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04/21/2026

Nadine Lawson

Miss Nadine C. Lawson of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away on Sunday. She was ninety-two.

Nadine loved to be outside, whether it was gardening, mowing the lawn, or picking blueberries. She also enjoyed word search puzzles, cooking, and traveling. She was a graduate of Ambrose School in Ambrose, Georgia. Miss Lawson was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.

Most of all, Miss Lawson will be remembered for her love of her community, especially the children, which was evident in her work for the schools as a cafeteria manager. She was loved by the children and staff of Walnut Grove School where she served for a number of years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey B. Lawson; her daughter, Kim I. Wolf; her parents, Alfred and Velma Carver; and her siblings Grace, Wilma, Odie, Milton, Buddy, Vernon, and Donnie.

Surviving family includes her children, Barry Lawson (Karen) and Darrell Lawson (Donna); her grandchildren, Nathan Lawson (Courtney), Amber McCann, Brittany, and Holly; her great-grandchildren, Lori, Logan, Dax, Aveya, and Brooke; her sister, Geneva; and her son-in-law, Wayne Wolf. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 23, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hazel Green Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Benny Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery.

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04/21/2026

Timothy Joseph Gipson

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mr. Timothy Joseph Gipson on Tuesday. He was 47.

In accordance with Mr. Gipson's and the family's wishes there will be no services.

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04/21/2026

Numan Hollis Bates

Numan Hollis "Sonny" Bates passed away peacefully in Tullahoma, Tennessee on his 91st birthday. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Korean War. Sonny was a proud Marine who loved his country. He enjoyed gospel singing and faithfully attending church. In recent years, he made his home in Tullahoma, Tennessee, where he was a member of Trinity Christian Fellowship Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Jean Bates and his wife, Wayne Milam Bates; his parents, Shelby Bates and Lila Pogue Bates; his infant daughter, Jessica Faith Bates and his son, Rodger Jolley; four brothers, Paul Bates, Thomas Bates, Roy Bates, and David Bates; and three sisters, Evelyn Rozelle, Mary Alice Smith, and Lillian Gertrude Quick.

Survivors include his daughters, Terry Bates, Kimberly Horne, and Pamela Howell; two brothers, Jeff Bates and Jimmie Bates; three sisters, Dora Warren, Jenell Tucker, and Claudia Moran; and his grandchildren, Brady Panter, Abby Panter, Chris Howell and Jennifer Howell.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6pm until 8pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 1pm at the funeral home with Brady Panter and Sister Jenell Tucker officiating. Graveside services will follow at Lynchburg Cemetery with Pastor Stephen Reeves officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter.

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04/20/2026

Glen Eugene Julien

Glen Eugene Julien, 96, of Hazel Green, Alabama, was born on April 11, 1930, in Minnesota and passed away on April 19, 2026.

Glen married the love of his life, Sharon Hodgman Julien, in 1955. Together they shared 70 years of marriage, a lifetime built on devotion, partnership, and unwavering commitment to one another.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Julia Olsen Julien; his brothers, Roger and Dewayne, his sister, Eunice; sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-law, Randy Hodgman, and his mother‑ and father‑in‑law, Kenneth Hodgman and Alli Tuomala Hodgman.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hodgman Julien, daughter, Kim Madewell (Rickey), and his son, Gene Julien (Kim). He leaves behind his grandchildren: Stephanie Roncone (John Wallace), Chelsea Madewell (Jesse Melton), Adam Taylor (Shannon), Lucas Madewell (Madison), Jesse Julien (Kayla), Crystal Julien, Brittany Thompson, and sister-in-law Mary Julien.

Glen was blessed with many great‑grandchildren: Colton (Taylor), Christian, Cameron, Anniston, Cali, Georgia, Peyton, CJ, Scotty, Olivia, Paisley, and Lincoln; as well as one great‑great‑granddaughter, Linley Roncone.

Glen proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. During his service, he was selected as a Presidential Honor Guard and later served as a Mounted Patrol Officer, as well as a Police Officer after his time in the service — roles that reflected his discipline, dedication, and deep sense of duty.

Above all, Glen was a loving husband, brother, father, and “Grampa.” His steady presence, quiet strength, and unwavering love will be forever cherished by those who knew him.

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04/20/2026

Ralph McClain Anderson

Mr. Ralph McClain Anderson of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away Sunday. He was 66.

Ralph was deeply devoted to his family. He was a true country man who loved to fish and collect guns. You could always find him wearing his favorite overalls. He was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Most of all, Mr. Anderson will be remembered for his generous personality, as he would give you the shirt off his back.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ima Jean Anderson, and his stepfather, Beau Medley.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jo Anderson; his children, Tammy Anderson, Tina Anderson, Brian Ramaker, Briana Seals (Josh), and Elijah Anderson; his grandchildren, Brian Jr., Aiyana, Rose, Gracie, Jordyn, Adley, and Elijah II; and his sister, Teresa Medley. He is also survived by many other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 22, from 5p.m. until 7p.m. at Hazel Green Funeral Home.

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04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Gary E. Wilbourn

Gary “Loverboy” Wilbourn, 58, of New Market, passed away on Monday.

Gary had a lifelong love for music, beginning in his younger years as a DJ and playing in air bands as a teenager at Carousel Skate Rink. His favorite band was Loverboy, and that passion for music stayed with him throughout his life. He was a devoted and hardworking family man who spent over 20 years as a local truck driver.

Gary had a special appreciation for Pontiac Trans Ams and enjoyed watching tag team wrestling, especially The Midnight Express with Bobby Eaton. Above all, he loved his family deeply—his children, his wife, and all those closest to him. In his final days, he looked forward with great joy to the arrival of his first grandchild, his grandson Easton, and was proud to soon become a “Papa.” He will be dearly missed and forever loved by his wife and children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, JB and Lucille Webb.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 32 years, Leslie Edwards Wilbourn; his children, Amber (Chris) King, Chase (Autumn) Wilbourn, Jaden (Angel) Wilbourn, and Aden (Sawyer) Wilbourn; and two children he raised as his own, Kara (Zakk) McPeters and Tommie (Bri) Jenkins. He is also survived by his grandson, Easton Wilbourn.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hazel Green Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Cochran Cemetery in New Market.

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04/16/2026

Billy Ray Sexton

Billy Ray Sexton of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Monday at the age of 61.

He was a hardworking man with a big heart who loved spending his time fishing. Billy dedicated 25 years of service in his employment at Walmart where he brought joy to many in his role as Santa Claus during the Christmas season. He also served as Santa Claus in the Madison and Hazel Green Christmas parades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ordie Lee & Hazel Sexton; his brothers, James Earl Sexton and Wiley Lee Sexton.

Surviving family members include his wife of 41 years, Penny Miles Sexton; his daughter and son-in-law, Kim & James Holmes; his son and daughter-in-law, Casey & Stephanie Sexton; his daughter and son-in-law, Jenny & Dustan Shepherd; his grandchildren: Alexia Brady, Jessie Shepherd, Landen Holmes, and Hannah Holmes; great-grandchildren: Aurora and Kayden; his brother, James Ray Sexton; his sister, Mary Jane (Hershel) Damron his sister-in-law, Teresa Sexton; his sister-in-law, Patsy Sexton. He is also survived by his nephew, Nolan Ryan (Katelynn) Sexton, Ronnie Sexton, Randy Sexton, and Rex Sexton; his niece, Tabitha (Ed) Brown; his cousins, great nieces and nephews, and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1pm until 3pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will then follow at 3pm at the funeral home. Burial will be after the service and will be in Taylor Cemetery in New Market.

There will be a reception at New Life Community Fellowship Church after the graveside service. It is located at 950 Butler Road; New Market. The family invites everyone to attend.

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04/10/2026

Charles E. Atchley

Mr. Charles E. Atchley of Hazel Green, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning while surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.

Mr. Atchley was one of six boys born to J.P. and Gladys Atchley, and from an early age he learned the value of hard work while helping raise a family on the farm. He later went to work at Huntsville Manufacturing, the cotton mill in southwest Huntsville, where he met the love of his life. After several attempts to win her over, she finally agreed to let him drive her home from work, and within a few short weeks, they were married—beginning a lifetime of love and devotion.

Together, they built a strong and faithful home and raised three children, creating a legacy rooted in love, loyalty, and unwavering commitment. Mr. Atchley served as a pastor for more than 20 years and remained devoted to serving the Lord until his final breath. He was also a faithful part of Huntsville Holiness Church. He believed deeply in humility, in working hard for both God and family, and he lived those values daily.

He led by example, teaching his children to be strong, hardworking individuals and guiding them in building their own families. That same example extended to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who continued to benefit from his steady influence and loving presence. He found great joy in talking about his family and never tired of sharing how it had grown over the years.

Mr. Atchley and his beloved wife opened their home not only to their own children, but also to every friend those children brought along. He lovingly referred to them as his “adopted children,” offering kindness, guidance, and a fatherly presence to all who entered his home. This spirit of love and inclusion continued through the generations, and his family—children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren alike—have always felt a deep sense of pride and joy in saying, “He is my Dad… he is my Pawpaw.”

He leaves behind more than 80 years of life well lived—years that now serve as a roadmap for his family to follow, filled with love, joy, and faithful service to the Lord. His legacy is not only in what he built, but in how he lived. He would want those he loved to remember his simple guiding principle for life: to love thy neighbor as thyself, trusting that God’s favor will follow as we walk through this life.

He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 56 years, Dorothy Atchley, who passed away in 2017; his parents, J.P. and Gladys Atchley; his grandson, Miles Jeffery Talley; his brother, Billy Mac Atchley; his sisters, Rean Atchley and Jean Atchley; and his sisters-in-law, Emma Sue Atchley, Esther Atchley, and Barbara Atchley.

He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Chris) Eldridge and Regina (Chris) King; his son, Jeff Atchley; his grandchildren, Dustin (Jen) Atchley, Matthew Talley, Jacob Atchley, Caleb (Jayna) Talley, Austin (Brittney) King, Ashleigh (Jesse) Atchley, Chris Jr. (Joan) Eldridge, and Erica (Kwesi) Drake; and his great-grandchildren, Abby Atchley, Shyann Talley, Annabelle Holland, Brooks Atchley, Madilynn Talley, Chicoma Drake, Landree Atchley, Avery Talley, Mack-Edward Talley, Kai Drake, Hudson King, Joy Eldridge, Jaya Eldridge, and RaeLynn Atchley. He is also survived by his brothers, G.W. Atchley, Bobby Atchley, Jerry (Linda) Atchley, and Paul (Nancy) Atchley, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hazel Green Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Brother Royce Estes, Brother Dustin Atchley, and Brother Jesse Atchley officiating. The family will begin receiving friends on Sunday at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Elkwood Cemetery.

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04/10/2026

Isaac Ward

Isaac Ward was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, to Isaac Ward Sr. and Alberta Ward. He was baptized at an early age and attended high school at Howard D. Woodson High School, graduating in June 1990. He later continued his education at Mitchell College, where he also played basketball.

While visiting home for his birthday, Isaac’s life changed after suffering a gunshot wound that left him paralyzed. Despite this hardship, he remained determined and made a meaningful life for himself. He worked with youth programs at a fitness and aquatics center in Maryland and later pursued higher education at Ashford University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in November 2014. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in Organizational Management in 2016 from Ashford University's Forbes Schools of Business.

Isaac had a deep love for writing poetry, and his final poem was written on the day of his passing.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Alberta Ward and his father, Isaac Ward Sr; his children, Kiani Ward and Gerard Parker; and his grandchildren, Ava Parker, Kennel McNeil, Kamden McNeil, and Gerard Parker Jr.; He is also survived by his aunts, Angel Meeks and Sandra Jefferson (Arnold). His uncle: Rembert Carter along with a host of cousins and other family members and friends who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Latonia Ward.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 3pm at Blackburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Huntsville with the Rev. Tramaine Snodgrass and the Rev. Dr. Pete Carter officiating. The family will begin receiving friends at 2pm. Burial will follow the service and will be in Meadowlawn Garden of Peace.

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04/09/2026

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04/08/2026

Brian Keith Passon

Brian Keith Passon, 52, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. Brian will be remembered for his service to the Hazel Green Volunteer Fire Department where he earned several Star of Life awards. After leaving the fire department, Brian devoted his time to providing for his family - which he took great pride in. Brian used his many skills, including serving as a Treatment Plant Operator with the Madison County Water Department for many years. He then owned and operated several successful businesses: Brian‘s Towing, A-Z Roofing & Contracting, and the last one being Redstone Roofing & Construction, Inc. Brian loved talking to people and he never met a stranger. He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. You could always find him walking around outside talking on the phone with family, friends or customers. In his downtime, Brian loved to be at the lake driving the family around on his boat or camping. He also loved to be out on his Harley for hours at a time. He will probably be remembered most for his big black truck. He loved to ride around with the windows down and the music turned up. One of his greatest joys was being a Pop-Pop to his granddaughter, Emery Grace. Brian will be dearly missed by those closest to him and his long list of friends.

Brian is survived by his parents Marvin & Victoria (Vickie) Passon; his sister, Marceta Hicks; his daughter, Kelsey (Zach) Miller; his son, Trey (Bailee) Passon & and their mom, Catina Young; son, Clint Passon; his stepsons, Ricky & Nathan Freeman, and their mom Angie Passon; and his granddaughter, Emery Miller. He is also survived by his aunts, Kathy Miller & Jewel (Ken) Roberts; his uncles, Dana (Sherrie) Clark & Bobby (Debbie) Passon; numerous extended family; and his fur baby, Baylee Rose.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Claira Mae Passon, Lewis and Gracie Clark; his uncles, Robbie Church, Kenny Clark, Jerry Miller; and his brother-in-law, Freddie Hicks.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 13 from 5pm-8pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home. The funeral service will occur on Tuesday, April 14 at 1pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Stover officiating. Burial will follow at Elkwood Cemetey.

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