Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Frank M. Hunter

Frank M. Hunter

Mar 29, 2026

Mr. Frank M. Hunter Jr of Fayetteville, Tennessee, formerly of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Sunday morning. He was 71. He grew up and spent his life in the Meridianville community. He loved his family and looked forward to family reunions and enjoyed Chevrolet trucks and Buick cars.

Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M. Hunter Sr...

Robert Earl Brady

Robert Earl Brady

Mar 26, 2026

Mr. Earl Brady of Hazel Green passed away on Thursday evening while surrounded by his loved ones. He was 87. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to his family. A man of integrity and strong character, Earl was a God-fearing Christian and a longtime member of Bevill’s Chapel Baptist Church. He loved his family deeply...

Gus Baugh Jr.

Gus Baugh Jr.

Mar 26, 2026

Gus Baugh Jr., 79, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on March 26, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1946.

Gus was known for his meticulous nature—perhaps to the extreme for some—and took great pride in keeping things in perfect order. He loved reading books and staying informed on current events. He was especially fond of his pickup trucks, keeping them...

Kim Norton

Kim Norton

Mar 26, 2026

Kim Norton of Hazel Green, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning while surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 and was a faithful follower of Jesus and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Kim was actively involved in serving the Lord and those around her. She participated in the widows ministry, Sunday School, children’s choir, and...

Roberta Brown

Roberta Brown

Mar 22, 2026

Roberta Brown, 88, of Doolittle, Missouri, passed away on March 22, 2026 in New Market, Alabama surrounded by her daughter Susan Harrison and family. She was born in her family home in Doolittle Missouri, July 26, 1937 to the late Stephen Mihlfeld and Roberta (Talbert) Mihlfeld. Roberta graduated from Newburg High School in 1956 and always enjoyed attending the annual high school reunions.

After high...

Randall Dale Beard

Randall Dale Beard

Mar 21, 2026

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mr. Randall Dale Beard on Saturday. He was 59.

In accordance with Mr. Beard’s and his family’s wishes, there will be no memorial services.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Amy Katherine Canup

Amy Katherine Canup

Mar 16, 2026

Mrs. Amy Katherine Canup of Huntsville, Alabama, went to be with the lord on Monday. She was 55.

Survivng family includes her husband David Canup; her parents Jim and Karen Hogan; her siblings Jacob Hogan (Jasmine) and Jessica Jones; her mother and father-in-law Carrel and Virginia Canup; and her brothers-in-law Michael (Shannon) and Steven (Leslie) Canup.

Amy was a beautiful soul who...

Landon David Norris

Landon David Norris

Mar 15, 2026

Landon David Norris of New Market passed away unexpectedly on Sunday after a very brief illness while surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 33 and was a graduate of Hazel Green High School. Landon was employed by Huntsville Utilities where he worked in the gas department.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Max Garrison and Thomas...

Shirley Elizabeth Jones

Shirley Elizabeth Jones

Mar 13, 2026



Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Jones of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday. She was 59.

Shirley loved her family, especially her grandchildren. A caretaker at heart, Mrs. Jones adopted several children and was also a foster parent. She loved to play golf and cards, and she enjoyed shopping online. Shirley also enjoyed Christmas time and trips to Gatlinburg. She attended Pleasant Oak...

James Burdette

James Burdette

Mar 11, 2026

James Burdette, age 9, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on March 11, 2026. James was born on June 6, 2016. Though his time here was far too short, he filled the lives of everyone around him with joy, laughter, and love.

James was a bright and energetic child who loved playing outside and exploring the world around him. He especially loved...

Mark Anthony Patterson

Mark Anthony Patterson

Mar 10, 2026

Mark Anthony Patterson, 68, of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away March 10, 2026 in Madison, Alabama. Mark loved stargazing and cooking. Additionally he loved his two yorkie dogs.

Mark is survived by his son, Steven (April) Patterson; his two grandchildren, Adelyn and Lydia; and numerous cousins and extended family

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Mary Patterson; his...

Joe Smotherman

Joe Smotherman

Mar 10, 2026

Terry Joe Smotherman, 76, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on March 10, 2026, at home surrounded by those who loved him.

Joe was a devoted husband to Susan, a loving father to Cindy Powers, Chris Smotherman, and Kasey Lewis, and a proud Papa to his grandchildren Brianna, Zeke, Isabella, and Payton—and he was quick to spoil his great-grandchildren, Erianna, Braxton,...

Wava Ann Shores

Wava Ann Shores

Mar 10, 2026

Wava Ann Shores of Hazel Green, Alabama went to be with the Lord while resting peacefully on Tuesday. She was 83. Wava was a Christian and a faithful member of Bevill's Chapel Baptist Church.

She was a warm and social person who genuinely loved being around others. She was also a very talented seamstress who operated her own business, creating beautiful...

Timothy Wayne Upton

Timothy Wayne Upton

Mar 10, 2026

Timothy Wayne Upton, 57, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born on December 4, 1968, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Charles and Linda (Upton) Brewer.

Timothy is survived by his sister, Margaret Elizabeth Upton-Bondar; his numerous stepchildren, who loved him dearly and will greatly miss him; and many...

Nelda Dean Wiggers

Nelda Dean Wiggers

Mar 8, 2026

Nelda Dean Wiggers, 84, passed away at home in Toney, Alabama, on March 8, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1941, in Hanceville, AL, to Louis and Myra Ray.

Dean Wiggers attended Blue Mountain College in Mississippi and worked various jobs in banking and education before she and her husband opened The Living Word Book and Gift in Brewton, AL....

John Drobnick

John Drobnick

Mar 7, 2026

John F. Drobnick, 72, of Meridianville, Alabama triumphantly entered the Glories of Heaven on March 7, 2026 after a sudden, massive stroke.

John was born July 28, 1953 in San Bernardino, CA to John F. Drobnick, Sr. and Dorcas Marie Drobnick. John was a graduate of Green River College and Warner University. He worked for many years in the aerospace industry,...

Linda Lee Dale Muse

Linda Lee Dale Muse

Mar 6, 2026

Linda Lee Dale Muse, 88, passed away on March 6, 2026.

Linda was born September 9, 1937, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Plumer Ray Dale and Pearl Houpt Dale. She was raised in Hot Springs and spent much of her life in various towns across Arkansas before eventually moving to Huntsville, Alabama, to be closer to family.

Throughout her life,...

Debbie Akers

Debbie Akers

Mar 6, 2026

Hazel Green Funeral Home is saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Debbie Akers, 65, of Meridianville, Alabama. She passed on March 6th, 2026. No services have been planned at this time. 

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Stacy Renee Mason

Stacy Renee Mason

Mar 5, 2026

Stacy Renee Mason, 49, of Kelso, Tennessee passed away March 5, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1976 in Dallas,Texas. Renee loved drawing and coloring pictures. She loved going fishing and being outdoors. She also loved her family and loved being able to spend time with them.

Renee is survived by her mother, Patricia (Mitch) Upchurch; her father Randy Treadway;...

Ana Marylus Mahar

Ana Marylus Mahar

Mar 3, 2026

It is with loving remembrance that we announce the passing of a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Ana Marylus Mahar of New Port Richey, Florida formerly of Huntsville, Alabama.

Ana was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond A. Mahar. Also preceding her are her beloved parents Henry and Estelle Love.

She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children:...