OBITUARIES
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...
Claire Elizabeth Pennington
Jan 22, 2023
Claire Pennington, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2023, in Huntsville Alabama. Claire was born in Queens, NY on July 13, 1949, to her father Francis P McGreevy and mother Mary McGreevy who unfortunately passed away many years ago. Claire enjoyed many years of memories with her late significant other Geoffrey Elwood and daughters out fishing and enjoying...
Luke Charles Menne
Jan 19, 2023
Luke Charles Menne went to be with Jesus on January 19, 2023. Luke was 15, born October 28, 2007. Luke spent a few years in San Diego California before moving with his family to Madison, AL. Luke attended West Madison Elementary, Westminster Christian Academy, Discovery Middle School and was currently a 9th grader at Bob Jones High School.
Luke was inquisitive,...
Tracey Brown Johnson
Jan 19, 2023
Tracey Brown Johnson, 64, of Madison, Alabama passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her father Scott Brown and her mother Winnie Brown.
She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Steve Johnson; daughters Rachel McFerran (Shawn) and Alyssa Smith (Josh); grandchildren Jackson, Lauren, Reese, and Avery; brothers Jeff...
Jerry Mack Stafford
Jan 15, 2023
Jerry Mack Stafford, was born October 4th, 1939, and passed away peacefully on January 15th, surrounded by his family. Jerry grew up in Hazel Green and lived in Madison County his entire life. He will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Orville and Geneva Stafford, as well as his sister Gaye McGrath. He is...
Mary Joan Carlin
Jan 15, 2023
Mary Joan Carlin (nee Williams), born April 18, 1947 in Tonawanda, NY passed peacefully at Hospice Family Care due to congestive heart failure on January 15, 2023 at age 75.
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister is survived by her children Mac Hampson (Jennifer), Rebecca Parsons (Stewart), Earl Carlin (Sarah), Cathy Van Orden (Ryan) and Judith Marth (William) as well as 12...
Donald Hughes Spencer
Jan 13, 2023
Donald Hughes Spencer, Sr. of Madison, Alabama died January 13, 2023. Donald was born January 27, 1944, in Huntsville, Al. He was a 1962 graduate of Butler High School, a 1967 graduate from the University of Alabama and in 1972 received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. Before becoming an attorney, he farmed with his...