All Obituaries

Mr. William P. Buchanan 85, of Meridianville, AL passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Mr. Buchanan was the owner of Buchanan Electric, which has been in business since 1963. He is a veteran of The United States Air Force and had a love for fishing where he won a number of tournaments over the years. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jana Kaye Harbin. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Betty Buchanan, sons; David Price Buchanan (Christy) and William Kent Buchanan (Susan),...

Clem William Akins, Jr (Bill) passed away after a lengthy illness on January 15 at the age of 76 years.  Clem was born in Fayetteville (Fort Bragg), N.C. and was raised with 2 brothers and a sister in Alliance, Ohio.  He joined the US Army and was stationed in New Mexico, where he met the love of his life, Frances Bristow.  He told her mother, on their first date, that he would marry her one day.  Less than a year later, they were married and were married for almost 57...

Mrs. Mary Katherine Simmons 90, of Hazel Green, AL passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She is preceded in death by her Husband Robert Collins Simmons and son Robert Collins Simmons Jr.  She is survived by her son Richard Wayne Simmons(Sandy), daughter May Simmons Pace (Daniel), grandchildren; Jennifer Pace Hand (Shannon), Daniel Craig Pace (Jessica), Jeremy Wayne Simmons, Jonathan Collins Simmons (Heather), and Dustin Taylor Pace, great grandchildren; Emily Pace, Austin Hand,...

Miss Carolyn Darlene Howard, age 57 of Madison, passed away Sunday at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Claudia Howard. She is survived by her two brother, Allan Howard, and wife Dianna, and David Howard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville.  Full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Mrs. Mary Rose Klan, 79, of Huntsville, AL passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She is survived by her daughters; Rose Anna Klan, Cheryl Warrick, and Marcella Parker, sons; Frederick Klan II and John Klan, stepdaughter Nancy Hanewinkel, sisters; Jackie Barnett and Cathy Widner, 15 Grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Services will take place on Friday, January 18,...

James Edward Sylvester, Sr was born June 28, 1943 at home in Limestone County, Alabama. He passed away in his home in Toney, AL. January 10, 2019. James was owner of Sylvester Masonry until he retired in 1999. He was a supporter of Blue Water Springs YMCA sports, enjoyed coaching little league football and baseball, supporting area schools athletic programs, the Alabama Sheriff Boys Ranch and Kings Ranch. He enjoyed spending time with his family and supporting various sport events his...

Martha Ann Bozarth Butler Murphy, age 66 of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 10th 2019. She is survived by her husband, William Alan Murphy of Huntsville; one daughter, Monica Butler Snyder (Dale) of New Market; and one grandson, Braden Snyder of New Market. Mrs. Murphy was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a member at Whitesburg Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris J. Hale and previous husband, Randall R. Butler. Arrangements have been...

Our angel gone too soon, Thatcher Hoyt Naholowa'a Holcomb was born January 10, 2019 into eternity. Thatcher is survived by his mom (Laney), dad (Seth), sisters (Taya, Quilly and Renna), Dranma (Esther), Pawpaw (Larry), Brinie (Sabrina), Daddo (Michael), uncles (Sam and Derek) and aunt (Sissy). Memorial service will be held Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Spry Funeral Home.  

Stanley Lee Howard, age 60 of Huntsville, passed away January 9, 2019. He was born October 31, 1958 to James Howard and Dorothy Campbell Howard in Huntsville, AL. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Spry Funeral Home.  

Randie Lynn Dean, age 56 of Toney, Alabama passed away January 7, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1962 in Huntsville, Alabama to James and Pearl (Ray) Dean. He is survived by his wife, Tamara Dean; two sons, Marcus and Chris; four sisters, Gail Ragland, Debbie Turner, Brenda Little, and Charlotte; and mother, Pearl Dean. Arrangements have been entrusted to Spry Funeral of Huntsville Alabama. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 3:00pm until 5:00 pm.