Obituaries

Jun 1, 2023

Debra (Debbie) Bailey Gillespie, 66, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep while recovering from a medical procedure on June 1, 2023, at Crestwood Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her father, Everett Bailey, and her stepfather, Dean Helser. She is survived by her mother Helen Helser, her loving husband Carroll...

May 31, 2023

Frank Smith, 70, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away at home on May 31, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Susan, and stepfather William F. Peyton. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Peyton, his loving wife, Kathy, his son Will (Angela), stepson Shane Miller (Amber), granddaughter...

May 30, 2023

Services for Christibel Lynette (Chris) Mathison age 67 of Hazel Green will be held Saturday 11 AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Chris passed away Tuesday at Crestwood Hospital. She was a native of Clinton, Illinois and was preceded in death by her parents, Burtis and Emma Harmon Myers and one brother, Don Myers.

She is survived...

May 29, 2023

Mr. Rodney Clay Davis of Hazel Green passed away on Monday morning at his home.  He was 51.

Rodney was a gifted plumber and he loved working.  He owned and operated Davis Plumbing.  He loved his truck and he loved keeping his classic John Deere mowers in mint condition.   He was a Christian...

May 28, 2023

Mr. James Edwin Wood of Harvest passed away on Sunday at his home.  He was 84.

Mr. Wood was a native of Great Britain and became an American citizen.  He held a master's degree and spent his career as a mechanical engineer.  Mr. Wood was a gifted artist and had painted beautiful portraits. He loved his family,...

May 27, 2023

Mr. Roger Woodford of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Saturday.   He was 76.   Mr. Woodford had served in the United States Army and had been employed in the insurance industry.

Roger was simple-hearted, honest and selfless. He didn’t need much and never asked for anything. He only wanted to...

May 26, 2023

Mr. Dan Long of New Market passed away peacefully on Friday evening while surrounded by his loving family.  He was 74.    Mr. Long grew up in the the Ardmore, Alabama area.

Dan had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh and to make others laugh.  He enjoyed sharing jokes and cutting...

May 25, 2023

Bobby Ray Sullivan Jr. of Huntsville, originally of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday.  He was 56.  Bobby had attended Hazel Green Elementary School and Huntsville High School and was the first employee hired by Stanley Graham Construction when they went into business in the 90s.

Bobby enjoyed going to Tunica and loved to travel, especially to...

May 25, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Dollar ,  81 , of Hazel Green , Alabama  passed away May 25, 2023  at Huntsville Hospital Huntsville , Alabama . She was born on June 21, 1941  in Minor Hill , Tennessee  to Floyd  and Julie  (Bassham ) Howard

She was preceded in death by: her husband, William Edward Dollar.

Mary is...

May 25, 2023

Billy Dean Harbin, 90, of New Market, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 25, 2023. He spent his early years living in Huntsville's Dallas Mill Village where his parents worked in the Cotton Mill. When he was a young child, his family moved to Hazel Green, and he attended Walnut Grove School and...

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jane Bruen, 81, of Grapevine, Texas, originally of New Market, Alabama, passed away on May 22, 2023.

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

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 57 years, John J. Bruen;  Her siblings:  Lona Belle Holder,...

May 21, 2023

Joseph Paul Robinson, 40, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday.

Paul was an intelligent, gifted, and creative person.  He was quiet and caring and loved everyone.   Paul had a passion for animals and was always willing to rescue and show kindness to God's creation.   He was also a gifted mechanic and welder...

May 18, 2023

Christina "Chrissy" Cranfill Hoopengardner, 44, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday after a brief illness.

Chrissy was part of the Hazel Green High School class of 1997 and was a loving and devoted daughter, mom, sister, and wife.   She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved them all, including all her...

May 12, 2023

Gwyn Patterson of Hazel Green passed away on Friday at her home surrounded by loved ones.   She was 71.   She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had retired from the Chrysler Corporation.

Gwyn was a committed Alabama football fan and she enjoyed cooking.  She was truly a loyal and...

May 10, 2023

Paul David "Bubba" Miller Jr, 49, of New Market, passed away on Tuesday.   He was an avid NASCAR fan but loved wrestling even more.  He also enjoyed fishing and having fun with his friends and family and he enjoyed country music.   His favorite artist was Hank Williams Jr.  Before being disabled, he loved driving a truck for McDonald Brother's...

May 9, 2023

Ellen J. Smith, 66, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord peacefully while at home on Tuesday after battling Alzheimer's disease for the last several years.  She was born in the Guntersville dam community in Marshall County, Alabama and was an Accounts Payable Clerk at Huntsville Hospital and at Jacob's Engineering.

Ellen was a person...

May 6, 2023

Funeral services for Linda Sue West age 78 of Hazel Green will be conducted Thursday 2 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Pastor Thomas Clark officiating and burial will follow in the Charity Cemetery. Mrs. West passed away Saturday at her residence. She was preceded in death by five children, Robby Hillis, Perry Mason, Wayne Mason, Terry Hillis...

May 6, 2023

Mr. Jesse Stilwell Jr, 80, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.  He was a faithful Christian and part of Toney Holiness Church.   He loved being part of his church family and attending gospel singings and revival meetings.

Mr. Stilwell enjoyed working in his yard, mowing, gardening, helping with the chickens, and watching television.  He will be...

May 6, 2023

Funeral services for Billy Atchley age 83 of Laceys Spring Alabama will be conducted Wednesday 11 AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Royce Estes and Bro. Mike Keel officiating and burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Laceys Spring. Mr. Atchley passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a faithful member of Elkwood Holiness...

May 5, 2023

Memorial services for Khylan Lim, infant son of Jennifer Lim and Quayshaun Gideon, will be held Friday at 1pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Lowranzy Overton officiating. Khylan passed away May 5, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Quaylynn Gideon,...