All Obituaries

Joy was born in McMinnville, TN to Newell and Daisy Troglen during the depression years. At an early age she was raised by Homer and Rena Hopkins in Meridianville, AL Joy graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1953. On October 3,1952, Joy became the wife of James (Jim) Monroe in Iuka, MS. They started their life together on the family farm on Monroe Road in Meridianville, AL. and resided there together until Jim’s passing on November 16, 1992, shortly after celebrating their 40th...

Ola Mae Wright Morrow passed away on Thursday.  She was 74. She enjoyed time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed Conway Twitty and loved to fish.   She was preceded in death by her son, William Samuel Morrow;  her twin sister, Lola Faye Land;  her sister, Shirley Ann Deal;  her parents , Woodrow Wilson Wright & Lelia Cole Alverson. Surviving family members include her son and daughter-in-law,...

Gilbert Dupree of Hazel Green passed away on Wednesday at his home surrounded by loving family.  He was 86. Mr. Dupree had retired from Martin Industries after 36 years of employment and was a Christian and member of the First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.  He also enjoyed selling cars at Bentley Auto Sales in Meridianville.   He was preceded in death by his son, James "Bubba" Dupree Jr;  his daughter, Kelly Dupree Ellenburg;  his granddaughter, Lindsey...

Johnnie James Moseley Sr., born on March 14, 1932, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 in Hazel Green Alabama. He was the son of John  and Isabell Moseley and was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.  Johnnie was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities, such as smoking, fishing, and hunting. He also served 5 years in the United States Army with active duty during the Korean War.  On June 18 1955, he married Shirley and...

Debra Bryant Roth of Toney went to be with the Lord on Thursday while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 70.  She had retired from Bellsouth after almost 30 years.   Deb was known as a sweet and caring person whose vibrant, loving spirit was a blessing to all those who came into contact with her.   She was a strong Christian who believed in grace, mercy, and love, and was a devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hazel Green.   She was preceded in...

Faye Vann Bentley,  long-time resident of Fayetteville, Tennessee, but originally of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Thursday at home while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 84. Mrs. Bentley was a 1957 graduate of Hazel Green High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and cared deeply about her family.   She loved music, fashion, shopping, and enjoyed reading.   Faye was an intelligent and gifted businesswoman.  She,...

With heavy hearts, the family of Daniel Lawrence Bruder Jr. announces his passing on November 30, 2023 at the age of 79 in Hazel Green Alabama. He was born on May 31, 1944 in Alabama to the late Daniel L and Nelma Dean (Thrasher) Bruder Sr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Ronnie, Gwen,  & Darryl Bruder.  Daniel was a devoted husband to Martha Bruder for 34 years and a loving father to Kim (Jason) Stoddard and Eddie Bruder, step children...

John Anthony DuBois, 82, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday at his home.  He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and then worked for Chrysler as computer analyst until 2008.  He loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary DuBois and his daughter, Holly Maxwell. Surviving family members include his wife of 35 years, Janice B. DuBois; his daughter, Haley Harper; his grandchildren:  Hannah, Heath, Hunter, and Chase. At...

Rachel Holman Tanley, 93, passed away November 24, 2023.  Rachel was born to Mary and Lee Holman on April 15, 1930.   She attended Draughon Business college in Nashville, Tennessee and retired from John Blue Company after 45 years.  Rachel was a longtime member and officer, including a past president, of the Huntsville Pilot Club.    She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and attended games with her family until just a few years ago.  She was a proud mother,...

Shannon Wallace, 47, of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday.  She was a graduate of Hazel Green High School. To know Shannon was to love her. Growing up, she was always beautiful, funny, and the life of the party. She had a heart of gold and loved her family. Shannon was passionate about autism awareness and massage therapy.  She is survived by her husband, Jodie Ray Wallace;  Her children:  Seth Tyler Gaskin, Casey Leigh Mason, Chance Trevor Mason, Taylor Lynn Mason,...