Obituaries

Jun 7, 2024

Paul Michael Turri of Hazel Green passed away on Friday.   He was 60.

He was full of life, energetic and gifted at many things but specifically enjoyed woodworking, cookouts, and time with his family.  He also enjoyed the outdoors.

Paul was as a supervisor at Wilson Lumber Company until...

Jun 7, 2024

Naomi Magdalene Glenn Estes passed from this world to the arms of Jesus at 11:30 AM June 7, 2024 at her home in Barnesville, GA. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to a multitude of people. She married Conrad R. Estes on March 8, 1947 and was his...

Jun 6, 2024

Mary Nell Cowart of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Thursday.   She was 92.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and was known as "Nana" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a Christian and a member of St. Mary's of the Visitation Catholic Church.

Ms. Cowart was preceded...

Jun 5, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Michael Hyzer Sanders, who was born sleeping on June 5, 2024. Though his time with us was brief, his life is a testament to the pure love and joy he brought into our world, and we find solace in the promise of eternal life in...

May 30, 2024

Kenneth Lee Bowen Jr. ,37, of New Market Alabama, passed away on May 30, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love and joy. He was born in Huntsville on December 16, 1986 to his parents,  Kenneth Lee and Sandra Morton Bowen.

Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Kenny navigated life with a spirited determination....

May 29, 2024

Dean Perry of New Market peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family.  She was 78.   Dean was born and lived her entire life in New Market.   She was a Christian and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church.

She had retired from New Market School...

May 28, 2024

Deborah (Debby) Gannaway Turner Deborah Gannaway Turner passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. Born on December 9, 1962, in Huntsville, Alabama to Edward (Eddie) Gannaway Jr. and Barbara Reed Gannaway, Debby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. Debby graduated from Buckhorn High School in 1981 and started a career in nursing. Later,...

May 28, 2024

Colonel Wyland Wayne Hopkins of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. He lived to be 80 years old, was a devoted Christian, and a member of Crosspointe Church in Madison.

Colonel Hopkins served his country for 22 years in the United States Army which included two tours of duty...

May 25, 2024

Michael Dean Goodwin, 73, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.   He was originally from North Carolina but moved to the Huntsville area as a child.

He had retired from Dixie Metalcraft after more than 40 years.

Mr. Goodwin was preceded in death by his sister, Cherie Dale Busby,...

May 25, 2024

James "Jackie" Walls, 77, of New Market passed away peacefully on Saturday while surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Walls was a professional truck driver for over 50 years and was known as "Alabama Mule", his CB handle for many years.

Mr. Walls served the Lord as a Christian and member of the...

May 24, 2024

David Roy Main of Madison County, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 24th, 2024, with love by his side after a culmination of health struggles came to a head. Born August 1st, 1951, in Castro Valley, CA, to Manuel Leroy Main & Esther Margaret Main, he had a promising and industrious youth marked by an...

May 14, 2024

Joseph “Joe” B. Hall Jr, 77, of Ardmore, AL passed away peacefully with family at his side on May 14, 2024 at Athens Limestone Hospital.  Joe was born in Huntsville, AL on October 1, 1946 to Joseph B. Hall Sr and Mary Alice Morris Hall.

Joe grew up in Toney, AL and attended...

May 13, 2024

Peggy Cranford Jones of Meridianville, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Monday evening while at home.  She was 91.  Mrs. Jones had been born and raised in Hamilton, Alabama and was a graduate of Hamilton High School.

Mrs. Jones was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.  She will...

May 11, 2024

Bethani Amber Hosch of Hazel Green passed away on Saturday.  She was 34.

Amber was preceded in death by: Her daughter, Cailyn Timothy Hosch Her brother, Jordan "Jordie" Hosch Her grandmother, Peggy Renfroe Her grandmother, Glenda Cranfill Her grandfather, Leo Hosch Her cousin, Niki Cranfill Her cousin, DJ Cranfill Her cousin, Chrissy Cranfill Her uncle, David Cranfill...

May 9, 2024

Jo Lassiter of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning while resting at home.  She was 79. Having been born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, she graduated from Grimsley High School in 1962.   Mrs. Lassiter was a devoted follower of Christ and a faithful part of the Carter's Grove Baptist Church where she had...

May 3, 2024

Mr. Rickey David Smotherman passed away on Friday.   He was 63.  Mr. Smotherman was raised and lived most of his life in the Hazel Green community.

Rickey had a great sense of humor, loved to cut-up and was never serious.  He loved his family very much, especially his nieces and nephew.

May 1, 2024

Ernest Ray Bragg of Huntsville passed away on Wednesday morning at his home.  He was 75.

Mr. Bragg was a 1968 graduate of Sparkman High School.  He then served in the United States Army.  He was a kind, good man who loved others and adored his dogs - considering them his children.

Apr 30, 2024

Lonnie Joe Koonce, 46, of Toney, passed away on Tuesday.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Shirley Diane Smith, and father, Roger Dale Koonce Sr. Surviving family members include his son, Caleb Koonce; his brother, Roger Dale Koonce Jr; his sisters: Tammie Lynn Groves-Smith and Cassandra Jo Groves Rieck.

Apr 30, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Mae Campbell Ostrzycki, 85, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Charleroi, PA, took the hands of the angels and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Becky was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in...

Apr 28, 2024

Barbara Jean Carter Taylor, 89, a beloved community member, was born and raised in Madison County. She graduated from Hazel Green High School and had a successful career at Bellsouth, where she retired after over 40 years of dedicated service.

Barbara cherished the simple joys of life, especially the beauty of sunsets. She deeply loved her family...