Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas
Paul Allyn Wagner Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Paul Allyn Wagner Sr., 82, of Toney, AL, passed away on June 9, 2026.
Paul was born in Portland, OR, on April 10, 1944, and he was adopted and raised as an only child by Charles and Audrey Wagner. Paul graduated from Russellville (Arkansas) High School in 1962 and from the Virginia Military Institute in 1966. He began his service in...
Richard Alton Brewer
Jun 8, 2026
Richard Alton Brewer, 86, of Taft, Tennessee passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on June 18,1939 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He will be remembered for his love of spending time with his family at different events like cookouts. He was a devoted Christian who read and studied his bible everyday. He also wrote beautiful Christian poetry. Additionally,...
George Wade Gattis
Jun 8, 2026
George Wade Gattis, 85, of Good Spring, Tennessee passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1940 in Huntsville, Alabama. He will be remembered for his 31 years of service to the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Wade had several tours of duty that included Germany, Italy, and Korea. He retired as...
Frederick Wayne Gipson
Jun 4, 2026
Pastor Frederick Wayne Gipson of Trenton, Alabama, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday while surrounded by his loving family. A devoted man of faith, Pastor Gipson faithfully served the Lord in ministry for many years. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Fred never met a stranger and had a genuine love for...
Jenny Lynn Clutts
Jun 3, 2026
Jenny Lynn Clutts of Huntsville passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was 70.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Jo Ann Clutts, by her brother, Tim Clutts, and by her grandparents, Clarence and Donia Pigg.
Surviving family members include her favorite aunts, Jean Pigg and Frances Keel; Her favorite cousins, Teresa Moore and Gail Luna; her...
Greg Elders
Jun 2, 2026
Greg Elders of New Market passed away on Tuesday at the age of 66. A graduate of J.O. Johnson High School, Greg proudly served his country in the United States Navy before dedicating many years of service to United Parcel Service, where he retired.
Above all else, Greg was devoted to his family. He was incredibly proud of his sons and...
Doug Odell Boyett Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Mr. Doug Odell Boyett Sr. of New Market, Alabama, passed away Tuesday. He was 75.
Doug enjoyed gardening and playing horseshoes. He loved the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Auburn Tigers football team. He was a member of Plainview Church of Christ. Doug worked for 44 years doing floor covering and served in the United States Army for two years....
Charles King
May 30, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Wilson King, 40, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Chuck was born on May 2, 1986, and was raised in Madison County, Alabama. He was the beloved son of Eligie "Ronnie" Wilson King, Jr. and Ellen Ann Cater King.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kelsey Rebekah Poss King; his grandparents, Eligie Wilson King and Ruby Irene...
Denny Kocher
May 29, 2026
Dennis "Denny" DeVere Kocher, 86, of Warrenton, Missouri, formerly of Brockway, PA and Hazel Green, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on May 25, 1940, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, Denny was the son of D. DeVere Kocher and Mary Delores (Sattie) Presto Kocher, both of whom preceded him in...
Jeffery Shane Stacey
May 29, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Shane Stacey. Shane was born September 8, 1974 and passed away on May 29, 2026. There are no services planned at this time.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Deborah Lynne Madaris
May 27, 2026
Deborah Lynne Madaris of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday morning. She was 71. Ms. Madaris had proud served in the United States Army, the Army Reserves, and had retired from civil service after many years of service. The family is planning a private celebration of her life in the future. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve.
Doris Fay Hooper
May 27, 2026
Doris Fay Hooper passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her love of spending time with her family and her love of cooking. Doris loved to go outside and sit next to the flowers she had planted. She also loved to feed and watch the hummingbirds that came to her house....
Janie Knowles
May 26, 2026
Ida Jane Keel Knowles of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2026, after a short illness. She was known as "Ninnie" by her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
She was born Ida Jane Keel on March 5, 1929, in New Hope, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Knowles; her father, Oran...
Oscar Lee Ferguson II
May 25, 2026
Oscar Lee Ferguson II passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1949 in Gadsden, Alabama. Oscar loved detailing cars, his family, and sports. He owned a car detailing shop for 34 years and had a passion for it. Once he started on a car he wouldn't stop until he got it finished. He was very...
Jean Skipper McKinnon
May 25, 2026
Today we gather to celebrate the beautiful life of Jean Elizabeth Skipper McKinnon — a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful friend, and a woman whose gentle spirit touched so many lives.
Jean lived her life with grace, kindness, and a heart full of love. For 62 wonderful years, she shared a deep and enduring love with her husband, Nickey...
Jeanne Irene Preslar
May 19, 2026
Jeanne Irene Preslar, 79, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, formerly of Bremerton, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born on June 3, 1946, in New York City, New York, Jeanne lived a life centered on faith, family, love, and service to others.
A part of Harmony Hill Church of God in Fayetteville, Jeanne loved the Lord deeply...
Deloris Annette Payne
May 18, 2026
Ms. Deloris Annette Payne “Momma Dee,” of Belfast, Tennessee, entered into rest on May 18, 2026.
Deloris was born on January 21, 1941, to the late Richard and Icie Moore. She retired from Cosmolab after 27 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She could often be found in her favorite chair watching the hummingbirds on her feeder....
Kathy Lynn Crabtree
May 18, 2026
Kathy Lynn Crabtree passed away on May 18, 2026 in Huntsville, AL. She was born on December 8, 1954 in Charleston, SC to her late parents Adaline G. (Wade) Walrath and Eugene P. Walrath. Kathy will be remebered for her love of Alabama football, NASCAR, westerns, and was an avid reader.
Kathy is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Bill) Bates and...
Earlene Murray Barnes
May 17, 2026
Earlene Murray Barnes passed away on May 17, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. She was born on July 31, 1939, in Gadsden, Alabama, to her parents, Early and Elsie Murray.
She will be remembered for her love of animals, “piddling,” Nick Saban, and her fierce independence. She could make absolutely anything grow and made the best chicken and dumplings on the planet....
Jo Carol Daniel
May 17, 2026
Jo Carol Daniel passed away on May 17, 2026 in Ardmore, Tennessee. She was born August 18, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to her late parents Frank Brizendine and Ruth Anderson. She loved to sew, bake, crossword puzzles, and Dunkin Donuts. Her two favorite tv shows were I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show. She loved to watch Auburn...
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