Obituaries

Jun 16, 2019

Keena Taylor, 59, of Hazel Green, passed away on Sunday.

Keena had a kind and gentle spirit, loved children and never met a stranger.  She was a people person and enjoyed helping others.  She also enjoyed working in her garden and her flowers.  She loved her customers at General in Toney where she had worked for several...

Jun 15, 2019

Funeral services for Jeremy Knight age 33 of Hazel Green will be conducted Friday 1PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki officiating. Burial will follow in the New Sharon Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother Cynthia and his stepfather, Brian, his sister, Whitney, his nephew, Luke and his grandmothers, Nelda...

Jun 13, 2019

John R. Walker, 88, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday morning.

Mr. Walker was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee in 1931 and lived almost all of his life there.  After graduating from Flintville High School he served in the United States Navy.  Mr. Walker was well-known in the Hazel Green Community where...

Jun 11, 2019

Funeral services for Mama Ruth Worthington Martin White age 95 of Hazel Green will be conducted Thursday at 6:30PM at Hazel Green Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Hale and Bro. Tim Boyett officiating. She was born March 14, 1924 to W.J. and Nannie Baldwin Worthington in Van Buren County, Tennessee. Mama Ruth worked as a factory worker and...

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...