Obituaries

Nov 18, 2024

John 15:16 … “but I have chosen you … that your fruit should remain.”

On Monday evening, November 18, 2024, Roger Atlas Crowder, of Huntsville AL, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind remaining fruit.

Roger was born on June 17, 1942, to Lester and Louise Crowder of Kuna, Idaho.  The third...

Nov 18, 2024

Carolyn Beverly Ates, age 83, passed away on November 18, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with dementia.  She was born July 18, 1941, in High Point North Carolina, to the late Hamilton & Elizabeth Gray.

Carolyn found joy in her faith. She grew up in Birmingham, where she graduated from Shades Valley High School.  She...

Nov 16, 2024

George Kenneth Underwood, 63, passed away peacefully on November the 16th, 2024 in Huntsville, surrounded by loving family and friends. His visitation will be on Saturday, November 23 from 11:00 to 12:00 at Hazel Green Funeral Home in Hazel Green Alabama, 13921 Highway 231-431. Following visitation, a family graveside gathering will be held at Valley View Memorial...

Nov 16, 2024

Linda Kay Myers, 79, of Gurley, Alabama  passed away November 16, 2024 at 140 Laurel Lane, Gurley, Alabama. She was born on September 1, 1945  in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Gordon and Pauline  (Brady) Anderson.

Linda so enjoyed being surrounded by her large family.  Her relationship with the Lord was most important.  The 23rd Psalm was...

Nov 13, 2024

Mr. Ricky Layne Towry passed away on Wednesday.   He was 63.  He was born and raised in Lincoln County, Tennessee and later lived in the Hazel Green community.

He was a passionate University of Tennessee sports fan and loved his children.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 13, 2024

Bobby Eugene Berryhill peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2024 at the age of 81 while surrounded by his wife and loving family.

Bobby was born on July 16, 1943 at his humble home to his parents, Earnest & Alma Berryhill.  Bobby’s childhood was spent...

Nov 11, 2024

Willa Ray Luna ,  84 , of Hazel Green , Alabama  passed away November 11, 2024  at Madison Hospital  Madison, Alabama . She was born on November 6, 1940  in Lincoln, Tennessee  to the late Richard  and Rosie  (Taylor ) Warren .

Willa was a long time member of  Charity Baptist Church. She was always extremely proud...

Nov 10, 2024

Ezra Smotherman of Flintville, Tennessee passed away at his home.  He was 69 and grew up in Hazel Green and attended Hazel Green School.   He loved his family and had many friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Earl Smotherman;  His mother, Evelyn Louise Smotherman; His brother, Bob Smotherman; His...

Nov 9, 2024

Teresa Marie Rivard, 59, of Owens Cross Roads passed away on Saturday at her residence.  Teresa was a native of California and a resident of Madison County for 26 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne Rivard, by her brother, Stephen Rivard, and by her nephew, Michael Williams.

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. Jordan Ross Lambert of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away on Friday.   He was 39.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3pm in the chapel of Hazel Green Funeral Home. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and will publish a complete obituary...

Nov 6, 2024

Mary Ellen Cunningham Kirkpatrick, age 95, of Athens, Alabama and formerly of Huntsville, passed away on November 6, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Jessie Cunningham; brother, David Cunningham; and sisters Louise Cunningham and Dorothy Meeker.

She is survived by her daughters, Georgia Kirkpatrick Joyner (Juan) of Huntsville, and Muriel...

Nov 4, 2024

Shelby Douglas Watson ,  78 , of Hazel Green , Alabama  passed away November 4, 2024  at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital  Tullahoma , Tennessee . He was born on May 15, 1946  in Huntland , Tennessee  to the late Ralph  and Jessie  (Cagle ) Watson .

Shelby loved a variety of activities including fishing, hunting, horseshoes, dominos and  ...

Nov 4, 2024

Sara Christine Franklin, 85, of New Market , Alabama  passed away November 4, 2024  at Donalson Care Center  Fayetteville , Tennessee . She was born on June 17, 1939  in Hazel Green Alabama.

Sara was known for her warm spirit and love for life. She never met a stranger and loved conversation with anyone who encountered her.  ...

Nov 3, 2024

Crystal Viola Tracy, 37, of Hazel Green, Alabama  passed away November 3, 2024  at 420 Manley Road  Hazel Green , Alabama . She was born on May 12, 1987  in Huntsville, Alabama  to Danny  and Joanna  (Lanier ) Pruitt .

Crystal  is survived by husband Marcus Tracy, four children Abby Pruitt, Devion Pruitt, Hunter Worthey, and Sarah...

Nov 1, 2024

Deanna Beth King of Elkmont, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Decatur at a local hospital.  She was 59.

She was born in Tennessee on Aug 19 1965 and is survived by her boyfriend David Smith and their two granddaughters, Kinslee Orgeron and Hasley Smith along many other family members...

Oct 31, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Elizabeth Funke Cranston of Huntsville, Alabama went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who shared her unwavering faith, compassion, and joy with everyone she encountered. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Retired Col. Robert “Bob” Dean Funke and Teresa...

Oct 31, 2024

Grady Daniel, the only child of the late Ernest “Joe” and Zelma Daniel  departed this earth to join his deceased ancestors and beloved wife, Pat Allen Daniel on October 31, 2024 at the age of 85.

Children left to mourn his passing are Roger (Cathy Slayton) Daniel, Robin  (Bill) Shelton, Connie (Allen) Kirkland,...

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Burton Hilderbrand Jr. New Market, AL passed away in his home on 10-30-2024.

Robert was preceded in death by:  Robert Hilderbrand Sr., Father; Myrtle (Hillis) Wildermuth, Mother; Merlyn Wildermuth, Step father; Raymond and Amy Wildermuth, Brother and sister in law;  Alex Lee Nephew; and  Joe Stiles who was like a father to Robert.

Surviving:  ...

Oct 28, 2024

Melissa Donnelly, 62, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on October 28, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1962, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Eddie M. and Maggie (Boyett) Siddon.

Melissa is survived by her husband, Ralph Donnelly; her daughter, Jessica Gaines, and son-in-law, Grant Gaines; her daughter, Shannon Godfrey; her step-sons, Ralph Donnelly Jr....

Oct 27, 2024

Jenifer(with one n or Jeni to some) L. Soto, aged 64, passed away peacefully because of a much used, loving heart on October 27th 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on October 6th 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard Ecklund and Ruth Baker. She married the love of her life Francisco Soto on September 20th 1980. She couldn't...