All Obituaries

James Edward Hughes, age 80, of Woodville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Hughes was a retired Fireman and Inspector from Redstone Arsenal. Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Janet Johnson Hughes of Woodville; 1 son, Tracy Hughes (Lisa) of Scottsboro; 2 daughters, Regina Armstrong (Michael) of Florida and Mechelle Vinzant of Owens Cross Roads; 1 sister, Sarah Mitchell of Gadsden; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.  The family has...

James Edward Hughes, age 80, of Woodville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Hughes was a retired Fireman and Inspector from Redstone Arsenal. Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Janet Johnson Hughes of Woodville; 1 son, Tracy Hughes (Lisa) of Scottsboro; 2 daughters, Regina Armstrong (Michael) of Florida and Mechelle Vinzant of Owens Cross Roads; 1 sister, Sarah Mitchell of Gadsden; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.  The family has...

Johnnie Eugene Meeks, age 79, passed away at Brookshire Health & Rehab, Huntsville, Alabama on July 22, 2021. Mr. Meeks is survived by his brother, Tommy Wayne Meeks of Huntsville; a Niece, Renee Owens of Huntsville; a Nephew, Derek Christa (Tracy) of Huntsville; Great Nieces, Jamie Lance (Jonny) and Cassi Davis (Dustin); Great Nephew, Stephen Owens; Cousins, Elaine Barnette and David Barnette; and Many beloved Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. There will be a Memorial Service for Mr....

Kendell Scott Hipp, age 55, passed away on Thursday evening, July 22, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Hipp is survived by his Mother, Peggy (Gene) Whitaker of Huntsville; 1 daughter, Heather James of Hazel Green; 2 brothers, Jeff Hipp and Stanley Hipp of Huntsville; 1 sister, Connie James of Blountsville and 1 grandchild, Jackson James. Mr. Hipp was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Hipp. There will be no service at this time. The family has elected cremation.

On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Kristy Ochoa, loving mother, grandmother, and daughter passed away at the age of 52. Kristy was a quiet woman who had an immense love for her family. She found joy in spending time with her grandchildren, adored animals, and had a great faith in Jesus. She was a Baptist.  Kristy was preceded in death by her father, Noel "Sonny" Smith and a sister, Vicky Suzanne Smith.  She is survived by her children: Brittany Smith and Casey Ochoa;...

Joan Lindberg Hopkins, Age 91, of Huntsville, AL passed away at Hospice Family Care early Tuesday morning July 13, 2021. Mrs. Hopkins was born and raised in New York City. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by daughter, Lisa Worley; Grandchildren: Emily Pamplin and Mark Dubuisson; and Great-grandchildren: Aveannah, Jaylen, Rebecca, and Barron, Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by husband, Albert Marvin Hopkins and daughter, Karen Hopkins.  The funeral service will be Thursday, July 15, 2021 at...

LTC (Ret.) William R. Laird, age 83, of Huntsville, AL passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born in Danville, NY on March 7, 1938, the son of the late Lute, Jr. and Lydia Owens Laird. "Bill" grew up in Waterloo, NY working on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Cornell University in 1960 and subsequently, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S .Army. In 1962 stationed in the Panama Canal Zone, he met and married Nadia R. Mendieta. He attended US Army...

Charles Elliott Wayne (Chuck) died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chuck and Jo Lynn were wed June 17, 1961 and raised a family that was their greatest blessing and lasting legacy. Chuck and Jo Lynn's children and family, include Son, Michael Wayne and grandson Christopher; Son, Stephen Wayne and his wife, Shawna Feeley and grandchildren, Dillon and Jackson; Daughter, Cherie Harris and her husband, Jamey Harris and grandchildren, Jake and Webb; Chuck's...

Dr. Brad K. Robison of Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly passed away on April 23, 2021, at 67. Brad is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Calligaris) Robison of Huntsville, AL; their five children, Austin Robison of Ohio, Kathryn (Robison) and Nick LaCasse of Birmingham, AL, Michelle Robison of Huntsville, AL, Brad Robison of Ohio, and Jane Robison of Huntsville, AL; his granddaughter, Meredith LaCasse of Birmingham, AL; his parents, Reid and Gloria Robison of Orem, Utah; his brother and...

Rod Matthew Fink passed away June 25. 2021, in Huntsville, AL. Rod loved mountains, good food, and kitty cats. He touched so many lives, always ready to help everyone. Rod's good sense of humor put everyone at ease and his good cooking expanded their waistlines. Rod will always live in our hearts.