OBITUARIES
Betty Virginia Williams
Jan 3, 2024
Betty Virginia Williams of Madison passed away on January 3, 2024. More information to follow.
Pattie Bell Simpson
Jan 3, 2024
Pattie Bell Bennett Simpson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2024 in Huntsville Alabama. Born in Greenville Mississippi on September 2nd, 1935 to Paul Mayes Bennett and Helen Simpson Bennett, Pattie was a bright and energetic woman who loved life and those around her. After graduating from Mississippi State College for Women with...
Marian Florence Matice
Dec 25, 2023
Marian Florence Matice, 97, of Madison, Alabama and Lotts Grove, Three Mile Bay, NY, died Christmas Day in Huntsville, AL. Marian was born in Buffalo, NY, October 27, 1926, to William C. Harley and Mildred (DeVore) Harley.
Marian was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Robert G. Matice. She and Robert were married on October 5, 1947, at Bethany...
Paula Leatherwood
Dec 25, 2023
Ruby Paula Davis Leatherwood, loving wife and mother, passed away on December 25, 2023, at her home in Athens, AL. She was born to the late Rayford and Mildred Davis on September 24, 1956, in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama, Paula earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama, Huntsville....
William John Clack, Jr
Dec 24, 2023
William John Clack, Jr. of Harvest, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2023 with his wife, Janice, and daughter, Jessica by his side . Bill served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War Campaign, where he was assigned as an aircraft electric systems technician to squadron VMO-5, Marble Mountain in Da Nang. After his...
Dr. Debra Gilliam
Dec 24, 2023
Dr. Debra Gilliam passed away peacefully at her home in Madison, AL surrounded by her family on December 24, 2023 at the age of 67 years old.
She is survived and will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 42 years, Dr. Howard Gilliam; her sons Chad, Scott, Todd, and Blake Gilliam; daughters-in-law Dotty, Catherine, Parmita, and Stephanie Gilliam;...
Edward Thomas Ball
Dec 23, 2023
Edward Thomas Ball, a hardworking and skilled individual who dedicated his life to the farming industry, passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 87 in Athens, Alabama. Born on February 15, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, Edward was the beloved son of Thomas Edward Ball and Edyth Ball. Edward's passion for farming was evident throughout his life. He...
Warren Lee Smith
Dec 21, 2023
Warren Lee Smith 78 of Harvest, AL passed away on December 21, 2023. He was a dearly loved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Bonnie M. Smith, his daughter Lisa Pinson, son in law Charles Pinson Jr., brother Paul Preston (wife Stacey), brother Steve Smith (wife Debbie), and many nieces...
James John Sheehy, Jr.
Dec 20, 2023
Retired Lieutenant Colonel James J. Sheehy Jr. took his final flight in the early morning hours of December 20, 2023.
Jim was born August 1945, in Berea, Ohio, to the late James and Mary (Gotab) Sheehy. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Medina High School in Medina, Ohio. He volunteered for military service in the Army and in the...
Peter W. Jenke
Dec 16, 2023
Peter W. Jenke, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on December 16. He was born on May 14, 1938, in Poessneck, Germany, to Richard and Liesbeth Jenke. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1953 with his parents and younger siblings: brother Rainer Jenke (Mary Nell), who predeceased him, and sister Veronika Jenke (Robert Stockho). He graduated from Huntsville...
James "Jim" Curtis Turner
Dec 11, 2023
James Curtis Turner, 59, of Madison, AL passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side.
Jim was born on May 26, 1964, in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England to Inez and Joseph Turner, Jr.
Jim's father was in the United States Air Force, and the family moved frequently, until they eventually...
Ferrel Warren King
Dec 5, 2023
Ferrel Warren King, 75, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama to Bernard and Lue Ellie King. Ferrel served in the United States Army from 1968-1974. He worked for over 35 years for Brunos, Inc. Ferrel loved spending his free time golfing and hunting.
A Celebration of...
John Joseph Nelson, Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
John Joseph Nelson, Jr., a loving family member, a dedicated employee, and a proud veteran, passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on March 5, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John had a profound impact on the lives of those who knew him and will be deeply missed.John dedicated much of his life to his career....
Karen Elaine Gibbs
Nov 27, 2023
Karen Elaine Gibbs, age 74, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ollie Gibbs, her son Reggie (Sara) Gibbs, and her daughter Wendi (Scott) Pollard and their children Ryan and Katie.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Huntsville Memory Gardens...
Edward Arnold Parrish
Nov 26, 2023
Edward Arnold Parrish of Madison, Alabama passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 86.
The oldest of three brothers, Arnold grew up in the central Alabama town of Alexander City. During his teen years, he learned to work hard and held a variety of jobs from plowing fields, to driving a school bus, to waiting on the...
Dallin Ivelisse Millan
Nov 26, 2023
Dallin Millan, 62, of Madison, passed away on November 26th, 2023 after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dallin was born on July 25th, 1961 to Jesus Gonzalez and Nilda Castro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dallin pursued a bachelor's degree in biology, in college Dallin started dating her husband Edwin Millan. Dallin and Edwin went on to have four...
Mamie Ruth Mims Dobbins
Nov 25, 2023
Mamie Ruth Mims Dobbins, 90, went to Her Lord and Savior from her home in Madison City, Madison, Alabama on 25 November 2023.
Ruth was born 13 Aug 1933 in Flintville, Lincoln County, Tennessee to William Earl and Myrtis Melvina Bowlen Mims. Ruth married Albert Lee Dobbins 08 February 1953, who preceded her in death on 04 March 2009. She...
Mary Hunt Bullock
Nov 23, 2023
Mary Hunt Bullock, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on November 23, 2023, at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, Alabama. Born on January 27, 1925, in Sturgis, Mississippi, Mary lived a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community.Mary's journey began in Sturgis where she attended school before eventually graduating from Wood Junior College....
Clifton Whitt Stinnett
Nov 22, 2023
Clifton passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in Limestone County on December 26, 1926, to the John Ruffin Stinnett and Blanchie Elizabeth Whitt Stinnett.
Clifton was always ready to lend a helping hand taking care of his parents, children, and grandchildren. He was a member of the Air Force where he also sold candy bars as part time...
Ellen Ruth Edgar Walker
Nov 19, 2023
Mrs. Ellen Ruth Edgar Walker, age 76, of Madison, AL, formerly of Boaz, AL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
She was born in Bryan, TX, on August 4, 1947, to James D. and Frances Green Edgar.
Ellen was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, AL. Previously she was a member of First Baptist Church, Boaz, AL,...
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