All Obituaries

Mary Payton McDaniel of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Wednesday at a local nursing home.  A native of Madison County, she was a member of Westlawn Baptist Church. After raising her girls, she and a childhood school friend were married. She retired from Genesco in West Huntsville, where she worked for 20 years without ever missing a day of work. She loved raising flowers and enjoyed working in her yard. Mary and her husband’s main hobby was fishing and enjoyed their camper while...

Rev. Robert Heacox, 86 of Meridianville, AL, finished the last mile on his journey home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 15, 2018. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Rev. Heacox is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn Aldridge Heacox; son Jason (Teresa) Heacox; daughters: Sherri Tate, Lisa Buck and Cherita (Kevin) Hall; grandchildren: Christin (Ryan) Ray, Sheree (Ronny) Mullins, Brandon (Natasha) Heacox, Ryan (Steffany) Heacox, Katie (Blake) Hubbard, Jacob...

Alice Joyce Medlen Magness age 91, passed away Sunday, July 15 2018. She was born March 7, 1927 to Al and Ruby Medlen in Madison County  AL. Alice is survived by one sister, Sue Byrom of Huntsville and her son, Rodger of Birmingham AL. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Magness, brothers Joe and Virgil, and sister Effie Ann Condino. The family will receive all those that knew Alice at Spry Funeral Home, Thursday, July 19th from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A brief...

John D. Boyett, age 65 of Madison, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born November 2, 1952 to Otis and Dorothy Sellers Boyett in Cario, GA. John worked for Army Corps Of Engineer at the Guntersville Lock And Dam for 31 years as a Lockmaster. John was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. John is survived by his wife Cheryl Boyett; daughter Tabitha Harvell (Jimmy); daughter Nikki Boyett; son John Paul Boyett (Haley Davis); five granddaughters; three grandsons; one...

Rhonda O'Barr Cothren returned to her heavenly home on July 13, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy H. O'Barr and Mary Helen Purcell O'Barr. She is survived by her husband, Arvie Ray Cothren; sons Jonathan Cothren and Jacob Cothren; daughter-in-law Brandy Cothren; granddaughters Marisa Cothren, Anna Cothren, Emma Cothren, and Rebekah Cothren; her brothers Wayne O'Barr and Greg O'Barr; and her nephews, Ryan O'Barr and Patrick O'Barr....

Helen B. Creacy was born April 8, 1932 and passed away July 12, 2018 at her daughter's home where she resided. She was surrounded by loved ones.   Helen is survived by five children: Randy Beam (Terecia), Shelia Gross (Donnie), Ronald Beam, Rodger Beam, Robert Beam (Melissa); three sisters; three brothers; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and some special loving friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Spry Funeral...

Joanne Kirk, 86, of Huntsville, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born in Goshen, Indiana and lived most of her adult life in Huntsville, AL.  She served as a volunteer for many years at the following : Hospice Family Care, New Hope C.A.R.E. Center, Hampton Cove Elementary School, and Tortora’s Family Restaurant. She most enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Joanne always had open arms, compassion and a special way about her that always let you know that...

Deanna Marie Staggs, 55, of Toney, Alabama passed away July 10, 2018. She was born on September 6, 1962 in Florence, Alabama to William and Carol (Crutcher) Staggs. She was preceded in death by her father William Staggs, grandfather David Crutcher, grandmother Doris Crutcher, sister Cindy Moore (Cleveland). She is survived by her mother Carol Staggs; sister Tracy Staggs; brother Jr. Staggs; daughter Jessica Pelton (Casey); son David Isbell (Sondra); grandchildren Elizabeth Hatfield,...

Jerry Anthony Wayne Frank Thomas, age 69 of Meridianville, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born November 10, 1948 in Scott County, Missouri. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Spry Funeral Home with interment in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 13, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  

Treva Ruth Gilbert Osborne, 83 of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Treva was born December 8, 1934 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Henry and Bertie Jones Gilbert. Mrs. Osborne is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Raymond Melvin Osborne, her parents, and six brothers. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Karen Cindy Vaughn (Robin) of Toney, Alabama, Karla Diane Venable of Peoria, Arizona, and Kerri Elaine Brown...