Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Hazel Green, AL and surrounding areas
Bill Graves
Jan 5, 2026
William Alexander “Bill” Graves, 91, of Meridianville, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Huntsville.
He was a 1953 graduate of Butler High School and a longtime member of Meridianville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. Bill worked as an electrician and was known as a jack of all trades. He retired from Wells and Tate Electric in...
Kenneth Sparks
Jan 11, 2026
Kenneth Sparks, a lifelong resident of Madison County, was born on July 23, 1937 to the late Viola and Dillon Sparks. He lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and simple joys, leaving behind a legacy of love and quiet strength.
Kenneth married the love of his life, Dorothy, on May 23, 1960. Together, they built a life centered on...
Katherine L. Edwards
Jan 11, 2026
Katherine Lucile Edwards, age 95, departed this life on January 11, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1930, in Madison County, Alabama, the daughter of the late Elzer Jackson Sharp and Lucille Sharp.
A woman of remarkable intellect and dedication, Katherine devoted more than 40 years of service to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, retiring in 1994. Her distinguished career...
Raymond Ballard
Jan 9, 2026
Raymond Ballard Sr. passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love for his family.
He served in the United States Army and later in the National Guard. After his military service, he worked for General Motors for many years before retiring.
Raymond was a Christian who loved the Lord and lived out his faith through service to others....
Glenn Franklin Bledsoe
Jan 7, 2026
Glenn Franklin Bledsoe, 71, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday. He was born on December 11, 1954, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Elgin and Murlene (Berry) Bledsoe.
Glenn loved music, football, and NASCAR. He was a member of the Twickenham Van Club and had the opportunity to drive on the Talladega Superspeedway—an experience he greatly enjoyed. He retired from...
Louise Christa
Jan 5, 2026
Ella Louise Christa (Jolly), 74, of Hazel Green, was born on September 1, 1951, and passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Ella, though many called her Louise or Lou for short, was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Joe Christa; her parents, Mary Elizabeth and Lester Sylvester Jolly; her brothers, Lester Ray...
Craig Lanarde Meeks
Jan 5, 2026
Craig Lanarde Meeks was born on October 28, 1949, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, to the late Annie Laura Meeks and the late Henry Lewis Meeks. He departed this life to be with our heavenly father on January 5, 2026.
Craig was baptized at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and attended Chisholm High School. After high school, he...
Nancy Marie Tortorano-Jones
Jan 2, 2026
Nancy Marie Tortorano-Jones passed away at home in Fayetteville, Tenn., Jan. 2, 2026 after a long illness. A beloved homemaker, business partner, child-care specialist and teacher, her greatest joy in life was her family. She was 84.
Born June 24, 1941 in Suffern, N.Y., she spent the majority of her working life caring for and shaping the minds of preschool children...
Joshua Michael Prince
Jan 2, 2026
Joshua Michael Prince, 26, of Hazel Green Alabama, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026. Josh was born on September 15, 1999 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Jennifer Hardiman Prince.
He attended Hazel Green High School and then graduated in 2018 from Warrenton High School in Warrenton, Missouri. Josh worked as an auto mechanic in Huntsville, Alabama.
Josh is survived by...
Edith McCormick
Jan 2, 2026
Edith McCormick, 92, of Madison, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning while surrounded by her loving family. She would have celebrated her ninety-third birthday in just a few days. She enjoyed a long and meaningful life characterized by youthful vigor.
She was born in Limestone County to Arthur and Willie Ray Sanderson and grew up in the East...
Wannie Hollman Anderson
Dec 30, 2025
Wannie Hollman Anderson passed peacefully on December 30, 2025 at the age of 96.
He was born February 18, 1929 to Ernest and Girdie Anderson of Cullman, Alabama.
He was born prior to the Great Depression and by 1939, when WWII started, his family worked at the Arsenal. They resided at Redstone Park, where they actually had power lines and electricity and...
Marina Deparis Hoeppner
Dec 27, 2025
Marina Deparis Hoeppner, 77, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on December 27, 2025.
She was a truly extraordinary woman, whose life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion. She was not only a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother but also a mighty pillar of strength and grace to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
She embraced life with...
Joyce Honea Thompson
Dec 27, 2025
Joyce Honea Thompson, 91, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on December 27, 2025. Joyce was born on July 5, 1934, in New Market, Alabama, to the late Essie and Ethia (Wright) Honea.
She was raised on the family farm, where she learned the value of hard work. Joyce attended Walnut Grove School and graduated from New Market High School. She later...
Kevin Eugene Corbin Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Kevin Eugene Corbin, 27, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1998, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Kevin Corbin Sr. and Heather Akins.
Kevin is survived by his mother, Heather (Lamar) Akins; his father, Kevin Corbin Sr. (Beth Mintz); his fiancé, Fayth Binkley; his one-month-old son, Kohan Eugene Corbin; his twin brother, Cody...
Roy Allen Jenkins Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Roy Allen Jenkins, Sr., passed away suddenly at the age of 82. He was known as "Rab", "Rabbit", or "Ro-Ro" to many.
He attended school at Buckhorn High School, where he excelled at baseball. He drove a truck for Meadow Gold making home deliveries and he worked at Frito Lay before following his dad and oldest brother, BH, into the carpentry...
Larry Steve Moore
Dec 22, 2025
Larry Steve Moore, age 79, known to many as “Bear” or “Shadowbear,” passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Jesse Arden Moore and Ivy Lucille Garrett Moore of Mineral Wells, Texas.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He wore many hats throughout his life. Following...
Billy Wayne Thomas
Dec 20, 2025
Billy Wayne Thomas was called home to Heaven on December 20, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Thomas; his mother, Dorothy “Dot” Thomas; and his beloved wife, Mary Christine Thomas.
Billy is survived by his siblings, Donnie, Herman, Joanne, Juanita, and Jerry; his children, Bradley and Mandy; and his grandchildren, Billy, Damien, Bradley, and Austin. He is also...
Paul Dean Renfroe
Dec 16, 2025
Paul Dean “P.D.” Renfroe, age 60, of Toney, Alabama, passed away on December 16, 2025, at his residence in Toney.
P.D. was born on March 25, 1965, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Lloyd and Martha (Buchanan) Renfroe. He was born and raised in Madison County.
P.D. enjoyed fishing, drawing, Alabama football, NASCAR, and baseball. He had a special talent for working with wood...
Candy Damron Jones
Dec 16, 2025
Candy Damron Jones, 66, of Hazel Green passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She passed away surrounded by love ones and leaves behind a legacy defined by strength, sass, and deep devotion to her family and those in need. Candy was famously stubborn, proudly strong-willed, and never afraid to speak her mind. Her sassy spirit was part of her...
Elmer Dale Howard
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Elmer Dale Howard of New Market peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday while with his loving family. He was 76 and was a Christian and faithful part of Plainview Church of Christ, and he loved to travel and to spend time with his family. He was born in Huntsville, AL, in 1949, to Melvin Elmer Howard...
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