Obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2023

Robert Patrick "Rob" Moyers of Meridianville went to be with the Lord on Monday.   He was 54 and  was a 1987 graduate of Hazel Green High School and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Rob was a proud veteran of the United States Navy in which he served for six years.  He then...

Oct 23, 2023

Dana Yowell of Toney, Alabama went to be the Lord on Monday.  She was 74.

Dana was a faithful follower of Christ and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama.   For almost 50 years, she served the Lord as a pastor's wife and as a church pianist.

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Oct 22, 2023

Ruth C. Rasmussen (Crabtree), of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hospice Family Care, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Ruth was born in Alabama on February 9, 1935 as an only child.  She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, and also had a successful career in property management, spanning more than two decades.   She...

Oct 18, 2023

Jean Kimbrough Jones of Birmingham, originally of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday.   She was 87.   Jean was an avid Alabama football fan and had a special place in her heart for animals.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Jones;  Her parents: Oscar Kimbrough &...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Wheeler Sanford passed away peacefully on Saturday at her home.  She was 92.  Having been born and raised in Madison County, she married her late husband and spent their married life in the Hermitage Hills community of Nashville, Tennessee where she worked in banking.   After the death of her husband, she relocated to Meridianville, Alabama. Mrs....

Oct 11, 2023

Tina Suzette Blankenship ,  57 , of Toney , Alabama  passed away October 11, 2023  at Residence  Toney , Alabama . She was born on July 23, 1966  in Athens , Alabama  to Thomas  and Evelyn  (Moss ) Blankenship, who preceded her in death.

She will be greatly missed by all of the family and friends who...

Oct 10, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Lance Hicks of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on October 10, 2023.

Tony  was born on June 6th, 1962 in Texas to the late Jimmy Lee and Shirley Faye Howard Hicks.

He leaves behind his sister Denise (David) Atchley, his nephew Aaron Piland, niece, Billie Atchley, great-nephew, Josh Atchley, cousin, Tyler Atchley, as...

Oct 9, 2023

Joan Belinda Baratta, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on October 9, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital. Joan was born on March 24, 1949 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Joan is survived by her brother Hubert Robert Pickle (Dorothy); her sister Deborah Evans.

Joan was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Randolph Pickle; her mother, Minnie Lee...

Oct 5, 2023

Susan Leigh Hargrove, 58, of Prospect, Tennessee, passed away on October 5, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on October 15, 1964 to Thomas & Marie Whitfield who preceded her in death.

Susan is survived by her husband, Gregory C. Hargrove; her step-children, Timothy (Brianna) Hargrove, and Zachary (Hannah) Hargrove; her step-grandchild, Hannah McKnight; her brother...

Oct 1, 2023

Tonia Bradford of Hazel Green passed away suddenly on Sunday.   She was 49 and was a long-time employee of Costco in Huntsville and enjoyed serving her customers there.

Tonia will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her love for others, and for her humor.  She loved her grandchildren very much and was a huge Real Housewives fan....