Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Gary Patterson passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born and raised in the Hazel Green area.  He was enlisted in the United States Navy for a decade during the Vietnam conflict. He enjoyed hunting as well as fishing and being outside as much as possible. Gary was preceded in death...

Mar 24, 2024

Gloria Annette Day, aged 70, passed away due to cancer on March 24, 2024, in Madison, AL. She was born on May 4, 1953, in Ohio.

For six years, she was a resident of Lawton and worked as a counselor to find jobs for veterans. Gloria was very well-known for her snappy comebacks and witty humor that...

Mar 24, 2024

Mr. Edward Dewey "E.D" Bentley of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Sunday.  He was 87.  He was a faithful Christian and a member of New Market Baptist Church.

Mr. Bentley was a life-long resident of the Hazel Green Community and had graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1954.  ...

Mar 22, 2024

Cory Mitchell of Hazel Green passed away on Friday evening.  He was 52.  He was employed by Annette Hale's Indoor Comfort Systems.   He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and brother and lived life to the fullest.  He had an infectious smile, loved people, and loved kids.

Surviving family members include his sons,...

Mar 18, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Jimmy Lee Reil, 73, of Hazel Green, AL, on March 18, 2024, after bravely battling cancer for four years. He departed peacefully at home, with his devoted wife Lee at his side. Jimmy's departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of his family, who cherished him as a wonderful and...

Mar 17, 2024

Pamela "Clara" Davis of Hazel Green, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William Richard and Clara Lucille (Dunson) Clark. She loved spending time painting and coloring, with lots of her work in her home on display. Baking delicious treats for those to eat was another...

Mar 16, 2024

Bobby Wayne Smith of Hazel Green passed away on March 16.  He was 84. Mr. Smith was a life-long resident of Hazel Green.  He served in the United States Air Force and had retired from Boeing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly Smith, and by his parents, Ollie Turner Smith...

Mar 11, 2024

William Michael Swearengin, born on November 13, 1972, in Madison County Alabama, passed away on March 11, 2024.

He was the son of the late Billy Ralph and Peggy Lane Swearengin.

William, known to friends and family as a jack of all trades but master of none, had a passion for mud riding, fishing, and...

Mar 10, 2024

Ps. 118:23. This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

On Sunday evening, March 10, 2024, Sharon Kay Johnson Crowder, of Huntsville AL, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, which is “marvelous in our eyes.”

Sharon was born on March 9, 1942, to Leslie and Lois Johnson of Caldwell, Idaho.  ...

Mar 10, 2024

Phillip McCown of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday.  He was 90.  He was a longtime Christian and member of the Wells Hill Church of Christ.

Mr. McCown served in the United States Army and then graduated from Lipscomb University.  He had retired from Fayetteville Public Utilities after 50 years of service in various roles including Finance...

Mar 9, 2024

Kellie Alvis Stewart of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday.  She was 53.  Kellie grew up in Nashville and graduated from Smyrna High School and then worked in office administration where she was gifted with working with computers.  She was a Christian and was faithfully involved in serving the Lord through her church and enjoyed working in...

Mar 9, 2024

James "Hoot" Gibson was born in Gilbertown, AL.  He was a long-time resident of Selma, AL, and recently moved to Hazel Green,  AL.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Gibson.  Daughter,  Shea McNelley(Jerry).  3 Grandchildren, Lexie Gibson,  Jonah McNelley,  & Zach McNelley.  Great-granddaughter, A'ariyah Stewart.  Sister, Janice Dixon(Jim).  Many special nephews, nieces, cousins,...

Mar 9, 2024

Mr. AC Oliver of New Market passed away on Saturday.  He was 78.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.

Surviving family members include his son and daughter-in-law, Alton & Brandi Oliver;  His daughter, Charlotte Gonzales;  His grandson, Aaron Green;  He is also survived by...

Mar 9, 2024

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” ~ 2 Timothy‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭

On Saturday morning, March 9, 2024, Mary Ann Hill Calhoun Helbert of Meridianville, finished her race. Ann, as she was known by those who loved her was born on August 24, 1934...

Mar 7, 2024

William Robert Bentley, known to all who loved him as “Dr. Bob”, went to heaven March 7, 2024.

He was born in Huntsville, Alabama on October 29, 1932 to George and Rebekah Hill Bentley and lived in his beloved “Five Points” until high school, when he moved to Hazel Green, Alabama. He attended...

Mar 6, 2024

Mr. Joe Stiles Jr of New Market passed away on Wednesday.  He was 81.

He was a life-long resident of Madison County having grown up in the "Hump" community of New Market.  He attended Walnut Grove School before graduating from Buckhorn High School in 1960.  Joe had retired from the Marshall Space Flight Center with over 42...

Mar 4, 2024

Barbara Gulley Sizemore, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2024, at 69. She was born on November 6, 1954, to Robert Edward and Mildred Smith Gulley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edward and Mildred Smith Gulley, and her loving husband, Keith Herbert Sizemore. Barbara is survived by her children,...

Mar 3, 2024

Billy Joe Aldridge, of the Hazel Green community, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2024.

He was the son of the late Andrew and Thelma Riddle Aldridge. Born August 8, 1969, he was raised in the New Market area.

Billy Aldridge is preceded in death by his loving parents, as well as two nieces Shannon...

Mar 3, 2024

Our beloved father, Ray Mitchell, passed away in his home on March 3, 2024, at the age of 83.

He lived his life in Madison County, Alabama, and enjoyed family, friends, hunting, and University of Alabama football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mildred Stewart Mitchell, and his wife, Mary Eleanor Reed Mitchell....

Mar 3, 2024

Roy Porter Green of Toney passed away on Sunday while surrounded by his loving family.  He was 87.  He was fondly referred to as "Rosin" by his grandson, Ricky, which was a nickname he had been given as a child.  His grandchildren and great-grandchildren also lovingly referred to him as "Pawpaw".

Mr. Green...