Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas

Imogene Hudson

Imogene Hudson

Sep 16, 2025

Imogene Davis Hudson, 93, has been a lifelong residence of rural northeast Madison County, AL since her birth on March 17, 1932 to Pell N Davis and Onie Thomas “Tommie” Teague Davis.

She was a 1950 graduate of New Market High School and married Gordon P. Hudson soon thereafter in July 1950. She was a dedicated housewife who managed a household,...

Tony Allen

Tony Allen

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. James Anthony "Tony" Allen of Toney, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Tuesday. He was 77.

Tony had retired from his career with UPS after approximately 25 years. He was also proud of the work he did on Capitol Hill in the late 1960s. He loved people and his friends appreciated and enjoyed his sense of humor. Tony...

Joan Marie Craffets Bennett

Joan Marie Craffets Bennett

Sep 9, 2025

Joan Marie Craffets Bennett, age 92, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jefferson Bennett; her parents, Lucy Maesch Craffets and Edward Craffets; her brothers, Edward and Johnny; and her sister Mary Elizabeth.

She is survived by her loving daughters: Kelly Dunn...

Dennis Keith Zimmerman

Dennis Keith Zimmerman

Sep 7, 2025

Mr. Dennis Keith Zimmerman of Meridianville, formerly of Jefferson City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Sunday. He was 84.

No services are planned locally. There will be a private graveside service in Missouri.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Cathy Moore Howard

Cathy Moore Howard

Sep 5, 2025

Cathy Moore Howard of New Market passed away peacefully at home with her family in the Plevna Community on Friday. She was 72. Mrs. Howard had retired from the Madison County Tax Assessors office where she was an Appraiser for almost 30 years. She enjoyed spending her free time on the golf course, traveling, and most of all, shopping. She...

George Kelley

George Kelley

Sep 3, 2025

George Arthur Kelley, 70, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Hazel Green, passed away on September 3, 2025.

Born on February 13, 1955, in Indiana to Betty and Harold Kelley, George graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1973 and went on to dedicate his career to tool and die cast design and production, a craft he approached with both skill and...

Kenneth Lee Bowen Sr.

Kenneth Lee Bowen Sr.

Sep 3, 2025

Kenneth Lee Bowen, 62, of New Market, Alabama, passed away on September 3, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1963, in Dade County, Florida, to the late Silas and Christine (Taylor) Bowen.

Kenneth was known for his strong work ethic and was deeply loved by his work family. He worked many years in the cable industry and was especially passionate...

Gwen Hunter Potter

Gwen Hunter Potter

Aug 29, 2025

Gwen Hunter Potter of New Market passed away on Friday, August 29. She was 95 and was the daughter of the late Elvie and Bertha Spray Hunter. 

Gwen was known for being a hard-worker and an integral part of her Walnut Grove Community where she and her family have operated Hunter and Potter Grocery, a landmark community store, since 1972. 

She was...

Jaydin Lynn Daly

Jaydin Lynn Daly

Aug 28, 2025

Jaydin Lynn Daly of Ardmore went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning. He was six and was a student at Cedar Hill Elementary School where he was in Kindergarten. He loved Playstation, Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox and being with his family. He was a sweet and loving kid and was outgoing and friendly to everybody. Jaydin was also outspoken...

Dakota Lynn Daly

Dakota Lynn Daly

Aug 28, 2025

Dakota Lynn Daly of Ardmore went to be with the Lord on Thursday. He was 38 and was a loving husband and father who was always postive and had a smile on his face.

He enjoyed fishing, working on his truck, his 20 inch wheels, and riding around playing his music.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jaydin Lynn Daly;...

Ronald Hardin

Ronald Hardin

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. Ronald Jean Hardin, of New Market, Alabama, passed away Monday night while surrounded by his loving family. He was 75.

Ronald was born in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Willie and Georgia Hardin. Mr. Hardin enjoyed sitting on his porch, drinking coffee, and listening to music. He loved his dog.

Mr. Hardin was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Ellen Oleta Thornley

Ellen Oleta Thornley

Aug 26, 2025

Ellen Oleta Thornley, 97, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Scipio, Oklahoma, to the late Jasper and Mollie Nave.

Ellen grew up in eastern New Mexico and graduated from Monument High School in 1946. She loved her flowers, birds, cats, and garden, and enjoyed riding her...

Tony Holder

Tony Holder

Aug 23, 2025

Mark Anthony "Tony" Holder affectionally known as "Rabbit" of Athens, Alabama passed away August 23, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1963 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He grew up in Vanntown, Tennessee and Meridianville, Alabama.

Tony loved his friends and family along with animals, kids, and Nascar. He also enjoyed playing guitar. Tony was a kind-hearted person who never met a...

Lary Eugene Melton

Lary Eugene Melton

Aug 19, 2025

Lary Eugene Melton, 72 of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.  He loved his family and friends, riding his trike and Alabama football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas "Bud" and Ila Melton; and his sister, Linda O'dell.

Surviving family members include his wife, Charlene Melton; son Carlton Melton (Melanie); granddaughters, Katelyn Lynd (Tyler) and Hannan...

Sandra Jones

Sandra Jones

Aug 19, 2025

Sandra Jean Jones, 65 of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday while resting at home. She was lovingly known by her nickname, "Frog", and was a kind person who would do anything for anyone. She loved other people, especially her family, and she loved her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Wayne Taylor; her sister, Peggy Laster;...

Vernon Michael Johnston

Vernon Michael Johnston

Aug 18, 2025

Vernon Michael Johnston was born sleeping on August 18, 2025 to Brianna Walker and Caleb Johnston at 6:38 AM.

Vernon was already deeply loved by his parents and will forever be in our hearts.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

William E. Bishop

William E. Bishop

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. William E. Bishop of Hazel Green passed away on Monday evening while surrounded by his loving family. He was 91. He was born and raised in Marion County, Alabama where he grew up working on the farm in order to help support his family. He was then a long-time resident of Hazel Green and was a Christian and of...

Ella Mae Prince

Ella Mae Prince

Aug 17, 2025

Ella Mae Stubbs Prince was born in Huntsville, Alabama on August 14, 1933, to James Clifford Stubbs and Katherine Louise Wies Stubbs. She was married to Lloyd Vann Prince on June 26, 1949. They were married for 60 years until his death on September 15, 2009. She was a devout Christian who returned to God August 17, 2025.

She was preceded...

Solon Eugene Bentley

Solon Eugene Bentley

Aug 17, 2025

Mr. Solon Eugene Bentley of the Lincoln community went to be with the Lord on Sunday while surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Solon was born and raised in New Market, Alabama where he graduated from Buckhorn High School in 1959. After meeting and marrying his beloved wife, Virginia, he moved to the Lincoln Community where he was...

Mary Lynn Berry

Mary Lynn Berry

Aug 14, 2025

Mary Lynn Berry, 70, of New Market, Alabama passed away on August 14, 2025 after a second battle with cancer. She was born on March 9, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Douglas and Louise (Preston) King.

Mary was a loving wife, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sharing recipes. She loved...