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Michelle Marie Lawler

Michelle Marie Lawler

Jun 20, 2026

Michelle Marie Lawler, 67, of Madison, Alabama passed away June 20th, 2026. Services to be announced. 

Freda Mae Paige Hill

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 Driskell

Bessie Lee Driskell

Jun 18, 2026

Bessie Lee Driskell, 85, of Madison, Alabama passed away June 18th, 2026. Services to be announced.

Karla Michelle Altamirano-Hernandez

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

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

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...

Thomas G. Corley

Thomas G. Corley

Jun 12, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Corley of Madison, who peacefully departed this life on June 12, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born January 2, 1936 in Edgefield County, SC.

Tom was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, respected veteran, and faithful friend whose life was defined...

Marilyn B. Rodriguez

Marilyn B. Rodriguez

Jun 6, 2026

Marilyn Rodriguez, 49, passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. After courageously overcoming ovarian cancer and beginning to heal, she became ill again and left this world far too soon. Marilyn will be remembered for her contagious laugh, sharp sense of humor, and deep love of music. Her heart was full of love...

Ret. Col. Larry Mac Pigue

Ret. Col. Larry Mac Pigue

Jun 2, 2026

Ret. Col. Larry Mac Pigue, age 85, of Huntsville passed away on June 2, 2026. He was born to Dewey and Wilma Mc Donald Pigue on December 2, 1940, in Paragould Arkansas.

Larry obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Arkansas State University, and later a master’s degree in Operational Research and Systems Analysis from the Naval Post Graduate School...

Paul David Hembree

Paul David Hembree

May 31, 2026

Paul David Hembree, 72, passed away peacefully on May 31st in Huntsville, Alabama surrounded by his family.

Paul was born on April 11, 1954, in Coco Solo, Colón, Panama. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend whose greatest passion in life was sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 40...

Karen "Tess" Harding

Karen "Tess" Harding

May 28, 2026

Karen Mathilda Harding (Tess), 86, of Harvest Alabama died peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Karen was born October 10, 1939 in the Township of Roscoe, MN to Arthur and Ida (Gronseth) Erickson. She graduated from Rochester MN High School in 1957. She married Jim Harding in November 1961. They raised their family in several states throughout the...

Paul Autry Burrow

Paul Autry Burrow

May 28, 2026

Paul Burrow, 89, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Born on April 29, 1937, in Asheboro, North Carolina, Paul spent most of his life in the community he loved. In 2022, he and his wife moved to Alabama to be near their daughter.

Paul was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church in Randleman, North Carolina, where he remained a faithful...

John Lee Betts

John Lee Betts

May 27, 2026

John Lee Betts, beloved husband, father, brother, veteran, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy built on love, service, strength, and compassion. His life was one of honor and dedication, not only to his country, but to his family and all those fortunate enough to know him.

John proudly served his nation as a member of both the United States...

RaeAnne Mulcahy

RaeAnne Mulcahy

May 25, 2026

RaeAnne Mulcahy, 80, of Madison, AL, passed away on May 25, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born in Danville, IL, in 1946 to Claire Harding Snyder and Charles Snyder, RaeAnne was valedictorian of her class at Georgetown High School. She graduated from the Decatur Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, earning awards for Highest Academic Average and Best All-Around Student. She later...

Dana Edward Thorpe

Dana Edward Thorpe

May 23, 2026

Dana Edward Thorpe, age 66, of Madison passed away Saturday May 23rd, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date and will be announced by Legacy Chapel Funeral Home.

Legacy Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Glenn Dwayne Allison

Glenn Dwayne Allison

May 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn Allison, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 65. Glenn was born on January 20, 1961, in Warner Robbins, Georgia, to the late Johnnie and Earl Allison.

Glenn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University...

Patricia Ann Schoenfeld

Patricia Ann Schoenfeld

May 21, 2026

Patricia Schoenfeld was born in Hays KS on December 28, 1951 to Betty Mae and William Phillip Beilman. Patricia's parents were also from that area but they separated early in her life when they moved to New Mexico. She was raised Catholic in a large family of three brothers and three sisters, and is the second oldest of the siblings.

Patricia...

Austin Taylor Davis

Austin Taylor Davis

May 20, 2026

Austin Taylor Davis, was a big hearted man who loved his family, friends, and animals all very much. He still had a lot of love to give. Although he had a different way of seeing this world, he had a unique sense of humor, and was a very strong lovable man. Who was a movie fanatic, a retro game collector,...

Robbie Monroe Marberry

Robbie Monroe Marberry

May 15, 2026

Robbie Marberry, 52, of Ardmore, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 15th.

Robbie loved life simply and well. He was a proud and devoted Alabama Crimson Tide fan who loved talking football almost as much as he loved cheering them on. He enjoyed spirited drives in fast cars and cherished time spent with his family and friends. He was a member...

John Charles Trickey

John Charles Trickey

May 13, 2026

John C Trickey, 82, of Madison, Alabama embarked on this final adventure on May 13, 2026. Born on June 28 th , 1943, in Parsons, Kansas, to Charles and Marjorie Trickey, he joined the US Air Force in January of 1963 and was married to Sharen (Peacock) Trickey on October 5 th , 1963.

He was active in his church, was...