Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Jeremy "Buss" Cantrell

Jeremy "Buss" Cantrell

Oct 31, 2025

Jeremy Michael "Buss" Cantrell of Fayetteville, a Madison County native, passed away on Friday evening. He was 50 and was a Christian man who had placed his faith in Jesus Christ.

Buss will be remembered for his optimism, always being a positive person and an encourager. He enjoyed riding his Harley, was a good mechanic, and was a passionate Auburn University...

Billie Carroll

Billie Carroll

Oct 29, 2025

Billie Carroll, 69, of Athens, Alabama, passed away on October 29, 2025, at Athens Health and Rehabilitation in Athens, Alabama. She was born on June 13, 1956, in Pelham, Alabama, to the late Albert and Grace Smith.

Billie is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Andre) Stewart; grandchildren, Cassie (Tyler) Rouse, Julien Stewart, Crimson Croft, and Kingston Croft; sister, Betty Vinson; as...

Luverne "Vern" Burnell Carroll

Luverne "Vern" Burnell Carroll

Oct 28, 2025

Luverne Burnell Carroll, fondly known as "Pops", 94, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on October 28, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1931, in Wimbledon, North Dakota, to the late Fritz and Mae (Slette) Grahn.

Luverne was a kind, loving, and devoted man who took great pride in his family. He loved returning to his high school reunions and enjoyed...

Theresa Diane Cowan Lowry

Theresa Diane Cowan Lowry

Oct 28, 2025

Theresa Diane Lowry, 63, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on October 28, 2025 in Fayetteville. She was born on November 5, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Barnum Cowan and Leona (Patterson) Cowan.

Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. A Christian woman with a generous heart, she loved helping others in their time of need. She was...

Dickey Towry

Dickey Towry

Oct 27, 2025

Dickey Towry, 85, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on October 27, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1939, to the late Willie C. and Jennie Kay Towry.

As a young boy, Dickey worked at Towry and Sons Grocery, both on Highway 53 and Pulaski Pike. He was an avid beagle hound breeder and enjoyed participating in field trials. Dickey began...

David Wayne Underwood

David Wayne Underwood

Oct 26, 2025

David Wayne Underwood, a resident of Flintville, Tennessee and native of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning while surrounded by his loving family. He was 66. David had devoted his life to his community and had served as a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy for number of years before his retirement. He was passionate about farming,...

Tammy Lee Faust

Tammy Lee Faust

Oct 25, 2025

Tammy Lee Faust, 59, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1966, in Huntsville, Alabama, to James Nelson Jr. and the late Barbara (Davis) Nelson.

Tammy is survived by her husband, Edward Carl Faust; her daughters, Hope Michelle Nelson and Magan (Riley) Mardis; grandchildren, Russell, Jonathan, and Jaden Richards, Logan Hughes, Ava, and...

Sandra Lynn Erhardt

Sandra Lynn Erhardt

Oct 24, 2025

Sandra Lynn Erhardt, 63, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on October 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 9, 1962, in Spokane, Washington, to the late Peter and Joyce (Eckley) Erhardt.

Sandra grew up on a farm, which cemented in her an extremely hard working ethic that carried with her throughout her life. She especially enjoyed tending her...

Barbara Brooks

Barbara Brooks

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Echols Brooks of New Market went to be with the Lord on Tuesday while surrounded by her loving family. She was 83. Mrs. Brooks was a graduate of Buckhorn High School and spent her working career in accounting. She was a Christian and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church.

Barbara will be remembered for her devotion to her...

Maria Gonzales

Maria Gonzales

Oct 20, 2025

Maria Gonzales, born on January 25, 1934, in Sebastian, Texas, entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2025. To those who knew her, she was more than a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend—she was a woman of deep faith, a spiritual matriarch whose life reflected the light and wisdom of God. Many spoke of her as a prophet-like presence, one...

Craig Woodard

Craig Woodard

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Craig Keith “Woody” Woodard of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 17,2025, while surrounded by his family. He was 66. Craig was a 1978 graduate of Hazel Green High School.

After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years and was a Desert Storm Veteran. After his...

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...

Brenda Lee Bates

Brenda Lee Bates

Oct 16, 2025

Brenda Bates of Ardmore, Alabama passed away on Thursday. She was 69. Brenda was a kind, loving and caring person and was a Christian who loved the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mark Bates. her parents, Milton & Margie Yarbrough. by her husband, Johnny MItchell; her step-son, Mark Daniel Bates Jr.

Surviving family members include her son...

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,...