OBITUARIES

Margaret Bates

Margaret Bates

Jun 26, 2022

Sarah Margaret Bates (nee Kemp) was born October 15, 1921 at the family home in El Dorado Springs, MO. She grew up on a dairy farm, the third of four children and was the last surviving child until her passing.

Margaret was the valedictorian of her High School, played snare drum in the local band and learned piano from her...

Thomas Leroy Keeney

Thomas Leroy Keeney

Jun 25, 2022

Thomas Leroy Keeney was born in Needles, California on August 15, 1941 and was a much loved only child who spent his early years in California.  He shared stories of fishing with his dad, getting into creative mischief with his friends, and exploring his neighborhood. He graduated from Simi Valley High School in 1959 when there were only 60 students...

Roger Max Lack

Roger Max Lack

Jun 24, 2022

Roger Max Lack, 75, of Madison, Alabama passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. 

 

James Wyte Fridge

James Wyte Fridge

Jun 23, 2022

James Wyte Fridge, 93, of Madison, Alabama passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. 

No services are planned at this time. 

Dallas Arthur "Art" Shaw

Dallas Arthur "Art" Shaw

Jun 23, 2022

Dallas Arthur "Art" Shaw was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 6th, 1939. Art was the son of Margaret 'Farrell and Levi Shaw. Art spent his childhood in Palatka, Florida. Dallas Arthur, called "Sonny" as a boy, had a beautiful Irish Tenor voice and sang in a school quartet. In high school, Art was a fierce debater and he disc-jockeyed...

Martha Joann Weathers

Martha Joann Weathers

Jun 22, 2022

Martha Joann Weathers, 79, of Huntsville AL, passed away peacefully on June 22 at Huntsville Hospital surrounded by her family. Joann was born on April 4th, 1943 to Leslie and Margaret Lasater in Huntsville, AL. Joann was a member of the harvest community all of her life, and she graduated from Sparkman High School in 1961.After graduation, she landed a...

George Ellis, Jr.

George Ellis, Jr.

Jun 20, 2022

George Ellis Jr., 94, of Harvest, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022.

He was born May 27, 1928, in Kemper, Kentucky to George Ellis Sr. and Bessie Yates.  He was the youngest of George Sr. and Bessie’s four children.  He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954.  George earned...

Dona Lynn Thompson

Dona Lynn Thompson

Jun 19, 2022

Dona Lynn Thompson, 66, of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. 

 

Clive Haplin

Clive Haplin

Jun 18, 2022

Clive Haplin, 74, of Harvest, Alabama passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. 

No services are planned at this time. 

Clifford Carlton Landress

Clifford Carlton Landress

Jun 18, 2022

Clifford Carlton Landress was born October 1, 1929 in Lake Wales, Florida to LeGrand Landress and Martha Hutchins Landress.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952.  He returned to Miami and went back to attending The Salvation Army Miami Edison Corps.  The Officer in Charge was Lt . Evangeline Layne.  Under...

Babbsy Lynn Barksdale

Babbsy Lynn Barksdale

Jun 16, 2022

Babbsy Lynn Barksdale, 63, of Madison, Alabama passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. 

Michael Jay Nevin

Michael Jay Nevin

Jun 15, 2022

Michael Jay Nevin, 74, of Madison, Alabama passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. 

Mike is preceded in death by his parents John and Violet, and one brother Kevin.

On October 18, 1968 Mike married the love of his life Candace Lynn Lacey. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary last year. Together they have two sons, Will and Greg Nevin. Mike and...

James Robert Pearson, Jr.

James Robert Pearson, Jr.

Jun 15, 2022

James Robert (Bobby) Pearson, 71, departed this life on June 15, 2022 at Madison, AL in the home he and Melanie built together. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and younger brother: James, Clara and Michael Pearson.  He is survived by his wife, Melanie (39 years); his children, Jeff, Jenny, Janie, Jodie, and Justin (Adriana); his brother...

Mary Margaret Young

Mary Margaret Young

Jun 12, 2022

Mary Margaret Young, age 79, of Huntsville, AL passed away on June 12th, 2022. She is survived by her son Jason Miller and his wife Marilou Miller, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Charles D. Young.

Mary was born in Covington, KY and relocated to north Alabama in the 1970’s. She led a quiet...

David Laurin Raspilair

David Laurin Raspilair

Jun 12, 2022

David Laurin Raspilair, of Somerville, Alabama, passed away on June 12, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama.  David was born March 30, 1961, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Howard Marcel Raspilair and Emily Ann “Bickie” Bickerstaff Raspilair.  He was educated in Huntsville public school system and graduated from Grissom High School in 1980.  From 2019 – 2021, he resided in Guntersville, Alabama, where...

Elbert Roy Balch

Elbert Roy Balch

Jun 11, 2022

Elbert Roy Balch, age 74, of Madison, Alabama passed away on June 11, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Clarence Beverly and Era Victoria Balch on September 10, 1947, in Huntsville, Alabama. Elbert graduated from Lee High School and was drafted into the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the service, he graduated from...

Byron Rush Hyatt

Byron Rush Hyatt

Jun 7, 2022

Byron Rush Hyatt, of Richmond, VA passed away on June 7, 2022.

He was born on February 15, 1972 in Decatur, Alabama. Byron was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his twin son’s Jacob Rush Hyatt and Gabriel Austin Hyatt and his father Ronald Hyatt.

He is survived by his Mother, Ellen Rush Abbott,...

Ronald Wayne Hyatt

Ronald Wayne Hyatt

Jun 3, 2022

*** The funeral service scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on June 9, 2022 at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home has been cancelled. 

Ronald Wayne Hyatt, 75, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully in his home on June 3, 2022.

He was born May 4, 1947 in Arab, Alabama. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Redstone...

Wade Free

Wade Free

Jun 3, 2022

Anthony “Wade” Free of Madison, Alabama, passed away on June 3, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather (Paw), and dear friend to many. 

Wade met his beautiful bride, Debbie, on a church camp bus ride to Mobile, Alabama, in 1971.  They have been inseparable for 50 years.  On May 26, 2022, Wade and Debbie celebrated their 50th...

Daniel John Kondik

Daniel John Kondik

Jun 3, 2022

Daniel "Dan" John Kondik of Rogers, AR, received his heavenly reward on June 3", 2022, at the age of 69. Born in Cleveland, OH, Dan started his career with Kmart in 1970. In the mid-1980s, he began working at Walmart, until retiring in 2008. He enjoyed his retirement years riding his Honda motorcycle and spending time with friends and family,...