Obituaries

May 29, 2024

Dean Perry of New Market peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 78.   Dean was born and lived her entire life in New Market.   She was a Christian and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church.

She had retired from New Market School...

May 28, 2024

Deborah (Debby) Gannaway Turner Deborah Gannaway Turner passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. Born on December 9, 1962, in Huntsville, Alabama to Edward (Eddie) Gannaway Jr. and Barbara Reed Gannaway, Debby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. Debby graduated from Buckhorn High School in 1981 and started a career in nursing. Later,...

May 28, 2024

Colonel Wyland Wayne Hopkins of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. He lived to be 80 years old, was a devoted Christian, and a member of Crosspointe Church in Madison.

Colonel Hopkins served his country for 22 years in the United States Army which included two tours of duty...

May 25, 2024

Michael Dean Goodwin, 73, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.   He was originally from North Carolina but moved to the Huntsville area as a child.

He had retired from Dixie Metalcraft after more than 40 years.

Mr. Goodwin was preceded in death by his sister, Cherie Dale Busby,...

May 25, 2024

James "Jackie" Walls, 77, of New Market passed away peacefully on Saturday while surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Walls was a professional truck driver for over 50 years and was known as "Alabama Mule", his CB handle for many years.

Mr. Walls served the Lord as a Christian and member of the...

May 14, 2024

Joseph “Joe” B. Hall Jr, 77, of Ardmore, AL passed away peacefully with family at his side on May 14, 2024 at Athens Limestone Hospital.  Joe was born in Huntsville, AL on October 1, 1946 to Joseph B. Hall Sr and Mary Alice Morris Hall.

Joe grew up in Toney, AL and attended...

May 13, 2024

Peggy Cranford Jones of Meridianville, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Monday evening while at home.  She was 91.  Mrs. Jones had been born and raised in Hamilton, Alabama and was a graduate of Hamilton High School.

Mrs. Jones was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.  She will...

May 11, 2024

Bethani Amber Hosch of Hazel Green passed away on Saturday.  She was 34.

Amber was preceded in death by: Her daughter, Cailyn Timothy Hosch Her brother, Jordan "Jordie" Hosch Her grandmother, Peggy Renfroe Her grandmother, Glenda Cranfill Her grandfather, Leo Hosch Her cousin, Niki Cranfill Her cousin, DJ Cranfill Her cousin, Chrissy Cranfill Her uncle, David Cranfill...

May 9, 2024

Jo Lassiter of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning while resting at home.  She was 79. Having been born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, she graduated from Grimsley High School in 1962.   Mrs. Lassiter was a devoted follower of Christ and a faithful part of the Carter's Grove Baptist Church where she had...

May 3, 2024

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.

May 1, 2024

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.

Apr 30, 2024

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.

Apr 30, 2024

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...

Apr 28, 2024

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...

Apr 26, 2024

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...

Apr 23, 2024

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;...

Apr 22, 2024

Mr. Bobby Ray Sanders, aged 63, of New Market, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.  He was born and raised in Huntsville.

Bobby was known as a hard worker who did all that he could to provide for his family and was a man who loved to laugh and joke with...

Apr 22, 2024

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...

Apr 21, 2024

Kathy Lynn Seagroves Usery passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at a local hospital.   She was 44.

Kathy was born in Huntsville and attended Buckhorn High School.  Kathy was a happy person with a sweet personality that lit up the room any time she walked in.   She was a Christian who loved...

Apr 21, 2024

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...