OBITUARIES
Wayne Thomas Walker
Mar 8, 2025
Wayne Thomas Walker, age 70 of Fayetteville, TN passed away March 8, 2025 in Huntsville, AL. He was born on December 7, 1954 to Frank and Doris Walker in Stuttgart, Germany. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas where he eventually met and married the love of his life, Margit Sams Walker. Wayne spent his entire career working for Frito...
Sharon Ann Myers
Feb 23, 2025
Sharon Ann Myers
July 4, 1943 – February 23, 2025
After a beautifully lived life full of love, laughter, kindness, and strength, our cherished wife, sister, mother, and Nana, Sharon Myers, passed away peacefully in Madison, AL on the evening of February 23, 2025. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 38 years, Bob, their children and their spouses,...
Rita Beverly Monteiro
Feb 23, 2025
Our beloved mother Rita Monteiro passed away peacefully in Madison, AL on February 23, 2025 at the age of 85. She will be joyfully remembered by her husband, Hubert, after 62 wonderful years together, her children Anand, Prema, and Navin, her daughters-in-law LiJuan and Usha and her grandchildren Shiv, Vivian, Vivek, and Olivia; her brother Raymond and sister Moire and...
Holly DeLayne Malmay Wales
Feb 21, 2025
On the morning of February 21st, Holly Wales passed away peacefully and pain free after a hard-fought battle with Stage IV cancer.
Born to Jimmie Lee Bamburg Sanders and Lawrence DeWayne Malmay. Holly grew up being loved on by her parents, her mom, Jimmie Lee and stepfather Don Sanders. She is the youngest child in a group of four sisters named...
Elisabeth Kovacs
Feb 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Elisabeth Kovacs, who peacefully departed this world on February 21, 2025 at the age of 96. Elisabeth passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Elisabeth was born in Jabuka, Yugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in the 1950’s. Elisabeth was...
Olivia Hope Shockney
Feb 18, 2025
Olivia Hope Shockney April 7, 2006 – February 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Olivia Hope Shockney, who peacefully departed this world on February 18th, 2025, at the age of 18. Hope, as she was affectionately known, passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family in her home.
Born on...
Roger Allen Quick
Feb 14, 2025
Roger Allen Quick passed away on February 14, 2025, in Madison, Alabama. He was born on March 15, 1946, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to Ed and Carrie Quick and grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Franklin Quick and Nelson Quick. He is survived by his wife of 49 years,...

Joan Morrissey Dawson
Feb 14, 2025
Joan was born November 14, 1934 in Providence Rhode Island. The daughter of William and Marion Rudolph Morrissey. She enlisted in the Marine Corps. shortly after high school. She met her husband of 54 years, William Junior Dawson while stationed at Parris Island. Her career included nursing for special education students. She ended her employment doing what she loved, editing...
Herman Lebaron Neese, Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Herman L. Neese, Jr. October 22, 1958 – February 8, 2025
Herman Lebaron Neese, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Madison, AL at the age of 66. Herman was a devoted husband, father, and an accomplished, and highly-respected developer, who left behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, love and faith. He was passionate about his...
James Charles Ladd
Feb 8, 2025
Passionate storyteller and conversationalist, sharer of terrible jokes, voracious reader, crazy plant guy, avid backyard butterfly and bird enthusiast, crafter of the world’s most intricate plans, extravagant lover of his family and the Atlanta Braves. An adoring father, a caring brother, an excellent friend. Jim Ladd, a character larger than life, was unexpectedly returned to our Lord after a short...
Anita Farris Hopper
Feb 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anita Hopper
[June 6, 1947] - [February 5, 2025]
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Anita Hopper, who left us on February 5, 2025. She was known for her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support for all.
Born on June 6, 1947, she was a devoted wife to Seybourn Hopper. A loving...
Fumiko Shibata Brown
Feb 2, 2025
Fumiko Shibata Brown, 97, passed away February 2, 2025, in Madison, Alabama. Born in Osaka, Japan on May 15, 1927, to Morichi and Miche (Takano) Shibata, Fumiko was known for her zest for life, her charismatic personality, her creativity, her strength and determination, and the ability to make friends wherever she went. She loved her family deeply, only surpassed by...
Matthew Joseph Fritz
Jan 31, 2025
Matthew Fritz, 27, passed away suddenly of natural causes on January 31, 2025.
He was born in Lake in the Hills, IL to Alan and Heather Fritz. His life’s journey took from Illinois to Savannah, Georgia to Madison, Alabama. He was a graduate of Bob Jones High School and attended University of Alabama in Huntsville. He was a kind hearted loving...
Francis Cline
Jan 30, 2025
Francis Cline
September – January 2025
After a stroke caused by a brain bleed, Francis died peacefully on January 30, 2025. His family memorialized him with a small church service and then scattered his ashes at the family cabin in Mentone, AL.
His family includes his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth, his son Michael, and his daughter MariBeth. Michael has an adult son,...
Suzanne Dabbs Reeves
Jan 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Suzanne Dabbs Reeves announces her passing at Madison Hospital on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 62 years. She was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister.
Suzanne will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sean Williams, Adam Williams, Daniel Williams (Bianca), Erica Reeves, Adam Reeves (Michelle), Becky...
Nancy Elizabeth Anderson
Jan 24, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Anderson, born July 15, 1944, to the late George and Elizabeth Bunch, in Englewood, New Jersey passed away Friday evening, January 24, 2024, at home in Madison, Alabama with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Peter Anderson; sister Susan Phelps (husband Kirk Phelps); daughter, Marie Day (husband Robbie Day); son, George...
Andrea Michelle Mosquera
Jan 16, 2025
Andrea Michelle Mosquera, lovingly known as Shelly, peacefully departed this beautiful earth on January 16, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama, leaving behind a cherished legacy of love and kindness. Born on March 5, 1970, in Mobile, Alabama, she was a beacon of warmth and light to all who crossed her path.
A proud graduate of Flomaton High School in 1988, Andrea initially...
Destinie Caetta Savant
Jan 13, 2025
Destinie Caetta Savant, age 50, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2025. She was born in Akron, OH on July 15th, 1974 to the late Gary Lee Caetta and late Brenda Diane Caetta-Gover. She grew up in Athens, AL and made her home in Madison, AL. She earned a Bachelors of Science in...
Edmund Gerike
Jan 13, 2025
Edmund Gerike, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2025. More details to soon follow.