Obituaries

Oct 15, 2022

Cara Brazier, 31, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday evening.

She was preceded in death by her son, Grayson Shane Brazier, by her mother, Lori Jan Brazier, and by her brother, Justin Brazier.

Surviving family members include her children, Maliyah Faith Brazier, Jordan Tyler Brazier, and Amilyah Jayde Brazier;  Her father, Gary Desso Brazier...

Oct 15, 2022

Mason Padgett, 79, of Gurley, passed away on Saturday.

She was a Christian and was a member of Gurley Free Holiness Church, which she dearly loved, for more than 40 years.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Jewel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than 50 years, Dewey...

Oct 13, 2022

Brenda Kay Vaughn, 60, of Madison passed away on Thursday.

She was an avid Tennessee Football fan, a hard worker, and she loved her family and friends., Sundrop, and cigarettes.

She was preceded in death by her father, J. M. Pitcock;  Her mother, Bobbie Mearse; Her sister, Patricia Pitcock.

Surviving family members include...

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Mary Frances Underwood, 92, of New Market, passed away on Thursday.

She was born and lived her entire life on her family's farm in the Walnut Grove Community of Madison County.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 9, 2022

Jonathan "Jon" Richard Jayne, 51, of Navarre Beach passed away on Sunday.

Jon was born in Newport, Rhode Island. He was a 1989 graduate of Butler High. He attended Livingston University where he was a Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity brother.  He was the life of every party. He was kind and generous. He...

Oct 8, 2022

Clayton Lee Finley Jr of Meridianville, passed away on October 8, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Finley, mother, Hannah Finley, brothers and sisters: Elmer Finley, Arthur Finley, Anthony Williams, Garland Williams, Edna Bridges, Mary Ruth Swinford, Wilma Jean Finley,and Rodna Bragg.

Survivors are: Wife, Shirley Finley, daughters: Carla Taylor and...

Oct 5, 2022

Betty Jo Pendergraft, 82, of New Market, passed away on Wednesday at her home.

She was a good Christian lady who loved the Lord and her children and grandchildren.  She had a giving heart and always tried to help others.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joey "Bo" Maples;  Her parents,  Joseph Wheeler...

Oct 4, 2022

Terri Lynn Madison Ballard, 61, of Hazel Green, passed away on Tuesday.

She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and sister.  She had a beautiful smile, was a hard-worker, and she cared about her friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm & Lily Madison;  her brother,...

Sep 29, 2022

Austin Cole Knowles, 25, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday. Austin was deeply loved by his family and he loved them in return. He was a giving soul and he loved animals. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy and Beverly Knowles. He is survived by his son, Enzo Knowles; His daughter, Brooklyn Knowles;...

Sep 27, 2022

Our loving husband and father Zane Geier, 96, of Toney, Alabama peacefully passed away on 27 SEP 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, after a yearlong struggle with Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).  He was predeceased by Otis Marvin Geier (father), Odie Levonia Geier (mother), Gerald Otis Geier (his younger brother), and two children, Lex Zane Geier and Violet...

Sep 24, 2022

Wanda Jean Allen, 59, of Flintville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday. She loved the outdoors, growing roses, and she loved animals.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Bill & Stella Allen, her brother, Richard Allen, and her grandparents, Orlena Morrison and Elbert Morrison.

Surviving family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Shannon Allen...

Sep 23, 2022

Mary B. Walker, 76, of Hazel Green passed away September 23, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Homer Walker; daughters, Teresa (Lew) Heckaman and Amy (Jerry) Gipson; three grandchildren, Jake and Lauren Heckaman and David Pamplin.

Per Mary's wishes,...

Sep 23, 2022

Funeral services for Roberta Edwards age 84 of New Market will be conducted Tuesday 2PM at the Plevna Holiness Church with Bro. Ricky Holman officiating and burial will follow in the Taylor Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards passed away Friday night at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville. She was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Edwards, her parents, Newton and...

Sep 22, 2022

Rex Angelle Javins, 52, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday.

She was a talented, outgoing person who lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and was a follower of Christ.

Rex was preceded in death by her father, David R. Javins;  Her grandfathers , Rex Javins...

Sep 21, 2022

Lonnie Dean Clark, 73, of Ardmore, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday.

He was a kind-hearted, selfless person who was always concerned about helping others in need.  He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Clark;  His...

Sep 21, 2022

James C. "Sonny" Monroe Sonny was born in Huntsville, AL to James “Jim” and Joy Monroe. He grew up in Meridianville, AL on his family’s farm, following in his daddy’s footsteps every minute he could. He was his daddy’s shadow.

Sonny attended Meridianville School from 1st grade through 8th grade forming life long...

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Nell Smith Lawler, 98, of New Market, passed away on Monday at her home.  She was a Christian and a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church for more than 60 years.

She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and was an educator for many years having taught mainly at Riverton School. ...

Sep 17, 2022

SUFFOLK - Ava Nell Stafford, 84, died September 17, 2022.  A native of Hazel Green, Alabama, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wade Stafford; son, Barry Wade Stafford; three siblings, Betty K. Brock Lee, T. Maxcell Brock and Dorothy Brock Baker; and brother-in-law, Norman Hochberger.  Ava enjoyed crafting.

She is survived by two daughters,...

Sep 17, 2022

Devin Joe Vanhoozer, 24, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.

Devin was a 2016 graduate of Hazel Green High School and was an HVAC technician with Conditioned Air Solutions.  He was a kind and generous person and he loved riding his motorcycle, his truck, drag racing, and music.  He enjoyed spending time...

Sep 17, 2022

James Thomas McCormick Sr, 88, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday. He loved spending early mornings seeing the deer outside, and he enjoyed fishing.  He enjoyed music and loved playing the guitar and singing.  He was a hard worker with a great work ethic - having been a barber for many years.

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