Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas
Keith Smith
Jun 26, 2026
Keith Smith of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Friday evening. He was 74.
Keith was a truck driver by trade and was known for his strong opinions and his love of a good debate. Stubborn by nature, he never hesitated to speak his mind, but was a man with a generous heart. He was always willing to lend a helping hand...
Curtis Holman
Jun 26, 2026
Mr. Curtis Holman went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday evening. He was 74. Mr. Holman had retired from Teledyne Brown Engineering where he worked as a sheet metal fabricator and planner. He was a faithful Christian and member of the Plevna Free Holiness Church for his entire life.
He believed in hard work and gave his all to...
Gary Wayne Hopkins
Jun 24, 2026
Mr. Gary Wayne Hopkins, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday. He was 62.
Gary was a family man who especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and was a great cook, whether in the kitchen or on the grill. He had been laying brick since he was 15 years old. Gary loved the Alabama Crimson Tide...
Don Keel
Jun 23, 2026
Donald Wayne Keel of Park City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday. He was 72.
Don was an intelligent person and a man of many talents. He could build houses, was a master craftsman and metal fabricator, could run heavy equipment, and he owned a gas station and a landscaping company. He enjoyed life, loved his family, and was always willing to...
Fredrick M. LaPier
Jun 21, 2026
Fredrick M. “Butch” LaPier of Albertville, Alabama, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning. He was 82 years old.
Butch proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before working in the aerospace industry and later retiring from Mueller Company. He was a graduate of East Central Junior College.
A devoted Christian, he was a member and...
Roger Dale Lankford
Jun 20, 2026
Roger Dale Lankford, age 73, of Harvest, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Dianne Lankford. He was a son of the late Luther Lloyd Lankford and Mary Alice Lankford. Roger was an Alabama native and retired from Parker Hannifin in 2010.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Timothy Alan Martin
Jun 12, 2026
Not every great man changes the world, but some change the world for the people fortunate enough to be loved by them. Timothy Alan Martin was one of those men.
Tim was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend. He believed family wasn't defined by blood alone, but by who you welcomed, protected, and chose to love.
Above...
Brian Chance Campbell
Jun 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Brian Chance Campbell
Brian Chance Campbell, 53, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on June 12, 2026, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Born on November 21, 1972, Brian lived a life defined by his patriotism, his humor, and his deep devotion to his family.
Brian was a man who held a profound love for his country and...
Paul Allyn Wagner Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Paul Allyn Wagner Sr., 82, of Toney, AL, passed away on June 9, 2026.
Paul was born in Portland, OR, on April 10, 1944, and he was adopted and raised as an only child by Charles and Audrey Wagner. Paul graduated from Russellville (Arkansas) High School in 1962 and from the Virginia Military Institute in 1966. He began his service in...
Richard Alton Brewer
Jun 8, 2026
Richard Alton Brewer, 86, of Taft, Tennessee passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on June 18,1939 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He will be remembered for his love of spending time with his family at different events like cookouts. He was a devoted Christian who read and studied his bible everyday. He also wrote beautiful Christian poetry. Additionally,...
George Wade Gattis
Jun 8, 2026
George Wade Gattis, 85, of Good Spring, Tennessee passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1940 in Huntsville, Alabama. He will be remembered for his 31 years of service to the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Wade had several tours of duty that included Germany, Italy, and Korea. He retired as...
Frederick Wayne Gipson
Jun 4, 2026
Pastor Frederick Wayne Gipson of Trenton, Alabama, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday while surrounded by his loving family. A devoted man of faith, Pastor Gipson faithfully served the Lord in ministry for many years. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Fred never met a stranger and had a genuine love for...
Jenny Lynn Clutts
Jun 3, 2026
Jenny Lynn Clutts of Huntsville passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was 70.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Jo Ann Clutts, by her brother, Tim Clutts, and by her grandparents, Clarence and Donia Pigg.
Surviving family members include her favorite aunts, Jean Pigg and Frances Keel; Her favorite cousins, Teresa Moore and Gail Luna; her...
Greg Elders
Jun 2, 2026
Greg Elders of New Market passed away on Tuesday at the age of 66. A graduate of J.O. Johnson High School, Greg proudly served his country in the United States Navy before dedicating many years of service to United Parcel Service, where he retired.
Above all else, Greg was devoted to his family. He was incredibly proud of his sons and...
Doug Odell Boyett Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Mr. Doug Odell Boyett Sr. of New Market, Alabama, passed away Tuesday. He was 75.
Doug enjoyed gardening and playing horseshoes. He loved the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Auburn Tigers football team. He was a member of Plainview Church of Christ. Doug worked for 44 years doing floor covering and served in the United States Army for two years....
Charles King
May 30, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Wilson King, 40, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Chuck was born on May 2, 1986, and was raised in Madison County, Alabama. He was the beloved son of Eligie "Ronnie" Wilson King, Jr. and Ellen Ann Cater King.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kelsey Rebekah Poss King; his grandparents, Eligie Wilson King and Ruby Irene...
Denny Kocher
May 29, 2026
Dennis "Denny" DeVere Kocher, 86, of Warrenton, Missouri, formerly of Brockway, PA and Hazel Green, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on May 25, 1940, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, Denny was the son of D. DeVere Kocher and Mary Delores (Sattie) Presto Kocher, both of whom preceded him in...
Jeffery Shane Stacey
May 29, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Shane Stacey. Shane was born September 8, 1974 and passed away on May 29, 2026. There are no services planned at this time.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Deborah Lynne Madaris
May 27, 2026
Deborah Lynne Madaris of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday morning. She was 71. Ms. Madaris had proud served in the United States Army, the Army Reserves, and had retired from civil service after many years of service. The family is planning a private celebration of her life in the future. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve.
Doris Fay Hooper
May 27, 2026
Doris Fay Hooper passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her love of spending time with her family and her love of cooking. Doris loved to go outside and sit next to the flowers she had planted. She also loved to feed and watch the hummingbirds that came to her house....
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