OBITUARIES

Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh

Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh

May 18, 2023

Life Sketch of the Late

Mr. Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh, Sr.:

“A Christian and Generous Community Patriot”

Sunrise - Thursday, November 30, 1944

Sunset - Thursday, May 18, 2023

On Thursday, November 30, 1944, the late Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh was born unto the union of Mr. Bartehqua Matthew and Mrs. Seyennoh Alice Wefueh Wisseh in Pinicess, Kru Coast Territory, Liberia, West Africa. Bartehqua is one of six children; two boys (Klay & Bartehqua Nimely); four sisters: Nyannowisseh, Gbeah, Juah and Nyannongba. Both of his...

Charles Gilbert Davis, Sr.

Charles Gilbert Davis, Sr.

May 16, 2023

Charles Davis passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2023. He was a retired Safety Director for The Boeing Company. Mr. Davis was also a veteran who had the distinct honor of serving in the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines of the U.S. military. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Eldridge and Katheryn Davis, his brother,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ragano

Elizabeth "Betty" Ragano

May 14, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Ragano, of Madison, Alabama passed away on May 14, 2023. Betty was born on July 19, 1932, to the late Wilson and Hattie Armstrong in Aberdeen, Maryland.  She grew up in Aberdeen, graduating from Aberdeen High School - Class of 1949; She then completed her degree at Virginia Intermont College in 1951 and began working at Aberdeen Proving...

Marcia A Byrnes

Marcia A Byrnes

May 13, 2023

Marcia Byrnes of Madison, Alabama died on May 13, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1956 in Detroit, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Wanda Kania, her brother Walter Kania Jr., and her son in law Kenton Schroeder.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and coworker.  

 

Marcia went to Fordson...

Ruby "Jean" Daugherty

Ruby "Jean" Daugherty

May 12, 2023

Ruby “Jean” Daugherty, age 84 of Madison, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 12th, 2023.

Jean was born on December 19th, 1938, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee to the late Clay and Jonnie Carter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son Gary Daugherty and granddaughter Crystal Daugherty.

Jean is survived by her daughters Michele (Mike)...

Frederick Irvin O'Byrne

Frederick Irvin O'Byrne

May 10, 2023

Mr. Frederick Irvin O'Byrne, of Ardmore, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

He is survived by his daughter, Kirsten Stutts and her husband, Jim.

Mr. O'Byrne will be laid to rest on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Macon Memorial Park in Macon, Georgia.

Burial services are being handled by Harts Mortuary & Cremation Center in Macon, Georgia.

 

John David King

John David King

May 9, 2023

John David King, almost 61 years of age, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 9. Born May 26, 1962, to devoted parents John Hiram and Robbie Cooper King, John lived in Arab, Alabama (where his parents owned and ran the family clothing store, Kings) until 2005.  At that time, he and his mother moved to Madison, Alabama, to be nearer their family.

John’s diagnosis of Down Syndrome did not prevent him...

Jon William Brown

Jon William Brown

May 6, 2023

Jon “Lucky” William Brown, 61, of Madison, Alabama died on May 6, 2023 in Madison. He was born on March 26, 1962 in Prattville, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents Silas Luther Brown, Jr. and Rosario Cardona Brown.   Jon is a 1980 graduate of Bob Jones High School in Madison. Jon worked in the sprinkler fitting...

Bill Case

Bill Case

May 4, 2023

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Bill Case, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many passed away. Bill lived life to the fullest and passed away on his latest adventure in the Galapagos Islands.He did and experienced so much in his 79 years that it is difficult to adequately summarize here.His life started in the small town of Aurora,...

Donald Gene White

Donald Gene White

May 4, 2023

Donald Gene White of Bloomfield, Missouri passed away May 4, 2023.  Services to be handled by Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, Missouri.

Jon Patrick Pahl

Jon Patrick Pahl

May 1, 2023

 

Jon Patrick Pahl was born on April 7, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jon was the oldest of 6 children, born to Bernard and Leah Pahl. At a young age, after his 3rd sibling was born, his family moved south until they settled in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Jon moved west to El Paso, Texas in 1978, after his mom passed...

Jeffrey M. deRienzo

Jeffrey M. deRienzo

Apr 30, 2023

Jeffrey M. deRienzo, 69 years old. passed away April 30, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital Hospice. He was born on Jan 11, 1954 in Waterbury, Ct, to Florence Ollis and Pasquale deRienzo. He is survived by his current wife, Stephanie deRienzo, 3 sisters, Jackie, Jessica, and Judy, and 1 brother Patrick. He had 2 twin children, Jesse deRienzo and Catarina MacDonald. He...

Floyd Stanley Johnson

Floyd Stanley Johnson

Apr 29, 2023

Floyd S. Johnson, 71 years of age, passed away on the 29th of April 2023 at his home in Harvest, Alabama, surrounded by family.  

Floyd was born on July 27, 1951 to the late Floyd E. and Doris (Williams) Johnson in Huntsville, Alabama. He grew up in Harvest, Alabama as the oldest of 3 children and graduated from Sparkman High...

Joseph Ferrante

Joseph Ferrante

Apr 27, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Ferrante passed away on April 27th at the age of 76 years old. Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 23, 1946, to Mary Ferrante, who preceded him in death. Joseph is survived by his wife, Jean (née Stephenson), and his children, Julianne and Joey (Rachel). He also has a loving granddaughter, Sophia.Joseph is a USMC...

John Anthony Furno

John Anthony Furno

Apr 25, 2023

John Anthony Furno, 87, of Madison, Alabama passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Furno.

John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marian Furno; children Mike (Cheri), Chris, Kathy (John) Shelton, Dan (Kim), and grandchildren Nicole (Michael), Emily (Andrew), Jason (Haley), and Anthony.

Upon graduation from the...

Cynthia Lynn Gunter

Cynthia Lynn Gunter

Apr 21, 2023

 

Cynthia Lynn Patton Gunter, 64, passed away peacefully at Huntsville Hospital on April 21, 2023 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Birmingham, AL on April 17, 1959 to parents RL and Betty Patton. She graduated from Jones Valley High School and obtained a degree in sociology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She went on...

Lucille Joan Schwartz

Lucille Joan Schwartz

Apr 21, 2023

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LUCY JOAN SCHWARTZ

DECEMBER 31, 1933-APRIL 21, 2023

 

Lucy Joan Johnson Schwartz passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023.   While our hearts are broken, we celebrate knowing that she is with Our Lord, her husband of 63 years Donald K Schwartz, and loved ones that went before her.

Lucy was born on December 31, 1933, in Duluth, Minnesota,...

Harold Dean Thompson

Harold Dean Thompson

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Harold Dean Thompson of Madison, Alabama passed away April 20, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his parents John and Florence Thompson, his first wife, Jean Marie Thompson; his brothers and sister, William Thompson, Shirley Truax, and Bernard Thompson and his son Gary Campbell.

Mr. Thompson leaves behind several loving family members: his wife, Saundra Lee Wagner Thompson;...

Gabriel "Gabe" Adam Valles

Gabriel "Gabe" Adam Valles

Apr 17, 2023

Gabriel "Gabe" Adam Valles of Toney, Alabama passed away on April 17, 2023 at the age of 49. Gabe was born in Long Beach, California, on December 23rd, 1973. He was born to Daniel Valles, who proceeded him in death, and Sylvia Goldie. Gabe was the youngest of four siblings, Edie, Ginnie, and David. His family was further extended by...

Halee Brooklynn Mundy

Halee Brooklynn Mundy

Apr 14, 2023

 

  Halee passed away Friday April 14th at the young age of 28. She was born in Anniston, AL and moved to Madison at the age of 2.

  She is preceded in death by her grandfather Kenneth Price (Dearmanville, AL) and survived by her parents Rodney Price and Brooke Mundy-Price, her sister Madison Mundy, fiance Nicholas Walker, grandparents...