Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas
Joan Marie Craffets Bennett
Sep 9, 2025
Joan Marie Craffets Bennett, age 92, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jefferson Bennett; her parents, Lucy Maesch Craffets and Edward Craffets; her brothers, Edward and Johnny; and her sister Mary Elizabeth.
She is survived by her loving daughters: Kelly Dunn...
Dennis Keith Zimmerman
Sep 7, 2025
Mr. Dennis Keith Zimmerman of Meridianville, formerly of Jefferson City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Sunday. He was 84.
No services are planned locally. There will be a private graveside service in Missouri.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Cathy Moore Howard
Sep 5, 2025
Cathy Moore Howard of New Market passed away peacefully at home with her family in the Plevna Community on Friday. She was 72. Mrs. Howard had retired from the Madison County Tax Assessors office where she was an Appraiser for almost 30 years. She enjoyed spending her free time on the golf course, traveling, and most of all, shopping. She...
George Kelley
Sep 3, 2025
George Arthur Kelley, 70, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Hazel Green, passed away on September 3, 2025.
Born on February 13, 1955, in Indiana to Betty and Harold Kelley, George graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1973 and went on to dedicate his career to tool and die cast design and production, a craft he approached with both skill and...
Kenneth Lee Bowen Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
Kenneth Lee Bowen, 62, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on September 3, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1963, in Dade County, Florida, to the late Silas and Christine (Taylor) Bowen.
Kenneth was known for his strong work ethic and was deeply loved by his work family. He worked many years in the cable industry and was especially passionate...
Gwen Hunter Potter
Aug 29, 2025
Gwen Hunter Potter of New Market passed away on Friday, August 29. She was 95 and was the daughter of the late Elvie and Bertha Spray Hunter.
Gwen was known for being a hard-worker and an integral part of her Walnut Grove Community where she and her family have operated Hunter and Potter Grocery, a landmark community store, since 1972.
She was...
Jaydin Lynn Daly
Aug 28, 2025
Jaydin Lynn Daly of Ardmore went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning. He was six and was a student at Cedar Hill Elementary School where he was in Kindergarten. He loved Playstation, Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox and being with his family. He was a sweet and loving kid and was outgoing and friendly to everybody. Jaydin was also outspoken...
Dakota Lynn Daly
Aug 28, 2025
Dakota Lynn Daly of Ardmore went to be with the Lord on Thursday. He was 38 and was a loving husband and father who was always postive and had a smile on his face.
He enjoyed fishing, working on his truck, his 20 inch wheels, and riding around playing his music.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jaydin Lynn Daly;...
Ronald Hardin
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. Ronald Jean Hardin, of New Market, Alabama, passed away Monday night while surrounded by his loving family. He was 75.
Ronald was born in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Willie and Georgia Hardin. Mr. Hardin enjoyed sitting on his porch, drinking coffee, and listening to music. He loved his dog.
Mr. Hardin was preceded in death by his parents and his...
Ellen Oleta Thornley
Aug 26, 2025
Ellen Oleta Thornley, 97, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Scipio, Oklahoma, to the late Jasper and Mollie Nave.
Ellen grew up in eastern New Mexico and graduated from Monument High School in 1946. She loved her flowers, birds, cats, and garden, and enjoyed riding her...
Tony Holder
Aug 23, 2025
Mark Anthony "Tony" Holder affectionally known as "Rabbit" of Athens, Alabama passed away August 23, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1963 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He grew up in Vanntown, Tennessee and Meridianville, Alabama.
Tony loved his friends and family along with animals, kids, and Nascar. He also enjoyed playing guitar. Tony was a kind-hearted person who never met a...
Lary Eugene Melton
Aug 19, 2025
Lary Eugene Melton, 72 of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. He loved his family and friends, riding his trike and Alabama football.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas "Bud" and Ila Melton; and his sister, Linda O'dell.
Surviving family members include his wife, Charlene Melton; son Carlton Melton (Melanie); granddaughters, Katelyn Lynd (Tyler) and Hannan...
Sandra Jones
Aug 19, 2025
Sandra Jean Jones, 65 of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday while resting at home. She was lovingly known by her nickname, "Frog", and was a kind person who would do anything for anyone. She loved other people, especially her family, and she loved her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Wayne Taylor; her sister, Peggy Laster;...
Vernon Michael Johnston
Aug 18, 2025
Vernon Michael Johnston was born sleeping on August 18, 2025 to Brianna Walker and Caleb Johnston at 6:38 AM.
Vernon was already deeply loved by his parents and will forever be in our hearts.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
William E. Bishop
Aug 18, 2025
Mr. William E. Bishop of Hazel Green passed away on Monday evening while surrounded by his loving family. He was 91. He was born and raised in Marion County, Alabama where he grew up working on the farm in order to help support his family. He was then a long-time resident of Hazel Green and was a Christian and of...
Ella Mae Prince
Aug 17, 2025
Ella Mae Stubbs Prince was born in Huntsville, Alabama on August 14, 1933, to James Clifford Stubbs and Katherine Louise Wies Stubbs. She was married to Lloyd Vann Prince on June 26, 1949. They were married for 60 years until his death on September 15, 2009. She was a devout Christian who returned to God August 17, 2025.
She was preceded...
Solon Eugene Bentley
Aug 17, 2025
Mr. Solon Eugene Bentley of the Lincoln community went to be with the Lord on Sunday while surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Solon was born and raised in New Market, Alabama where he graduated from Buckhorn High School in 1959. After meeting and marrying his beloved wife, Virginia, he moved to the Lincoln Community where he was...
Mary Lynn Berry
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Lynn Berry, 70, of New Market, Alabama passed away on August 14, 2025 after a second battle with cancer. She was born on March 9, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Douglas and Louise (Preston) King.
Mary was a loving wife, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sharing recipes. She loved...
Lucy V Brady
Aug 12, 2025
Mrs. Lucy Smithey Brady of New Market passed away on Tuesday. She was 96. She was born and raised and lived her entire life in New Market. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was kind to everyone. Mrs. Brady was a Christian and a member of Home Mission Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Deborah Bonds-Pierce
Aug 10, 2025
Deborah Bonds-Pierce, 60, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1965, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to the late Kenneth Bonds Jr. and Nancy Bonds.
Deborah deeply missed her late husband and found her greatest joy in her grandchildren. She loved cheering at her grandson’s sporting events, laughing with friends, and spending time with...
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