OBITUARIES

Feb 8, 2025

Passionate storyteller and conversationalist, sharer of terrible jokes, voracious reader, crazy plant guy, avid backyard butterfly and bird enthusiast, crafter of the world’s most intricate plans, extravagant lover of his family and the Atlanta Braves. An adoring father, a caring brother, an excellent friend. Jim Ladd, a character larger than life, was unexpectedly returned to our Lord after a short...

Feb 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anita Hopper

[June 6, 1947] - [February 5, 2025]

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Anita Hopper, who left us on February 5, 2025. She was known for her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support for all.

Born on June 6, 1947, she was a devoted wife to Seybourn Hopper. A loving...

Feb 2, 2025

Fumiko Shibata Brown, 97, passed away February 2, 2025, in Madison, Alabama. Born in Osaka, Japan on May 15, 1927, to Morichi and Miche (Takano) Shibata, Fumiko was known for her zest for life, her charismatic personality, her creativity, her strength and determination, and the ability to make friends wherever she went. She loved her family deeply, only surpassed by...

Jan 31, 2025

Matthew Fritz, 27, passed away suddenly of natural causes on January 31, 2025.

He was born in Lake in the Hills, IL to Alan and Heather Fritz. His life’s journey took from Illinois to Savannah, Georgia to Madison, Alabama. He was a graduate of Bob Jones High School and attended University of Alabama in Huntsville. He was a kind hearted loving...

Jan 30, 2025

Francis Cline

September – January 2025

After a stroke caused by a brain bleed, Francis died peacefully on January 30, 2025. His family memorialized him with a small church service and then scattered his ashes at the family cabin in Mentone, AL.

His family includes his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth, his son Michael, and his daughter MariBeth. Michael has an adult son,...

Jan 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Suzanne Dabbs Reeves announces her passing at Madison Hospital on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 62 years. She was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister.

Suzanne will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sean Williams, Adam Williams, Daniel Williams (Bianca), Erica Reeves, Adam Reeves (Michelle), Becky...

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Anderson, born July 15, 1944, to the late George and Elizabeth Bunch, in Englewood, New Jersey passed away Friday evening, January 24, 2024, at home in Madison, Alabama with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Peter Anderson; sister Susan Phelps (husband Kirk Phelps); daughter, Marie Day (husband Robbie Day); son, George...

Jan 16, 2025

Andrea Michelle Mosquera, lovingly known as Shelly, peacefully departed this beautiful earth on January 16, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama, leaving behind a cherished legacy of love and kindness. Born on March 5, 1970, in Mobile, Alabama, she was a beacon of warmth and light to all who crossed her path.

A proud graduate of Flomaton High School in 1988, Andrea initially...

Jan 13, 2025

Destinie Caetta Savant, age 50, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2025. She was born in Akron, OH on July 15th, 1974 to the late Gary Lee Caetta and late Brenda Diane Caetta-Gover. She grew up in Athens, AL and made her home in Madison, AL. She earned a Bachelors of Science in...

Jan 13, 2025

Edmund Gerike, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on January 13, 2025.  More details to soon follow.

Jan 9, 2025

Joyce Ophelia Branham, born on September 29, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, left this world on January 9, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama. Her life was a tapestry woven with dedication, passion, and love, particularly for the beauty of nature and her cherished family.

Joyce was an accomplished caretaker of plants. Her commitment to horticulture blossomed into the creation of beautiful gardens and...

Jan 6, 2025

Stephen Bo Rosberg, age 58 of Huntsville, unexpectedly passed away on the evening of January 6, 2025 in a wreck on I-565. He is survived by his parents, Bo and Audrey, and his brother Lars, all of whom reside in Madison.

Stephen was born in his father’s native country of Sweden, but the family relocated to the U.S. when he was...

Jan 5, 2025

George Frank Gorsuch of Huntsville, Alabama, died peacefully on January 5, 2025. He was the husband of Paula (Burrell) Gorsuch for 65 years.

The son of the late Harry and Felicia Gorsuch, George was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 12, 1936. His family transferred to Kentucky for his father’s Army station. His parents divorced when he was in grammar school,...

Jan 5, 2025

Shirley Wayne Butler, a beloved matriarch and dear friend, passed away on January 5, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 89. Born on March 26, 1935, in Sylacauga, she embraced life with a boundless spirit and an unwavering passion for caring for others throughout her long and fruitful years.

Shirley's career journey took her through various esteemed organizations, including...

Jan 3, 2025

Jan 3, 2025

Ronald Eugene Reed, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on January 3, 2025.  More information to soon follow.  Please keep the Reed family in your prayers.

Jan 2, 2025

Ayden James Kirkland graced the world with his presence from April 19, 2008, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina until his untimely departure on January 2, 2025, in Madison, Alabama. Ayden had a special bond with his beloved dogs (past and present), Boinkers, Burdy, and Shaggy. He loved gaming and exploring new places, whether it was hiking or just exploring the...

Jan 2, 2025

Gary Stuart Parks, 81, of Huntsville, passed away late Thursday night. A man fueled by his passion for the arts, he dedicated his life to performance and music education. He said that he was truly in his element when conducting musicians at all levels of development, from the most inexperienced to professional musicians.

A long-time Huntsville resident for 44 years, Gary...

Dec 29, 2024

Marie Ellen Shaw, of Harvest, Alabama, passed away surrounded by her family on December 29th, 2024, at the age of 64.  

Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She was also a retired Quality Assurance Specialist who worked tirelessly throughout her career to ensure quality product reached our Warfighters.  Marie was known for...

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph “Joe Joe” Forrest Paschall Jr. on December 28, 2024. A beloved son, brother, friend, and Marine. Joe Joe was a friend to many and a stranger to none. 

Joe Joe was born into a military family in Camp Pendleton, CA on February 29, 1996. Throughout his childhood, he...