Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas
Craig Lanarde Meeks
Jan 5, 2026
Craig Lanarde Meeks was born on October 28, 1949, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, to the late Annie Laura Meeks and the late Henry Lewis Meeks. He departed this life to be with our heavenly father on January 5, 2026.
Craig was baptized at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and attended Chisholm High School. After high school, he...
Nancy Marie Tortorano-Jones
Jan 2, 2026
Nancy Marie Tortorano-Jones passed away at home in Fayetteville, Tenn., Jan. 2, 2026 after a long illness. A beloved homemaker, business partner, child-care specialist and teacher, her greatest joy in life was her family. She was 84.
Born June 24, 1941 in Suffern, N.Y., she spent the majority of her working life caring for and shaping the minds of preschool children...
Joshua Michael Prince
Jan 2, 2026
Joshua Michael Prince, 26, of Hazel Green Alabama, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026. Josh was born on September 15, 1999 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Jennifer Hardiman Prince.
He attended Hazel Green High School and then graduated in 2018 from Warrenton High School in Warrenton, Missouri. Josh worked as an auto mechanic in Huntsville, Alabama.
Josh is survived by...
Edith McCormick
Jan 2, 2026
Edith McCormick, 92, of Madison, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning while surrounded by her loving family. She would have celebrated her ninety-third birthday in just a few days. She enjoyed a long and meaningful life characterized by youthful vigor.
She was born in Limestone County to Arthur and Willie Ray Sanderson and grew up in the East...
Wannie Hollman Anderson
Dec 30, 2025
Wannie Hollman Anderson passed peacefully on December 30, 2025 at the age of 96.
He was born February 18, 1929 to Ernest and Girdie Anderson of Cullman, Alabama.
He was born prior to the Great Depression and by 1939, when WWII started, his family worked at the Arsenal. They resided at Redstone Park, where they actually had power lines and electricity and...
Marina Deparis Hoeppner
Dec 27, 2025
Marina Deparis Hoeppner, 77, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on December 27, 2025.
She was a truly extraordinary woman, whose life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion. She was not only a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother but also a mighty pillar of strength and grace to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
She embraced life with...
Joyce Honea Thompson
Dec 27, 2025
Joyce Honea Thompson, 91, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2025. Joyce was born on July 5, 1934, in New Market, Alabama, to the late Essie and Ethia (Wright) Honea.
She was raised on the family farm, where she learned the value of hard work. Joyce attended Walnut Grove School and graduated from New Market High School. She later...
Kevin Eugene Corbin Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Kevin Eugene Corbin, 27, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1998, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Kevin Corbin Sr. and Heather Akins.
Kevin is survived by his mother, Heather (Lamar) Akins; his father, Kevin Corbin Sr. (Beth Mintz); his fiancé, Fayth Binkley; his one-month-old son, Kohan Eugene Corbin; his twin brother, Cody...
Roy Allen Jenkins Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Roy Allen Jenkins, Sr., passed away suddenly at the age of 82. He was known as "Rab", "Rabbit", or "Ro-Ro" to many.
He attended school at Buckhorn High School, where he excelled at baseball. He drove a truck for Meadow Gold making home deliveries and he worked at Frito Lay before following his dad and oldest brother, BH, into the carpentry...
Larry Steve Moore
Dec 22, 2025
Larry Steve Moore, age 79, known to many as “Bear” or “Shadowbear,” passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Jesse Arden Moore and Ivy Lucille Garrett Moore of Mineral Wells, Texas.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He wore many hats throughout his life. Following...
Billy Wayne Thomas
Dec 20, 2025
Billy Wayne Thomas was called home to Heaven on December 20, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Thomas; his mother, Dorothy “Dot” Thomas; and his beloved wife, Mary Christine Thomas.
Billy is survived by his siblings, Donnie, Herman, Joanne, Juanita, and Jerry; his children, Bradley and Mandy; and his grandchildren, Billy, Damien, Bradley, and Austin. He is also...
Paul Dean Renfroe
Dec 16, 2025
Paul Dean “P.D.” Renfroe, age 60, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on December 16, 2025, at his residence in Toney.
P.D. was born on March 25, 1965, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Lloyd and Martha (Buchanan) Renfroe. He was born and raised in Madison County.
P.D. enjoyed fishing, drawing, Alabama football, NASCAR, and baseball. He had a special talent for working with wood...
Candy Damron Jones
Dec 16, 2025
Candy Damron Jones, 66, of Hazel Green passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She passed away surrounded by love ones and leaves behind a legacy defined by strength, sass, and deep devotion to her family and those in need. Candy was famously stubborn, proudly strong-willed, and never afraid to speak her mind. Her sassy spirit was part of her...
Elmer Dale Howard
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Elmer Dale Howard of New Market peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday while with his loving family. He was 76 and was a Christian and faithful part of Plainview Church of Christ, and he loved to travel and to spend time with his family. He was born in Huntsville, AL, in 1949, to Melvin Elmer Howard...
Danny Michael Gulledge
Dec 16, 2025
Danny Michael Gulledge, 76, of New Market, Alabama passed away December 16, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1949 in St. Louis , Illinois to the late James Donald Gulledge and Geri (Dement) Myers.
He was born and raised in Cahokia, Illinois, where he attended school. After graduating high school, he entered the military, serving a total of 34 years...
Josephine Ann White
Dec 15, 2025
Today our hearts are filled with both a profound sense of loss and an even more profound sense of joy. Our dear sister, Josephine Ann "Jo Ann" White completed her race and stepped into the arms of her beloved Jesus on Monday, December 15, 2025. While we grieve the absence of her here with us, we celebrate with all of...
Katherine Hall Walker
Dec 14, 2025
Katherine Hall Walker, 93, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Fayetteville,Tennessee.
Visitation and service will be at Calvary Baptist Church,126 Douglass Road, Huntsville AL,on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:30am. The service will follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow and will be in Huntsville Memory Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Julie Kay Crane
Dec 14, 2025
Julie Kay Crane, 68, of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away December 14, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1957, in Iowa to the late Charles and Mary Allen.
She was a beloved mother, cherished sister, and devoted friend whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and connection to so many. Julie dedicated over 30 years of her life to Huntsville Hospital, serving...
Jimmy Hester
Dec 13, 2025
Mr. James "Jimmy" Hester, 73, of New Market, passed away on Saturday morning at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was a faithful Christian for 47 years and was a devoted member of Mountain View Free Holiness Church. Mr. Hester had owned J E Sheet Metal and Hester Construction and will be remembered for his gifts for...
Alysha Brooke Travis
Dec 7, 2025
Alysha Brooke Travis, 26, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on December 7, 2025, at Athens Limestone Hospital in Athens, Alabama. She was born on June 22, 1999, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Mark and Kimberly (Cooper) Travis.
Alysha was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend. Beyond her immediate family, her pets held a very special place in her heart—she loved them as...
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