All Obituaries

Mr. Rickey David Smotherman passed away on Friday.   He was 63.  Mr. Smotherman was raised and lived most of his life in the Hazel Green community.  Rickey had a great sense of humor, loved to cut-up and was never serious.  He loved his family very much, especially his nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Earl Smotherman;  His mother, Evelyn Louise Smotherman; His brother, Bob Smotherman;  His nephew, Timothy de la...

Ernest Ray Bragg of Huntsville passed away on Wednesday morning at his home.  He was 75.    Mr. Bragg was a 1968 graduate of Sparkman High School.  He then served in the United States Army.  He was a kind, good man who loved others and adored his dogs - considering them his children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sallie & Dess Holsonback and Jesse Carl Bragg; his sister, Joyce Robison; his brother, Billy Bragg;  his niece, Bunny Daniels; a...

Lonnie Joe Koonce, 46, of Toney, passed away on Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Shirley Diane Smith, and father, Roger Dale Koonce Sr. Surviving family members include his son, Caleb Koonce; his brother, Roger Dale Koonce Jr; his sisters: Tammie Lynn Groves-Smith and Cassandra Jo Groves Rieck. Lonnie was a true example of a changed life. He gave his life to the Lord as a teenager and like many others, drifted away from Jesus as a young adult. However, in the last...

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Mae Campbell Ostrzycki, 85, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Charleroi, PA, took the hands of the angels and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Becky was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hazel Green, AL. Becky was born in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Francis and Zelie...

Barbara Jean Carter Taylor, 89, a beloved community member, was born and raised in Madison County. She graduated from Hazel Green High School and had a successful career at Bellsouth, where she retired after over 40 years of dedicated service. Barbara cherished the simple joys of life, especially the beauty of sunsets. She deeply loved her family and spent her life surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Yellow roses held a special place in her heart. She was...

Goldie "Boss Hogg" Pigg March 17, 1946 - April 26, 2024 Goldie "Boss Hogg" Pigg passed away on Friday at his home surrounded by his family. He was 78. Mr. Pigg was born and lived his entire life in the Hazel Green Community. He was a Christian and a member of the Pleasant Home Baptist Church. He had worked at Peacock Apothecary and Bragg Farms, and had faithfully served the community through the Hazel Green Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief for several...

James Lomax Layton passed away on April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. Max was preceded in death by his father, Willie David Layton; his mother, Myrtice Guy; his brothers, Joe Layton, Donnie Layton, and Bobby Layton; his sister, Betty-Sue Morris; and his son, Brandon Keith Layton. He is survived by his brothers, David Layton (Lupe) and Lavelle Layton; his children, Dee Carter Bugg (Robert), Sandy Carter Green, Misty Layton Carastro, Angie Layton Wray, Amanda Lea Layton, James Jason...

Roger Dale Pridmore, 76, of Harvest, passed away on April 22, 2024. Roger was a Madison County native. He attended Hazel Green High School and graduated in 1965. He later earned degrees from both Faulkner University and Athens State University. His career included service as a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the National Guard, a retired United States Postal Worker, and a retired employee of the Madison County School System. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Edward and Ann...

Mr. Bobby Ray Sanders, aged 63, of New Market, peacefully passed away on Monday. The family is in the process of finalizing funeral arrangements. Hazel Green Funeral Home is privileged to assist during this time and will provide further details soon. Instead of flowers, contributions towards expenses would be greatly appreciated. You can donate using the feature below, call us at 256-828-0035, or visit the funeral home in person.

Ashley Michelle Myers, 31, of Huntsville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Ashley was born and raised in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. She moved with her family to Alabama, where she graduated from Grissom High School in 2010. She was attending Jefferson State Community College, studying to become a Funeral Director. Her greatest joy, though, was spending time with her children, family, and friends. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Florence Lynch and Carrie Myers. She is...