Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Patsy Williams Watts

Patsy Williams Watts

Jun 18, 2017

One with Himself I cannot die. My soul is purchased by His blood. My life is hid with Christ on high; with Christ, my Savior and my God. With Christ, my Savior and my God.

Mrs. Patsy Williams Watts, age 79, passed away on June 18, 2017. She died peacefully while surrounded and...

Mary (Clark)  Schmidt

Mary (Clark) Schmidt

Jun 16, 2017

Mary Clark Schmidt, 71, of Huntsville, originally from the New Market/Riverton Community, passed away on Friday at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Gene Schmidt Sr, her son, Roger Gene Schmidt Jr, her siblings: Erma Lee Bradford, Ella Mae Nelson, Charles Wayne Clark,...

Franchesca Woods-Powell

Franchesca Woods-Powell

Jun 14, 2017

Franchesca Woods-Powell, 31, of Fayetteville, formerly of Giles County, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday.

She was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan and loved her children very much.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Johnson, and by her grandmother, Frances Jo Woods.

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Tavion Davon Mcelyea

Tavion Davon Mcelyea

Jun 9, 2017

Funeral services for Tavion Davon “Tay Tay” McElyea, age five months, of Huntsville, will be Monday at 2 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. He passed away Friday at a local hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Ashley McElyea, two sisters, Makenzie McElyea and Alanna...

Bobby A. Smotherman

Bobby A. Smotherman

Jun 6, 2017

Mr. Bobby A. Smotherman, 69, of Alvarado, Texas, formerly of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Smotherman;  His mother, Louise Smotherman; His father, Riley Smotherman;  His brothers, Paul Earl Smotherman and John McCutcheon;

Surviving family members include his daughter,...

Imogene Lawrence Wallace

Imogene Lawrence Wallace

Jun 2, 2017

Mrs. Imogene Lawrence Wallace, 71, of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday while surrounded by her family.

She was a Christian with a deep faith and enjoyed studying her Bible, witnessing to others, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wallace; ...

Bethena Joe Bynum

Bethena Joe Bynum

Jun 1, 2017

Bethena Joe Bynum, 52, of Ardmore, passed away peacefully on Thursday at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Bynum.

Surviving family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Chrystal & Jeff Blackwell;  Her mother, Bettye Joe Lawrence;  Her father, David Hurst;  Her biological father, Tommy...

Jim Beson

Jim Beson

May 31, 2017

Mr. Jim Beson, 55, of Hazel Green, passed away on Wednesday.

He was a 1982 graduate of Johnson High School and was employed by Shoney's Restaurant where he worked as a manager for a number of years.  He owned and operated Jim's Hobble House, Country Video, and Jim Beson's Excavating. ...

Leara "Boots" Jean

Leara "Boots" Jean

May 31, 2017

Mrs. Leara Mae (Boots) Shockley Jean, age 83, passed away on May 31, 2017 in Lincoln County.

Mrs. Jean was the daughter of the late Robert Elmer and Hettie Bea Paseur, and was a member of Corders Crossroad Church of Christ.  She is preceded in death by her first husband, Odis Shockley and her second husband, Clyde...

Jerri D Jackson

Jerri D Jackson

May 29, 2017

It is with regret that we announce the death of Ms. Jerri D. Jackson, 70, of Hazel Green, Alabama.  Ms. Jackson passed away on Monday at her home.  Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and will announce funeral arrangements.

Kimberly (Clemons)  Arriaga

Kimberly (Clemons) Arriaga

May 28, 2017

Kimberly Clemons Arriaga, 48, of Gurley, AL went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning with her family surrounding her side. Kim attended Walnut Grove Elementary as well as Buckhorn High School. She was a Christian and a devout believer in Jesus Christ.

Kim was preceded in death by her...

Kenneth Olen Vann

Kenneth Olen Vann

May 27, 2017

Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Olen Vann age 73 of Hazel Green will be conducted Wednesday at 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Wayne Bentley officiating along with speaker, Jim Crumrine. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Vann Town. Mr. Vann Passed away Saturday at Huntsville Hospital.

He is...

Dorothy "Cricket" (Benson)  Van Ness

Dorothy "Cricket" (Benson) Van Ness

May 27, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy "Cricket" Van Ness, 66, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning while at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was dedicated to her family, loved others unconditionally, and had found her faith in God.   She loved sitting on her porch in her rocking chair looking...

Martha Jo Beverly

Martha Jo Beverly

May 26, 2017

MARTHA JO BEVERLY, AGE 69 OF HAZEL GREEN, PASSED AWAY FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 AT HOME SURROUNDED BY HER FAMILY.

SHE WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 6, 1947 TO THE LATE EUNICE AND THOMAS RICHARDSON.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, RAYBURN BEVERLY, HER CHILDREN; NANCY WHITT, DEBBIE JO SHARP, AND JEFFREY BEVERLY. 6 GRANDCHILDREN AND...

Guy Alan Baker

Guy Alan Baker

May 24, 2017

Mr. Guy Alan Baker, 65, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday afternoon in Albertville, Alabama.

Mr. Baker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer G. & Louise Perry Baker.

He is survived by several siblings and by many friends and...

Newman "N.C." Carl Spray

Newman "N.C." Carl Spray

May 24, 2017

Newman Carl (N.C.) Spray, Jr., 87 of Huntsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on October 23, 1929, N.C. lived a full life serving the Lord and being a faithful husband and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his...

G W Sulser, Jr.

G W Sulser, Jr.

May 24, 2017

Funeral services for G.W. Sulser age 90 of Winchester, Tennessee will be conducted Saturday at 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Turke officiating. Burial will follow in the Blanche Cemetery. Mr. Sulser passed away Wednesday in Winchester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Whitt Sulser, his parents, George and Bertha...

Florence Flynt Tanner

Florence Flynt Tanner

May 23, 2017

Funeral services for Florence Flynt Tanner age 77 of Fayetteville will be conducted Friday at 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Charity Cemetery. Mrs. Tanner passed away Tuesday in Fayetteville.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin Tanner, her children, Tony Tanner and...

Richard A. Mcneese

Richard A. Mcneese

May 21, 2017

Richard McNeese, 73 of New Market, Alabama (formerly of Sheridan, Arkansas) died on Sunday morning, May 21, 2017, surrounded by his family.

Having been born and raised in Arkansas, he moved to New Market, Alabama in 2014 to be with his family. Mr. McNeese was a member of Neeley's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church...

Ruby Jean (Bryant)  Laten

Ruby Jean (Bryant) Laten

May 21, 2017

Ms. Ruby Jean Laten, 81, a resident of Huntsville, passed away on Sunday at a local hospital.

She was a special, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, great-grandmother.   She was a Christian and a member of the Baptist church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. &...