OBITUARIES
Ona Mae Hamilton
Jan 30, 2026
Ona Mae Hamilton of Madison, Alabama, passed away surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of a career Army officer, a community volunteer, a beloved grandmother, and a cherished friend. Her life was marked by compassion, service, and steadfast commitment to her family and community.
Born 20 August 1944, Ona was one of four children raised...
John Robert Carter, Sr.
Jan 28, 2026
John Robert Carter, Sr., 71, of Madison, Alabama passed away January 28, 2026.
He is survived by his spouse Lucretia Carter; children: John R. “Robbie” Carter, Jr., Michael Shaun Caput (Tricia), Brandon Joe Carter (Jessica); 5 grandchildren: Zach, Gage, Grayson, Ellie and Thomas; sister: Gina Carter Wilson (Randy); nephew: Josh White; nieces: Kristen Wiram, Alicia Bell, Jennifer Tindell, Theresa Anderson; brother...
Dixie Mae Ruimveld Hawkinson
Jan 23, 2026
Dixie Mae Ruimveld Hawkinson, 77, passed away on January 23rd, 2026, in Madison AL.
Dixie Hawkinson was born in PawPaw, Michigan to Louis Levon and Barbara June (German) Dunn on January 24th, 1948. She would be the eldest of four siblings. She married George Warren Mendenhall on April 22nd, 1967 in Oxenhill, Maryland. They would welcome a daughter, Heather Janine, in...
March Elaine Nelson Stierwalt
Jan 23, 2026
March Elaine Nelson Stierwalt, 68, of Madison, AL, passed away on Jan 23 due to serious injuries from a pedestrian car collision. She left her earthly life surrounded by her husband and two sons.
March was born on Feb 16, 1957, in Rome, Ga, daughter of Charles and Bertie Nelson.
March graduated from Coosa High School, then went on to Shorter College,...
Glen Westmoreland
Jan 12, 2026
Glen Westmoreland, 65, of Madison, Alabama passed away January 12, 2026. No services are planned at this time.
William Gordon Franklin
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. William Gordon Franklin, born on November 5, 1949, in Columbus, Georgia, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bess McCants Franklin and Crawford Monroe Franklin, two infant sisters, and his sister-in-law, Barbara Davis Franklin.
Mr. Franklin is survived by his devoted wife of more than...
Marjorie Buchheit
Jan 11, 2026
Marjorie “Midge” Buchheit, of Madison, AL (formerly of Dunwoody, GA) died Sunday, January 11, 2026. Midge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was caring for and spending time with her family. Midge was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Buchheit, Jr; and sisters Carolyn Cunningham and Doris Jean Butner. She is survived by her...
Charles Morgan Layne
Jan 9, 2026
Charles Morgan Layne was born on October 13, 1941, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Harry Clayborne Layne (“Doc”) and Frances Lucille Moore Layne.
He was known for his hard work, humor, and wisdom. Charles never met a stranger when you met him, you loved him instantly. He was a jokester who enjoyed stirring things up, and he had a gift for bringing...
Ursula (Schmengler) Ahmed
Jan 5, 2026
Early on the morning of January 5, 2026, Ursula (Schmengler) Ahmed peacefully passed away near her family in the Huntsville, Alabama area.
Ursula was born to the late Friedrich Schmengler and late Friedel Schmengler on July 7, 1937 in the area of Dusseldorf, Germany. A talented linguist, she mastered English and Spanish along with her native language, German, while studying in...
Judith Elizabeth Pike
Jan 3, 2026
Judith Elizabeth Pike from Madison, Alabama died peacefully in Huntsville, Alabama on January 3, 2026, surrounded by family. She was 87 years old.
Judy was born on April 26, 1938, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, the first child of Dorothea T. (MacDonald) and George L. O’Brien. Judy graduated from Rockland High School in 1956 and attended the Chandler School in Boston. She...
Betty Taylor Drake
Jan 3, 2026
Betty Taylor Drake, 93, loving mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to Alice May Zinky and Harry Roland Taylor, Jr., and raised in Madison, AL where she lived for most of her life.
After graduating from Huntsville High School in 1948 at the age of 16, Betty worked as a...
Steve Yates
Jan 2, 2026
Steve Yates, age 78 of Madison, AL passed away January 2nd 2026. Steve had a great sense of humor and was a Veteran of US Army serving in the Vietnam War.
Survivors include wife Catherine Yates; son Wescott Flaherty; grandchildren Caitlynn Chitwood , Logan Ward; brother Roger Yates; sister Donna Bishop and several nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by...
Melanie Kaye Gayle
Jan 1, 2026
With deep love and reflection, we announce the passing of Melanie Kaye Finklea Gayle, who passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, at the age of 70.Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Melanie lived a life marked by strength, independence, and perseverance. She loved her family deeply, even though life’s circumstances and challenges meant she was not always...
Mary Kay Mahan
Dec 30, 2025
Mary Kay Mahan, 75, of Madison, AL died peacefully on December 30, 2025.
Mary Kay was born in Ames, IA to Kay and Darlene Eliason. She was the oldest of seven children.
Mary Kay, a graduate of Iowa State University in Elementary Education, taught on and off while Ellie and Matt were younger and continued teaching for the next nearly 35 years....
Terry Castle Baughman
Dec 22, 2025
Terry Castle Baughman was born on May 1, 1943, in Preston, Mississippi, and passed away on December 22, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Castle Baughman and Jessie Pearl McDonald Baughman, and by his brother-in-law, Fred Wessel.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Nancy, and their three children, Denise Baughman Bishop...
Gaynell Beam
Dec 19, 2025
Gaynell Tucker Beam, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 88.
Gaynell was born in Mobile, AL to Albert and Julia Tucker. She attended Mertz Elementary School and was a graduate of Murphy High School in 1955. On October 1 st , 1955 she married...
Mary Evelyn Daniel Wright
Dec 16, 2025
Mary Evelyn Daniel Wright, of Huntsville, AL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital after a brief illness. Born on November 15, 1931, in Centre, AL, Cherokee County, she was the only beloved daughter of Roy Lee Daniel and Dovie Merelene Stinson Daniel. Throughout her 94 years, Mary Evelyn brought joy to many through her infectious smile,...
Michael Francis Louque
Dec 14, 2025
Michael Francis Louque, age 60, passed away on December 14, 2025. Michael was born on September 14, 1965, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and lived a life shaped by curiosity, quiet generosity, and a deep devotion to his faith.
Michael is survived by his children, Lindsey Louque and Ryan Louque and his wife, Dakota; his three sisters, Susan Louque, Jeanne Louque, and...
Matthew Eliason Mahan
Dec 13, 2025
Matthew Eliason Mahan, 46, of Decatur, Alabama, died on December 13, 2025. Matt was born in Storm Lake, Iowa in 1979 to Bob and Mary Kay Mahan. Matt graduated from Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia in 1998 before going on to work through the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) and to reside in the Nail House...
Guy Madison Rasnic
Dec 12, 2025
Guy “Butch” Rasnic, age 71, passed away on December 12, 2025, leaving behind a life defined by devotion to family, service to his country, and a playful wit that found humor in everyday moments.Born on October 25, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, Butch grew up in the “Show Me State,” graduating from high school and meeting his wife of 51...
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