OBITUARIES

Peggy Joyce Bowles

Peggy Joyce Bowles

Aug 26, 2025

Peggy was called home to her Lord and Savior August 26, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband James (Jim) Edward Bowles, daughters Tracy Alaine Wood, Debra Marie Stephens (Todd), and Dana Marlise Mullins. Siblings Randy Mitchell (Joan) and Shelia Jan Lee. Grandchildren, Brandy Elise Runge (Christopher), Russell Wesley Goode (Amelia), Christopher Ryan Goode (LeAnne), Cory Mason Stephens (Ashley), Austin...

Gerald Thomas Steele

Gerald Thomas Steele

Aug 22, 2025

Gerald T. Steele, 67, of Huntsville Alabama, formerly of Dolgeville and New Hartford, New York peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2025 after a brief illness.

Gerry was born October 7,1957 in Little Falls, NY the son of Robert and Patricia Steele. He was a graduate of New Hartford High School class of 1975.

Gerry began working at a young...

Sylvia Jaclyn Lewis

Sylvia Jaclyn Lewis

Aug 20, 2025

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Sylvia Jaclyn Lewis, mother of five daughters, passed away at the age of 89, just four weeks shy of her 90th birthday.

Jackie was born on September 21, 1935 to G.S. and Hazel Graham. She grew up in Skirum, Alabama and enjoyed an idyllic country upbringing with her loving parents, three siblings, and a bunch of...

Robin Denise Baker

Robin Denise Baker

Aug 19, 2025

Robin Denise (Williams) Baker, 70, of Madison, Alabama, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on August 19, 2025, due to complications following a brief illness. She was born on May 5, 1955, in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late Betty V. and George H. Williams.

Robin is survived by her husband of 50 years and high school sweetheart, Mark S. Baker; her...

Gary Dean Hendrix

Gary Dean Hendrix

Aug 14, 2025

Gary Dean Hendrix, born January 17, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, MO, went to be with Jesus August 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife Janice, daughter Rebecca (Trace), son Matthew (Jett), daughter Sara, grandchildren Hannah (Chase), Mehgan (Peyton), Destany, Andra, Summer, Colby, Abby, and Ace, great-grandchildren Charlotte and Georgia, mother Betty, sister Marilyn, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Lila, and many...

Grete Hansen

Grete Hansen

Aug 8, 2025

Grete Hansen, 83, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on August 8, 2025. Born in Enekbakk, Norway, she moved to Brooklyn, New York, at age 10 to study piano, living with her grandparents. A graduate of Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, she worked for the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) before marrying Wallace Horne in 1962. In 1963 they moved...

Norine Marie Coleman Davis

Norine Marie Coleman Davis

Aug 2, 2025

Norine Marie Coleman Davis passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2025. She was a retired Registered Nurse.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, parents, Woody Ray Coleman and Bonnie Coleman Skinner, and sister, Gretchen Chastain.

She is loved and survived by her children, Angie Davis, Mary Alonzo, Mara (Todd) Alspaugh, Charles (Lea) Davis Jr., her grandchildren, Rachael...

Jeffery Lynn Lewis

Jeffery Lynn Lewis

Jul 30, 2025

Jeffery Lynn “Jeff” Lewis, age 72, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by family the morning of July 30, 2025. He was born May 29, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to S.E. and Pauline Lewis. He is preceded in death by both his parents and many beloved aunts and uncles.

Jeff was the devoted husband to Kathy Lewis and beloved father...

Louis Vincent Nosenzo, Sr.

Louis Vincent Nosenzo, Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

Louis (Lou) Nosenzo, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on July 26,2025 surrounded by family. He was a devout member of St, John Vianney, Sedona, Arizona. Lou is survived by his three children, Louis Nosenzo, Jr. (Maureen), Angela Fox (Al Johnson), and Christopher Nosenzo (Sherri), seven grandchildren, Tara Fox (Aaron), Alan Nosenzo, Kyle Fox (Dean), Justin Nosenzo (Jasmine), Jennifer Fox...

Brandy LeAnn Smith

Brandy LeAnn Smith

Jul 22, 2025

Brandy Smith, 43, a resident of Madison, Al passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Husband John May, daughter Amari May, son Andrew Mills.

Parents: Mother Sonya , (Step Father Joey Knox). Father Donald Wayne's (Step mom Debbie Smith)

Mother in law: Jackie MayFather in law: John (Lue Alice) May

Grandparents: Grandmother Jo Ann King, Preceded in death by: Paul King

Siblings:...

Gary Eugene Makemson

Gary Eugene Makemson

Jul 18, 2025

Gary Eugene Makemson, 75, passed away at his home in Madison, Alabama. Gary was born on July 21st, 1949, in Cullman, Alabama to Bessie and James, Sr. Makemson. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn and brother, James Jr (Diane). He was a devoted husband to Patricia for 56 years, a loving father to Amy and Matthew and a proud...

Ronald Lee Goodpaster

Ronald Lee Goodpaster

Jul 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ronald Lee Goodpaster November 23, 1955 – July 16, 2025 

Ronald Lee Goodpaster, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of July 16, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. 

Born on November 23, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ron was the son of Iris Marie Goodpaster and Paul W. Goodpaster Sr. He grew up in a...

Harlo Kent Schneekloth

Harlo Kent Schneekloth

Jul 11, 2025

OBITUARY | Harlo K. Schneekloth

In the early 1940’s, a young Freddie Schneekloth would meet and soon marry Violet Hoffman. Harlo Kent Schneekloth, their son, was born February 18, 1943. Named for Jene Harlow, he was an only child. After a complicated and chronic pulmonary condition, Harlo passed away at his home on July 11th, 2025 at the age of eighty-two.

Harlo...

Walter R. Sargent

Walter R. Sargent

Jul 10, 2025

Walter R. Sargent, “Sarge”, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 in Madison, Alabama at home surrounded by his family. On July 1, 1941 Sarge was born to Dean and Walter Sargent in Tallassee, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama where he earned his degree from the Culverhouse College of Business. 

He was the beloved husband of Donna, a loving...

J.H. May, Jr.

J.H. May, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

January 12, 1939 – July 8, 2025 

J. H. May, affectionately known as "Papee," passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 86. Born on January 12, 1939, in Vernon, Texas, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. 

J.H. proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years, including...

Clarence R Little

Clarence R Little

Jul 7, 2025

After a long life of dedicated service, LtC (Ret) Clarence “Clancy” Little, 92, of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025.

Clarence was born on December 9, 1932, in Batavia, NY. He met his wife, Diane Elizabeth Kelsey, in the 8th grade, and they married after Diane finished nursing school in 1954. Clancy was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in...

Branden Wesley Patterson

Branden Wesley Patterson

Jul 6, 2025

It is with deep immeasurable love that we announce the passing of our beloved son Branden Wesley Patterson, son of Valerie Patterson and Wesley Patterson born in HSV, AL on April 24, 1996.

Affectionately known to his family and friends as BB. He always greeted everyone with smiles and hand claps. Despite all his struggle with Sanfilippo Syndrome he never let...

William C. Claunch, Sr.

William C. Claunch, Sr.

Jul 4, 2025

William C. “Bill” Claunch, 80, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on July 4, 2025.

He was born on December 11, 1944, in Jasper, Alabama. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University in 1968 and moved to Huntsville shortly after graduation. He spent his professional career working on space travel with NASA.

His work included contributions to the Space Shuttle,...

Viet Cao Nguyen

Viet Cao Nguyen

Jul 1, 2025

Viet Cao Nguyen of Madison, Alabama passed away July 1, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 

Hobart Benton Noll, Jr.

Hobart Benton Noll, Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

Hobart Benton Noll, Jr. of Madison, Alabama passed away June 28, 2025. A memorial service will be held on August 9, 2025 at 11am at the Bicentennial Chapel on Redstone Arsenal.