Obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

Lee Pickett of New Market passed away on Tuesday.  He was 64.   He never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben & Emmaleen Pickett;  his brother, Michael Pickett of Hazel Green.

Surviving family members include his...

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Donald Joe "Donnie" Patrick of Hazel Green passed away on Monday.  He was 58.   Mr. Patrick was born, raised and had lived most of his life in the Athens/Limestone County area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe & Betty Joe Patrick;  his sister, Sonya Kelley; his brother, Dexter...

Dec 28, 2024

Michael Berry Travis, 70, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born on March 24, 1954, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Emory and Annie Whitt Travis.

Michael was known for his humor, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. A hardworking man, he loved...

Dec 28, 2024

Joyce Elaine Pellem, 70, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on December 28, 2024, at her home.  She was born on June 27, 1954, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Ellis and Wilma (Smith) Lamb.

Ms. Pellem was a mother, daughter, aunt, and a friend to all who knew her. She never met a stranger and was known...

Dec 26, 2024

Lewis Levert Rasmussen, 95 years old, passed away on December 26, 2024 at Floyd E. Tut Fann State Veterans Home.

He was born October 1929 in Plantersville, Alabama on the family's farm to the late Lars and Willie Pearl Rasmussen.  He grew up working on the family's farm truck along with his three brothers.  He married his...

Dec 26, 2024

Troy Dwight Priest of New Market went to be with the Lord on Thursday.  He was 59.

Troy was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.   He was also a Christian and a faithful member of the Mountain View Holiness Church.

Troy was born and raised as...

Dec 24, 2024

Lee Joseph Robertson, 71, a Christian man of Hazel Green Alabama went to be with His LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24th, 2024.  He was born April 18th, 1953 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Douglas Andrew Robertson and Roberta Aloysia (Lang) Robertson.

He graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado with the class...

Dec 23, 2024

Sherrie H. Lanford of New Market passed away on Monday.  She was 65.  She was employed for more than 27 years at National Scale Technologies and was looking forward to retiring soon.   She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she enjoyed her trips to Tunica.

Surviving family members include...

Dec 21, 2024

Mario Carbajal Ramírez

Nació el 4 de Agosto de 1971 Sus padres fueron

Porfirio Carbajal y María De La Luz Ramírez.

Hijo mayor de 3 hermanos. Nacido en Oaxaca México.

Al llegar a Estados Unidos, un país con un...

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Dow “Pete’ Pendergraft of New Market passed away on Saturday.  He was 83.    Mr. Pendergraft loved gospel and old country music, his Ford truck, his wife of 64 years, and all his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Ola Kate Newgent; his father: Joe Wheeler Pendergraft; his siblings: Iva...

Dec 20, 2024

Harold Dean Meeks, 80,  of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, December 20, 2024.

Born on October 15, 1944 in New Market, Alabama, he was the son of the late Bill and Margie Meeks. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was a member of Kirkland Baptist church...

Dec 19, 2024

Ronald Ray "Buzzy" Collins of Ardmore, Tennessee passed away on Thursday.  He was 68.

Mr. Collins was a trader at heart and he loved buying and selling any treasure he could find including livestock, vehicles, equipment, and things others may have considered junk.  He loved rodeos, horses, team roping and catching cows for...

Dec 19, 2024

Roy Vernon Edwards, 93, of New Market, Alabama  passed away December 19, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1931  in New Market, Alabama to the late Charlie and Clattie Edwards .

Mr. Edwards served proudly in the United States Army.  Roy never met a stranger.  He loved to play music and was a  "card shark".  But...

Dec 15, 2024

Shirley Ann Heard of Ardmore, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening.  She was 71.

Shirley was an avid antique collector and had a unique eye for antique pieces she was passionate about.   She was a Christian and a member of Heaven's Way Baptist Church.

She...

Dec 14, 2024

Surrounded by the love of family and friends, Lesa Kay Fender (Mathis) of Huntsville, AL passed peacefully from this world on December 14, 2024 at the age of 67.

Lesa is survived by her loving husband, Thomas; her son Julian Wiser (Julie) of Jackson, TN; her grandsons Blake Wiser of Nashville, TN and Parker Wiser...

Dec 14, 2024

Connie Jean Hayes, 63, of New Market, Alabama  passed away December 14, 2024  at Hospice Family Care  Huntsville, Alabama . She was born on August 4, 1961  in Huntsville , Alabama  to the late  Robert and Martha (Gibson) Hayes .

Connie had a great love for her dogs.  She also enjoyed Alabama football and could throw a...

Dec 13, 2024

Louis "Jack" Guthrie Sr. of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Friday.  He was 89 and was a veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Guthrie had retired from Huntsville Utilities where he was a diesel mechanic.

Jack was a faithful Christian and a member of...

Dec 10, 2024

Jerry Conley,  69, of Hazel Green, Alabama  passed away December 10, 2024  at Huntsville Hospital.

Jerry was born on April 10th, 1955 in Madison County, Alabama to the late Emmett IC Conley and Carrie Mae Foster Conley.  He was raised in the Hazel Green area.

He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.  He...

Dec 10, 2024

Joel Lebron Gann,  60, of Fayetteville, Tennessee  passed away December 10, 2024  at Lincoln County Hospital  Fayetteville, Tennessee . He was born on June 16, 1964  in Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Harold  and Bettye  (Mitchell) Gann .

Joel loved to hunt and play games.  He was a big kid at heart.  He also had a great love for...

Dec 9, 2024

Angela Dawn Steel, 43, of Hazel Green , Alabama  passed away December 9, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1981 to Ronald Paul and Mary Lou Churchwell in Illonois. Angela  is survived by her husband, Michael Steel; her children, Hanna Watson, Jayden Steel, Shane Steel and her father Ronald Paul Churchwell. She was preceded in death by her...