Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

Faye Vann Bentley,  long-time resident of Fayetteville, Tennessee, but originally of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Thursday at home while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 84.

Mrs. Bentley was a 1957 graduate of Hazel Green High School.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister...

Nov 30, 2023

Debra Bryant Roth of Toney went to be with the Lord on Thursday while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 70.  She had retired from Bellsouth after almost 30 years.

Deb was known as a sweet and caring person whose vibrant, loving spirit was a blessing to all those who came into...

Nov 25, 2023

John Anthony DuBois, 82, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday at his home.  He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and then worked for Chrysler as computer analyst until 2008.  He loved his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary DuBois and his daughter,...

Nov 24, 2023

Shannon Wallace, 47, of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday.  She was a graduate of Hazel Green High School. To know Shannon was to love her. Growing up, she was always beautiful, funny, and the life of the party. She had a heart of gold and loved her family. Shannon was passionate about autism awareness and massage...

Nov 24, 2023

Rachel Holman Tanley, 93, passed away November 24, 2023.  Rachel was born to Mary and Lee Holman on April 15, 1930.   She attended Draughon Business college in Nashville, Tennessee and retired from John Blue Company after 45 years. Rachel was a longtime member and officer, including a past president, of the Huntsville Pilot Club.    She was an...

Nov 17, 2023

Marie Phillips, 89, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2023.

Marie was born in Huntsville, Alabama, to Pearlie and Robert Landers on July 7, 1934. As a teen, she moved with her parents and younger brother to Georgia where her youngest sister was born.  She met her future husband, Nealon...

Nov 16, 2023

Linda Faye Hudspeth Mizell left her earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2023, at the age of 81.  Linda was born to Max and Mary Hudspeth in 1942 in Dothan Alabama.  She was raised in, and would forever call, Marietta Georgia home.  She graduated from Marietta High School and afterwards attended the defining...

Nov 16, 2023

Nowel Robert Price was born on December 7, 2007, in Cartersville, GA to parents Bruce and Maria Price. Nowel went to rest in heavenly paradise on November 16th, 2023 at the age of 15. From a young age, Nowel was well known amongst all the teachers in his school, family, friends, and even in his neighborhood to...

Nov 16, 2023

Popular local musician, Rodney Leon Stapler passed away in Hazel Green, Alabama on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on September 18th, 1956 in Florida to Luther Eural and Bertie Lou Henshaw Stapler.

Rodney was an incredibly talented musician who could play any instrument he picked up. His favorite was the guitar.  He also enjoyed playing...

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Clyde Ray Stephens, 76, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday evening.   He was a 1965 graduate of Hazel Green High School and had retired from Meadow Gold Dairy.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leisa Stephens Mason;  His granddaughter, Jordan Mason;  His parents,  Clyde O. Stephens and Thelma Stephens...

Nov 10, 2023

Jimmy Dock Rigsby, age 77 passed away on Friday at his home in Hazel Green. He was born June 7, 1946 in Madison County to the late Roy and Annie Mae Rigsby and was a life-long resident of the area.

He worked at many jobs in his career including clock repair and was...

Oct 31, 2023

Cynthia Kay Kramer. Hazel Green, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

She was born and raised in the Hazel Green community and remained here all of her life. Being surrounded by her family and friends made Cynthia the happiest.

She was preceded in death by her parents David and Rachel Daly Pigg, son, Johnny...

Oct 31, 2023

William Homer Tate, 95, of Meridianville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, reunited with his wife of 65 years, Jeanette.

Homer was a life-long member of Flint River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and sang in the choir.

Homer was a lifetime farmer,...

Oct 29, 2023

Carol Faye Allen of Hazel Green, passed away at Huntsville Hospital Sunday October 29, 2023.

She was born on June 18, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama. Carol moved to Huntsville when she was nine years old.

She worked at Warehouse Equipment and Supplies for 40 years as a bookkeeper.  She loved to travel, especially taking cruises. ...

Oct 28, 2023

Lillie Mae Pulliam, 72, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on October 28, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1951, in New Market, Alabama, to John Pierce and Sue Pierce Davis.

Ms. Pulliam worked for 32  plus years in the Huntsville Hospital network.

Lillie is survived by her son, Terry (Suzan) Pulliam, her sisters Lois...

Oct 27, 2023

Jacky Wayne Boyett, 76, of Toney, died on Friday, October 27 in Huntsville. He was born on September 8, 1947, to Marvin Buck Boyett and Margie Tielking Boyett. Mr. Boyett is survived by his wife, Linda Boyett; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jacky Boyett, Jr. and Andrea Boyett; Eddie and Robin Boyett, and Jonathan and Felecia Boyett; and his daughter...

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. Helen Marie Yell Hillis of Fayetteville, formerly of New Market, passed away on Thursday evening.   Mrs. Hillis devoted her life to her family and was a loving wife, mother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William HIllis and by her son, Rodger Dale Hillis.

Surviving family members...

Oct 26, 2023

Joyce Howard Britton of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Thursday while surrounded by her family.   She was 86.  She had worked as an administrative assistant but in later years, she worked for Madison County Schools driving a bus.   She was a Christian and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded...

Oct 24, 2023

Edna Phipps Tipton of Fayetteville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening. She was 86.

She was born April 23, 1937, along with her twin sister, the late Anna Phipps Gooding in Hazel Green, Alabama.  She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Toney and worked for Krystal for many years as a...

Oct 23, 2023

Laura Lyn Black Rollins, a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, was born on June 14, 1963 in Brewton, Alabama. Laura was welcomed into this world by her parents Bonnie Carol Watson Black and Edgar Ansel Black Jr. and her two older sisters, Alisa Nan Black Champion (Michael) and Carol Diane Black Florida (Marlon). She was...