OBITUARIES
Benjamin Arthur Spears
Sep 26, 2023
Benjamin Arthur Spears, 61, of Madison, Alabama died peacefully at Vanderbilt Hospital on September 26, 2023 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Lolita Spears and two daughters Alana and Carol Spears. Benjamin Spears was a Veteran of the United States Army and still continued to serve even after his retirement. He was dedicated, passionate, and loyal to...
Megan Janelle Newlin
Sep 25, 2023
Megan Janelle passed away at Hoag Hospital, in California, September 25, 2023. She was soon to celebrate her twenty-fifth birthday. Megan grew up in Madison and graduated high school in 2016. She had completed one year of college at Calhoun Community College with a 4.0 GPA and made the President’s list. Growing up Megan had a passion for both...
Cecilia Baclagon Freeland
Sep 20, 2023
Cecilia Baclagon Freeland, 79, of Madison, Alabama passed away quietly on September 20, 2023.
One of the tenacious souls on this planet, our mother was a gentle, generous person who was fiercely protective of her family. She loved to celebrate all holidays, mainly because she loved to have all of her family together. She was a devout Catholic and prayed...
Dennis Larue Reside
Sep 20, 2023
Dennis Larue Reside of Madison, Alabama passed away in Huntsville, Alabama on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 after a five year battle with interstitial lung disease and mouth cancer. He was 71.
Dennis was born on May 31, 1952 in Bloomington, Illinois, the first child of Evelyn Ruth Reside and Donald Larue Reside. Donald’s work in the insurance industry demanded frequent...
Susan Woods Jenkins
Sep 20, 2023
Susan Woods Jenkins, 77, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. Susan was born December 19, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Virginia Woods. She graduated from Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA in 1968.She worked as a technical writer for Intergraph before staying home to raise her children. She volunteered at Westminster Christian Academy when her...
Colin Andrew McFarland
Sep 20, 2023
Colin Andrew McFarland, 57, of Huntsville, Alabama died peacefully at home on September 20, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, William Bartley McFarland, grandparents, Edward and Gladys Hughes, and William and Semaira McFarland. He is survived by his loving mother, Marie McFarland, brothers Stephen W. McFarland, (Diane) and Neil D. McFarland (Kathy), son, Timothy McFarland and daughter,...
Mrs. Teodora Carrillo
Sep 19, 2023
Mrs. Teodora Carrillo, of Madison, Alabama passed away on September 19, 2023, surrounded by her beautiful family.
A viewing and funeral mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Friday, September 22, 2023.
George Rittenhouse
Sep 18, 2023
George Rittenhouse, age 77, of Madison, Alabama passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
No services are planned at this time.
Travis Robert Herriges
Sep 18, 2023
Travis Robert Herriges, age 35 of Madison, Alabama, passed away too soon, Monday, September 18, 2023.
Travis was born December 12, 1987 in Torrance, California to Bev-Ann (nee Frownfelter) and Darrell Herriges, and as a family traveled the country living in various states including Colorado, Alabama, California, and Washington D.C., while his dad served in the United States Air Force. Due to the many relocations this formed a bond and great friendship...
David Thomas Bevis
Sep 13, 2023
In loving memory of David T. Bevis (August 26, 1939 - September 13, 2023)
David T. Bevis, born in Lauderdale County, Alabama, on August 26, 1939, to Leo and Ina Bevis, passed away on September 13, 2023, in Madison, Alabama. His life was marked by adventures, service, and a career in real estate.
Growing up in the...
Mary Jane Dukes Allen
Sep 10, 2023
Mary Jane Dukes Allen, of Madison, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Septemeber 10th, 2023 due to a rare cancer that she fought fiercely for over six years. Her bravery and will to live was an inspiration to all that knew her, even to her physicians who helped her in her fight. She was always a woman of stregth and tenacity,...
Ethel Laverne Zandanel
Sep 9, 2023
Ethel Laverne Zandanel was born in Palacios, Texas on April 3, 1932 to parents, Elmer and Ethel Abraham. She passed away September 9, 2023 in Madison, AL at the age of 91.
After high school, Laverne enlisted in the Air Force. She was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base where she met and married her husband Edward “Sonny” Zandanel on...
Mrs. Margaret M. Fitzgerald
Aug 26, 2023
Margaret Mary Fitzgerald née Murray passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and three children, on August 26, 2023, in Madison, Alabama. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 14, 1937, the elder beloved child of Peter and Anna Mary Murray née Casey and sister of Ann Marie Carney née Murray. A brilliant and hardworking student, she...
Jacquelyn Smith - Gibson
Aug 24, 2023
Jacquelyn Demetrius Smith, affectionately known as Jackie, was born on August 14, 1970 in Mobile, Alabama. She departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on August 24, 2023.
Jackie accepted Christ at the age of 12 and was baptized at Arlington Street Missionary Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama.
Inherently a scholar, Jackie graduated with honors from B.C. Rain...
Eldon Eugene Manwiller
Aug 22, 2023
Eldon Eugene Manwiller, 74, was born to Floyd L and Gladys Katheryn (Staley) Manwiller on April 28, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eldon unexpectedly passed Tuesday, August 22, 2023, after a short illness.
In 1972, he gratuated form Southwest Baptist University of Oliver Missouri, with a BS in Business Administration. He spent most of his business career doing cost...
Joanne Marilyn Miller
Aug 21, 2023
Always full of surprises, Joanne Marilyn Miller passed away suddenly on August 21, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1946, in Gary, MN to Raymond John Neuhalfen and Edny Maureen Williamson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 33 years, Lawrence “Crunch” Miller, Sr.; and her daughter, Darci Jo Thorpe.
Joanne is survived by her...
Zenaida Diaz
Aug 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce Zenaida Diaz, age 89, of Hercules, California, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children and loved ones on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1934, to Pablo and Bienvenida Llanot Cora. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Pedro Ortiz Diaz, parents Pablo and Bienvenida, siblings Osvaldo, Pablo, Fidel...
Sang Joon Han
Aug 21, 2023
Sang Joon Han, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 21, 2023 in Madison, Alabama.
Sang was born on March 19, 1954, to Han Bong Soo and Sung Shin Soon in Seoul, South Korea where he grew up and spent his formative years. At the age of 26, he emigrated to the US and settled in...
Nora Faye Norris
Aug 20, 2023
Mrs. Nora Faye Norris died on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1936, to Thomas Lee Eidson and Florence Viola Evans Eidson.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.
She was employed and retired from JC Penney. She enjoyed sewing and crafting along with visiting with friends and family.
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Kelly Jean Olszewski
Aug 17, 2023
Kelly Jean Olszewski, lovingly known as "Shortie," was born on October 8, 1963, in Tawas City, Michigan. She embarked on her life's journey filled with laughter, zest for life, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones. On August 17, 2023, we bid farewell to Kelly as she peacefully passed away in Huntsville, Alabama.Kelly's warmhearted nature touched the lives...
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