Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Ellen Holladay

Ellen Holladay

Nov 15, 2025

Mrs. Ellen Renee Holladay of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Saturday. She was 50. Ellen was a loving mother and wife who was very outgoing and “never met a stranger.”

Ellen was born in Pasadena, Texas, in 1975 to her late parents John Wilson and Rachael Ghould. She loved her family and was quick to make friends with her caring...

Linda Gail Blizzard

Linda Gail Blizzard

Nov 14, 2025

Linda Gail Bates Blizzard of New Market passed away on Friday evening. She was 61. Mrs. Blizzard lived her entire life in the New Market community and attended New Market and Buckhorn Schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Isabelle Bates, and Joy Standifer and by her brothers, Billy Bates and Danny Cagle.

Surviving family members include her...

Leon James Weeks

Leon James Weeks

Nov 14, 2025

Leon James Weeks , 78 , of Toney , Alabama passed away November 14, 2025 in Huntsville , Alabama . He was born on August 8, 1947. Mr. Weeks was a jack of all trades who loved working on cars and taking things apart and putting them back together.

Mr. Weeks is survived by his wife, Nina Weeks; his sons, Ken...

Shelia Flynt Gurley

Shelia Flynt Gurley

Nov 14, 2025

Shelia Taylor Flynt Gurley of Hazel Green passed away on Friday. She was 68. Shelia was a graduate of Hazel Green High School and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was one of the first few female professional truck drivers in Madison County and had driven for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James K. &...

Nicole Tyler

Nicole Tyler

Nov 14, 2025

Tiffinie Nicole Tyler, 52, of Ardmore, Tennessee, passed away on November 14, 2025, at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on April 23, 1973, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Barry and Lena Hartman.

Tiffinie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Spending time with her grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She cherished her family deeply and...

Thomas "Tommy" Haden Townson Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Haden Townson Jr.

Nov 10, 2025

Thomas Haden “Tommy” Townson Jr., 77, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born on July 15, 1948, in Guntersville, Alabama, to the late Thomas and Beatrice (Stone) Townson.

Tommy was born and raised in Guntersville and attended Marshall County High School. He was a lifelong Wildcat fan and kept...

Vicki Elaine Long

Vicki Elaine Long

Nov 9, 2025

Vicki Elaine Long, 75, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1950, to the late George and Mary Frances Green.

Vicki was a devoted wife of 56 years. She loved being a stay at home mom and raising her family. As grandchildren and great grandchildren came into the family, that brought her...

Rayford Keel

Rayford Keel

Nov 9, 2025

Rayford Keel of Hazel Green passed away on Sunday. He was 78. Mr. Keel was a graduate of Hazel Green High School and was a gifted carpenter for many years.  He also proudly served in the United States Army.   Mr. Keel was a huge Johnny Cash fan and he loved fishing. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of...

David Ray Norris

David Ray Norris

Nov 9, 2025

Mr. David Ray Norris of New Market, Alabama passed away on Sunday. He was 68. He was born and raised in the Kelso community in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Mr. Norris loved farming and had worked for Ogle Farms for many years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and was an Alabama football fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy...

Dorothy Miller Cobble

Dorothy Miller Cobble

Nov 7, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Miller Cobble of Huntsville passed away on Friday. She was 84.

Mrs. Cobble had retired from Sanmina-SCI where she worked as a supervisor after a long career which she enjoyed. She also enjoyed being independent and fixing things that needed to be repaired. She adored her granddaughter and her great-grandson. They were her world.

She was preceded in death by...

LTC Johnnie L Bone, Jr.

LTC Johnnie L Bone, Jr.

Nov 5, 2025

The family of Johnnie Loyd Bone, Jr of Meridianville, AL, is saddened to announce his passing from ALS on November 5, 2025, at the age of 69 years. Johnnie was born in Augsburg, Germany, on June 11, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Bone, Sr. and Joan Evelyn (Sitz) Bone; his grandparents, Tillman and Annie Bone,...

Jan Weissgerber

Jan Weissgerber

Nov 5, 2025

Mrs. Jan Lynn Weissgerber, 77, of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 27, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jan was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and Great-Nana whose life was filled with creativity, kindness, and love.

Jan had a lifelong passion for music—especially the timeless songs of Elvis Presley. She also...

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...