OBITUARIES

Lois P. Jones (Edwards)

Lois P. Jones (Edwards)

Jul 9, 2022

Lois Puckett Jones (Edwards), 80, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama. Born in Double Springs, Tennessee in 1942, Lois was one of 4 children of parents Bradley and Nina Puckett, both of whom precede her in death. Lois is preceded in death by brother Lloyd Puckett, Sr. (Joyce). She is survived by her sister, Doris Gragg...

Walter Stanley Szachara

Walter Stanley Szachara

Jul 4, 2022

 

Szachara, Walter Stanley

Colonel Walter S. Szachara (USAF, Ret), 83, passed into the arms of his Lord on July 4, 2022 at his home in Madison, AL. He was born on August 17, 1938 in Endicott, New York to Walter J. (Sharkey) Szachara  and Tessie J. (Budny) Szachara. Walt is survived by his wife of 58 years, Tanya P. (Mikulen)...

Max George Dunkerley

Max George Dunkerley

Jun 30, 2022

God has taken Max George Dunkerley home. Max was a man of impeccable character, boundless love for his friends and family, and unwavering faith in God. 

Max Dunkerley, 41, of Madison passed unexpectedly on 6/30/2022 on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas.

Max was born on 7/30/1980 in Bristol, Connecticut, but lived most of his life in the Huntsville...

Donald Arnold

Donald Arnold

Jun 30, 2022

Donald ‘Don’ Arnold passed away on June 30th, 2022, at 72 years of age. Don was born in Campton, KY on August 1st, 1949. He graduated from Wolfe County High School in 1966; Lees College in 1968; and Morehead State University in 1971. Don then served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War from 1971-1972.  In 1972, he...

Kent A Thompson

Kent A Thompson

Jun 28, 2022

Kent Anthony Thompson, Sr., 58, passed away in Madison, Alabama on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022.  He was born in Cherokee Alabama to Zebedee, Sr. and Ola B. Thompson on June 11th, 1964.  Kent was the third youngest of ten children and was preceded in death by his youngest sister, Laton and his Father.  Kent is survived by his mother Ola...

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...