Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

James C. Knutson was born in Ellington, South Dakota to Albert and Selma Knutson.  He had 15 brothers and sisters and is survived by: two brothers: Gary and Jr.; and two sisters: Mable and Gayle.

He served in the Marines from 1951-1954.  He married Audrey Symanowski on October 9, 1951.  They remained married until her death on...

Jan 2, 2021

Christine Webster, 86, of Huntsville, died on Saturday.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Felix Webster; by two daughters, Belinda Susan Webster and Barbara Gail Rozell; by her parents, Sadie & Wilburn Smith; Her siblings: Helen Griggs, Marvelyne Hogwood, Offard Smith, Jerry Wayne Smith, Arvie Smith.

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2021

John D. ( Sonny) Smith, age 81 died September 25, 2021 at a San Antonia, Texas hospital. He was born October 19, 1939 in the family home in Toney, Alabama the son of the late John Nathan and Louise M. (Phillips) Smith.

Sonny was a lifelong semi-truck driver for over 30 years retired and living in Harper,...

2021

Ms. Marjorie Knowles, 92, of Hazel Green, the beloved sister of Hilda Knowles, passed away on Wednesday.

She was a member of the Meridianville Church of Christ and was a life-long resident of Madison County.  Marjorie was a gifted seamstress and great cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester & Mamie Knowles....

Jan 1, 2021

Harry D. Pounds of Huntsville, Alabama, went to be with His Lord and Savior Friday, January 1, 2021 at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, Alabama after a battle with cancer. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved to work on cars, gardening, and listening to music.  He also had been employed at Wal Mart for several years.

Jan 1, 2021

Paul Allen Wright, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 76, on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on January 14, 1944 in Iuka, Mississippi, to LE and Clyde (Seago) Wright, who both preceded him in death.

Paul was married to Martha McFarlen on December...

Dec 31, 2020

Philip Howard Stressel Jr. passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2020 at 11:17 PM surrounded by his loving family.

Philip Stressel was born in New Jersey, the son of Philip H. Stressel Sr. and Annelies Ritter Stressel.  After growing up in Germany, he returned to the United States where he was an MP for the...

Dec 28, 2020

Mr. James Harold Bingham Jr., 63, of Toney, passed away on Monday at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Harold Bingham Sr, his brother, C.E. Bingham, and his sister, Shirley Bingham.

Surviving family members include his mother, Ethel Sneed;  His sister, Rose Mary Webb and Vickey Lemley, and his brother,...

Dec 28, 2020

Jeffery Robert Cole, age 53, of Owens Cross Roads, AL passed away peacefully Monday, December 28 at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL.  He was a native of Madison County, Alabama.  He graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1986.

Jeff had a love for life, his family and his friends that will...

Dec 28, 2020

Michael E. Williams New Market, Alabama April 26, 1955-December 28, 2020

Michael passed away peacefully at home Monday morning. A loving husband, father and faithful friend, Michael was one of the kindest people to walk this earth.

He was preceeded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Williams and is survived...

Dec 27, 2020

Jeanette Tate, 83, of Meridianville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday while surrounded by her family, singing hymns, praying and loving on her.

Jeanette was a life long member of Flint River Baptist Church where she had an impact on many lives as she ministered as a disciple of Jesus Christ....

Dec 26, 2020

Funeral services for Tomas C. Ortiz, age 50, of Hazel Green, will be conducted Friday, January 8, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Hazel Green Funeral Home chapel.  Mr. Ortiz passed away on December 26, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital.

He is survived by his wife: Carla Cantrell Ortiz; one son; Thomas Daniel Ortiz; his parents: Maria Regina Ortiz, Francisco...

Dec 24, 2020

Mary Mable Gibson Riddle passed away on December 24, 2020.

Mary Riddle was born to Dan Wesley and Jewel (Cox) Gibson on March 17, 1939 in Hoxie, AR. On March 17, 1957 she was united in marriage to Louis Ralph Riddle. They were married for 52 years. After they were married, Mary and...

Dec 24, 2020

Dean Franklin Helser, 88, of New Market, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, December 24, 2020.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and had retired from Boeing.

He was a beloved husband, father, granddaddy, and faithful friend.   He was born in Palmer,...

Dec 23, 2020

Elva R. Bevington, 99, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Brookshire Rehab & Nursing Home in Huntsville, Alabama.

Elva was born on December 22, 1921, in Ottawa, OH, to the late Willard and Zelma (Redd) Jones.  On May 1, 1948 she married her love, Joel Bevington who preceded her in death on...

Dec 21, 2020

On Monday December 21, 2020 Lonnie Dee Satterfield went home to be with his Lord and Savior.

Lonnie was born on November 15, 1944 to Charles Clifford and Josie Lee Satterfield of New Market, AL. Lonnie married Mrs. Carolyn Arnold-Satterfield on May 27, 1966 and raised two beautiful daughters in New Market, AL....

Dec 21, 2020

Funeral services for Larry Daniel Warden, age 72,  of Ardmore,  will be held Sunday,  at 2PM,  at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Morrow and Bro. Ray Worley officiating.  Burial will follow in Bevills Cemetery. Mr. Warden passed away Monday at Huntsville Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Walter D. and Doris Levon...

Dec 20, 2020

Billy Wayne Taylor (Buck Billy) of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away suddenly December 20, 2020 after reaching the age of 73 years old.

Funeral Services will be held at Hazel Green Funeral Home Monday, December 28, 2020, visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. with the service beginning at 1:00 p.m..  Pastor Lon Ostrzycki officiating...

Dec 18, 2020

A family graveside service for Elois Bryant age 84 of Huntsville will be held Monday December 21, 2020 at 11AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Monrovia. Mrs. Bryant passed away Tuesday December 15th at Huntsville Hospital following a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Johnny Dickens and Rosa Mae Cantrell Dickens. In...

Dec 17, 2020

Donnie Ray Jones, 65, of Hazel Green passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was an avid Alabama football and NASCAR fan.  He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed woodworking and making Alabama footballs.

He was preceded in death by his father Billy Joe Jones, mother Clida Cothren Jones, and brother Billy Wayne Jones.