Hamilton And Hackleburg Funeral Home

11/26/2025

Donald Wade Sullins, age 80, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his residence surrounded bay his loving family. Wade was born on October 27, 1945, to J.H. and Sylvia Cochran Sullins. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sullins; brother, Phillip M Sullins; daughters, Stephanie Sullins Frederick (Randy), and Mary Sullins Knott (Allen); step son Darryl Rye (Dana); grandchildren, Jacob Nichols, Jonah Nichols, Anna Marie Frederick and Olivia Frederick; step granddaughter LeAnn Rye; great granddaughter Marcie Claire Frederick; and step great grandchildren Payton Purser and Haley Purser; best friend Drew Manley; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: wife, Marcell Flippo Sullins, step children, Debra Sanderson Mixon, Randy B. Sanderson and Mark A. Sanderson.
Wade was a graduate of Hamilton High School, was retired from the Alabama Department of Corrections after over 25 years of service, and was retired from the Alabama Army National Guard after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Marion County Republican Party and served on the Hamilton City Council. He attended Barnesville F.W.B. Church in Hamilton. Wade enjoyed playing and listening to bluegrass and gospel music, traveling, RV camping, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held immediately preceding the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial is to follow in Hamilton Memory Gardens. The family would like to express a special thanks to Enhabit Hospice and Charla Watson, CRNP.

11/24/2025

Alva Lene Nichols Leach Age 87 of Hamilton passed away Monday November 23, 2025 at the Marion Regional Nursing Home. She was born on May 24, 1938 to the late William Edward Nichols and Laura Winsett Nichols.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 11:00 until service time beginning at 12:00 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery located in Twin.
Survivors include, Daughters: Charlene Wiginton, Cathy Freeman, and Sheila (David) Cochran, Brothers: William (Willa Gray) Nichols and Gary Nichols, Brother-In-Law: Abdoo Kassouf, Grandchildren: Jamey (Lauren) Bozeman and Rosalyn (Gabriel) Hayes, Kyle Silas, and Kyra Silas, Tanya Wiginton and Tiffany Wiginton, J.J. Jennings and Brandon (April) Jennings; Great Grandchildren: Audie and Charley Bozeman, Dani-Kate Franks, Rush and Cash McDonald, Aubrey, Will and Trace Hayes, River Silas, Peyton Norris, McKayla Golden; Ethan and DeKaiden Clark, Erin Herston, Alicynn (Austin) Higgs, Mariah and Ashley Jennings and Kailyn Jennings.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, Husband: William C Leech, Sons: Harold Jeffrey Silas and Tommy Edward Silas, Grandsons: Paul Jennings and Danny Jennings, Great Granddaughter: Paislynn Norris and Sisters: Martha Bayrd and Ruby Kassouf.

11/23/2025

Franklin McCarley, 87, of Hamilton passed away Sunday November 23, 2025 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 26, 2025, 12:00 until service time beginning at 2:00 at Mt. Hope Church with burial to follow in private cemetery.
Survivors include, Sons: John J Morgan McCarley (Lisa) and Donald Ray McCarley, Grandchildren: Bradley and Shawnda McCarley, Trenton and Millissa McCarley, Brandi McCarley, Amanda and Andrew Taylor, 12 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by, Parents: Travis and Silvie Lee Tice McCarley, Wife: Elouise McCarley, Daughter-In-Law: Kathy McCarley.

11/20/2025

We are now offering the picture ornaments, these ornaments will be on our tree at the track for the walk of trees for anyone that we have had services for since January. We are offering these for sale also for $10.00 each. If you would like to order you can comment here or email your order to hamiltonfuneralhome@yahoo.com.

11/19/2025

William E (Bill) Belk Jr., 76, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025 at North Ms. Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, 2:00 until service time beginning at 4:00 at Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Survivors include, Children: Gwen Moore (Larry) and Wendy Mckee (Jerry), Grandchildren: Austin Belk (Randi), Cierra Belk Lahr (Brandon) , Great Grandchildren: Kullen, Dani Kay, John Tyler, Breland, Kimber, Stetson, Siblings: Vira Belk Grassel (Allen), Donnie Belk (ReJanice), Shirley Belk Reed, Steve Belk, Nephew: Buford Randolph (Mary), and a host of Other Nephews, Nieces, Siblings, Family and Friends.
He was preceded in death by, Parents: William Ettena Belk Sr and Pauline Smith Belk and Son: Bill Belk, Siblings: Leslie Belk Randolph, Nancy Cox and Huey Belk

11/15/2025

Riley George Palmer, 88, of Red Bay passed away November 13, 2025 peacefully at home. He was born on June 4, 1937 in Marion County to the late Joe and Ethel Lewis Palmer.
Riley attended Hackleburg High School. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he was also a Deacon.
He is survived by his Wife: Virginia Scott Palmer, Children: Deborah West (Van), Donna Hightower (David), Dwayne Palmer (Carrie) and Dinah Thrasher (Tommy). Grandchildren: Bryant West, Adam Bullen, Whitney West, Kyle Palmer, Carmen Riggins, Blake Evetts, Leah Barksdale, Renate Wellington, and Erika Ables. A host of Great Grandchildren with two on the way.
Services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Friendship Baptist Church located at 690 10th Street NE, Red Bay, Alabama 35582. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00. Funeral will begin at 2:00 with Brother Billy Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Red Bay City Cemetery.

11/14/2025

Jeremy Shane McCarley, 48, of Hamilton passed away Thursday November 13, 2025 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12:00 until service time beginning at 2:00 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cedar Tree Cemetery.
Survivors include, Mother: Terisa McCarley, Sister: Tanya Cleveland (Paul), Brother: Eric McCarley (Tamsen), Grandmother: Ossie McCarley, Niece: Layla Cleveland, Nephew: Kasen Cleveland.
He was preceded in death by, Father: Gerald "Jerry" Stidham, Grandparents: LG and Eulalia Stidham, and Austin and Ida McCarley.

11/13/2025

Leda Mae Avery, 90, of Hamilton passed away November 12, 2025 at Sunset Manor.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00 until service time beginning at 2:00 at Hamilton First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Love Joy Cemetery.
Survivors include, Tony Avery (Jackie) and Donna Fowler (Phil), Grandchildren: Zach Avery (Danielle), Grant Fowler and Garrett Fowler (Sarah Paxton), Great Grandchildren: Elsie Avery, Griffin Fowler, Avery Ann Fowler, A host of Family and Friends.
She was preceded in death by, Parents: Fred and Clara Ramey Byrd, Husband: Lowell Gene Avery, Twin Brother: Rufus (Red) Byrd, and Other Siblings.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Pamela "Suzy" McGaughy, 53, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 .
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3:00 until service time beginning at 4:00 at Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include, Husband: Warren McGaughy, Children: Ashley McGaughy and Santana Colburn, Grandchildren: Alayzia Dunlap, Elijah Colburn, Ashton Nails, Keyair Harrington,Kyree Harrington, and Harmoniie Guyton, Parents: Larry and Pam Holcombe, Sister: Dana Adams, Brother: Chris Holcombe (Isabelle), Nephew: John David Adams, Niece: Katlyn Adams, a host of Other Family and Friends.
She was preceded In death by, Father: David Holdbrooks, Brother: Petey Holbrooks, Grandparents: Berta Lawler and Ollie Lawler, and Granddaughter: Amariah Nails.

11/08/2025

Joyce Ann Sullins, 80, of Hamilton passed away Saturday November 8, 2025 at NMMC Nursing Home.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 10-11 AM at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Service's will start at 11 A.M. Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Survivors include, husband: Phillip Sullins, son: Billy Joe (Wanda) Rankin,
Granddaughters: Summer (Ethan) Rodgers & Kelli Nations, 4 Great Grandchildren sisters: Peggy (Dale) Lesley, Donnis Tooke, Cathern Underwood, Glenda Johnson & Gail McMickin & brother Dalton Wesley Hunt Jr. with a host of nieces & nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents & brother Jimmy Hunt

11/04/2025

Odena Brown Rackard, 87, of Hamilton passed away Monday November 3, 2025 at her residence.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00 until service time at 12:00 at Pleasant Ridge Church, burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include, Children: Terina Espy, Robert Gene Espy (Teresa), and Wanda Espy Frederick (Michael), Stepchildren: Verlon Rackard (Linda), Randy Rackard (Sondra), Preston Rackard, (Jacqueline), Kenny Rackard (Kathy), Yvonne Gibson and June Freedman. Grandchildren: John Michael Frederick (Robin), Whitney Hodge (Tyler), Robert Espy, April Frederick Salter (Marlin), Merle Espy (Brandi), Rebecca Smith (Greg), Isaac Frederick and Arabella Frederick. Great Grandchildren: Autumn , Calib, Prentiss Ouellette, Jacob Frederick, Reid Hodge and Sophie Hodge, Great Great Grandchildren: Keyonna Pilgram and Keyonte Pilgram. Sister: Yvonne Redman
She was preceded In death by, Husbands: Merle Alfred Espy and Noonan Lee Rackard, Daughter: Michelle Rene Espy Frederick, Parents: Williams Brown and Loretta M Brown, Siblings: Stan Brown, Nancy Brown, Dorla Freedman, Danny Brown, Richard Brown ,Naome Brown and Ronny Brown.