Obituaries

Aug 15, 2022

Max F. Thomas, 88, of Hazel Green, Alabama, slipped into his Savior's arms on August 15, 2022.

Max was born to Charles W. Thomas & Velma Tate Thomas on June 12, 1934 in Chattanooga, TN.  He attended Hamilton County Schools graduating from Chattanooga Central High School in 1952.  He participated as an officer in their ROTC program...

Aug 15, 2022

Funeral services for Janice Marie Fitch Billions age 67 of Ardmore, Tennessee will be conducted Saturday 11 AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki officiating and burial will follow in the Rice Cemetery in New Market. Mrs. Billions passed away Monday at Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter, of...

Aug 13, 2022

Bert Edward Wiggers, 82, passed away at home in Toney, Alabama on August 13, 2022. He was born on July 5, 1940, in Columbus, Georgia, to Laura and Bert Wiggers. He was a graduate of Mississippi College, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

A Baptist minister, Rev. Wiggers served Castleberry Baptist Church, Castleberry,...

Aug 8, 2022

Jessica Christy Brosemer, 34, died unexpectedly August 8, 2022, at her home in Pell City, Alabama. She was born January 30, 1988, in Conway, South Carolina, the daughter of Richard W. and Kathyrn A. (Stanislowski) Brosemer. Jessica attended Hazel Green High School and was employed as a waitress. In addition to her family, she was a noted animal lover....

Aug 7, 2022

Funeral services for James Calvin “Jim” Strickland age 69 of New Market, Alabama will be conducted Friday 1 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Lones officiating and burial will follow in the Britton Cemetery. Mr. Strickland passed away Sunday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.B. (Red) and Edna Cook Strickland....

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, Gordon Eade, 97, passed away in his home in Meridianville, Alabama, and moved to his eternal home.

Gordon was born in Johnston City, Illinois, the second of five boys, sons of Howard and Margaret (Lively) Eade. He married Nona Grace Rose in 1947, who preceded him in death in 2013. Gordon was also...

Jul 30, 2022

Mr. John T. Madewell, 76, of Frankewing, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday at his home.

He owned and operated North Alabama Plating and Painting in New Market for many years and he also enjoyed farming.

Surviving family members include his wife, Patricia Morrison Madewell;  His son: John Brandon Madewell...

Jul 29, 2022

A celebration of life for Donna Gayle Hill age 53 of Ardmore, Alabama will be held Thursday 6 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Ms. Hill passed away Friday at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Donnie Hill.

She is survived by two daughters, Christi Hill and Amanda (Scottie) Sledge, companion...

Jul 28, 2022

Funeral services for Leslie Nayman age 49 of Hazel Green will be conducted Tuesday 11 AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with her brother, Thomas Lester Nayman officiating and burial will follow in the Cochran Cemetery in New Market. She passed away Thursday at Huntsville Hospital She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Griffin Nayman...

Jul 27, 2022

Mr. Reedus Moon, 82 , of New Market, passed away on Wednesday.   Mr. Moon grew up in the New Market area and attended Walnut Grove School and then graduated from New Market High School in 1958 - the school's last graduating class. He had retired from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center after 35 years.

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Jul 27, 2022

Graveside services for Lee Michael Woodard age 66  of Toney, Alabama will be held at the Golightly Cemetery Saturday 2PM. Mr. Woodard passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma Virginia and James R. Woodard.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Fay Woodard, two daughters, Michelle Woodard (Daniel Bailey)...

Jul 26, 2022

His words say, “In the Lords hand the Kings heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him”

Carole Mae Fulgham (Lamb) went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday July 26, 2022 in New Market, Alabama, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Boston, Mass....

Jul 25, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Shoaf Withers passed away on July 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Grace Elizabeth Shoaf on September17,1928 to Grace Rowe and Thomas Milton Shoaf of Salisbury, North Carolina. She married B. R. “Buck” Withers on August 9, 1949.

Betty is survived by her children, Robert Withers, Grace Miller, Sarah (Bill) Vigilant,George...

Jul 23, 2022

Melba Michael Hunt, 80, of Huntsville, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Leonard Hunt;  Her parents, Coy and Geneva Michael;  Two brothers, Ken and William Michael;  Three nephews: Sam Michael Jr., Dan Michael, and Mark Michael.

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Jul 22, 2022

Benjamin Robert Kelley, (45) of New Market AL, passed away July 22, 2022 in Lawrenceburg TN.

No formal funeral will be held, but a Celebration of Life Remembrance service will be held at the New Market County Shed at 1pm on September 11, 2022. Lunch will be provided, or Potluck is welcome. Cremation services were provided by...

Jul 21, 2022

Mary Jo Hopkins Shockley, 87, of Huntsville, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Working alongside her brothers in the fields of Madison County, she developed a strong work ethic that stayed with her for her entire life.  She worked for a number of years in civil service at Redstone Arsenal before her...

Jul 19, 2022

Funeral services for Jonathan Glenn Gregory, 35, of Fayetteville, will be Friday at 3 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Harold St.Clair officiating and burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. Mr. Gregory passed away Tuesday in Huntsville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brooklyn Rose Gregory and his grandparents, Evelyn Pylant and Edward Pylant.

Jul 16, 2022

Oscar Wayne Wright, Jr. September 21, 1951 to July 16, 2022 Oscar was the son of the late Oscar Wayne Wright and Jeanette Rodgers of Washington, Pennsylvania. He married Dovie Sullivan on 5/8/1971 at Shiloh Church of Christ in Hazel Green, Alabama. Mr. Wright served 20 years in the U.S. Army which included one tour in Vietnam. ...

Jul 10, 2022

Agnes Annie Catherine Reid departed this life on July 10, 2022. She was born August 25, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Plevna AL. She was preceded in death by her parents; Irlan and Irene Reid, her brothers; James, Rickey, and Eugene Reid, and her sister Louise Rozell.

She is survived by...

Jul 9, 2022

Donald “Don” Leroy Bryan Jr., age 85, passed away on July 9, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama. He was a native of Michigan but resided in Hazel Green for the past 27 years.

Don was born on August 23, 1936 in Van Buren County, Michigan to Donald and Evelyn Bryan. He went on to serve in the US...