Obituaries

Jun 22, 2023

Randall Wayne McKelvey (68) passed away peacefully June 22nd, 2023, at his home in Gulf Breeze Florida, with his family lovingly by his side. Funeral services will be held at Hazel Green Funeral Home, Hazel Green Al 4pm Wednesday June 28th 2023 with visitation starting at 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Burial will follow funeral service at Taylor Cemetery.

Jun 22, 2023

Tiffiny Rose Vann, 48, passed away on June 22,2023, in Hazel Green, Al.  Tiffiny was born on November 23, 1974, in Bremerhaven, Germany, to Valerie M Schlafke and Calvin P Schlafke.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth O. Vann, daughters, Ann-Marie Schlafke and Kristin Taylor Vann; mother, Valerie, father, Calvin, brother, Calvin Paul Schlafke, and sister...

Jun 20, 2023

Kerry Thomas Powell of Vinemont, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Kerry was born March 24, 1968, and was a loving daughter, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She is predeceased by her son Trent who she longed to be with. She is in the arms of our Lord forever, with Trent...

Jun 19, 2023

Funeral services for Donald Lee Laster age 68 of Huntsville, Alabama will be conducted Wednesday 5 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Ashley and Jay Laster officiating. Mr. Laster passed away Monday at Huntsville Hospital. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Alvie Lee Laster. He loved his daddy and...

Jun 18, 2023

It is with regret that we announce the death of Janice Elaine Mathis Shook age 69 Of Ardmore, Alabama. Mrs. Shook passed away Sunday at her residence. She was a native of Huntsville, Alabama and the daughter of the late James Mathis and Margie Creque Mathis.

She is survived by two sons, Gabriel Shook and Carlton Shook...

Jun 18, 2023

Rev. Elmer "Buddy" Alverson of New Market went to be with the Lord on Sunday.   He was 81.  Buddy had grown up in the Walnut Grove community, attended Walnut Grove School, and served in the United States Army.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Sue Slayton Alverson;  His son,...

Jun 16, 2023

Virginia Ann Hale departed our presence the morning of June 16, 2023.

She was born in Hastings Nebraska on August 14, 1929.  One of three daughters of Elta and Lloyd Shively.  Virginia grew up in Hastings and Mill River Massachusetts where she met and married Alfred Fehn.  Alfred had two children previously, Yvonne and Fred.  Virginia and...

Jun 16, 2023

Funeral services for Charlie Leslie Moore age 75 of New Market will be conducted Sunday 12 Noon at Hazel Green Funeral Home and burial will be in Cochran Cemetery. Mr. Moore passed away Friday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Moore and one son, Randy Reliford.

He is survived by his...

Jun 15, 2023

JAMES ALLAN GALLARDY September 16, 1949-June 15, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, James “Jim” Allan Gallardy, 73, of Hazel Green, Alabama, died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Gloria (Kelley) by his side.

Jim, fondly known as “Jimbo” by family and friends, was born to James and...

Jun 12, 2023

Justin Keith Crawford, 35, of Huntsville, was taken from us on June 12, 2023 after a tragic car accident.

Justin was a loving son, father, brother, husband, and friend to many.  He enjoyed life to the fullest, always laughing and cutting up - sharing his most-beautiful smile.  He trusted and loved the Lord.  We rest in knowing...

Jun 12, 2023

Mr. Mark Edward Lovell, 55, of Huntsville, passed away at his home.   He was born in Garland, Texas and lived there for a number of years before moving to Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents,  Clayton & Carolyn Lovell.

Surviving family members include his children: Jonathan Lovell, Beth Lovell, Rachel Lovell, and...

Jun 10, 2023

Nolan Layne, 61, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Saturday while surrounded by his loving family.

Nolan had retired from Madison County Commission District 1 where he worked as a heavy equipment operator.   He was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith.   He was also a gifted mechanic and...

Jun 7, 2023

Tim Richardson, 53, of Taft, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday.  He enjoyed growing up and working on the family farm in the Coldwater community and was always close to his family.  He also worked in construction and later was a truck driver.   Tim was a personable and simple man and truly cared about others.  He loved to...

Jun 6, 2023

Funeral services for Vera Mavis Seay Turner, age 80, of Hazel Green will be conducted Saturday 12 Noon at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Lowery officiating. Mrs. Turner passed away Tuesday at her residence.

Vera was a resident of Hazel Green for over Thirty years, a great seamstress and cook. She...

Jun 5, 2023

Carl Wayne Thaggard, age 86, passed from this life into the next on June 5, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, beloved stepson, Barron Hammock (Linda), granddaughter, Brittney Hammock, grandsons, Austin Hammock, Blake Hammock (Erin) and great-grandson, Rhett Hammock.

Wayne was born in Brooksville, Florida on February 9, 1937.  He attended...

Jun 1, 2023

Debra (Debbie) Bailey Gillespie, 66, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep while recovering from a medical procedure on June 1, 2023, at Crestwood Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her father, Everett Bailey, and her stepfather, Dean Helser. She is survived by her mother Helen Helser, her loving husband Carroll...

May 31, 2023

Frank Smith, 70, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away at home on May 31, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Susan, and stepfather William F. Peyton. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Peyton, his loving wife, Kathy, his son Will (Angela), stepson Shane Miller (Amber), granddaughter...

May 30, 2023

Services for Christibel Lynette (Chris) Mathison age 67 of Hazel Green will be held Saturday 11 AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Chris passed away Tuesday at Crestwood Hospital. She was a native of Clinton, Illinois and was preceded in death by her parents, Burtis and Emma Harmon Myers and one brother, Don Myers.

She is survived...

May 29, 2023

Mr. Rodney Clay Davis of Hazel Green passed away on Monday morning at his home.  He was 51.

Rodney was a gifted plumber and he loved working.  He owned and operated Davis Plumbing.  He loved his truck and he loved keeping his classic John Deere mowers in mint condition.   He was a Christian...

May 28, 2023

Mr. James Edwin Wood of Harvest passed away on Sunday at his home.  He was 84.

Mr. Wood was a native of Great Britain and became an American citizen.  He held a master's degree and spent his career as a mechanical engineer.  Mr. Wood was a gifted artist and had painted beautiful portraits. He loved his family,...