OBITUARIES

Ritchie Dexter Vinson

Ritchie Dexter Vinson

Jun 30, 2024

Ritchie "Rich" Dexter Vinson, 76, of Madison Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2024.  Place of birth: Wilson, North Carolina. Ritchie is retired US Air Force and Federal Government employee of 40+ years. Rich loved life and the Lord to include Nascar, Formula 1 and yes, the Washington Redskins, New York Yankees, and he loved...

Sarah Regina Wesley

Sarah Regina Wesley

Jun 28, 2024

Sarah Regina Wesley, known affectionately as "Pequeña," passed away on June 28, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 23. Born on March 6, 2001, in Tacloban City, Visayas, Philippines, she and her twin brother, James, were adopted and moved to Maryland before eventually settling in Huntsville, Alabama, where she attended Lee High School.

Sarah dedicated her life to helping...

Sharon E. Adgate

Sharon E. Adgate

Jun 28, 2024

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints.

If a precious life could be summed up by a number, Sharon Edith Adgate’s would be 79. It’s the number of years she spent on Earth, spanning two centuries of time and numerous historical events. And numbers cannot lie; they are finite, orderly, and this number...

Herbert E. Goodrich

Herbert E. Goodrich

Jun 28, 2024

Herbert (Herb) Edwin Goodrich, 92, of Madison, AL, passed away on June 28, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1931, in Chester, PA, to Thomas Goodrich and Emma Rudge.

Herb was a test engineer for PPG Industries in Huntsville, AL, and was known for developing the Bird Impact Gun for testing aircraft windshields. He also served in the U.S. Army...

William (Bill) Edward Grissom

William (Bill) Edward Grissom

Jun 27, 2024

William (Bill) Edward Grissom, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Athens, Alabama, at the age of 70.

Bill was born on July 19, 1953, in Hazel Park, Michigan, to Douglas Rudolph Grissom and Doris Jean Grissom. He graduated from Milford High School in 1971 and dedicated over 35 years of his life to his...

Neal Allen Heffelfinger

Neal Allen Heffelfinger

Jun 19, 2024

Neal Allen Heffelfinger, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on June 19, 2024.

Laurie Roberta McClure

Laurie Roberta McClure

Jun 13, 2024

Laurie Roberta McClure, fondly known as Bobbie to her loved ones, passed away on June 13, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Madison, Alabama. She was born on July 21, 1935, in Anderson, South Carolina to Laurie and Daniel Ligon.

Bobbie led a remarkable life as a lifelong entrepreneur and successful businesswoman. Her journey in the world of...

Cecelia Marie Hintz

Cecelia Marie Hintz

Jun 12, 2024

Cecelia Marie Hintz, lovingly known as Cis or Cissy, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born on February 23, 1943, in San Diego, California. Cecelia was a Private First Class in the US ARMY and throughout her life, she embodied the true spirit of kindness and love.

Cecelia will always be remembered for her warm smile...

Rev. George Kenneth Smith

Rev. George Kenneth Smith

Jun 12, 2024

Rev. George Kenneth Smith, age 86, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. 

He was born in Asheville, North Carolina to William McKinley and Moleta Buckner Smith in January of 1938.

He was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina. He received degrees in Biology, Physical Education, and School Administration from High Point University in High...

W. Paul Breasseale

W. Paul Breasseale

Jun 10, 2024

Paul Breasseale passed from this life on the morning of June 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Inez Breasseale, brothers Billy Ray, Ernie (Nina), and Robert Breasseale; one sister, Pat Breasseale Sanders; and his daughter Tammy (Pete) Breasseale Woodward.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Breasseale; his devoted...

Jeffery Wayne Hussong

Jeffery Wayne Hussong

Jun 8, 2024

Jeffery Wayne Hussong, age 69, of Harvest, Alabama passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. 

He was born on July 25, 1954, in El Paso, Texas to Wayne and Colleen Hussong. 

Jeffery is preceded in death by his brother Vaughn Hussong. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Linda Jernigan-Hussong; his son Parker Hussong; his daughter Melissa Sue Cox; his...

Dorothy Jean Spencer

Dorothy Jean Spencer

Jun 8, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Clemens) Spencer formerly of Dayton and Wilberforce, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at the age of 93. At the time of her passing, she resided in Madison, Alabama where she was an active member of her community at Merrill Gardens. Mrs. Spencer met and married her college sweetheart at Bluffton College (University) where she excelled...

Cecil Milbern Dean

Cecil Milbern Dean

Jun 8, 2024

Cecil Milbern Dean, 86, of Huntsville, AL, passed away Saturday, June 8. Cecil was born to James Franklin Dean and Thelma McClellan Dean in Scott County, VA. He resided in Kingsport, TN, with his wife Linda and children Bryon and Lori, and worked at Eastman Chemical Company until his retirement on January 1, 2000. Cecil was a proud member of...

Douglas Joseph Railey, Jr.

Douglas Joseph Railey, Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Douglas Joseph Railey, Jr.– Huntsville, AL - Colonel Douglas Joseph Railey, Jr. (USAF, Retired), 70, passed away Friday, June, 7, 2024, at his home in Huntsville, AL. He overcame many obstacles and accomplished so very much in his life.  He was born in New Orleans, LA; a 1971 Missouri Boy’s State graduate and a 1977 graduate of Louisiana State University....

Douglas James Cook

Douglas James Cook

Jun 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Cook family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.

Douglas Cook was born in 1938 to Weeks and Marion Cook of Las Vegas Nevada…One of 5 siblings he preceded in death by brothers’ Bill, Tom, Fred and sister Marilyn (Sissy).

He was very active in sports and played football...

Maurice Gene Romine

Maurice Gene Romine

May 20, 2024

Maurice Gene Romine passed away peacefully at his home on May 20, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born on October 18, 1941, in Nashville, TN, to Ollen Tate (OT) and Jewel Stinnett Romine. Services will be held at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home on Sunday, May 26, 2024.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:45 PM CDT followed by a...

Emma Lou Ingram Ashworth

Emma Lou Ingram Ashworth

May 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and precious memories that we announce the passing of Emma Lou Ingram Ashworth, age 90. Lou was born on March 8, 1934 in Oneonta, Alabama to parents Russell (d.) and Lera (d.) Haynes Ingram. She had no siblings. Emma Lou's childhood was spent in Gadsden, Alabama. In 1957, she married Osceola C. Ashworth, Jr. (d.). They...

Amos Setefano Soli

Amos Setefano Soli

May 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Amos Setefano Soli, on May 14, 2024, a few weeks shy of his second birthday. Amos brought immeasurably joy and light into our lives with his bubbly personality, radiant smile, and friendly fist bumps. Although his time with us was too short, the love and happiness he shared will...

Joan Evans Jenkins

Joan Evans Jenkins

May 14, 2024

Joan Evans Jenkins, age 72, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. 

She was born on June 29, 1951, in McMinnville, Tennessee to Gene and Elyese Evans. 

She met the love of her life, Edwin Fred Jenkins, at 15 years old, married him at 18 years old, and they spent 54 wonderful years together. Joan’s heart was in missions and...

Kaylee Faye Shonk

Kaylee Faye Shonk

May 12, 2024

Kaylee Faye Shonk, of Madison, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2024.Please keep the Shonk and Azbell families in your prayers as they grieve the loss of a beautiful daughter and granddaughter.

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