OBITUARIES
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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