Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Wanda Hicks

Wanda Hicks

Jul 10, 2026

Mrs. Wanda Pigg Hicks of New Market peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday evening while surrounded by her beloved family. She was 75.

Mrs. Hicks was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and was lovingly known as "Nannie" to many. She had a servant's heart and found great joy in caring for others. Whether through a home-cooked meal, a...

Brian Mark Stringham

Brian Mark Stringham

Jul 8, 2026

It is with a broken heart that I share the news that our beloved Brian has passed away. He passed on Wednesday, July 8.Brian had a smile that could light up a room and a contagious laugh that made everyone around him smile. He loved his family and children deeply. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Melissa and experiencing life...

Bonnie Waters Walker Jones

Bonnie Waters Walker Jones

Jul 4, 2026

Bonnie Waters Walker Jones, 84, of Hazel Green, Alabama. Passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at home. Mrs. Jones was an avid Alabama fan who never met a stranger. She retired from Teledyne Brown after working there for 15+ years. She was a member of Grace Pointe Baptist Church before becoming a member at Bethlehem Baptist Church. She loved seeing...

JT Alexander

JT Alexander

Jul 1, 2026

John Thomas "JT" Alexander of New Market, passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 74.

JT had retired from the Madison County Commission after 23 years of service to the residents of District 1. As a man of many talents and abilities, he was also a farmer, installed floor covering, was a brick mason and a tractor mechanic.

He dearly loved spending...

Keith Smith

Keith Smith

Jun 26, 2026

Keith Smith of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Friday evening. He was 74.

Keith was a truck driver by trade and was known for his strong opinions and his love of a good debate. Stubborn by nature, he never hesitated to speak his mind, but was a man with a generous heart. He was always willing to lend a helping hand...

Curtis Holman

Curtis Holman

Jun 26, 2026

Mr. Curtis Holman went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday evening. He was 74. Mr. Holman had retired from Teledyne Brown Engineering where he worked as a sheet metal fabricator and planner. He was a faithful Christian and member of the Plevna Free Holiness Church for his entire life.

He believed in hard work and gave his all to...

Gary Wayne Hopkins

Gary Wayne Hopkins

Jun 24, 2026

Mr. Gary Wayne Hopkins, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday. He was 62.

Gary was a family man who especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and was a great cook, whether in the kitchen or on the grill. He had been laying brick since he was 15 years old. Gary loved the Alabama Crimson Tide...

Don Keel

Don Keel

Jun 23, 2026

Donald Wayne Keel of Park City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday. He was 72.

Don was an intelligent person and a man of many talents. He could build houses, was a master craftsman and metal fabricator, could run heavy equipment, and he owned a gas station and a landscaping company. He enjoyed life, loved his family, and was always willing to...

Fredrick M. LaPier

Fredrick M. LaPier

Jun 21, 2026

Fredrick M. “Butch” LaPier of Albertville, Alabama, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning. He was 82 years old.

Butch proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before working in the aerospace industry and later retiring from Mueller Company. He was a graduate of East Central Junior College.

A devoted Christian, he was a member and...

Stephen Paul Griner

Stephen Paul Griner

Jun 20, 2026

Steve passed away in the Netherlands on June 20, 2026, while celebrating his and his wife Dottie Jo’s 50th wedding anniversary. Born in Beech Grove, IN, he was the second of five children to Josephine (Agresta) Griner and Paul Griner. Steve graduated from Roncalli (Chartrand) High School in 1970.

In 1976, Steve married Dottie Jo Thomas, the love of his life....

Roger Dale Lankford

Roger Dale Lankford

Jun 20, 2026

Roger Dale Lankford, age 73, of Harvest, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Dianne Lankford. He was a son of the late Luther Lloyd Lankford and Mary Alice Lankford. Roger was an Alabama native and retired from Parker Hannifin in 2010.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Timothy Alan Martin

Timothy Alan Martin

Jun 12, 2026

Not every great man changes the world, but some change the world for the people fortunate enough to be loved by them. Timothy Alan Martin was one of those men.

Tim was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend. He believed family wasn't defined by blood alone, but by who you welcomed, protected, and chose to love.

Above...

Brian Chance Campbell

Brian Chance Campbell

Jun 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Brian Chance Campbell

Brian Chance Campbell, 53, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on June 12, 2026, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Born on November 21, 1972, Brian lived a life defined by his patriotism, his humor, and his deep devotion to his family.

Brian was a man who held a profound love for his country and...

Paul Allyn Wagner Sr.

Paul Allyn Wagner Sr.

Jun 9, 2026

Paul Allyn Wagner Sr., 82, of Toney, AL, passed away on June 9, 2026.

Paul was born in Portland, OR, on April 10, 1944, and he was adopted and raised as an only child by Charles and Audrey Wagner. Paul graduated from Russellville (Arkansas) High School in 1962 and from the Virginia Military Institute in 1966. He began his service in...

Richard Alton Brewer

Richard Alton Brewer

Jun 8, 2026

Richard Alton Brewer, 86, of Taft, Tennessee passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on June 18,1939 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He will be remembered for his love of spending time with his family at different events like cookouts. He was a devoted Christian who read and studied his bible everyday. He also wrote beautiful Christian poetry. Additionally,...

George Wade Gattis

George Wade Gattis

Jun 8, 2026

George Wade Gattis, 85, of Good Spring, Tennessee passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1940 in Huntsville, Alabama. He will be remembered for his 31 years of service to the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Wade had several tours of duty that included Germany, Italy, and Korea. He retired as...

Frederick Wayne Gipson

Frederick Wayne Gipson

Jun 4, 2026

Pastor Frederick Wayne Gipson of Trenton, Alabama, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday while surrounded by his loving family. A devoted man of faith, Pastor Gipson faithfully served the Lord in ministry for many years. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Fred never met a stranger and had a genuine love for...

Jenny Lynn Clutts

Jenny Lynn Clutts

Jun 3, 2026

Jenny Lynn Clutts of Huntsville passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was 70.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Jo Ann Clutts, by her brother, Tim Clutts, and by her grandparents, Clarence and Donia Pigg.

Surviving family members include her favorite aunts, Jean Pigg and Frances Keel; Her favorite cousins, Teresa Moore and Gail Luna; her...

Greg Elders

Greg Elders

Jun 2, 2026

Greg Elders of New Market passed away on Tuesday at the age of 66. A graduate of J.O. Johnson High School, Greg proudly served his country in the United States Navy before dedicating many years of service to United Parcel Service, where he retired.

Above all else, Greg was devoted to his family. He was incredibly proud of his sons and...

Doug Odell Boyett Sr.

Doug Odell Boyett Sr.

Jun 2, 2026

Mr. Doug Odell Boyett Sr. of New Market, Alabama, passed away Tuesday. He was 75.

Doug enjoyed gardening and playing horseshoes. He loved the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Auburn Tigers football team. He was a member of Plainview Church of Christ. Doug worked for 44 years doing floor covering and served in the United States Army for two years....