Obituaries

Aug 19, 2020

Christine R. Summers, 53, of Hazel Green, Alabama, originally of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday.

Christine was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter. She was a professional truck driver for more than thirty years.

Survivors: Her Husband , Sonney L. Summers

Her Son, Sonney...

Aug 19, 2020

Alan Dwayne Bolden Jr, 41, of Hazel Green, passed away on Wednesday at a Nashville hospital.

He was a gentle soul who was very kind, caring, and who loved children.  He loved to draw and spend time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alan...

Aug 17, 2020

Johnnie Nell Towry Turner November 21, 1934-August 17, 2020

Johnnie Nell Towry Turner, 85, of New Market, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17th.

Nell was an active member of both the Hazel Green and New Market communities. She grew up in Hazel Green at her home place, which has since become Towry Acres. Nell...

Aug 16, 2020

Andrea Hamilton, A.K.A. “Blondie”, 43 of Hazel Green Alabama lost her battle to cervical cancer in her home on August 16, 2020.

Andrea was born on July 12, 1977 in Huntsville Alabama to Betty and Glenn Cowart.

Andrea met Thomas Hamilton in 2003 and went on to marry him in 2013.

Andrea had...

Aug 14, 2020

Funeral services for James Robert Miller age 78 of Hazel Green will be conducted Tuesday 2 PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Demonbreun officiating. Mr. Miller passed away Friday at his residence.

He was born in Aurora, Illinois to the late Delos and Lillian Miler, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a United States...

Aug 13, 2020

Dennis Bruce Triplett age 68 of New Market originally and formerly of North Carolina passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens.

He is survived by his sons, C. Scott Triplett and Wife, Carmen, Joshua Triplett and Wife, Lindsay; his brother, Brent Triplett and Wife, Carolyn; his grandchildren, Sarah, Ashlen, Carter and Deacon....

Aug 12, 2020

Kristen Nicole Hamilton went home to be with our Lord on August 12th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Father, Raymond Hamilton Jr, and  her grandmother Doris Powell. She is survived by her three lovely daughters, Lotus Marshall, Lilly Marshall, and Layla Hamilton. Her mother, Tammie Hamilton Sonntag, Step Father  Jeffery Sonntag,  Ex Husband Jeremy Marshall, sister, ...

Aug 7, 2020

Martha Jo Dickens, 70, of Hazel Green, passed away on Friday morning while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

She was a member of the church of Christ and enjoyed working outside with her flowers.  She was also a gifted cook and enjoyed being in the kitchen...

Aug 6, 2020

John Wayne Burroughs Jr, 55, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Thursday.

Wayne was a dedicated husband and father and an avid Alabama "Roll Tide" football fan.  He was also a lover of all kids and dogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wayne Burroughs Sr and Barbara Burroughs.

Surviving...

Aug 4, 2020

Gary Carroll went home, peacefully with his wife by his side, to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 4th, 2020. He was a loving husband to Billie Carroll of 44 years, loving daddy to Teresa Croft and wonderful paw paw to Cassie, Crimson, and Kingston Croft. His last words were, “Don't cry, God’s got me.” He is also...

Aug 2, 2020

Funeral services for James Odell “Jimbo” Turner III will be conducted Friday at 6PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Tate officiating.                        He is survived by one son, Jayden Turner, one step son, Talan Daniel and their mother, Kristy Daniel, his parents, Jim and Debbie Turner, one brother, Jeremy and Aireen Turner and one sister, Christine Turner...

Aug 1, 2020

Funeral services for Heaven Leigh Walker age 30 of New Market will be conducted Thursday 7PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Miss Walker passed away Saturday at Huntsville Hospital. She is survived by her children, Nevaeh Ramsey, Janiya Ramsey and MaKyla Ramsey, their father, Jeromy Ramsey and the Ramsey and Buchanan families, her...

Jul 29, 2020

Lester Cowan, 57, of Hazel Green, passed away on Wednesday night at home with his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Arrie & Rebecca Cowan;  His brother, Randall Cowan; His brother, Donnie Cowan.

Surviving family members include his brother, Earl Cowan;  His brother and sister-in-law, Waylon & Holly Cowan;...

Jul 28, 2020

Tina Allen Maxson, 54, of Hazel Green, passed away on Tuesday at Huntsville Hospital. She was a very hard worker, a loving mother, and a loving Nana.  Her hobbies included baking and being outside in her yard.  She could bring anything to life.  She enjoyed watching her HGTV and TLC shows.

Tina was...

Jul 26, 2020

Norman Dale Skrenes, (79), passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was a thirty-five-year resident of Meridianville and Madison County. Many will remember his dedication to the Hazel Green High School band from 2012 to 2016 while his grandson, River, was a member.

Norm was born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 11th,...

Jul 23, 2020

Lavada Rose Balsam, 90, of Meridianville, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon surrounded by loved ones.

Rose's passion and gift in life was styling hair which she did for over 65 years.  She served her patrons at Rose's Beauty Box on Governor's Drive in Huntsville for most of that time alongside her sister,...

Jul 22, 2020

Mr. Jimmy Lee Hargrove, 64, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on July 22, 2020.

He enjoyed Alabama football, Nascar, detailing and working on cars, and spending time with his family and his friends.

Mr. Hargrove was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Boyd;  His brother, Jo David Hargrove: ...

Jul 16, 2020

James Lee DeWeese, 73, of Hazel Green passed away on Thursday.

James was a 1964 graduate of Hazel Green High School, served in Vietnam while in the United States Army, and had retired from the Huntsville Times after 33 years of employment.  He had a passion for hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, Alabama...

Jul 15, 2020

Funeral services for Sarah Ozella Kendrick age 87 of Huntsville will be conducted Tuesday 3PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Mercer officiating and burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery. Mrs. Kendrick passed away Wednesday night at her home. She was a native of Madison County, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lena Mae Patterson, a...

Jul 15, 2020

Bobbie J. Payne Howard, beloved mother, MeeMa, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 15th, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Hazel Green, AL. She grew up in that same community and graduated from Hazel Green High School.

Bobbie married her “one and only...