Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas
Coraline Smith Hodges
Jan 21, 2026
Coraline Smith Hodges, age 90, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on January 21, 2026.
She was born on November 20, 1935, in Guntersville, Alabama, to the late Charles and Ida (Harriad) Dake.
Coraline is survived by her children, Junior Pugh, Ruby Bridgeman, Billy Pugh, Ida Marbrey, and Jerry Pugh; her sister, Marie Riddle; numerous grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and extended family members and...
Linda Gibson
Jan 19, 2026
Linda Hillman Gibson was born in Neely, MS. She was a long time resident of Selma, AL & had recently moved to Hazel Green, AL to be closer to her family.
She is proceeded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, James Gibson. 3 sisters, Barbara Byrd, Doris Byrd, & Carolyn Buchanan. She is survived by her daughter, Shea...
Don Williams
Jan 15, 2026
Wally Don Williams of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday. He was 77 and had retired from Walmart in Fayetteville after many years.
He was a people person with a kind heart and will be remembered as a gentle soul. He was a Christian who cherished his church family at Grace Falls Church. He also deeply loved his family and enjoyed...
Deborah Jean Bogema
Jan 13, 2026
Deborah Jean Bogema, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2026.
She was a devoted wife for 50 years to her husband, James Bogema, and a wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was the center of her life. She was the proud mother of her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Bogema, and her son, Lee Garrett Bogema, and grandmother to her grandson,...
Kathy Jayne Lovell
Jan 13, 2026
Kathy Jayne Lovell, age 63, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2026.
She was born on June 7, 1962, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late James and Kathleen (Miller) McMillan. Kathy Jayne was born and raised in the Madison County area.
Kathy Jayne loved animals and people. She loved to pick and tease everyone. She enjoyed being outdoors and especially...
Johnhenry Sandoval
Jan 13, 2026
Johnhenry Sandoval, 44, of Hazel Green, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and was a believer who was raised in the Catholic faith. Johnhenry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, and completed a tour with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
He was...
Kenneth Sparks
Jan 11, 2026
Kenneth Sparks, a lifelong resident of Madison County, was born on July 23, 1937 to the late Viola and Dillon Sparks. He lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and simple joys, leaving behind a legacy of love and quiet strength.
Kenneth married the love of his life, Dorothy, on May 23, 1960. Together, they built a life centered on...
Katherine L. Edwards
Jan 11, 2026
Katherine Lucile Edwards, age 95, departed this life on January 11, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1930, in Madison County, Alabama, the daughter of the late Elzer Jackson Sharp and Lucille Sharp.
A woman of remarkable intellect and dedication, Katherine devoted more than 40 years of service to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, retiring in 1994. Her distinguished career...
Donald Terry Northam
Jan 9, 2026
Our beloved Donald Terry Northam, 64, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on January 10, 2026 at Huntsville Hospital.
Terry was born on September 4, 1961, in Garden City, Michigan. He was known for his steady nature, kind heart, and deep love for his family. Terry lived life with quiet strength and valued loyalty, hard work, and always being there for the...
Sawyer Nicole Crosslin
Jan 9, 2026
Sawyer Nicole Crosslin, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, specifically the Lincoln community, passed away on Friday morning. She was five years old.
Though her time on earth was brief, Sawyer’s life was filled with personality, curiosity, and joy. She loved watching Baby Shark, was a huge Disney fan and loved Trolls, Frozen, and The Little Mermaid. Sawyer knew what she wanted and had...
Raymond Ballard
Jan 9, 2026
Raymond Ballard Sr. passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love for his family.
He served in the United States Army and later in the National Guard. After his military service, he worked for General Motors for many years before retiring.
Raymond was a Christian who loved the Lord and lived out his faith through service to others....
Glenn Franklin Bledsoe
Jan 7, 2026
Glenn Franklin Bledsoe, 71, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday. He was born on December 11, 1954, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Elgin and Murlene (Berry) Bledsoe.
Glenn loved music, football, and NASCAR. He was a member of the Twickenham Van Club and had the opportunity to drive on the Talladega Superspeedway—an experience he greatly enjoyed. He retired from...
Bill Graves
Jan 5, 2026
William Alexander “Bill” Graves, 91, of Meridianville, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Huntsville.
He was a 1953 graduate of Butler High School and a longtime member of Meridianville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. Bill worked as an electrician and was known as a jack of all trades. He retired from Wells and Tate Electric in...
Louise Christa
Jan 5, 2026
Ella Louise Christa (Jolly), 74, of Hazel Green, was born on September 1, 1951, and passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Ella, though many called her Louise or Lou for short, was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Joe Christa; her parents, Mary Elizabeth and Lester Sylvester Jolly; her brothers, Lester Ray...
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...
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