OBITUARIES

Gary Franklin Humphries

Gary Franklin Humphries

Nov 28, 2022

Gary Franklin Humphries, of Huntsville, Alabama, age 81, passed away Monday, November 28th, 2022.

Gary was born December 15, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. After 20 years of exemplary service, Gary retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force. He then went to work in logistics for Rockwell, and later for Boeing from which he retired.

Gary loved wood-working...

Jack Nathan Reed

Jack Nathan Reed

Nov 25, 2022

“Pops” Jack Reed passed away on November 25, 2022 at the age of 90, and will be deeplymourned by his family and friends. Jack lost his beloved wife, Gloria, in 2013 after 58 blessedyears. He is survived by his three children, Laura Peterson (husband Russell), Richard Reed(wife Kathy), and Edwin Reed (wife MaryBeth); by his two grandchildren Becky Reed and...

Noriko Yamagata Ellis

Noriko Yamagata Ellis

Nov 25, 2022

Noriko Ellis, 81, of Harvest, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 25,  2022.

She was born November 25, 1941, in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan to Juro Yamagata and Yoshiko Yamagata.  She was the oldest of Juro and Yoshiko’s two children.  The family moved from Hiroshima to Tokyo when Noriko was in middle school.  Noriko earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Waseda...

Robert Lee Freeland

Robert Lee Freeland

Nov 25, 2022

Robert Lee Freeland

July 5, 1944 – November 25, 2022 Robert Lee Freeland, 78, of Madison, Alabama passed away at his residence on  November 25, 2022 after a battle with cancer. 

One of the kindest souls on this planet, our father was a gentle, generous man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his family had everything they needed. He faced...

Mafalda Paula Rantz

Mafalda Paula Rantz

Nov 25, 2022

Mafalda “Paula” Rantz, 92, most recently of Madison, AL, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, after succumbing to late-stage dementia. She was commonly known as Mrs. Paula to some, Paula to others, Aunt Miffy to her nieces and nephews, Mom to her daughter Donna Six (Michael), Grandma to her four devoted grandchildren (Jessica Chenoweth (Glen), Sharon Livingston (Joshua), David...

John Paul Atkinson

John Paul Atkinson

Nov 24, 2022

John Paul Atkinson, 84, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 24, 2022, in Madison, AL after a prolonged struggle with dementia. John Paul was born in Huntsville, AL, the son of William Buford Atkinson and Mary Osborne Atkinson.

John Paul was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of over 50 years,...

Carol Jean Benjamin

Carol Jean Benjamin

Nov 24, 2022

Carol was born in McLean, New York to Clifford and Josephine Smith on August 7, 1941. Her Dad was in the Air Force so the family moved to many places including England. She grew up in a big family, having one sister and five brothers. Her mother was a very loving mother to Carol and this showed as she came...

Thomas Curtis Horton

Thomas Curtis Horton

Nov 17, 2022

Thomas Curtis Horton, 84, of Madison, Ala., passed away on Nov. 17, 2022.

Curtis was born May 14, 1938, in Pinson, Tenn. He grew up in Memphis, Germantown and Humboldt, Tenn., moving around several times as he was the son of a Methodist pastor.

He attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tenn., and graduated with an electrical engineering degree from the...

Bonnie Louise Boydston

Bonnie Louise Boydston

Nov 10, 2022

Bonnie Louise Boydston, 80, of Madison, Alabama passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. 

Bonnie was born on July 27, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Emma Huber as well as her husband Robert Boydston, Sr. 

Bonnie is survived by her son Robert Boydston, Jr. (Gail), daughter Brenda Melvin (Craig), granddaughter Chrissy...

Vicki Ann Lynch

Vicki Ann Lynch

Nov 9, 2022

Vicki Ann (Swindle) Lynch

December 27, 1951 - November 9, 2022

At the age of 70, Vicki Ann Lynch of Madison, Alabama passed away on November 9, 2022. She is survived by her husband, CW-4 Tom Lynch (US Army Retired), her sons Brent Caron, Matthew Caron, and Tommy Lynch, grandchildren Lilly Caron, Oliver Caron, and Hannah Caron and step-grandchildren Sam...

Tracie Diane Bryant

Tracie Diane Bryant

Nov 8, 2022

Tracie Diane Bryant of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the age of 48. Tracie was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 13,  1973.

Tracie ran a small business and worked with her father for many years; later in life was a caregiver for the elderly, obtaining her certificate as a certified nursing assistant.

Tracie was a...

William Archie Whitworth

William Archie Whitworth

Nov 7, 2022

William Archie Whitworth passed away November 7, 2022. He was a resident of Limestone County. Mr. Whitworth was born March 1, 1935, to Walter Trotman Whitworth and Estelle Crutcher Whitworth. There will be a graveside service Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Madison City Cemetery. Mr. Mark Hatfield will be officiating. Legacy Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Martha Lee Seay

Martha Lee Seay

Nov 5, 2022

Martha Lee Lanier Seay, 73, of Huntsville gained her heavenly wings on 11/5/2022 surrounded by family and loved ones. Martha was born and grew up in owen’s cross roads by the late Lee Roy Lanier and Lois Beatrice Kent. She was raised by Lois Beatrice Kent and Grady Dennis. She worked 20 years in the banking field and fifteen years for...

Robert Stepp

Robert Stepp

Nov 4, 2022

Robert Stepp, 88, of Madison, Alabama passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. Robert was a much beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother who is survived by his wife, Sara; three children Mickey, Carrie, and Sherrie; four grandchildren Jimmy, Josh, Jess, and Jo; and two sisters Maxine and Shirley. Robert retired from the US Navy after 27 years of service.

In lieu...

Evelyn Belga Hadwin

Evelyn Belga Hadwin

Oct 30, 2022

Evelyn Belga Hadwin, 69, of Madison, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. 

Gretchen Sue Fox

Gretchen Sue Fox

Oct 30, 2022

On October 30th 2022, Sue Fox, mother of four, passed away at the age of 80 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sue was born on December 8th, 1941 in St. Louis Missouri. Sue earned her associates degree at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek Michigan and served as an RN for 30 years. She worked as a nursing advisor...

Gayle Morgan Jackson, Jr.

Gayle Morgan Jackson, Jr.

Oct 30, 2022

Gayle Morgan Jackson, Jr., 85, of Madison, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. 

Carl Frederick Behr

Carl Frederick Behr

Oct 29, 2022

Carl Frederick Behr of Madison, Alabama passed away Saturday October 29, 2022.

He is survived by his loving children Avery and Alex Behr, his mother, brother and extended family.

Carl was born in Dearborn Michigan, lived Huntsville, AL for over 40 years. His father’s job moves took him to Missouri, California, Texas and finally Alabama. Carl loved his children, sports...

William Willard White

William Willard White

Oct 29, 2022

William Willard White, 93, of Madison, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. 

 

Kevin Douglas Kleinjung

Kevin Douglas Kleinjung

Oct 29, 2022

Kevin Douglas Kleinjung, 67, of Madison, AL passed peacefully in his home on October 29, 2022.

He was born in Huntington, Long Island, New York on November 24,1954. He enlisted in the United States Navy, shortly after high school, serving in the Vietnam era. After returning home a decorated veteran, he worked in a number of nuclear power plants across...

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