Johnnie Moore Thomas, 79, of Madison, passed away Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, James A. Thomas; daughter, Kimberly Rushing (David); grandchildren, Hayden and Hannah Rushing; and sister, Mary Burton. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12th at Laughlin Service Funeral Home in Huntsville, AL with Dr. Sonny Kirk officiating. Burial is in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Joe Henry Thomas, Sr., 78, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday. Mr. Thomas was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and his career spanned 30 years of Federal Service with the Corps of Engineers and NASA in support of manned space flight programs. He served in Washington, DC, Cape Kennedy, Florida, and at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. He was a farmer and an active member of several automotive restoration and antique clubs in the Huntsville community. He was a member of Twickenham Church of Christ. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn J. Thomas and Jewell Cox Thomas of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Kathlyn...