OBITUARIES
Victoria Rose Lembeck
Aug 5, 2026
Five days after her 35th birthday, on Wednesday August 5 at 12:18 AM, Victoria Rose Lembeck passed away after her year long battle with cancer. She was an incredibly caring and well loved mother of two, wife, daughter, and oldest sister to two brothers.
A memorial will be held at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home on Saturday August 15th at 11:00 AM....
Marjorie Jane Cottingham
Aug 4, 2026
The family of Marjorie Jane Sorrell Cottingham (Margie) of Madison, Alabama is saddened to announce her passing on Monday, August 4, 2026 at the age of 83.
Margie was born October 4, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama. Margie was a graduate of Phillips High School in Birmingham. She worked at Pollock Paper Company for several years where she met her future husband....
Bonnie Ruth Whiteaker-Russell
Jul 30, 2026
Bonnie Ruth Farrow Whiteaker-Russell, age 89, passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her beloved husband, Byron Craig Russell.
Bonnie's life was defined by resilience, determination, and an unwavering love for her family and friends. She devoted her early adult years to being a stay-at-home mother, lovingly raising her three children. Following her divorce in 1977, Bonnie embraced a new chapter...
Curtis Fred Greene,Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
Curtis Fred Greene, Jr., 78, of Madison, Alabama died Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born to Curtis Fred Greene, Sr. and Evelyn Shular Greene on June 4, 1948. Curtis was an avid Tennessee University Fan and Alumni. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sharp Greene; and his son, Brian Patrick Greene. He was a member of Valley Fellowship...
Robert Bradley Coonfield
Jul 26, 2026
Robert Bradley Coonfield, 65, of Madison, AL died peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026, with the comfort of his family by his side.
Robert was a Project Lead for the U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Defense. He graduated from University of Southern MS with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Ethridge Coonfield; son, Corey James...
Karen Lou Reeder Runkle
Jul 12, 2026
Born at home to Chet and Lena Reeder and raised in the Macomb, IL area. Karen graduated from Northwestern High School, then worked at the Good Hope Telephone Exchange. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Everett Runkle, for 65 years. They had known each other for 70 years. Karen, Everett and his brother Roy, were known as the...
Berm Tha Saiyasith
Jul 12, 2026
Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."
Berm Tha Saiyasith, age 64, of Falkville, AL, passed away July 12, 2026 whilst surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on May 3, 1962, in Ban Na-Oum, Sainyabuli, Laos, to Phet and Phan Saiyasith. He was preceded in death by his parents and both...
Gay J. Hartley Engelhaupt
Jul 11, 2026
Gay J. Hartley Engelhaupt, 86, of Madison, Alabama passed away July 11, 2026.
Gay was born in Kansas City, MO on June 23, 1940. Her mother, Dorothy Hartley, died when she was 5 years old, and her grandparents O.C. and Anna Hartley helped raise her. She lived in Kansas City, Kissimmee, FL., Grand Island, N.Y., and Madison, AL. She worked most...
Debra K. Bloemker
Jul 7, 2026
Debra K. Bloemker, 69, of Madison, Alabama passed away on July 7, 2026.
Robert Jesse Canten
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Jesse Canten, lovingly known as “Bob” to his friends and “Bobby” to his family, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 18, 1944, in Indiana to Robert Joseph Canten and Rosemary Campbell Canten.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Jeanette Canten; his children Lisa...
Kathleen Holt Ryan
Jun 27, 2026
Kathleen Holt Ryan 67 of Madison passed away Saturday June 27th at Madison Hospital.
She was a 1977 graduate of Bob Jones High School and lived in Madison most of her life. She retired in March after 28 years with Industrial Properties of the South. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Frank Ryan and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins...
Gary Anthony Gramiccioni
Jun 25, 2026
Gary Anthony Gramiccioni
July 10, 1960 – June 25, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gary Anthony Gramiccioni, who left this world on June 25, 2026, at the age of 65.
Gary lived with a deep appreciation for every day he was given. He believed life was meant to be experienced fully through adventure, learning, good food, beautiful gardens, and,...
Paul Thomas McKinney
Jun 24, 2026
Paul Thomas McKinney (Tom), age 81 passed away on June 24, 2026 in his home surrounded by many members of the family he loved. Born on October 25, 1944 in Marion North Carolina, Tom answered the call of his Country by serving in the United States Marine Corps completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged with...
Anthony William Miele, Sr.
Jun 20, 2026
Anthony William “Tony” Miele, Sr., age 100, of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026.
Born February 12, 1926, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Tony was the son of Harry Miele and Louise Casale. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Miele.
Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth “Liz” Miele; his four children, two sons,...
Michelle Marie Lawler
Jun 20, 2026
Michelle Marie Lawler passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Robert, son Rob and his wife Erin, son Brian and his wife Celine, mother-in-law Kay, stepmother-in-law Doris, sister-in-law June and her husband Frans, and brother-in-law Bill and his wife Bridget. She is pre-deceased by her mother and...
Freda Mae Paige Hill
Jun 19, 2026
Freda Mae Paige Hill, a woman whose life was defined by compassion, strength, and unwavering love for her family and community, was born on February 22, 1937, at Harlem Hospital in Harlem, New York. She was the cherished daughter of Alfred and Mae Paige and was raised alongside her brothers, Alfred Jr. and Wilbert Paige, in a close-knit family rooted...
Bessie Lee Baker Driskell
Jun 18, 2026
Ms. Bessie Lee Baker Driskell was born on April 16,1941, and passed on June 18, 2026.
Karla Michelle Altamirano-Hernandez
Jun 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Karla Michelle Altamirano-Hernandez
December 26, 2003 - June 16, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of our beloved Karla Michelle Altamirano-Hernandez on June 16, 2026, at the age of 22, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Decatur, Alabama, Karla was a beacon of light and joy to all who had the...
Charles "Chuck" Leroy Semmel
Jun 15, 2026
Charles Leroy Semmel better known as “Chuck”, age 76, of Madison, Alabama died on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his residence. Chuck is survived by his wife, Marie “Louise” Semmel; son, Matthew W. Semmel; daughter, Laura M. Semmel; and nephew, Dennis E. Smith.
There will be a private family service held for Chuck. He will be interred at Claysville Cemetery in...
Diana Rose Draper
Jun 15, 2026
Diana Rose Draper, 26, of Madison Alabama died unexpectedly on June 15, 2026. She is survived by her parents and her sister, Rebecca Ann Draper.
Diana was born on March 30, 2000 in Huntsville, Alabama to George Mack Draper, Jr. and Thien Huong Vu.
She grew up in Madison, graduated from James Clemens High School in 2018, and earned a degree in...
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