All Obituaries

Funeral services for Ila Bee Medlen age 83 of New Market will be conducted Saturday 2PM at Bevills Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Benny Berry officiating. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Wesley and Bertha Payne Whitehead and was a native of Madison County. She is survived by her husband, Bob Medlen, her children, Bobby and Kathy Medlen, Danny and Carol Medlen and Bart and Sheri Medlen, one sister, Joyce Nunley, her grandchildren, Jennifer and Joe Huotari, Daniel and Sara Medlen,...

Richard Dwight Hamaker, 70, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday. Dwight was a 1967 graduate of Ardmore High School and always considered Ardmore his home.  He enjoyed building things and working with wood and with old trucks, and he never met a stranger - always enjoying talking with anyone.  He was a gifted builder and was a General Contractor for almost fifty years.  Dwight was also a Christian and a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hazel...

Matthew William "Matt" Murphy, 51, of Hazel Green, Alabama, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Thursday. Matt was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. He graduated from Gordon Tech High School before attending Loyola University.  He was a proud Eagle Scout along with his father, brothers, and his son.  While in elementary school, he became part of a band in which he played bass guitar and he continued...

Mr. Michael Glenn "Pickle" Brown, 49, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Monday. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend.  He enjoyed working on anything mechanical and he loved being barefoot. He was preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Brown Sr and by his grandparents, Raymond & Connie Brown and William & Vinnie Ables. Surviving family members include his children: Aaron Hedge and Amberley Brown;  His mother, Peggy Richardson;  His...

Mr. Bobby Wilson, 70, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Monday at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in the Vietnam War in 1968-69.   He was a retired electrician and loved to fish, camp, and spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Benny Wilson and Billy Wilson, and by his sister, Patricia Jo Birdsong. Surviving family members include his wife of 37 years, Linda J. Wilson;  His daughter, Brandy Wilson...

Sharon Nanette Craig age 57 of Hazel Green passed away Sunday at her residence. Survivors include her son, Nicholas and Abby Goodwin of Hazel Green, one sister, Rethal and Teddy Clardy of Scottsboro, her brothers, Thomas Barry Bullington of Athens, Hubert Maroney of Cadiz,Ky, Johnny and Nadine Maroney of Huntsville, Thomas and Janice Moroney of Scottsboro, and Kenneth and Kristie  Moroney of Marion, Ky. One grandchild, Emilia Jane Goodwin of Hazel Green, several nieces, nephews and a...

Mr. Leroy Gibson, 86, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Friday at his home.  Mr. Gibson served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a builder and worked as a general superintendent for several builders in the Huntsville area and later was self-employed in the building industry.  After retirement, he enjoyed building buggies, covered wagons, and working with horses and mules. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wise Addie "W.A."...

Mrs. Cecil Wright, 92, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday. She enjoyed working outside with her yard and her flowers, and she loved her dog, Susie, very much, and loved to spend time with her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, George Wright and by her parents, Ivan and Mabel Hicks. Surviving family members include her daughter, Lynda Broach;  Her grandson, Michael Broach;  Her great-grandchildren:  Will & Matt...

Amanda Worsham Burton, 38, of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday. She was a Christian and a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Huntsville.  She had a caring heart and would give away anything she had to others in need, always thinking of others before herself. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia Rena Worsham;  Her grandfather, Fred Worsham;  Her grandmother, Diane Kelly; Surviving family members include her husband, Scottie Turner;  Her children:...

Mrs. Elsie M. Dean, 86, of Hazel Green, Alabama, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday. She was a wonderful mother and was dearly loved by her family.   She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles William Thompson, by her second husband, Robert P. Dean, and by her son, Scott Brian Thompson.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Julius and Agnes Zurasky, by her brother, Paul Zurasky, and by her sisters, Martha Reppart and Anne...