Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Betty Lou Kocsis, 69 , of Madison, passed away on Wednesday.   She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and in later years, she lived in Northwest Alabama in Florence and Rogersville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Theresa Kandas Kocsis.

Betty is survived by...

Jul 3, 2024

Ronald David "Ronnie" Smith, 65, of New Market, gained his wings on July 3 with family and friends by his side after a short illness.  Ronnie was a gifted drywall man and had worked for Eddie Barbour for a number of years before beginning his own business, Smith Drywall.

Ronnie is preceeded in...

Jul 1, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carla “Denise” Pennington on July 1, 2024, just days before her 60th birthday. Born on July 7, 1964, Denise was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend.

Denise is survived by her husband Charles Pennington; her son Garrett Pennington; her sister Donna Naroz;...

Jun 27, 2024

Peggy Jones Phillips of Meridianville passed away on Thursday.  She was 64.  She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama and then raised in New Market.

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

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Houston Jones; her granddaughter, Stacia Leigh Phillips; her sister, Cathy Lynn Thompson;  ...

Jun 26, 2024

Roger, son of Edward and Lucille Kapp, was born on March 24, 1943, in Flint, MI. Inspired by  his father in his formative years, Roger was involved in the Boy Scouts of America from an  early age, serving with troop 186 at Pierce School. In 1959, he earned the Eagle Award, the  Boy Scouts highest honor. Roger...

Jun 26, 2024

Ronnie Edward Cribbs, age 77,  passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at his home in Woodville, Alabama.

He was born at the Huntsville Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama to Opal Edward Cribbs and Edith (Ray) Cribbs . He graduated from Lee High School in 1965 and married his beloved wife Belinda Love (Gross)...

Jun 25, 2024

Nicholas Ray Damron of Ardmore, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 25th.  He was 44 years old.

He enjoyed fishing, Alabama football, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rayburn & Billie Damron.

Surviving family members include his wife, Laurel Damron; daughter Kaylin Damron (Austin...

Jun 24, 2024

Stacie Lee Champlin was a caring wife, mother, granny, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was born to Jerry Sullivan and the late Patricia Sullivan on June 25, 1971, and departed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 24, 2024.

Stacie graduated from Picayune Memorial High School on...

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. Jerry Lee Gibson of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Monday at his home.  He was 55. Mr. Gibson was a truck driver for many years before health problems left him unable to work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis & Margaret Gibson, and by his brother, Preston Gibson....

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Jim Seymour of Meridianville, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning while surrounded by his loving family.   He was 82.   Mr. Seymour was born in Conroe, Texas and then raised in Magnolia, Texas.  While he served in the United States Army Band for 9 years, he came to Huntsville and met his wife...

Jun 21, 2024

Tina Love of Huntsville passed away on Friday evening.   She was 56.   Tina had retired from Kroger where she was a floral manager and had many friends.

She loved cats, dolphins, lighthouses, and collected Beanie Babies.  She also enjoyed traveling and seeing the world around her.

She was preceded...

Jun 17, 2024

Catherine Lee DeWeese of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away on June 17, 2024 at the age of 66. Cathy was a dedicated and compassionate nurse who spent her career caring for others.

She is survived by her loving husband Richard "Dickey" DeWeese; her sons Richard (Yurie) DeWeese, Nick DeWeese, and Matthew (Tammy) DeWeese; and her cherished grandchildren Sid,...

Jun 16, 2024

Doris Jean Roden, 95, of New Market, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama, a graduate of Risen School, and a member of Jackson Way Baptist Church.  She retired from Comcast. She loved her family and Jesus and would do anything she could for anybody....

Jun 15, 2024

Stephen Edward Boley, a retired Registered Nurse, passed away at his home on June 15th, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert E Boley, mother Rubye Lee Boley, and long-time family friend Bill Watson.

He is survived by his sister Linda Boley Gray, nieces Brandy Rowan (Scott) and Ashley Gray, great nieces...

Jun 15, 2024

Alton Wade "Crash" Roland of Elora, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

The family of Alton Wade Roland of Elora is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 62 years.

Alton was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee, in 1962. He was a jack of all trades...

Jun 14, 2024

Gary Wayne Sisk ,  62 , of Hazel Green , Alabama  passed away June 14, 2024  at River City Center  Decatur , Alabama. He was born on December 6, 1961  in Huntsville , Alabama  to Billy  and Elsia  (Pyle ) Sisk . Mr Sisk was a skilled carpenter throughout his life.

Gary is survived by: brothers, Jerry...

Jun 14, 2024

Joseph Anthony Zielinski of Madison, Alabama passed away on Friday.   He was 86.  Joe was born in Buffalo, New York.  Earlier in his life, he was the fire chief in Williamson, New York.   He had retired from SCI in Huntsville where he worked as a draftsman and then from the Madison County Commission where he worked in...

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Earl Rigsby of Fayetteville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Wednesday.  He was 92.

Mr. Rigsby was a Christian and had been a part of the First Baptist Church of Petersburg, Tennessee and then Bevill's Chapel Baptist Church in Hazel Green.

Mr. Earl loved gospel music,...

Jun 10, 2024

Steven Dell Woodard, age 61, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Monday while at home surrounded by his loving family after a long, hard fight with liver cancer. Steve was a Christian who had placed his faith in Christ and was gifted at working with children as a children's minister, along with his...

Jun 9, 2024

Thomas Samual "Sam" Watson of New Market passed away on Sunday while surrounded by his loving family.  He enjoyed being outdoors and  loved farming and worked on various farms in the area for many years before working for the Madison County School System for 10 years and retiring.   He was gifted at working on things, could make...