OBITUARIES
Theda Loraine Parsons
Jan 7, 2024
Obituary for Theda Loraine ParsonsFebruary 1, 1947 to January 7, 2024 Theda was retired but was employed by Redstone Arsenal. Nana loved God, her church, her family and her friends. She never missed an opportunity to go shopping, seeing her friends at Christie’s Care, talking smack, or talk about her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Theda was the daughter to Delbert E....
Charles T. Stewart
Jan 6, 2024
Charles T. Stewart, a beloved and respected individual, passed away at the age of 84 in Huntsville, Alabama. Born on September 2, 1939 in Batesville, Arkansas, Charles lived a fulfilling life filled with love, accomplishments, and cherished memories. Charles was an extraordinary man who found great fulfillment through his career as a business owner. With dedication and perseverance, he owned...
John Harris
Jan 6, 2024
On January 6, 2024 John Harris said goodbye to this life.
He was born at Fort Benning in Georgia on July 27, 1964 to Anne and Milton Harris. He is survived by his parents, his wife Alyce O’Sullivan Harris, his sister Kathy Harris Howard, sons David Overton, Bradley Scott Harris and Matthew John Harris. His step children: Patrick Smith,...
Stephen Shreeves
Jan 6, 2024
Stephen Shreeves was a wonderful man whose brilliance and dedication made a significant impact in the lives of many. Born on April 12, 1985, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Stephen grew up with his family in Ardmore, Alabama. He married his wife, Kayla Shreeves, in October of 2014. His professional life was spent in a lab, testing and ensuring the...
Joan Pauline Cameron
Jan 3, 2024
Joan Pauline Cameron passed away on January 3, 2024, peacefully in her home, at the age of 90. She was born in Montreal, Canada, to Cecil and Carmen Gollifer, on March 15, 1933. She was the widow of Ian D. Cameron. She was a devout Christian and a loving daughter, wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and sister. She was a...
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...