OBITUARIES
Walter R. Sargent
Jul 10, 2025
Walter R. Sargent, “Sarge”, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 in Madison, Alabama at home surrounded by his family. On July 1, 1941 Sarge was born to Dean and Walter Sargent in Tallassee, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama where he earned his degree from the Culverhouse College of Business.
He was the beloved husband of Donna, a loving...
J.H. May, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
January 12, 1939 – July 8, 2025
J. H. May, affectionately known as "Papee," passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 86. Born on January 12, 1939, in Vernon, Texas, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.
J.H. proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years, including...
William C. Claunch, Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
William C. “Bill” Claunch, 80, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on July 4, 2025.
He was born on December 11, 1944, in Jasper, Alabama. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University in 1968 and moved to Huntsville shortly after graduation. He spent his professional career working on space travel with NASA.
His work included contributions to the Space Shuttle,...
Viet Cao Nguyen
Jul 1, 2025
Viet Cao Nguyen of Madison, Alabama passed away July 1, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hobart Benton Noll, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Hobart Benton Noll, Jr. of Madison, Alabama passed away June 28, 2025. A private family service will be held to honor his memory.
Vincent King DiRago
Jun 25, 2025
Services will be held at Madison Baptist Church on Monday, June 30, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The funeral service will start at 12:00pm. The burial will follow at Faith Memorial Park, Madison, AL.
Michiko Ishibashi Robertson
Jun 23, 2025
Michiko Ishibashi Robertson was born November 13, 1947, in Tokyo, Japan. She was the second daughter of Asao and Toshiko (Kumada) Ishibashi. Both parents died in 1956 and she was raised by her maternal Grandmother, Tomo Kumada. She attended Toyama Elementary School in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and Nishiyama Junior High School, also in Shinjuku. She graduated from Meguro Senior High School...
Joseph "Joe" Robert Slifka
Jun 21, 2025
Joseph Slifka, 80, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born June 7, 1945, in Berwyn, Illinois to parents Joseph and Mildred Slifka.
Joe grew up in Berwyn, Illinois, graduating from Morton East High School. He later graduated from Morton Junior College, Cicero, Illinois, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University...
Janice Kay Thurston
Jun 17, 2025
Janice Kay Thurston, a resident of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 86. She lived a full and meaningful life.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Col. (Ret.) Joe B. Thurston Jr.; her eldest son, Thomas Page Thurston; her brother, John Kasper Frei III; and her parents, Lt....
Daniel "Danny" Patrick Finley
Jun 17, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Patrick Finley, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2025. A devoted husband and loving father, Danny’s greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Allison, and their two children, Abigail (11) and Nathan (10), who were the light of his life.
Danny was a proud graduate of Auburn...
Rickey L. Todd
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Rickey Lee Todd, age 80, of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father, educator, and man of deep faith, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and commitment to his family, students, and community.
Born in March 1945, Rickey proudly served his country as a medic in the United...
Amanda Jo Statum
Jun 14, 2025
Amanda Jo (Statum) Gamez, age 30, passed away peacefully at home in Madison, Alabama on Saturday evening, June 14th 2025. She was born November 28th 1994 in Huntsville, Alabama. Amanda is preceded in death by her mother Teri Jean (Shafer) Statum and survived by her husband Jesus “Jesse” Gerald Gamez, sister Dana (Statum) Letterle and father David Statum.
Amanda was a...
Harriet Ann Folts
Jun 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Harriet A. Folts
9 March 1930 – 8 June 2025
We announce with sadness, and gratitude for her time with us on this Earth, the passing of Harriet Ann Folts on June 8th, 2025 at the age of 95.
Harriet followed her husband of 73 years, Norman, just 12 weeks after his passing in March.
Harriet was the second daughter...
Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
Jun 8, 2025
Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Rhodes, 75, of Madison, Alabama passed away on June 8, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12PM to 1PM with a service at 1PM Friday, June 20, 2025, also at Legacy Chapel. She will be buried alongside her parents in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Betsy grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts graduating from...
James Richard Blocker
Jun 5, 2025
James Richard Blocker was born in Montgomery, Alabama on June 6, 1947, and entered his eternal home on June 5, 2025, the day before his 78th birthday.
He is preceded in death by his parents Maureen Saliba Blocker and Frank Blocker Senior, sister Sarah Blocker Booty, and brother Frank Blocker Junior.
He is survived by Marsha Thomason Blocker (his beloved wife of...
Joshua Cameron Lingo
Jun 4, 2025
Joshua Cameron Lingo peacefully passed away at his home in Madison, AL, on June 4, 2025, at the age of 22, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Tim and Allison Lingo; siblings, Dylan and Gracie; grandparents, Greg and Cheryl Horlick and Janet Lingo; great-grandmother, Nancy Stone; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and...
Jenna Caroline Borden
May 31, 2025
Jenna Caroline Borden, age 13, passed away May 31, 2025. She had cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and cortical vision impairment. She was a student at East Limestone middle school.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Tiffany Rene Borden; and grandparents, Bill and Linda Borden.
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Michael and Gina Borden; grandparents, Ronald and Jean Taylor;...
William Lynn Boglio
May 28, 2025
William (Bill) Lynn Boglio, age 81, passed away in his home on May 28, 2025.
The youngest child of Sabas and Margaret Boglio, Bill was born on April 5, 1944, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Then at the age of five, his family moved to Tampa, Florida, and it was here that he would play the violin for his junior high school...
Patricia Ann Gardiner Jones
May 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Gardiner Jones, age 93, of Madison, AL, died May 28, 2025. A funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 2 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Madison, with interment directly after Mass at St. John’s columbarium.
Patricia was born and raised in Iowa, where she met and married her husband, Russel. In 1973, Pat and...
Phillip Louis Lindsey
May 27, 2025
Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, Phillip spent his early years in East Tennessee and Auburn, Alabama. After graduating from DeKalb County High School in Fort Payne in 1952, he pursued his passion for aviation at Auburn University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Administration in 1956. He then served his country as an Air Transportation Officer in the...
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