OBITUARIES

Dr. Margarita Lopez Guzman

Dr. Margarita Lopez Guzman

Feb 8, 2024

Margarita L. Guzman, M.D.  June 1932 - February 2024

                Dr. Margarita Guzman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, peacefully passed after a brief illness on February 8th.  She had an extraordinary life – starting medical school in Colombia at age 15, completing her doctoral degrees in Europe with postdoctoral work in psychiatry in Europe. She...

Robert Oscar Burress

Robert Oscar Burress

Feb 7, 2024



Robert Oscar Burress (affectionately known as "Moon") was born on March 22, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio and died on February 7, 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama.  He was born to Malinda Burress and Oscar Cummings.  When he was about 8 years old, Robert, his brother and mother moved to Huntsville AL.   Due to his mother’s illness, Robert dropped out of school to help...

Judy F. Hoesly

Judy F. Hoesly

Feb 6, 2024

Judy F. Hoesly, age 73, of Huntsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at home surrounded by friends and family after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Judy was born in Wise County Virginia on March 2,1950, to the late Ralph and Anna Dingus. She spent her early childhood years growing up in Southwestern Virginia graduating from Rye Cove High...

Dr. Michael Joseph Neeley

Dr. Michael Joseph Neeley

Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Michael Joseph Neeley, a man of many talents and passions, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison, AL on February 5th, 2024. He was born on August 30th, 1959 in Huntsville, AL, where he spent his childhood and formed lifelong connections with family and friends.

Mike had a remarkable career that spanned various fields. He first entered the world...

Doris Anita Couch

Doris Anita Couch

Feb 3, 2024

Doris Anita Brewer Couch passed away February 3, 2024 in Madison, Alabama. She was born May 23, 1947, in Milan, Tennessee to Wylia and Marjorie Brewer. She graduated from Milan Highschool in 1965. On January 20, 1968, she married Gerald Couch and they moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 1969. In 1995 she graduated from Athens State University with a double...

Linda Darlene Coomes

Linda Darlene Coomes

Feb 3, 2024

LINDA DARLENE COBB-COOMES

Linda Darlene Cobb-Coomes, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on February 3rd, 2024, in Madison Alabama.

Born in Moberly, Missouri on August 8th, 1956, to Samuel Charles Cobb Jr. and Darlene Lillie Mae Spangler-Cobb. Linda was bright and energetic, a woman who loved life and those around her. She made a life taking care of her four...

James Keith Baird

James Keith Baird

Feb 2, 2024

James Keith Baird, age 54, of Madison, AL passed away on Friday February 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Legacy Chapel, 16 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama, with visitation and coffee to follow.The family is suggesting guests wear blue in recognition of Keith’s favorite color.

 

Keith was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama....

Nancy Power Osburn

Nancy Power Osburn

Jan 31, 2024

Nancy Power Osburn, age 82, passed away January 31, 2024. Nancy, is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Blaine; parents, Herman and Lottie Power; brothers, Tom, Ed and Hubert. 

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Anne and son-in-law, Robby Boyett; sister, Gayle and brother, James and wife, Gloria.

Nancy was born and grew up in a small community of Copeland, attending...

Jimmy Lee Powers

Jimmy Lee Powers

Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Jimmy Lee Powers, DVM, of Athens, Alabama, abruptly passed into eternity at the age of 76. He was a spirited and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Jim is survived by his loving wife Marijke Agnes Powers; children Laura Beth Barnes and her husband, Clint & Amy Lynn Baker; four grandchildren: Sam and Lucy Barnes & Noah and Max Baker;...

Rayna Andrea Anderson

Rayna Andrea Anderson

Jan 30, 2024

Rayna Andrea Anderson, born on October 11, 1975, in McAlester, Oklahoma, has left behind a legacy of love and selflessness that will forever be cherished. She passed away on January 30, 2024, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. Rayna's obituary is to serve as a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all...

Katrina Janeen Hackney

Katrina Janeen Hackney

Jan 25, 2024

Katrina Janeen Hackney, age 57, of Madison, Alabama passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. 

A Visitation will be held at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. A Graveside Service will be held at Huntsville Memory Gardens on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. 

Col. Michael Abel Roddy, III

Col. Michael Abel Roddy, III

Jan 25, 2024

Col. Michael A. Roddy III (retired) passed away surrounded by family on January 25, 2024 at Madison Hospital, Madison, AL. He was 79 years old.

 

Mike was born in Omaha, NE on June 17, 1944 in St. Catherine Hospital, to Michael A. Roddy Jr. and Catherine Sullivan Roddy. Mike’s dad was serving in Europe when Mike III was born and did...

Jacquelyn Welburn

Jacquelyn Welburn

Jan 21, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Welburn, 85, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on January 21, 2024. She was born on August 6, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia, to her late parents John C. Bedsole, Sr., and Myrtle Lee Paulk Bedsole. Jackie is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Drummond Welburn III, sister, Patricia Mathis, brother, John C. Bedsole, Jr., niece, Jackie...

Charles William Mussleman, Jr.

Charles William Mussleman, Jr.

Jan 18, 2024

Charles William Mussleman, Jr.

May 18, 1938 – January 18, 2024

 

Charles William Mussleman Jr. (85 yrs.) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family,  in his Madison, AL, home on January 18, 2024.

Charles was born May 18, 1938, to Charles William, Sr., and Helen Mussleman of Florence, AL. His sister Patricia was born in 1946.

In the ninth grade, Charles first met...

Robert T. Heard

Robert T. Heard

Jan 18, 2024

On July 23, 1947, a vicarious, energetic male child entered this world. Already in the family, John and Sara had welcomed two girls, which made the birth of a son very exciting. Being the youngest, and the only son, seemed to not only gain him quite a few more privileges than the girls, but he was equally spoiled by both...

Joel Colvin Lonergan, Sr.

Joel Colvin Lonergan, Sr.

Jan 14, 2024

Joel Colvin Lonergan, Sr., of Madison, Alabama, has sadly passed away at the age of 67. Born on June 19, 1956, in Birmingham, Alabama. Joel leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. 

Joel's educational journey began at Berry High School in Birmingham, Alabama, where he enjoyed track and cross country,...

Paul Roland Morin

Paul Roland Morin

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Paul Roland Morin, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on January 11, 2024.  More information to soon follow.

Joseph Wert Trevorrow

Joseph Wert Trevorrow

Jan 8, 2024

Joseph Wert Trevorrow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1930, in Dormont, PA. Joe led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to his family and community. His passion for education led him to the University of South Florida, where he earned a degree in...

Mrs. Frances Fay Moore

Mrs. Frances Fay Moore

Jan 8, 2024

Services for Frances Moore will be held on Thursday, January 11, at Trinity Baptist Church, located at 1088 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, followed by the service at 2:00 pm.

 

Frances Moore, 78, of Madison, AL, passed away on January 8, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1945, in Birmingham, AL,...

Mia Valenzuela

Mia Valenzuela

Jan 7, 2024

Mia Valenzuela was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, and the daughter of Retired CW4 Miguel Rosa-Rosario and Hyang KuK RosaRosario. Mia had an amazing childhood abroad as a military brat and attend school and graduated from the International Christian School (ICS) in 1997. Mia then pursued her next adventure and attended college at the University of Alabama at...