Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Anna Gooding age 84, of Mt. Dora, Florida, passed from this earth to heaven on February 3, 2022.

Born April 23, 1937, along with her twin Edna Phipps Tipton, in Hazel Green, AL.

She is survived by her son Michael Gooding of Elora, TN, daughter Tonya Crane (Bernie) of Crystal River, FL, and son Jeffrey...

Feb 2, 2022

Colin Malcolm Hargrove, 78, passed on February 2, 2022, with his daughter Nichole by his side.

Colin was born at home September 6, 1943, in Huntsville, AL to Wilburn Malcolm and Martha Pina Hargrove.  He was a retired Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army who served in Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star and a...

Jan 31, 2022

Phillip J. Kennedy, 69 years of age,  of Huntsville, Ala, passed away on January 31, 2022.

Phillip Kennedy was born on October 20, 1952, in Huntsville, AL to proud parents, Robert Wilson Kennedy and Frankie Elizabeth Cantrell Kennedy. Phillip graduated from Sparkman High School in 1972. His friends knew him as an amazing...

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. James Hammond "Manny Bug" Turner Jr.  82, of Toney, passed away on Friday at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Hammond Turner Sr. & Thelma "Precious" Carter Turner and his granddaughter, Mikayla Turner.

Surviving family members include his children, James Hammond Turner III and Jennifer Ann Turner Elliff; His...

Jan 28, 2022

Graveside services for Betty Dot “Nanna” Hines age 86 of Meridianville will be held Tuesday 11AM at Huntsville Memory Gardens with Dr. Tommy Bolan officiating. Mrs. Hines passed away Friday morning at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Hines, one son, Charles Steven Hines and one grandson, Charles Joshua Hines.

She...

Jan 27, 2022

Michael L Talley Jr, “Mickey” passed away on January 27, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Melissa Gurley; sister: Breanna Talley; brothers: Keyth Talley and Joshua Wistafke; niece: Athena Talley; maternal grandparents: Brenda & Phil Kelly; and paternal grandma: Annie Moore.

He is survived by father: Michael Talley; sisters: Courtney Talley, Heaven...

Jan 27, 2022

Funeral services for Gregory Lee Campbell, 62, of Hazel Green will be conducted Monday at 2 PM at Parks City Holiness Church with Bro. Paul Stover officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. Mr. Campbell passed away Thursday at Huntsville Hospital. He was a retired software analyst and real estate investor. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 27, 2022

Lt. Col. Richard Lee Rinkel, USAF, Ret.

1942 - 2022

Richard Lee Rinkel of Madison, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the age of 79 after a month-long battle with COVID and pneumonia, Rich died peacefully with his beloved wife Judy, their children, and daughter-in-law by his side.

Rich was...

Jan 24, 2022

Funeral services for Kenneth William Keel age 88 of Hazel Green will be conducted Sunday 11 AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Guindal Knight, Bro. Mike Keel and Bro. Tim Edwards officiating and burial will follow in the Elkwood Cemetery. Mr. Keel passed away Monday morning at his residence. He was a native of Madison...

Jan 24, 2022

Alice Marie Franklin Cater, of Hazel Green,  passed away at her home on January 24, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Cater was preceded in death by her mother, Dollie Franklin; father, Ollie Franklin;  daughter, Shela Cater Lynch; brother, James Franklin and sister, Curley Phillips.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Cater; daughters; Penny...

Jan 23, 2022

Funeral services for Joanne Pitcock Bridges age 83 of New Market will be conducted Saturday 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Majors officiating and burial will follow in Cochran Cemetery. Mrs. Bridges passed away Sunday at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Bridges and is survived by her children, Thomas Wayne...

Jan 22, 2022

Wanda Faye Payne, of Park City, TN, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 12:20 am in Fayetteville, TN.

She is survived by daughters: Debbie Payne Lambert, Pamela Payne Underwood, and Sonya Renee Payne; son-in-laws: Tim Lambert and David Underwood; grandchildren: Jordan Lambert, Shea Lambert, Kaylee Lambert Dunn, Brandy Underwood Vanderpool, Michael Underwood, Daniel Underwood, Austin Lockard...

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Walter Goodwin, 86, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.  He had retired from Allied Supply after more than 45 years of service.  He was a Christian and a faithful part of Hazel Green's First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxie Moss Goodwin; HIs brothers: J.B. Goodwin, Melvin Goodwin, Charles Goodwin,...

Jan 22, 2022

Keith Nickelson, 49, of New Market, passed away on Saturday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Nickelson and Linda Privett.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Elizabeth Nickelson;  His son, Cory (Kellie) Nickelson;  His daughters, Ronnie Nickelson, Nichole (Bill) Jones, and Cheyenne Ray; ...

Jan 21, 2022

Dr. David Brian Landrum, 59, of Madison, AL, passed away on January 21, 2022 after a two year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Landrum. He is survived by his wife, Tracy, children; Josh (Katy), and Kailey (Justin), beloved grandchildren; Tate, Ellie, and Luke, father, James Landrum (Jo), brother, Mark (Kimberly)...

Jan 21, 2022

Brandon Lee Barnette, 40, of Athens, AL, passed away on January 21, 2022. Brandon graduated from Hazel Green High School in 2001 and spent the majority of his career as a supervisor with Goodman Manufacturing Company. Some of Brandon’s passions were watching Alabama Crimson Tide football games, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jan 21, 2022

Barbara Shepherd Murphy, 81, of Huntsville was born Sept 5, 1940 and was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Murphy and her sister Johnnie Ometa Hayes and brother Clay T. Jenkins.

She is survived by her son Randy Shepherd, daughter Valeria Ravenscraft and her husband Larry Ravenscraft, step son Lynn Murphy and...

Jan 15, 2022

Funeral services for Norma Ransom-Hobbs, 74, of Hazel Green, who went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 15, 2022 will be conducted Wednesday at 1 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike McFarlen officiating and burial will follow in the Madison Cross Roads Cemetery. She was born April 10, 1947 to the...

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. Horace Wilbanks, 55, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday.

He was a professional truck driver and loved being on the water and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Shannon Wilbanks and his father, Earl Raymond Wilbanks Sr.

Surviving family...

Jan 12, 2022

Funeral services for Cleona “Liz” Maynard age 78 of Elora, Tennessee will be held Friday 2PM at Hazel Green Funeral Chapel with Rev. B.R. Jenkins officiating and burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Maynard passed away Wednesday morning at her residence. She was a native of Madison County and was preceded in death by her parents, Ben...