Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Carolyn Hillis Satterfield

Carolyn Hillis Satterfield

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn C. Hillis Satterfield of Woodville, originally of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday. She was 88. She was a Christian and loved gospel music and attending church. In past years, she attended Bevills Chapel Baptist Church and Concord Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Carolyn was a kind and loving person, was a hard worker, and enjoyed hummingbirds.

She was preceded in death...

Derek Keith Shook

Derek Keith Shook

Oct 13, 2025

Derek Keith Shook, 47, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to Randle and Deborah Gooch Shook and was the older brother of Daniel Shook, 41.

He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Amanda Jacoby Shook; his children, Lyndee Alyssa Shook, 20; Haidyn Drake Shook, 18 (and his girlfriend Alyssa);...

Kay Frances Swindle

Kay Frances Swindle

Oct 10, 2025

Kay Frances Lewis Swindle, 87, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on October 10, 2025, at Lynchburg Nursing Center in Lynchburg, Tennessee. She was born on August 8, 1938, in Belvidere, Tennessee, to the late Oliver and Velma Lewis.

Kay is survived by her children, Connie Renae Richards, Kimberly Carol Shirley, and Stephen (Shirley) Staples; step-daughter, Misty (Steve) Kile, grandchildren, Elisha (Eric)...

Gary Steve Thomas

Gary Steve Thomas

Oct 10, 2025

Gary Steve ThomasSeptember 6, 1946 ~ October 10, 2025 (age 79)Gary Steve Thomas - ‘Big Tit”, 79 of Hazel Green, AL gained his Silver Wings and went to his heavenly home Friday, October 10, 2025 around 5:36 a.m. surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home. He was born on September 6, 1946 in Toney, Alabama to...

Janice Marsheila Bevill

Janice Marsheila Bevill

Oct 8, 2025

Janice Marsheila Bevill of Hazel Green passed away at her home on Wednesday. She was 72 and had worked for Madison County School System while earning her bachelor's degree and then worked for Deltacom. She was a graduate of Athens State University and of Hazel Green High School.

She was preceded in death by her son, Lee Bevill; her parents, William...

Ezella McNeese

Ezella McNeese

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Ezella Pogue McNeese of Flintville, Tennessee, a longtime resident of New Market, Alabama passed away on Monday evening while surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.

Mrs. McNeese had lived in New Market almost her entire life and in the same home for over 50 years. She was a devoted homemaker and cared deeply for her husband and for...

Lila Marie Michael

Lila Marie Michael

Oct 4, 2025

Lila Marie Michael, 84, of Gurley, Alabama, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1941, in Van Buren County, Michigan, to the late Bert and Mae (Hicks) Dyer.

Lila found her way into the heart of all she knew with her quiet and gentle spirit. She was married 67 years to the love of her life...

Thomas "Tom" Gilbert

Thomas "Tom" Gilbert

Oct 2, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Gilbert, 79, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at the age of 79.

Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later as a civilian employee. His career began with the U.S. Army Aviation Command, and he went on to serve at the Security Assistance Command (SAMD) from 1990 until his retirement in 2007.

A Master Gardener,...

Jerry Crigger

Jerry Crigger

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Jerry Crigger of Hazel Green passed away on Tuesday evening while resting peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was 78, was a 1965 graduate of Hazel Green High School, and a veteran of the United States Air Force - having proudly served his country.

After his military service, Jerry worked for Bellsouth for 31 years before retiring. He...

Brenda Gail McNitt

Brenda Gail McNitt

Sep 25, 2025

Brenda Wheeler McNitt peacefully passed away at her home in Meridianville, Alabama, with her cats and family by her side, on September 25, 2025. She was born Brenda Gail Wheeler in Tupelo, Mississippi, the only child of Coy and Jewel Wheeler, who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, William L. McNitt; granddaughter, Sarah...

Margaret Louise Honey

Margaret Louise Honey

Sep 25, 2025

Margaret Louise Honey, age 87, of New Market, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Born on January 22, 1938, in Section, Alabama, she was the daughter of Ed Sparks and Martha Haynes. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Tim Blizzard, as well as her sisters Lucille Smith, Flora Carter, and Barbara Sue Harless, and her...

Elizabeth Anne Lamb

Elizabeth Anne Lamb

Sep 24, 2025

Elizabeth Anne Lamb, 51, of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away September 24, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1974 in Tampa , Florida to the late Russell and Jenny (Hillis) Nuckles .

Elizabeth is survived by her children Brad Michael Norman, Daniel Allen Nuckles, Ashe Lamb, Ethan Lee Lamb; siblings Vickie Holmes, Dennis Poore Sr., Donna Roberts, Portia Kay Case;...

Justin Shane Hovis

Justin Shane Hovis

Sep 23, 2025

Justin Shane Hovis, 34, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1991, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Kenneth and Christina (Hendley) Hovis.

Justin is survived by his parents; sisters, Jessica (Grant) Mattix and Janna (Chad) Putman; brother, Jacob (Jordan) Hovis; nieces and nephews, Nora Hovis, Isabella Putman, Wesley Hovis, and Ansley Mattix;...

William Ray Teague

William Ray Teague

Sep 23, 2025

Mr William Ray Teague, the son of the late Hollis R. & Odell Davis Teague, of New Market passed away on Tuesday. He was 77 and was a faithful member of Mountain View Free Holiness Church. He had received the Holy Ghost 37 months and two days before he went to be with the Lord.

William loved to barbeque and was...

Lois Van Dyke

Lois Van Dyke

Sep 20, 2025

Lois Van Dyke (April 2, 1940 – September 20, 2025), a faithful follower of King Jesus, passed peacefully into her eternal rest, at the age of 85.

She was a wife of noble character to her first husband, Terry Tripp, for 25 years. As a widow, she faithfully served in a leadership role in women’s ministry. In 1989, through God’s providence,...

John Stephen Hudson

John Stephen Hudson

Sep 18, 2025

John Stephen HudsonFebruary 3, 1947 – September 18, 2025

Steve Hudson, 78, of New Market, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and steadfast devotion.

Born February 3, 1947, in Huntsville, Alabama, Steve began his schooling at Rison Elementary School in the early 1950s and graduated from Hazel Green High School,...

Caleb Thomas Bates

Caleb Thomas Bates

Sep 18, 2025

Caleb Thomas Bates, 24, of Flintville, Tennessee, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his residence in Flintville. He was born on July 8, 2001, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Stephen and Darla (Wilson) Bates.

Caleb was a kind soul, always considering the feelings of others and spreading warmth wherever he went. His passions included fishing, enjoying time with animals, and discovering...

Imogene Hudson

Imogene Hudson

Sep 16, 2025

Imogene Davis Hudson, 93, has been a lifelong residence of rural northeast Madison County, AL since her birth on March 17, 1932 to Pell N Davis and Onie Thomas “Tommie” Teague Davis.

She was a 1950 graduate of New Market High School and married Gordon P. Hudson soon thereafter in July 1950. She was a dedicated housewife who managed a household,...

Tony Allen

Tony Allen

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. James Anthony "Tony" Allen of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Tuesday. He was 77.

Tony had retired from his career with UPS after approximately 25 years. He was also proud of the work he did on Capitol Hill in the late 1960s. He loved people and his friends appreciated and enjoyed his sense of humor. Tony...

Joan Marie Craffets Bennett

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...