Obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

Kent Smith, 69, of Hazel Green, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Sunday while at home surrounded by his loving family.

Kent was born in Winchester, Tennessee and later moved to Hazel Green where he graduated from high school in 1970 before serving in the United States Air Force.  He was...

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. Earl Franklin, 77, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Saturday.

He grew up in Tennessee but had lived in Toney for many years.  He had retired from SCI and was a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his...

Sep 18, 2020

Frances Young, 85, of Hazel Green Al passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Movie and Pearlie Mae Oliver, husband James Harrison Young, daughter Charlotte Young, a son, Ricky Young, sisters Bethel Wilbourn, Sophia Knotts,...

Sep 16, 2020

Imogene Peoples Ellison, 72 years old of Grant, Alabama passed away on September 16, 2020. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Shirley and Minerva Peoples. Imogene gave her life to The Lord on May 21, 1971.  She was a lifetime member of the Free Holiness Faith. Imogene is survived by her children Lisa (Thomas) McCarver, Norma...

Sep 14, 2020

Daniel Chandler, 28, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday.

Daniel loved his daughter, all his family, and he enjoyed UFC fighting, comic books, and Star Wars.   He was a loving and kind person.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria Regina Ortiz and his cousin, Anthony Ortiz.

Surviving family members include...

Sep 14, 2020

Ray Edwards, a lifelong resident of New Market, Alabama, passed away on September 14th. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Edwards, and his brother, Kenneth.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Billie Edwards; son Jimmy and Sherry Edwards; daughters Robin Edwards McGehee; Allison and Read Klos; Mary and...

Sep 12, 2020

Carol Lee Dickinson, 72, of Athens, Alabama passed away on September 12,2020 in Huntsville, AL. There will be no public funeral services. Inurnment will be held at the Michigan Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Carol Lee Dickinson was born to Nathan and Mildred Stidham on June 5,1948 at Millstone, Kentucky. Carol is the mother of Connie...

Sep 12, 2020

Shirley Harper, 85 of Murphy passed away Saturday September 12, 2020, after a brief illness. A native of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late Everett Atkinson Mintz and Vertie Jones Mintz. She was a retired Cosmotologist. She took much pride in working in her yard taking care of her many flowers and shrubbery. She enjoyed spending time...

Sep 12, 2020

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise “Dot” Gray age 99 of New Market will be conducted Wednesday 1 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Edward Atchley and  Bro. Mark Teet officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens located in Fayetteville. Mrs. Gray was born in Lincoln County July 17, 1921 and was a member of the Holiness...

Sep 10, 2020

Myles Gregory Papas, 61 On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama, Myles Gregory Papas, loving partner, father and brother passed away peacefully, he had recently experienced a period of increasingly failing health. Myles left this world surrounded by the love of his partner, the love of his life, Amy Walz, his loving daughter, Sandy Papas King-Williams...

Sep 8, 2020

Funeral services for Raymond Earl Phillips Sr. age 82 of Harvest will be conducted Saturday 2:30 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Stateline Cemetery. Mr. Phillips passed away Tuesday at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Phillips and one daughter, Pat Pinales.

He is...

Sep 7, 2020

It is with regret that we announce the death of Arlie Hovatter, age 95, of Meridianville. Mr. Hovatter passed away Monday at his residence. Arlie was born May 25, 1925 to Arlie and Laura Hovatter in Grafton, West Virginia. He was born on a farm with six brothers: Willis, Lester, Karl, Elbert, Kenneth, Alfred and three sisters: Nona, Dorothy...

Sep 6, 2020

Edwyna Arless Jones (grammy) Hazel Green, Alabama October 28, 1945 - September 6, 2020

Grammy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, altogether a beautiful soul.  She had an amazing light that shown brightly and affected everyone that she touched.  Grammy passed away Sunday with her family.

She is survived by her...

Sep 6, 2020

Pat Daniel, 75, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening while at home surrounded by her loving family.

She had retired from Genesco after 43 years of employment.  She was born and raised in Huntsville before marrying and moving to Fayetteville.  Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Sep 4, 2020

Mitchell Allen Combs of Hazel Green passed away on September 4th, 2020.  He was the best Dad and Papa.  His neighbors loved him.  He never met a stranger.  He would talk to anyone and everyone!  If you needed help he would always be there to lend a hand.  He could fix just about anything and if it couldn't be...

Sep 3, 2020

Joseph "Mousey" Pendergraft, 75, of Elora, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday.  He had worked for W.L. Kennedy Construction and then for Mike Kennedy Construction until he retired.

He loved being part of his church at the First Baptist Church of Elora, was a Christian, and loved to read his Bible. He also loved...

Sep 2, 2020

Funeral services for Judy Keller age 70 of Hazel Green will be conducted Saturday 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Clardy officiating and burial will follow in Gatlin Cemetery. Mrs. Keller passed away Wednesday at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Keller, one son, Lawson Harris and Velina Hicks, two...

Sep 1, 2020

John "Anthony" Chascsa, 29 of Meridianville, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Tuesday.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael David Chascsa Jr.; His grandfather, Michael David Chascsa Sr;  His grandfather, Garry Wayne Sawyer; His grandfather, Paul Rase;  His grandfather, Archie Dale Dix.

Surviving family members include...

Sep 1, 2020

Memorial services for Danny Cagle age 60 of New Market will be conducted Friday at 3:30PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Orville McMillam officiating. Mr. Cagle passed away Tuesday at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville he was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Thomas Howard Cagle and Isabelle Moore Cagle Bates.

Aug 31, 2020

July 22, 1999-August 31, 2020 (21) Toney, AL

Dezy was a wonderful mother and loving friend and an altogether beautiful soul. She had an amazing light that shown brightly and affected everyone she touched. Loved by many and will be missed by all.

She is survived by 1 son, Kane Austin Seals; parents: Brandy Coffman...