OBITUARIES
Michele Chapman Parker
Aug 28, 2026
Michele Chapman Parker, age 50 was greeted by the arms of Jesus on 08/28/2026. Michele was born in Riverdale, Georgia on September 15, 1975, to John and Brenda Chapman.
Michele’s family moved to Huntsville when she was a baby. Michele lived in Huntsville until she graduated high school and moved to Auburn. Michele was honored to be selected Miss Homecoming Auburn...
Loretta Kay Miller McKinney
Aug 26, 2026
Loretta Kay Miller McKinney, 67, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on August 26, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Loretta met her husband and life partner in 1979 at the Wesley Foundation at Mississippi State University. Following their wedding in September 1981, she was whisked off to Great Falls, Montana. Loretta was a woman of remarkable strength and resilience. As...
Patricia "Patty" Moriarty
Aug 24, 2026
Patricia Ann Moriarty
Patricia Ann “Patty” Moriarty, born July 6, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on August 24, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. She was 69 years old.
Patty spent much of her professional life working in medical records, dedicating many years of her career to both Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center.
A devoted Christian and lifelong member of...
Raelynne Fox
Aug 22, 2026
Raelynne Fox, 81, of Madison, Alabama passed away August 22nd, 2026.
She is survived by her son, Curtis Fox (Melisa); daughter, Crystal Smith (Ken) and her daughter, Candace Johnson. Five grandchildren: Austin Fox (Dancy), Adam McNeal, Nick McNeal (Sarah), Kenny Smith (Stephanie), Savannah O’Grosky (Austin). As well, Raelynne is survived by three great grandchildren: Elliott, Mila Grace and Layla.
Raelynne is preceded...
Myra Kramer
Aug 20, 2026
Myra Kramer, 90, of Madison, Alabama, died peacefully on August 20, 2026, at the end of a long life spent looking after other people.
She was born in Chicago to Sam and Bryna Popkus Gerber and spent part of her childhood at Fort Benning, Georgia, during World War II. When the war ended, the family drove Route 66 west, and Myra...
Theodore (Ted) Lamkin Williams, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Ted, who was a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 27, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia, and he lived in Lawrenceville, Georgia until moving to Madison, Alabama in 2019.
Ted graduated from East Tennessee State University and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He worked for...
James Edwin McDuffie
Aug 16, 2026
James Edwin McDuffie -- He was a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Huntsville, AL, born October 15,1942, passed away at the age of 83 in Huntsville, AL, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. He was an automobile mechanic for most of his life and loved working on vehicles and restored countless automobiles over the years. He loved “Jesus”...
Ashley Rachel Vest Martin
Aug 16, 2026
Ashley Rachel Vest Martin, of Madison, AL passed away on August 16th, 2026.
She is survived by her mother, Christina Maria Rodriguez and her partner, Ann Margaret Rodriguez; her sisters Aarica Cross, Sarah Turner and brothers Joshua Turner, William Morgan and Harley Morgan. Ashley is survived by her children: Elaine Karma Hays, Zoey Laliah Martin and Luna Estarte Martin. As well...
Jeanette Ingle Gardner
Aug 15, 2026
Jeanette Ingle Gardner passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gardner; her parents, Lecil and Erline Ingle; her sister, Susan Tingle and her brother, Leland Ingle; and a great-grandson, Teddy Ricks.
Jeanette worked for...
Charlotte Nichols Denson
Aug 15, 2026
Charlotte Nichols Denson, age 88, of Madison, Alabama, passed away on August 15, 2026, with her husband of 67 years, Elton Sims Denson, by her side and holding her hand. Theirs was a true love story. They were high school sweethearts and Elton joined the Navy after graduation, while Charlotte went on to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree...
Dolores Vian Diaz
Aug 14, 2026
On August 14th, 2026, ten days after her 92nd birthday, Dolores Diaz passed into glory. Dolores was born on August 4th, 1934 in Santiago de Cuba to Nicholas and Esperanza Vian. Dolores, along with her husband and other family members, were able to take refuge in the United States in 1962. To all who knew her, Dolores was known as...
Jacqueline Van Roekel
Aug 13, 2026
Jacqueline ("Jacque") Van Roekel, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, with her cherished children Sadie and Seth by her side. She was 48 years old.
Jacque was born on August 23, 1977, in Aurora, Illinois, to Alan and Susan Weber. She lived a life filled with family, friendship, and...
Robert Oren McBrayer
Aug 10, 2026
Robert O. McBrayer of Huntsville, AL, died Monday, August 10,2026. He was born August 15, 1940, in Atlanta, GA to Paul Franklin McBrayer and Bera Mae Smith McBrayer. He has one brother, Danny Paul McBrayer (Sue) of Carrollton, GA. He married Rebecca Ann Morris McBrayer on June 11, 1960, at the home of his parents in Temple, GA. He graduated,...
Joseph James Hoffman
Aug 8, 2026
Dr. Joseph Hoffman, 67, passed away on August 8, 2026 in Madison, Alabama after a short battle with cancer.
Joe was born January 3, 1959 in Joliet, Illinois, the eldest son of the late Donald and Patricia Hoffman. He attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, continuing at ND to complete...
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...
Austin Taylor Morris
Jul 19, 2026
Austin Taylor Morris, 33, of Toney, Alabama, heroically laid down his life protecting others at a local Huntsville business on July 19th,2026 just days before his 34th birthday. He was born July 31, 1992, in Springfield, Missouri. He lived in several states over his lifetime and traveled to many places around the world. Austin was highly intelligent, with natural...
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