Obituaries

Lois Patricia Williams

Jan 22, 2024

Lois Williams, born in Fayetteville, TN on August 11, 1950, passed away peacefully at Donaldson Care Center on Monday, January 22, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, Wally Don Williams; sisters, Evelyn Smith of Loganville, GA, Linda Smiley (John) of Fayetteville, TN, Marie Dye of Fayetteville, TN, and Rita Clardy (Jack) of Meridianville, AL; and a host of...

Adriana Alexis Gomez

Jan 22, 2024

Alexis Gomez, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama. Adriana was born on November 16, 2000, bringing immense joy to her parents, Miguel and Kim Gomez, in their loving home.

Alexis' life was filled with love and dedication to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and...

Betty Jeanette Greenhaw

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. Betty "Nana" Greenhaw of Hazel Green passed away on Sunday morning.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Greenhaw Sr; her daughters, Beverly Greenhaw Childers and Donna Wynell Greenhaw; her grandson, Kristopher Hickerson; She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Jerry Fitch, Bobby Fitch, Ernest "Butch" Fitch, Ronnie Fitch, Sandra Smartt, and...

John L. Graves

Jan 19, 2024

John Graves of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Friday.  He was 55.  John was a 1986 graduate of Hazel Green High School.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Graves, and by his brother, William 'Billy" Graves Jr. ; his grandparents, Ruth H. Croft, Johnny Croft, Wince Messer, Ethel Messer, Telette...

Russell Grady Yarbrough

Jan 18, 2024

Russell Grady Yarbrough passed peacefully on January 18, 2024, at Caring for Life's Hospice Family Care inpatient facility after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was 59 years old.

He was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama.  His high school years were spent in Hazel Green where he graduated in 1983.  He then moved away...

Martha Lou (Mccormick) Moore

Jan 16, 2024

Mrs. Martha Lou McCormick Moore of the Plevna Community, New Market, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday.  Mrs. Moore was a long-time resident of the community and was a faithful member of Plevna Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Wesley Moore;  Her son, Roger Wesley...

Beverly Watrobski

Jan 14, 2024

Beverly R. Watrobski, 85, formerly of the town of Providence, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her daughter’s home in New Market, AL. She was born in Broadalbin, New York on December 31, 1938, a daughter of Alfred and Lila Donnelly Ferguson and was educated in schools there. Bev lived in Providence for nearly sixty years, before...

Todd Graham Panter

Jan 14, 2024

Todd Graham Panter of New Market, Alabama (Camp MACOBA), passed from life to Life on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.  Todd was born to Paul and Billie Ruth Panter on April 17, 1962 in Jasper, Alabama, and moved to Huntsville in 1967.  He was a 1980 graduate of Butler High School, and...

Scottie Wilbanks Sr

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Scottie Wilbanks of Hazel Green passed away on Thursday evening at home.  He was 60.   He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, watching his son race go-karts, loved to work on cars in his garage., hot rods, and loved time with his grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin...

Billy Yarbrough

Jan 9, 2024

Billy Yarbrough June 18, 1931 - January 9, 2024 Billy Yarbrough, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, in Florence, Alabama. Born on June 18, 1931, in Margerum, Alabama, Billy was the son of the late Charles Olin and Ruth Gaisser Yarbrough. Along with his parents, Billy was preceded in death by...

Gerald Ray Howell

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Gerald Ray Howell, 74, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday evening.   Mr. Howell had retired from the United States Navy.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  They have planned a private memorial.

Mary Jane Witt

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jane Witt, 90, of Huntsville, formerly of Erie, Pa, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.

She was a faithful wife of 59 years and a devoted mother to her four children. She was a devout Catholic and active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Mrs. Witt...

Bobbie Jean (Sharp) Patterson

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Patterson of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Friday evening.  She was 90.  Mrs. Patterson was a devout follower of Christ and a long-time, faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.   Born and raised in Hazel Green,  Mrs. Patterson was one of 15 children..  She was a devoted wife and mother who...

Willis Earl Tucker

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. Willis Earl Tucker, age 79, entered this life on December 21, 1944, in Flintville, Tennessee.  He was the son of the late Fred Earl Tucker and Mattie Lou Williamson Tucker Schrimsher.  His father passed away on September 4, 1945, and he was raised by his mother in Hazel Green, Alabama.  He was united in marriage to Judy Ann...

Wayne Fogg

Jan 1, 2024

Mr. Wayne Fogg of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024.   He was 87 and a 1955 graduate of Hazel Green High School   He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and was a faithful part of Friendship Church of Christ until his health no longer allowed him to attend.

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Betty Jean (Bauer) Cornes

Jan 1, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Cornes, who passed away peacefully at her home in Hazel Green, Alabama on January 1, 2024.

Betty was born in Baltimore Maryland on August 23, 1932, to Charles O. & Marie Bauer. She was a loving mother to Deborah Fitzer...

Paul Edward Ashabraner

Dec 28, 2023

Paul Edward Ashabraner, 85, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  He was a retired self-employed truck driver and had owned, operated, and serviced his own trucks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James O. & Zettie Ashabraner.

Surviving family members include his wife...

Renee Sanchez

Dec 28, 2023

Carolyn “Renee” Sanchez, 67, of Hazel Green passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Renee was a very charitable and giving person.  She was always willing to help anyone in need.  She enjoyed finding treasures that she believed would make someone else smile.  Even though she was small in size, Renee was fierce...

Thelma Ruth (Dennis) Eakes

Dec 28, 2023

Thelma Ruth Dennis Eakes, 97, of Fayetteville was born on August 16, 1926 to Jordon and Tinnie Ruby Shadrick Dennis.   She departed her earthly home on December 28, 2023.  Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Columbus "Gumby" Lincoln Eakes, her sons, Leon, Dwight, Jeff, Larry, Danny, and her daughters, Barbara Ann Eakes,...

Helen Hurman Freese

Dec 27, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Helen Hurman Freese on December 27, 2023, in Toney, Alabama. She was born on March 6, 1941, in New York to John and Catherine Hurman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Patricia.

Helen was a devoted wife of 63 years to David Freese, who...