Obituaries

Jun 10, 2019

Wilma Jean Metcalf went home to heaven to be with her brothers, sisters, mother and father June 10, 2019.  She left this Earth her survivors whom will always love her, her loving heart and her unforgettable sass.  Her son's Kenny  Worthey and Mikie Worthey, daughter Jeannie Worthey,  grandchildren Laura Brock, Riley Brock JR., Nina Finamore, Kenny Shane Worthey, Brandi...

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. Dowd Dean Walker, 84, of Huntsville passed away on Monday at his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Walker;  By his parents, Odie & Fanny Walker; His daughter, Gail Simpson;  His son, David Walker, his son-in-law, Tom Walling; His sister, Glenda Pearson.

He is survived by his four children:: Rita...

May 31, 2019

Funeral services for Brenda Cantrell Smith age 64 of New Market will be conducted Tuesday 2PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery.  Brenda was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late William and Kate Cantrell. She passed away Friday morning at her residence.

May 31, 2019

Elizabeth Reeves Becraft, 73, of Hazel Green, went to be with the Lord on Friday.

Libby was a 1963 graduate of Hazel Green High School and attended Auburn University before earning a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She had retired from Huntsville Hospital after 33 years of...

May 30, 2019

Bobby Thurman Henderson, 84, of Huntsville, Alabama, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2019.  He was born on June 16, 1934 to Alfred and Irene Henderson.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sara (Hagan) Henderson; son Barry Henderson; daughter-in-law Donna Henderson; daughter, Carol Henderson; sister Gayle Bachus; brother-in-law Roy Bachus;...

May 29, 2019

Joseph Lance "Joe" Calloway, 69, of Gurley, passed away on Wednesday.

He had retired from the Madison County Commission after 31 years of service.  He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Jereld Calloway;   His parents, Dewey & Della Calloway;  His sisters, Margie and...

May 23, 2019

Doris Louise Arnold Carter, born at home in Rural Dickson County, TN on December 29, 1927, died on May 23, 2019 at St Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN. She is preceded in death by her Husband of 68 years H. N. Speedy Carter. her Father- G.H. Arnold, her Mother- Ruby Taylor Arnold, Siblings-Maggie Ellis, Lou Tubb, Roscoe Arnold,...

May 22, 2019

Geneva Carter Elliff, 87, of Toney, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a Christian and had been a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Toney, worked for almost 30 years at Genesco, and then worked for the Madison County Commission in Data...

May 22, 2019

Jewel Rigsby Easter, 88, of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family. She was a Christian and a long-time member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Sunday 2pm at the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Bolan and Pastor Lon Ostrzycki officiating.  Burial...

May 21, 2019

Funeral services for Acie Tielking, 71 of Hazel Green, will be conducted Saturday 11AM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Boyette officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Mr. Tielking passed away Tuesday at his residence.

He is survived by one sister, Dorthy and her husband, Felix Picarella and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

May 21, 2019

Dorothy E. Johnson, 86, of Gurley, formerly of Huntsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a graduate of Lincoln School in Huntsville.  She was a Christian and a long-time member of Lincoln Baptist Church which later became Heritage Baptist Church.  She later became...

May 19, 2019

Billy Ray "Bill" Wilburn, 79, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was proud to be a resident of the Licketskillet community where he spent almost his entire life.   He worked as a Master Welder and took great pride in his work for the...

May 19, 2019

Linda Warden McElyea, 75, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday while surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was a Christian, a very active member of the Hazel Green First Baptist Church family, and was an active supporter of the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life.

She was preceded in...

May 18, 2019

Barbara Ann Powell Travis died peacefully at her home in Hazel Green, Alabama on Saturday May 18th, 2019.  Barbara was 60 years old and although she had health issues over the years and lived most of her adult life in Monroe, NC, she was recently enjoying retirement in Alabama with her husband of 30 years.

Barbara was...

May 18, 2019

Funeral services for David Bruce McNeal age 63 of Hazel Green will be conducted Thursday at 3:30 PM from the Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial will be in the Charity Cemetery.  Mr. McNeal passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the...

May 16, 2019

Thomas E. Taylor (Tom), age 77 of Huntsville, AL passed away on Thursday, May 16th. Born in Pennsylvania Tom eventually moved to Huntsville, where he met the love of his life, Arlene, who he was married to for over 56 years. He worked for General Electric for 35 years, beginning in the mailroom and working his way...

May 15, 2019

Funeral services for Connie Echols age 66 of Hazel Green will be conducted Friday 2PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randy Pyle officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Echols passed away Wednesday morning at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Echols, her daughters, Krystal Echols (Eric Smith), Lisha...

May 6, 2019

Harold Dean Fowler of Fayetteville,Tn. passed away May 6, 2019 in Huntsville, Al. Along side his bed in CCU, his family held his hands and led him to the pathway of Heaven.

Visitation will be held at Hazel Green Funeral Home on Friday, May 10 from 5–8 PM. Funeral service will be held at Hazel Green Funeral...

May 4, 2019

Brittany Nicole "Nikki" Hill, 27, of Hazel Green, passed away on Saturday.

Nikki was a proud mom who loved her daughter and enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Murphy Randall Hill, Dianne Hill, Jerry McCoy, and Sue McCoy.

Apr 30, 2019

Gwendoline Murphy Fowler passed away at home on April 30, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 13, 1939. She was raised in Birmingham, AL, attended Ensley High School and graduated from Samford University. After a brief career, she then devoted herself to her family and to church activities, as her husband served as a...