OBITUARIES
Steven Duain Pearson
Jun 12, 2023
Steven Duain Pearson, 64, of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2023.
Steve was born in Huntsville, Alabama on April 19, 1959, to Pete and Sue Pearson. His family attended Pineview Baptist Church when it was located on the corner of Winchester and Blue Springs Roads. He worked at the Winn Dixie on Governors Drive for several years as a bagger, stocker, and cashier. He was a proud Johnson Jaguar alum,...
Thomas Eugene Walters
Jun 11, 2023
Thomas Eugene Walters, 78, of Madison, Alabama peacefully passed away at his home on June 11, 2023. He was happily married to his wife, Karen DeCoursey, for 47 years prior to her passing nine years ago. Tom retired as a production manager from Chrysler after nearly 50 years of service.
Tom never met a stranger and loved life. He...
Christian Anthony Wilhold
Jun 11, 2023
In loving memory of Christian Anthony Wilhold, born July 25th, 1991, in Huntsville, Alabama. Christian was taken from us far too soon. His radiant soul graced this world for 31 precious years. It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we share the news of his passing on June 11th, 2023. Christian’s life was a testament to love, resilience,...
Michael Herbert Prewitt
Jun 8, 2023
Michael Herbert Prewitt passed away June 8, 2023, at Madison Manor in Madison, AL from complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). He was born October 21, 1957, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Martha Sue Good Prewitt and Thomas Loyd Prewitt. Mike worked many years in retail sales of snack food products in Clarksdale, MS and later when he moved...
Dr. Dennis Wiley Atkins, Ph.D.
Jun 5, 2023
The Lord called Dennis to his eternal home on June 5th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Huntsville, Al.Dennis was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He positively impacted his many friends and all those who had the good fortune to cross his path from...
Robert George Wilks, Jr.
May 27, 2023
Robert George Wilks, Jr., 69, of Madison, Alabama passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Robert was born on December 14, 1953 in Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilks, Sr. and Agnes Wilks.
On April 17, 1982, Robert married the love of his life, Hollister Hasenwinkel, and they spent 41 years together.
He is survived by his three daughters...
Kelly Ann Nielsen
May 26, 2023
Kelly Ann Nielsen, 61, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2023, in Madison, Alabama, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Ronald and Enid Wegener on July 26, 1961. She graduated from McHenry High School. She married James Nielsen on April 16, 1988, and had 2 children, Lindsay and Paige.
Kelly was...
Reba Daniell King
May 25, 2023
Ms. Reba Daniell King, 76, of Huntsville, passed away Thursday morning at home. A native of Port St. Joe, Florida, Reba grew up in Jacksonville. She graduated with a BSBA in Marketing, Public Relations & Advertising at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and a BA in Interior & Functional Floor Design at Jacksonville University. Her career included Retail Display Management,...
Lisa Kay Posey
May 25, 2023
Lisa Kay Posey, age 64, passed peacefully on May 25, 2023 due to a battle she fought so bravely to cancer. She was born April 3, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jack and Melba Lindsey.
She married the love of her life, Frank Posey, on January 20, 1978. They enjoyed many trips to the beach and the mountains over...
Mr. Donald Jay Fretz
May 23, 2023
Donald Jay Fretz, of Harvest AL, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, with loved ones by his side after a long illness.
He is survived by his brother-in-law Albert Klein and wife Linda.
He is survived by his children: son, Daniel Fretz and wife Kathy; daughter, Tracy (Fretz) and husband Cesar Cainelli; and son, John Fretz and...
Norman Harris
May 22, 2023
Norman Harris departed life on May 22, 2023.
He is survived by his wife Rebecca Harris of thirty-one years, his three sons Mario Harris, Brandon Harris, Jordan Harris, a daughter Latia (Hereford) Coleman, Granddaughters Kamryn Coleman, Brylee Harris, Grandsons Mario Harris Jr, Brayden Mills, Myles Harris, Sisters Brenda Lockett, Theresa Thomas (Art), Brothers Dennis Harris (Jaclyn), and Travoris...
Lionel Edgar Champeau
May 20, 2023
Lionel E. Champeau, 86, of Madison, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Lionel was born on December 12, 1936 in Woonsocket, RI to the late Leo Champeau and Irene Nadeau. He was married for 53 years to the late Loretta Archambault Champeau. Preceded in death by his son Scott Champeau, sisters Cil Marshall, Margie Farber and brother Bob...
Carl Edward Noyes, Sr.
May 19, 2023
Carl Edward Noyes Sr., loving father and husband passed away Friday May 19th, 2023. He was born in California on the 27th of March 1959.
He served in the U.S. Army with distinction, proudly retiring as a First Sergeant. He loved his country and distinguished himself in everything he has done. In the military, Carl achieved NCO of the...
David E. Sikes
May 19, 2023
David E. Sikes, 72, of Madison, Alabama passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.
David was born on July 2, 1950 in Waynesboro, Georgia.
He is preceded in passing by his parents Author and Sally Sikes, his siblings Junior Sikes, John Mack Sikes, Donnie Sikes, Geneva Robinson, Dorothy Vickery, Catherine Pate, Sandra Sikes, and his son David Earl Sikes,...
Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh
May 18, 2023
Life Sketch of the Late
Mr. Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh, Sr.:
“A Christian and Generous Community Patriot”
Sunrise - Thursday, November 30, 1944
Sunset - Thursday, May 18, 2023
On Thursday, November 30, 1944, the late Bartehqua Nimely Wisseh was born unto the union of Mr. Bartehqua Matthew and Mrs. Seyennoh Alice Wefueh Wisseh in Pinicess, Kru Coast Territory, Liberia, West Africa. Bartehqua is one of six children; two boys (Klay & Bartehqua Nimely); four sisters: Nyannowisseh, Gbeah, Juah and Nyannongba. Both of his...
Charles Gilbert Davis, Sr.
May 16, 2023
Charles Davis passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2023. He was a retired Safety Director for The Boeing Company. Mr. Davis was also a veteran who had the distinct honor of serving in the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines of the U.S. military.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eldridge and Katheryn Davis, his brother,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ragano
May 14, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" Ragano, of Madison, Alabama passed away on May 14, 2023. Betty was born on July 19, 1932, to the late Wilson and Hattie Armstrong in Aberdeen, Maryland. She grew up in Aberdeen, graduating from Aberdeen High School - Class of 1949; She then completed her degree at Virginia Intermont College in 1951 and began working at Aberdeen Proving...
Marcia A Byrnes
May 13, 2023
Marcia Byrnes of Madison, Alabama died on May 13, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1956 in Detroit, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Wanda Kania, her brother Walter Kania Jr., and her son in law Kenton Schroeder. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and coworker.
Marcia went to Fordson...
Ruby "Jean" Daugherty
May 12, 2023
Ruby “Jean” Daugherty, age 84 of Madison, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 12th, 2023.
Jean was born on December 19th, 1938, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee to the late Clay and Jonnie Carter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son Gary Daugherty and granddaughter Crystal Daugherty.
Jean is survived by her daughters Michele (Mike)...
Frederick Irvin O'Byrne
May 10, 2023
Mr. Frederick Irvin O'Byrne, of Ardmore, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter, Kirsten Stutts and her husband, Jim.
Mr. O'Byrne will be laid to rest on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Macon Memorial Park in Macon, Georgia.
Burial services are being handled by Harts Mortuary & Cremation Center in Macon, Georgia.
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