OBITUARIES
Dennis Edward Crowley
Mar 4, 2023
Dennis E. Crowley, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on March 3, 2023. More information to follow.
Sarah Wager Warner
Mar 1, 2023
Sarah (Sally) Wager Warner entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Madison, AL. She was born to Ruth Ulm Wager and Clyde Edwin (Ed) Wager in Cleveland, Ohio on June 12, 1938. In 1958 she married Lee Claude Warner and moved to St. Louis, MO. They lived in St. Louis for 49 years before moving to...
John Augustus Hildreth
Feb 26, 2023
John Hildreth died 26 February 2023 after a long battle with Neuroendocrine cancer. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida 1 March 1949. His parents were Col Harris Hildreth (1910-1956) and Nell Gay Pearson Hildreth (1916-2000).
He loved everything mechanical, and was an excellent machinist and built superb high-performance Harley Davidson motors for racing and the street. He also loved...
Mary Elizabeth Hatchett
Feb 20, 2023
It is with much sadness the family of Elizabeth (“Liz”) Hatchett of Huntsville announces her passing after an illness on February 20, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1931, and was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar C. and Mildred Pettigrew, her brother Charles Pettigrew and her husband, O.J. (“Bill”) Hatchett. Mrs. Hatchett is survived by three daughters, Samantha...
Colin Robert Kilpatrick
Feb 20, 2023
"Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” — Jack Thorne
Colin R. Kilpatrick passed away February 20, 2023. After a hard battle with lung cancer he is now at peace.
Colin was a free spirit, fun-loving guy who never met a stranger and was adored by many.
Collin was preceeded in...
Larry Lee Shehorn
Feb 19, 2023
Larry Lee Shehorn, age 60, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He fought a long and hard battle with cancer for several years. He is now healed and free of pain and suffering.
He is preceded in death by his father, Keneth, and mother, Nancy. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Shehorn,...
Ellen Marie Fidoe
Feb 17, 2023
Ellen Marie Fidoe passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2023, at home, with her loved ones. She was ready to reunite with Jesus and her beloved husband, Harry.
Born in Salem, Ohio to Daniel Planchock and Mary Ida Planchock, Ellen enjoyed time with her siblings and had an active interest in horses.
Ellen met Harry at Ohio State University...
Karen Lee Babst
Feb 17, 2023
Karen Lee Babst, 73, of Madison, AL, passed away February 17th, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Karen will be remembered as a strong willed, crafty, and caring woman. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed crafting while sitting next to her puppies and watching sci-fi films.
Karen is preceded in death by her husband of...
Susan Grace Davidson
Feb 16, 2023
Susan Grace Davidson, age 69, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She inspired us all with her strength and courage these past few years as she fought a quickly progressing lung condition. She is now fully healed and free of pain and suffering.
She was preceded...
William Doyle Hill
Feb 16, 2023
William Doyle Hill of Madison, Alabama passed away on February 16, 2023.
No services are planned at this time.
Sandra Sue Bisbee
Feb 15, 2023
Sandra Bisbee, 82, of Madison, Alabama passed from this life on February 15, 2023. Sandra, who also answered to “Sandy,” and, most lovingly, “Nanny,” lived in various states throughout her life. She was born in Missouri, and from there, lived near the beautiful canyons, mountains, and deserts of Utah and Arizona. Eventually, after retiring as a school secretary, Sandra and...
Annie Ruth Terrell
Feb 13, 2023
Annie Ruth Terrell of Huntsville, Alabama, born February 2, 1941, passed away at home on February 13, 2023 at the age of 82.
She told stories of how early in life she grew up beside the railroad tracks and the train conductor would throw candy out to them. Being the oldest daughter, she became the baby sitter for her...
Gary Douglas Stamper
Feb 12, 2023
Gary Douglas Stamper (lovingly known by many as “Boomer”) of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12, 2023. He was attended to and comforted by his wife of 33 years, Melinda Stamper. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 30, 1951, to Otis and Ruby Stamper. He was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School....
Lt. Col. (RET) David Marc Cooley
Feb 11, 2023
It is with great sorrow that the Cooley family announces the passing of our dear father, husband, and brother David Marc Cooley, 59, of Ardmore, Alabama, formerly Galesburg, Illinois, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care. He was so loved and will be greatly missed.
David was born on July 20, 1963, in Galesburg, Illinois,...
Betty Jones Dwyer
Feb 10, 2023
Betty Jones Dwyer of Madison, Alabama passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 10, 2023. Betty was born on October 26, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana to James Paul and Verda Jones and grew up with her brother Jimmy and sister Skeets. After high school Betty worked at Amoco Oil Company, which is where she...
Julia Annette Macon
Feb 8, 2023
(Julia) Annette Macon, 80, of Madison, Alabama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Born March 21, 1942, she grew up in Lawrence County, Ramer, then graduated at Hatton. She attended Drake nursing program and became a LPN for 38 years. She attended “The Rock Family Worship Center.” She was a very helpful and kind person to everyone and...
Jacqueline Doris Bolen
Feb 2, 2023
Jacqueline Doris Bolen, 92, of Madison, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Born April 1, 1930, Jacqueline grew up in Waverly, New York. She attended Waverly High School where she played cello in the orchestra and sang in the operetta, graduating in 1948. Later in 1948, she joined the Order of the Eastern Star in...
Donalda (Donna) Bancroft Ferguson
Feb 1, 2023
Donalda (Donna) Ferguson, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born in Newington, Ontario, Canada, and spent her last years in Madison, AL.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Hyram Bancroft, mother, Lydia Belva Alice Barkley Bancroft, brother, John Bancroft, husband, Donald Ray Ferguson Sr, and son, Donald Ray Ferguson Jr.
She is survived...
Mildred Maxine Forrest
Jan 31, 2023
Mildred Maxine Forrest, 98, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Mildred is survived by her daughter Patricia Ann McElyea; sons Joe Forrest and Steven K. Forrest; grandchildren Wendy Forrest Bryant (deceased), Kelly Forrest, Jay McElyea, Elizabeth McElyea, Jennifer McElyea, Carrie McElyea (deceased), Spencer Forrest, Patricia Forrest, and 11 great-grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held for the family....
Paul Daniel Chambers
Jan 29, 2023
Paul Daniel Chambers, 74, of Madison, AL, passed away January 29, 2023, surrounded by family, love, laughter and prayer. He was born December 25, 1948, to Leona (Coder) and Burton S. Chambers Jr. in Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Kathryn Chambers; their children, Megan Schulz (husband Tim), Ryan Chambers (wife Kim), Emily...