OBITUARIES

Myra Shire Groce

Myra Shire Groce

Feb 3, 2022

Myra Shire Groce was a caring teacher, a loving mother, an adoring wife, a delightful grandmother, and a beautiful singer. She passed away at age 73 on February 3rd in Huntsville, Alabama following a cascade of complications provoked by a Covid infection.

She was born Myra Christine Shire on July 13, 1948 in Montebello, California. After graduating from high school,...

Dorothy Green Dart

Dorothy Green Dart

Jan 31, 2022

Dorothy Green Dart, 97, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. 

She was born on January 30, 1925. 

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Dart, and her granddaughter Dalia.   Dorothy is survived by her children as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.    Dorothy attended Potsdam High School, and Potsdam State Teachers...

Ronald Grant Eyestone

Ronald Grant Eyestone

Jan 31, 2022

Ronald Grant Eyestone, 84, of Madison, Alabama passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. 

No services are planned at this time. 

Susan Hanna Smith

Susan Hanna Smith

Jan 30, 2022

Susan Hanna Smith 1959 – 2022

Madison, AL – Susan died peacefully in the arms of her husband on January 30 after a lengthy illness.

Fearless, funny, fascinating, and occasionally infuriating she met whatever life brought, from barrel racing on a horse named Freckles to raising a teenage son, with strength and determination. And she faced her illness the same...

Mark Herbert Hall

Mark Herbert Hall

Jan 30, 2022

Mark Herbert Hall, 48 passed away January 30, 2022 at the Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL.

He was born June 4, 1973 in Cookeville, TN to Carol (Littrell) Hall Bradford and the late Max Hall.

The family chose cremation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at the Baxter First Church of God, Baxter, TN. Visitation is from...

Lorraine Celeste Sztenderowicz

Lorraine Celeste Sztenderowicz

Jan 29, 2022

Lorraine Celeste Sztenderowicz 3/11/1948 to 1/29/2022, of Madison, Alabama (formally of Fremont, California) born and raised in Phila. PA where she married her love and best friend, Joseph who passed 1/15/2022.  Together they raised 10 children.

Survived by son David husband of Midge, son Harry husband of Lori, son Joseph Jr. husband of Helen, son Matthew husband of Kelly, daughter...

Carla Lindsey Carter

Carla Lindsey Carter

Jan 28, 2022

Carla Lindsey Carter was born in Florence, Alabama on November 6, 1958 and soon moved with her family to Madison, Alabama. She attended Bob Jones High School where she was captain of the school's first dance team. Carla Graduated from the University of North Alabama in 1980 with a degree in Social Work. Her career was with Hospice, first in...

Eric McPherson Toline

Eric McPherson Toline

Jan 25, 2022

Eric McPherson Toline, 73, of Madison, Alabama, died January 25, 2022, at home.

He was born on August 13, 1948, to Commander F.R. “Doc” and Edith McPherson Toline in Bethesda, Maryland. He was a self described “Navy brat” growing up with his four siblings. His family moved all over the country, but he always considered Tennessee home. He developed a...

Richard Ovide Lavallee

Richard Ovide Lavallee

Jan 24, 2022

Richard O. Lavallee, 65, of Madison, AL passed away on January 24, 2022 peacefully, surrounded by his family after a short illness. Originally from West Springfield, Massachusetts, Rich moved with his family to Huntsville, AL in 1991.  He was a Quality Director for several companies; Digital Equipment, Acutek, Adtran, Emerson and Sanmina, retiring in 2020.  He loved his family, camping,...

Anna Louise Rosell

Anna Louise Rosell

Jan 23, 2022

Anna Louise (Sturgill) Rosell, 83, of Madison, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family.

Anna was born in Ashland, Kentucky.  She graduated from Ashland Senior High School and completed Business Administration classes after.  Anna moved to Dayton, Ohio and pursued a career in Administration.

Anna was an avid reader and loved books.  Her charm...

James Joseph Gillespie

James Joseph Gillespie

Jan 23, 2022

James Joseph Gillespie, Jr., 84, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed peacefully from this life and went to God in the early morning on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

 

He was born to James Joseph, Sr., and Mary Kane Gillespie on November 22, 1937, the oldest of seven children, in Poughkeepsie, New York; moved to Centralia, Pennsylvania; and grew...

Cathy G. Johnson

Cathy G. Johnson

Jan 23, 2022

Cathy G. Johnson, 52, of Harvest, Alabama passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. 

Donald R. Monk

Donald R. Monk

Jan 22, 2022

Donald Ruffus Monk, 64, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

He was born in Nurnberg, Germany, July 17, 1957, to a Donald and Anneliese Monk, a young military couple. He graduated from the Northeast Alabama Police Academy in 1986 as VP of the 71st Session and Calhoun College in 1991.  He married his soul mate Sharon...

Jason Kenneth Jesunas

Jason Kenneth Jesunas

Jan 20, 2022

Jason Kenneth Jesunas passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on January 20, 2022. He was 47.

Jason was born on January 4, 1975, to Dr. Kenneth and Carolyn Jesunas. He was raised in Lemont, IL. The Jesunas family prioritized travel, so Jason had the privilege of experiencing more of this world than most. He grew up in a...

Betty Jean Sturdivant

Betty Jean Sturdivant

Jan 20, 2022

Betty Jean Sturdivant, 80, passed peacefully to her eternal home on January 20th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, William Mosby, and her mother, Fannie Mae Mosby, along with her sisters, Olene Dearing and Emma Compton, and brothers, Robert, Charles, Willie Paul, James Earl, and Linville Mosby. She is survived by her husband of 63 loving years,...

Kelly Renee Aleman

Kelly Renee Aleman

Jan 19, 2022

Kelly Renee (Moskal) Aleman received her wings on the afternoon of January 19, 2022, after gracing us all with her beautiful soul and loving heart for 44 years.

 

On October 30, 1977, Kelly was born to her adoring parents Gary and Linda (Cantwell) Moskal in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Their small family relocated to Denver, Pennsylvania in 1989 where...

Ralph E. Simonis

Ralph E. Simonis

Jan 16, 2022

 

Ralph E. Simonis of Madison, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Ralph was born and raised in Georgetown, Indiana.  He first met the love of his life, Tammy, by accident when she called his number by mistake.  And after the third call, they ended up talking on the phone for awhile and he asked her for a...

Joseph John Sztenderowicz

Joseph John Sztenderowicz

Jan 15, 2022

Joseph John Sztenderowicz, 5/26/1940 to 1/15/2022, of Madison, Alabama (formally of Fremont, California) born and raised in Phila. PA where he married his love and best friend, Lorraine.  Together they raised 10 children.

Survived by son David husband of Midge, son Harry husband of Lori, son Joseph Jr. husband of Helen, son Matthew husband of Kelly, daughter Lillian wife of...

John Benjamin Cleghorn, Jr.

John Benjamin Cleghorn, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

John Benjamin Cleghorn, Jr., 81, of Flintville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.  John was born in Madison to John Sr and Evelyn Cleghorn.  

He is surived by his daughters; Terri Ellen (Mike), Kim Ricks, Lisa Mohler (Lewis); granddaughters Kristy Smith, Erica Ellis (Matt); great-granddaughter Lillian Mae Ellis; sister Lula Call; nephew Ben Call (Tomica); and several great...

Gregory Eugene Young

Gregory Eugene Young

Jan 11, 2022

Gregory Eugene Young of Madison passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2002 at the age of 60. He was born September 4, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Grissom High School and Auburn University.He worked for many years as a gifted photographer, in the ATV industry and at Huntsville Hospital.He never met a stranger and was loved by many....