Huntsville, AL Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Veronica Loa Ragsdale, who departed this life on April 3, 2026, at the age of 62. Veronica was born on December 3, 1963, and througho...

John William Hughes passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born September 14, 1938, John was a resident of Huntsville, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester ...

Angelyn June Young, known to all as June, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 28, 2026, in Southlake, Texas. She was 93 years old. A Life of Adventure and Dedication Born in Fort Benni...

Ina Snell, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Ina was born on February 7, 1935, in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was married to the love of her...

Josephine Smith Crawford, age 91, of Gurley Alabama passed away peacefully March 28, 2026 with family at her side. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother and great grandm...

Truman Jones Pledger, a resident of Madison, AL passed away on March 27, 2026 at the age of 94. Truman was born in Trussville, AL on January 26, 1932. He is survived by his loving wife, Claire; his ...

Glenn Stephen Crawley “Steve”, age 86, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital following a sudden cardiac event. Born in Morganton, North Carolina, he was the son of William Jeremiah Cr...

Betty Gardner passed on March 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 26, 1935, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Betty lived in Harvest, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home (Huntsville)...

Dr. Roy Howard McCray, age 80, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born on March 14, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, he led a life defined by excellence and an enduring commitment to...

Juanita Jean Condra passed on March 15, 2026, at the age of 87. Juanita was a resident of San Antonio, Texas.

Judi Delaine Campbell age 82 of Huntsville Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 18th at 10:50pm. She is survived by her husband Billy Campbell, son Mark Campbell, his wife Brandy Campbell and thei...

Charles Edward Dixon passed on March 18, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on April 14, 1953, Charles was a resident of Huntsville, Alabama.

Lois Taylor Trickey, age 72, passed away on March 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. Born on July 3, 1953, Lois was raised in a wholesome Southern home, surroun...

Debra Cathy Wilson, age 73, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1953, in Guntersville, Alabama, and was a resident of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Va...

Paul Wade Rutherford, 58, of New Market, Alabama, was born January 9, 1968, in Birmingham, and passed away on March 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. A 1986 graduate of Glen Iris Baptist School, Paul treasured...

Ricky Lee Beam passed on March 9, 2026, at the age of 69. Visitation will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home (Huntsville), 698 WINCHESTER RD NE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, f...

George D. Burks, a proud Vietnam veteran, devoted husband and loving father of six, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of strength, love, and dedication. He was born on Aug...

Raymond Hitt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026. He was a man known for his quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for his fam...

Jonathan Moore Smith Jr. passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born on May 9, 1935, and was a resident of Huntsville, Alabama.

James Edward Honey, devoted, hardworking, and cherished, passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on June 3, 1932, Mr. Honey was a longtime resident of Hazel Green, Alabama. He was preced...

Sharleen Mae Coté, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1938, in Monroe, Michigan. Sharleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul J. Coté; her son, Pa...

Kathryn Sue Kindler, aged 62, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and devotion to her family. Born on December 8, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Arthu...

Richard Lawrence Kibler, 72, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on March 3, 2026. Rick was born on October 5, 1953, in South Charleston, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents Henrie...

James Raymond Hutchins passed away at UAB Hospital surrounded by family on March 2, 2026 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Mae George Fancher Hutchins, children Terri H...

Vickie Jean Hargrove passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 62.

Eula B Lambert Price “B”, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in her home in Madison, Alabama, surrounded by her daughters. Born November 16, 1929, in Lincoln County, Mississippi (ne...

Patricia Anne Gibson passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on September 11, 1940, in Crofton, Kentucky, Patricia lived in Huntsville, Alabama.

Carla Cantrell Ortiz passed away leaving behind a family who loved her deeply. She is survived by her son, Daniel Ortiz; her sister, Darla Kirchoff; and her mother, Eva Cantrell. She was reunited in H...

Zaida Lee Hastings (Smith), age 86, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on August 22, 1939, in Scottsboro, Alabama to Otto and Ollie (McClendon) Smith, Zaida was a ...

Ms. Clara Lynn Townsend Appleton entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2026, at the home of her daughter Melanie, in Huntsville, Alabama, surrounded by love and peace. She departed this life with ...

Foy Woodall was a woman of strong Christian faith, a generous heart, and a deep love for her family. She found joy in gardening, reading, and sharing stories, and she had a special gift for making oth...

Retired Staff Sergeant James Edward Stallworth, aged 75, passed away on February 21, 2026. Born on July 13, 1950, James was a resident of Huntsville, Alabama. James is survived by his loving wife of ...

Carolyn Rose Roden Gulley, a faithful servant of the Most High God, was ushered into her Heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was reunited with her beloved husband Lavon, parents Winsto...

"Miss Vee" Ms. Vera Artelia Brown Daughter of Harold C. Brown and Sylvia Hadanah Salaam Sister of Cordell J. Salaam Aunt of Rashida, Samir and Shamari Aunt of many nephews and nieces who love her dea...

Jo Ann was born on February 3, 1945, in Fort Scott, to Helen Marie Johnston Lawry and Richard E. Lawry. During her elementary school years, her family moved to Vicksburg, where she was raised. She gra...

Gregory Gene Wright, 53, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on February 17, 2026. Born on January 9, 1973, in Lorain, Ohio, Greg lived a life fueled by horsepower, adventure, and deep love for the pe...

May Sue “Susie” Jones passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 25, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama, Susie lived a life rooted in faith, de...

Sara Vernell Adams, 84 passed away on Monday, February 16th. She was born on November 30, 1941 to her loving parents Laston and Frances Mathis in Eufaula, Alabama. In 1962 she married Talmadge Adams...

William Richard Seiser, born on May 19, 1934, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 91. A committal service will be held at Valhalla Memory Gardens & Funeral, located at 698 Winchester Rd ...

Edgar Lyle “Buddy” Sibley Jr., 84, of Harvest, Alabama, passed away on February 14, 2026. Buddy was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on October 24, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar an...

Mary Bender Keiffer, born on April 1, 1936, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gilbert L. Keiffer. Mary was a member of Holy Sp...

Dean Loren Heston, born on March 21, 1957, in Millington, Tennessee, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 68. The family moved to Huntsville in 1962, he was a 1975 graduate of S.R. Butler ...

Retired Major William Joseph Whalen, Sr. was born on April 17, 1945, in Bronx, New York to Joseph Whalen and Anna T Schloemer Whalen. He passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Mr. Whalen ...

Christopher Allen Shaw December 1, 1971 - February 6, 2026 Chris was born in Hartselle, AL. His family moved to Athens when he was 2. He attended East Limestone schools from K-12. In 1995, he graduat...

On October 1, 1933, Hazel L Hawk entered on this earth to the parents of James B Ford and Lucille Hicks in Madison County, Alabama. Her glorious, filled life ended on February 6, 2026. Visitation wil...

John Conrad Groppenbacher, age 71, of Huntsville, AL, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born on September 15, 1954, in Charleston, South Carolina, John was the beloved son of Retired Air Force MSgt Rob...

Matthew Owen Jones Obituary February 17, 1947 – February 2, 2026 Sergeant First Class Matthew Owen Jones, U.S. Army (Retired), age 78, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in ...

Pamela Diane Poe was born on March 1, 1968 in San Antonio, Texas to Don and Carolyn Adcox. She went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is preceded in dea...

Elfriede Lina Freymüeller Duke Obituary 25 Sep 1936- 02 Feb 2026 (Age 89) Elfriede Duke, 89, of Huntsville, passed away on Monday, Feb 02, 2026 at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care. Elfriede w...

Mildred Anderson Thompson passed away on February 2, 2026. Mildred was born May 13, 1943. Mildred was a devoted mom, maw maw, and wife. Maw maw’s greatest joy was spending time with her family. She ...