Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Mary Ann Hopkins

Mary Ann Hopkins

Sep 4, 2026



Mary Ann Thornton Hopkins went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026 while resting peacefully at home in Toney, in the community where she had lived almost her entire life.

She was a Christian and an active member of Friendship Stateline Freewill Baptist Church, where she faithfully served over the years alongside her husband, Jerry. She had a...

Inez Whiddon

Inez Whiddon

Sep 4, 2026



Mrs. Inez Sheffield Whiddon of Meridianville went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. She was 91. She was born and raised in the Vernon, Florida community and had lived in Hazel Green, Alabama for many years before moving to Meridianville.

Mrs. Whiddon and her husband, Ray, were faithful members of the...

Bridgette Gail Inman

Bridgette Gail Inman

Sep 3, 2026

Bridgette Gail Inman passed away on September 3, 2026, in Hartselle, Alabama. She was born November 24, 1980. She will be remembered as a loving and caring grandmother who was always there for someone when they needed help. No matter what her sons did, she always loved them and never treated them any differently.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jimmy Tyra Calhoun

Jimmy Tyra Calhoun

Sep 3, 2026

Jimmy Tyra Calhoun, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born October 25, 1944. He will be remembered for his 21 years of service in the United States Air Force. He also worked for the Department of Defense for 22 years. Mr. Jimmy loved to read and strategize. He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and...

Charles Thomas Peoples

Charles Thomas Peoples

Sep 3, 2026

Mr. Charles Thomas Peoples, of Toney, Alabama, passed away Thursday. He was 78.

Mr. Peoples was an accomplished go-kart builder and racer. He was an avid University of Alabama fan and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 until 1970. He worked for Meadow Gold Dairy for over 30 years. Most of all, he will be remembered for his...

Ernest Lee Ursery

Ernest Lee Ursery

Sep 1, 2026

Ernest Lee Ursery, age 73, returned to his heavenly home on September 1st around 2:15 p.m. His unwavering devotion to his family and his firm belief in God left an enduring legacy of love for all who knew him.

Ernest entered the world on July 2, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, born to the late Edna and James Ursery Sr. For forty-four...

Frankie Lee Anderson

Frankie Lee Anderson

Aug 30, 2026

Frankie Lee Anderson, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2026. She was born February 28, 1966. She will be remembered for her love of fishing, riding motorcycles, crocheting, and sewing. She also loved to paint and color. She was loving and caring, and she kept a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.

She...

Martha Sue Holt

Martha Sue Holt

Aug 30, 2026

Martha Sue Holt, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2026. She was born July 7, 1954. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family, Alabama football, and NASCAR. She was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt. She loved watching the hummingbirds come to her feeders and always made sure to keep the feeders...

Sandra Kay Womack

Sandra Kay Womack

Aug 27, 2026

Sandra "Sammy" Womack of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was 70.

Sandra was a homemaker who loved her family deeply and especially adored her grandchildren. She also had a special place in her heart for children in general. Friendly and outgoing, Sandra never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time visiting and talking with others.

She loved...

William R. "Bob" Church

William R. "Bob" Church

Aug 24, 2026

William R. “Bob” Church of Hazel Green passed away on Monday at the age of 83.

Mr. Church was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was affectionately known as “Big Bob” by many who knew him.

He farmed with his father for a number of years before beginning a career in the glass business, where he worked for more...

Margaret Marie Howlett

Margaret Marie Howlett

Aug 24, 2026

Margaret Marie Howlett, 84, of Kelso, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born February 19, 1942. Margaret will be remembered for her expertise in caring for her children and her husband while also serving as her husband's chief counselor. She was a gifted teacher who taught a multitude of subjects. She also loved to cook and...

Vickie Cagle Scott

Vickie Cagle Scott

Aug 22, 2026

Vickie Lynn Cagle Scott, 66, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her doting husband, Phillip Scott; her loving brothers, Mark Cagle and Randy Cagle; her child, Amie (Mark) Glasgow; her stepchildren, Ashley Scott Jones and Chasity Perry; her four grandchildren, Elisabeth (Michael) Rios, Angela Glasgow, James Glasgow, and Hillary (Brandon)...

James Marvin Howard

James Marvin Howard

Aug 21, 2026

Mr. James Marvin Howard of New Market passed away peacefully on Friday at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. He had retired from Madison County where he had faithfully cared for Sharon Johnston Park for 20 years.

A lifelong member of the New Market community, he was a graduate of Buckhorn High School and proudly served...

David Lee Barksdale

David Lee Barksdale

Aug 20, 2026

Mr. David Lee Barksdale of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was 83.

Mr. Barksdale was a Christian and a member of Wooley Springs Church of Christ. He spent his life farming and had a deep love for agriculture. He was also gifted at working with his hands and enjoyed woodworking and built log cabins, churches, rocking...

Lou Leleaux

Lou Leleaux

Aug 19, 2026

Lou Leleaux, 79, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born on May 20, 1947.

Lou had a strong faith in the Lord and will be remembered for the love she had for her family. She loved being outdoors gardening, riding motorcycles with her husband, shopping, spending time on the lake, and sailing. Her favorite activities...

Melissa Long King

Melissa Long King

Aug 17, 2026

Melissa Kaye King, 53, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on January 31, 1973.

Melissa will be remembered as a loving mother and a wonderful Mimi to her grandchildren, who meant so much to her. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and believed deeply in His love, grace, and...

Jimmie Sue McCollum Moore

Jimmie Sue McCollum Moore

Aug 17, 2026

Jimmie Sue McCollum Moore, 83, took her first heavenly breath early on the morning of Monday, August 17, 2026.

A life-long resident of Hazel Green, Mrs. Moore was deeply passionate about its history and future. She had a remarkable ability to get things done. Selfless and sincere, she cared deeply for everyone she met. Above all, her greatest joys were being...

Mary Gilmore Allen

Mary Gilmore Allen

Aug 15, 2026

Mary Gilmore Allen, 84, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1942.

Mary had a career at Dynetics, where she worked until her retirement. She had a passion for raising and showing West Highland Terriers. She was known for her fun and loving personality. Mary also loved to travel and had visited...

Tammie Renet' Wallace

Tammie Renet' Wallace

Aug 15, 2026

Mrs. Tammie Renet' Wallace of Hazel Green, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday. She was 65.

Mrs. Wallace was an avid baker who loved to make cookies, peanut butter Rice Krispies, and pies. She loved her family, especially her grandkids, who she would play cards and board games with any chance she got. She served as a substitute...

Buddy McCann

Buddy McCann

Aug 10, 2026

Sidney M. “Buddy” McCann of Hazel Green passed away on Monday morning. He was 90.

Mr. McCann was a 1955 graduate of Monrovia High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.

A humble man, Buddy enjoyed the simple things in life. He grew up playing sports, especially baseball and basketball, and later enjoyed...