Meridianville, went into the arms of Jesus on October 2, 2017. He was a graduate of Hazel Green High School and a graduate of Jacksonville State University. He served in the United States Army from 1972 until 1976 and then served another six years in the Army Reserves as a...

Oct 1, 2017

Patricia Byrd passed away in Morrow, Georgia on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Patricia  is survived by her Daughter, Carolyn B. Binger; Sisters, Tammy Self and Bonnie Jean Baldwin; Brother, Frankie Baldwin; Grandchildren, Alyssa Stanley, Deisere Houghton, Breanna Nolen, Christopher Nolen, Courtney Houghton, Parker Yount, and Chandler Yount; Nieces, Vicky Ivey, Margie B. Fortner,...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. Robert "Bob" Houston Taylor Sr., 75, of New Market, went to be with the Lord on Sunday while at home with his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1942 to John Houston Taylor and Ruth Jacks Taylor. Robert, known to his family and friends as Bob, was born in Huntsville, AL and lived in...