OBITUARIES

Allison Tanner West

Allison Tanner West

Sep 7, 2021

Allison Tanner West, 60, of Madison, AL. passed away September 7, 2021.

Services will be planned for a later date.

 

Paul Germann

Paul Germann

Sep 6, 2021

Paul Germann died Monday, September 6th in Mount Pleasant, SC.  He is survived by daughter Claire Germann Pitsis, grandsons Jacob and Drew Pitsis, sister MaryLou Marlow, Brothers-In-Law Larry (Melissa) Jackson, Dickie (Diane) Jackson, Sisters-In-Law Cindy (Mitchell) Amerson, and Leeann Jackson, and nieces and nephews Ellen, Leslie, Brigitte, Clint, Summer, Sally, Laura, Jordan, Jade, Seth, and Tassie.  He is preceded in...

Gary Donald LaFayette, Jr.

Gary Donald LaFayette, Jr.

Sep 6, 2021

Gary Donald LaFayette Jr., 45, of Madison, AL. passed away September 6, 2021.

No services are planned at this time.

 

Ryan Anthony Dupree

Ryan Anthony Dupree

Sep 4, 2021

Ryan Anthony Dupree, 24, of Madison, passed away on September 4th, 2021 after a 24- hour battle with Covid-19 and Pneumonia.

Ryan was born on February 3, 1997 to Anthony and Peggy in Huntsville Alabama. After graduating from Bob Jones High school in 2015, he went on to study and play basketball for Snead State Community College where he earned...

Hannah Lea Fisher

Hannah Lea Fisher

Sep 3, 2021

Hannah Lea Fisher was born on March 28, 1996 to the overwhelming joy of her parents, grandparents, and loving family.  She was taken from us too soon on September 3, 2021.

Hannah graduated from Bob Jones High School and attended college at the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.  After graduation, she began...

Jennifer Lori Kickuth

Jennifer Lori Kickuth

Sep 2, 2021

Jennifer Lori Kickuth was born February 11, 1974 in Teaneck, NJ. She  passed away from complications of COVID, and went on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 2nd, 2021 at the age of 47. She had a gentle heart, the type of person who loved life. Jennifer was born and raised in North Jersey and...

James Harold "Jimmy" Amburgey Jr.

James Harold "Jimmy" Amburgey Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

James "Jimmy" Harold Amburgey, Jr. (aka Little Jimmy & Big Country) was born May 30, 1985 in Wise, VA and passed away peacefully August 31st, 2021 at the age of 36 with his loving mom by his side.  He had a gentle heart, amazing smile, and did not have a mean bone in his body.  He was the type of...

Beverly Janet Valentine

Beverly Janet Valentine

Aug 31, 2021

Beverly Janet Valentine, 81, of Madison, Alabama passed away on August 31st at Madison Hospital.

Janet was born on December 13, 1939 to Willard and Jessie Lee Rogers in Malden, Missouri.  While a senior in high school, she met Ed Valentine who was starting his pilot training at the Air Force base in Malden and began dating.  She graduated from...

John Walter Yurko

John Walter Yurko

Aug 28, 2021

John Walter Yurko, 79, of Madison, AL. passed away on August 28, 2021. Military Honors will be held at a later date in North Carolina.

Jerry Pennington

Jerry Pennington

Aug 28, 2021

Jearldine (Jerry) Johnson Pennington 78 of Madison, AL, passed away Aug. 28, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellis E. & Mary E. (Lizzie) Johnson. Also, preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Johnson, Ed Johnson & presumed dead, Perry Johnson; also preceded in death by her Great Grandson, Garrett Smith. Survived by her son, Jesse White & wife,...

Judy Anne Spencer

Judy Anne Spencer

Aug 28, 2021

Judy Anne Hord Spencer, 77, of Madison, AL. passed away August 28, 2021.

She was born on May 16, 1944, in Palestine, Texas to Asa and Carol Hord.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Carol Hord of Virginia; brother, Michael E. Hord of Texas.

Judy is survived by her children, Melissa Owen (Robert), Carol Swanson (Bruce),...

Peter William Johnson

Peter William Johnson

Aug 27, 2021

Peter “Pete” William Johnson passed away August 27, 2021--his 2 sons and daughter-in-law were by his side. He was 60 years old.

Pete is preceded in death by his wife of 22 years Maricleia Broza Johnson; his father Arthur Johnson; his mother Mildred “Louise” Anderson Johnson; and his brother Gary Johnson. He is survived by his loving sisters Susan (Scott)...

Velma Cole Herd

Velma Cole Herd

Aug 21, 2021

Velma Cole Herd, 97, passed away peacefully at home in Madison, AL, August 21, 2021. A native of McCormick, SC, she was the daughter of the late Crayton B. and Mamie E. Jones Cole, and the widow of Hershel D. (Dick) Herd. She was predeceased by her daughter, Chyerl Herd.

The baby of 10 children growing up in upstate South...

Nancy Nicholson

Nancy Nicholson

Aug 20, 2021

Nancy Nicholson, 78, of Madison, AL. passed away August 20, 2021.

No services are planned at this time.

Carl Thomas Walker, Jr.

Carl Thomas Walker, Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

November 18, 1948 ~ August 20, 2021 (Age 72)

Carl Thomas Walker, Jr., 72, of Madison, Alabama went on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 20, 2021. To some he was Carl, to others he was “Junebug.” He was a husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to so many. 

His quick wit, infectious smile...

Jeffrey Alan Carden

Jeffrey Alan Carden

Aug 19, 2021

Jeffrey Alan Carden of Huntsville, AL, died unexpectedly on August 19, 2021 at the age of 31.

Jeff was born December 6, 1989 in Pulaski, TN.  He and his family moved to Huntsville in 1996, where he attended Farley Elementary, Challenger Middle, and was part of the graduating class of 2008 at Grissom High School.  Jeff was a core part of the...

Mason Wessley Cozelos

Mason Wessley Cozelos

Aug 19, 2021

Mason Wessley Cozelos was born on December 22, 2004 to the joy of his parents, family, and friends and passed away too soon on August 19, 2021.

Mason had a huge heart and never met a stranger. He was a talented lacrosse and soccer player and a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend.

He is preceded in death by GiGi (Sybil...

Lingling Zhou

Lingling Zhou

Aug 16, 2021

Lingling Zhou, 72, of Madison, AL. passed away August 16, 2021.

 

Dr. Dean D. Mergenthaler

Dr. Dean D. Mergenthaler

Aug 15, 2021

Dr. Dean D. Mergenthaler, 89, of Huntsville, AL. passed away August 15, 2021.

Services will be planned for a later time.

Maria L. Priebe

Maria L. Priebe

Aug 15, 2021

Maria L. Priebe, 68, of Madison, AL. passed away August 15, 2021.

She was born and raised in Chicago, IL. and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

She taught Art at St. Benedict High school in Chicago before marrying Craig Priebe. Maria was also a substitute teacher in Catholic grade schools in California,...