Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

James Thomas

James Thomas

Jul 5, 2009

James ThomasJanuary 19, 1937 ~ July 5, 2009Mr. James Thomas, 72, of Gurley, Alabama died Sunday at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 AM at the Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. J.W. Hawkins and Judge Hartwell Lutz officiating. Burial will follow in Cameron Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Thomas; his children, Vicki...

Sammy Morrow

Sammy Morrow

Jul 2, 2009

Sammy MorrowJanuary 2, 1978 ~ July 2, 2009Mr. Sammy Morrow, 31, of Hazel Green, died Thursday at his residence. He is survived by his parents, Ola Mae Morrow and Bill Morrow; His Son: Cole Morrow; His Sister: Kristie Gatlin; His Brother: Ken Stapler. Visitation with the family will be today (Friday) from Noon until 2pm at the Hazel Green Funeral...

Jane F Neal

Jane F Neal

Jun 28, 2009

Jane F. NealJane Neal, 74, of Huntsville, died Sunday at a local hospital. She taught at Chapman Middle School for 20 years. She is survived by two sons, George "Bill" and Jim. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11am at Maple Hill Cemetery. Hazel Green Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Luther Lloyd Lankford

Luther Lloyd Lankford

Jun 23, 2009

Luther "Bug" Lloyd LankfordJune 19, 1927 ~ June 23, 2009Mr. Luther "Bug" Lankford, 82, of Hazel Green died Tuesday at his residence. He leaves behind a wife, Mary Alice Lankford of 58 years; two sons, Roger and Barbara and David and Linda; six grandchildren, Tina, Amanda, Nickie, Derrick, Jamie and Scott; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters; seven brothers and many nieces...

Margaret Louise Gurley

Margaret Louise Gurley

Jun 22, 2009

Mrs. Margaret Louise Gurley, 85, of Huntsville died today (Monday) at her residence. She is survived by her children, Richard Gurley, Jr, James Gurley, Billy Gurley and Susie Gurley and several grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 6 to 8 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday 10 AM graveside at Rice Cemetery...

Cleo Thornley

Cleo Thornley

Jun 22, 2009

Cleo ThornleyMarch 11, 1917 ~ June 22, 2009Mr. Cleo Thornley, 92, of Hazel Green died Monday at his residence. Mr. Thornley is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen Thornley; his children, Vicki and Jon Wallace, Sherry and Larry Walker; his grandchildren, Cara and Thomas Brazeal, Daryl Wallace; three great-grandchildren, Ashten, Tanner and Blair. A sister, Helen Jensen. Visitation...

Larry Joe Williams

Larry Joe Williams

Jun 22, 2009

Larry Joe WilliamsJune 6, 1962 ~ June 22, 2009Mr. Larry Joe Williams, 47, of Hazel Green, Alabama, died Monday at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Leata Hopkins Williams; his son, Dustin Williams; his parents, Alvin and Elizabeth Williams of Malvern, Arkansas; his sister Linda Jo Williams Beasley of Edmond, Oklahoma; his grandmother, Stella Eason Williams of Malvern,...

Mark Neeley

Mark Neeley

Jun 21, 2009

Mr. Mark Neeley, 29, of Hazel Green died Sunday. He is survived by his daughter, Chasity Hollein; his parents, Harold and Carolyn Neeley; his sisters, Danette Neeley, Yvette Smallwood and Pamela Hawkins; his brothers, Harold Neeley, Jr, John C. Neeley and Joshua S. Neeley. Mr. Neeley was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra O'Dell. Visitation with the family is...

Jesse Hatcher

Jesse Hatcher

Jun 20, 2009

It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Jesse Hatcher, age 65, of Meridianville. Mr. Hatcher died Saturday at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a long-time employee of Spry Funeral Home as well as Hazel Green Funeral Home and was a part of our family. He was a friend to all who knew him...

Louise Perry Baker

Louise Perry Baker

Jun 12, 2009

Louise BakerFeb 6, 1930 ~ June 12, 2009Mrs. Louise Perry Baker, age 79, of Hazel Green, died Friday at a local hospital. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and was a Christian. She loved visiting with friends and neighbors and was proud of her grandchildren and great-granchildren. She is survived by her children: Larry & Marilyn Baker, Guy Baker,...

Minnie Ozene Hereford

Minnie Ozene Hereford

Jun 11, 2009

Mrs. Ozene Hereford, 75, of Fayetteville, Tennssee died Thursday at a local hospital in Huntsville. Survivors include her three children, Elizabeth Ann Hanvey, Wanda and Steve Stewart, Tammy and Mike Hunter; five grandchildren, Jeffrey and Alisha Lampley, Joshua Cain Stewart, Jessica and Andrew Stinnett, Brittney Hunter and Ethan Hunter; two great-grandchildren, Micah Lampley and Barett Stinnett; five sisters, Ophelia Thornton,...

W. Alton Blair

W. Alton Blair

Jun 9, 2009

William Alton BlairSeptember 27, 1928 ~ June 10, 2009Mr. William Alton Blair, "The Dr. Pepper Man", died Wednesday morning at his residence. He was 80. He had been a Dr. Pepper salesman for 28 years, a Martha White Salesman for 3 years, and worked at P.R. Mallory for 15 years.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pearl Guinn...

Thomas Bud"" Griffin

Thomas Bud"" Griffin

Jun 8, 2009

Bud GriffinJanuary 15, 1939 ~ June 8, 2009Mr. Bud Griffin, 70, of New Market a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at his residence Monday to be with his Lord, after a short battle with cancer.He will be deeply missed by his brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins and all of his many friends who knew and loved...

Melvin Meadows

Melvin Meadows

Jun 7, 2009

Mr. Melvin Meadows, 64, of Toney died Sunday at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Angie Meadows; his brothers, Jerry, Ronald and Roger Meadows; his sisters, Shirly and Judy; several nephews and nieces and several great nephews and great nieces and his best friend golden yorkie dog, Angel. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Neva...

Phillip Britton

Phillip Britton

Jun 7, 2009

Phillip BrittonJanuary 25, 1957 ~ June 7, 2009Mr. Phillip Britton, age 52, of Hazel Green died Sunday. He was a Baptist and was a great dad. He is survived by his children: Traci Jones and husband, Matt; Amy Britton Hunter and husband, Mike; Austin Blake Britton. His parents: Burt & Jean Britton Thomason; His sister Barbara Blankenship and husband, Barry;...

Walter Flynt

Walter Flynt

Jun 6, 2009

Walter FlyntDec. 23, 1934 ~ June 6, 2009Mr. Walter Billy Flynt, age 74 of Hazel Green, died Saturday evening at his residence. He was a retired long haul truck driver for Wilson Lumber Company for 42 years and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is survived by his Wife: Christine Flynt; Daughter: Telesia Chambers and her husband Randy;...

Billy Wayne Jones

Billy Wayne Jones

Jun 5, 2009

Billy Wayne JonesOctober 30, 1953 ~ June 5, 2009Mr. Billy Wayne Jones, age 55, of Hazel Green, died Friday at a local hospital. He was in the auto parts business in Hazel Green and was known for owning winning dirt track race cars. He was best-known for cooking Sunday dinner for family and friends. He is survived by his children,...

Quinion James Gregory

Quinion James Gregory

Jun 4, 2009

Mr. Quinion Jackie" Gregory of Huntsville died Thursday at a local hospital. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his three children of St. Louis

Rickey Hilliard

Rickey Hilliard

Jun 2, 2009

Mr. Rickey Hilliard, 45, of Madison died Tuesday at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Johnson; his children, Rickey James Hilliard, Jr, Jessica Lynn Cobb, Leticia Almadovar and Antonio Almadovar; his sisters, Lisa Swafford, Kathy Hilliard and Patsy Johnson; his brothers, Steve Hilliard and Thomas Hardin; his aunts, Georgia Browning and Marie Groce; several nieces and...

Ellie Ashby

Ellie Ashby

May 31, 2009

Mrs. Ellie Ashby, 95 of Hazel Green, died Sunday afternoon at her residence. She was a member of the Shiloh Church of Christ and was a farmer and devoted mother after the death of her husband, Claude Lawrence Ashby in 1959. She was also preceded in death by her son: Lt. Marshall Pete" Batt. She is survived by her daughters:...