Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

DeWanda B. Black, a devoted mother and grandmother, born on July 19, 1942, in Athens, Alabama, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Toney, Alabama. She was 82. and had lived a life defined by strength, love, and an unwavering belief in treating others with kindness and fairness.

In a time when few...

Mar 16, 2025

Newman Dean Petty, 89, of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away March 16, 2025  at Donalson Care Center Fayetteville, Tennessee . He was born on February 14, 1936  in Madison County Alabama  to Arthur and Dulie (Bankston ) Petty .

Newman  is survived by Glen Petty and many friends and family members.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2025

Vivian Dedmon of Ardmore, Alabama passed away on Friday.  She was 66 and  had retired from Chrysler.  Vivian enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved her grandbabies very much. She was a free spirit and enjoyed living life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Gwendolyn Lambert; her daughter, Jessica LeAnne Tyler;...

Mar 14, 2025

Rita Ellen Pulley Kauanoe, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 at the age of 59. Rita was born on May 21, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest Lee Pulley Sr. and Carolyn Faye Haygood. She was a beacon of love and strength, whose spirit touched the lives of many.

Rita...

Mar 14, 2025

Charity Dawn Hutton, 21, of Ardmore, Alabama passed away March 14, 2025. She was born on October 24, 2003  in Huntsville, Alabama to Francis and Janine (Steiner) Hutton .

Charity was an amazing young lady who loved Jesus and her family.  She enjoyed singing and preaching along with the pastor even though most people didn't understand what...

Mar 13, 2025

Rhonda Kelly Clark, 60, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Rhonda was a devoted mother to her two sons and a kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of everyone around her. She was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family. In years past, she was an active volunteer at...

Mar 12, 2025

James Cloys Gaskin, 81, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday March 12, 2025.

Born on February 11, 1944, in Gadsden, Alabama to Joe and Willene Gaskin, he attended Etowah High School and Howey Academy. After high school he attended trade school where he obtained many skills such as upholstery and printing.

On March 17,...

Mar 11, 2025

Mrs. Vickie Andra Mason Williamson of Dellrose, Tennessee, originally of New Market, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday.  She was 73.

Mrs. Williamson was a faithful Christian and a member of Hazel Green Holiness Church.  She was selfless, always thinking of the needs of others, and willing to give away anything...

Mar 10, 2025

Gregory Lee Fanning of Decatur, Alabama, formerly of New Market, passed away on Monday.  He was 61.

Mr. Fanning had been a long-time volunteer firefighter and EMT with New Market Volunteer Fire Department where he loved helping others and had also worked with Lifeflight as an EMT.    He enjoyed dirt track racing, riding Harleys, and he enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2025

Bobby Lamar Taylor, 69, of Ardmore, Alabama passed away March 5, 2025 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. He was born on June 13, 1955  in Highpoint, North Carolina to Ralph and Delores (VunCannon) Taylor.

A complete obituary will be provided at a later date once arrangements are finalized.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  ...

Mar 5, 2025

Frances W. Nix, 84, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born to the late Fletcher and Lydia Williamson but lovingly raised by her late aunt Cynthia Williamson.

She is survived by her children, Lori (Mike) Johnson and Ray (Beth) Nix; her grandchildren, Jordan (Erin) Johnson and Tyler (Natalie) Johnson; her brother,...

Mar 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Franklin Sharp, who went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 4, 2025 at the age of 84.

Frank was born on February 5, 1941 in New Market, AL, to Albert and Pearl Sharp. He married Martha Jane Sharp on...

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Doris May of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday morning.  She was 90 years old.

She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Wayne May;  Her daughter, Rebecca Dianne Bankston; her brother, James Howell;  her parents, Johnny & Melissa Fuller Howell Pickett.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews along with numerous...

Mar 1, 2025

Lucille Bassler Romero of Guntersville, Alabama, originally of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday morning.    She was 72.

Mrs.  Romero was an outgoing person who had a wonderful sense of humor.   She was a Christian who loved those around her and was an especially devoted mom and "Memaw".

She...

Feb 27, 2025

Cathy Gail Solway, 64 , passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to the late Carl Lester and Jeanette Humphrey.  and spent most of her life in Huntsville and the Ardmore area.

Cathy was a devoted wife to Kerry for 43 years.   She was also  a dedicated mother and a loving grandmother...

Feb 25, 2025

Jessie Nolan Wilburn, affectionately known as "Jip," passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 10, 1942, in Lick Skillet, Alabama, he was the son of the late Burl and Beatrice Wilburn.

Jip is survived by his devoted wife, Ann Richardson...

Feb 23, 2025

Mr. Bobby Gray of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday while surrounded by his loving family.  He was 85 and was born and raised and had spent all of his life in the Lincoln Community.   He was a Christian and a member of Liberty Church of Christ.

Bobby loved to fish, enjoyed woodworking, mowing his yard, and...

Feb 22, 2025

Mrs. Judy Parrish Tipton of Hazel Green, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday. She was 77.

Julia was Born in Florence, Alabama, to the late Mildred and Arnold Parrish. She was lovingly nick-named Judy by her mother. She was a loving daughter, wife, and mother of veterans. Mrs. Tipton enjoyed reading, drawing, and painting....

Feb 20, 2025

Talon "Boo Bah" Drake Hunter, 18, of Meridianville, Alabama entered into his Heavenly home on February 20, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.

He was born on August 12, 2006, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the son of Wayne Hunter and Julie Hunter.

Talon was a beloved son, brother, and friend...

Feb 19, 2025

Pastor Lamar McGriff of New Market, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. He was 75 and was a 1967 graduate of Hazel Green High School.

Reverend McGriff was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful pastor who ministered to those around him.  He had served a number of churches in Arkansas and...