The Huntsville Times

John Lillington LeGrand sadly passed away unexpectedly at his home in the Villages, FL on Friday, July 29th, 2022. He was 79 years old. Born April 8, 1943, in Chapel Hill, NC to John Q. and Lucy B. LeGrand (both deceased), John is survived by two children: Daughter Lucy LeGrand Walser, husband Adam Walser and granddaughter Sally Walser, whom he adored; Son John Wheeler LeGrand, and his wife, Janet LeGrand. Additional family: brother Dr. Gordon LeGrand (deceased), nephews Gordon and Charles, wife Alaine LeGrand and their son Thomas LeGrand. He shared the last 9 years of his life with his loving constant companion Maria Moretti Gruenewald. John graduated from The Episcopal High School in...

Mr. W. Lamar Cook, age 81, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, in a skilled nursing facility in Huntsville, AL. Mr. Cook was born in Blakely, Georgia on August 9, 1940, son of the late Peyton H. Cook and late Winnette Daniels Cook. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Carolyn Adams and Angeline Barksdale. Mr. Cook graduated from Albany High School in 1958 and had a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Berry College. He worked at Central of Georgia Railroad in Albany, Georgia before moving to Rome and working at General Electric for 35 years. He was a deacon at New Armuchee Baptist Church. Mr. Cook loved working outside on his acreage in Big...

Martha Sue Hayes Lloyd, 83 passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Martha (Marsue to her siblings) was born on March 11, 1939, in Junior, Barbour County, WV. She was an artist, a self-taught chef, devoted mother and grandmother, and the wife and soulmate of Jim Blake Lloyd for 62 years. Martha grew up in a large, loving family in Elkins, WV and graduated Elkins High School in 1957. After graduating, she worked at several jobs in Elkins including Neal's Drug Store where she developed film and first recognized her love of and talent for photography. The drug store was also a soda fountain and she made frozen custards standing at a window facing the street. Jim came by multiple times a day to...

Died on June 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Douglas Arthur Benton, son David Alan Reeder, Jr. and daughter-in-law Lynn Mersinger Reeder. Perry and her husband Doug married in 1995 and lived in Atlanta and Orange Beach, AL. They enjoyed travel, golf, tennis and their many friends. Perry was always an intrepid traveler either with husband Doug or her dear high school friend Joannie Bell who shared many adventures with her. Perry is predeceased by her parents, Col. Robert McIntyre Pearce and Elizabeth Yow Pearce, her twin brother David Yow Pearce, her older brother Robert McIntyre Pearce, Jr., and her daughter Lisa Perry Reeder. She is also...

James L. Howard, age 95, of Marietta died May 19, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Mary Miller Turner Howard and parents Conroe D. Howard and Ellie Morris Howard. He is survived by daughter Melinda Goode (Keith) of Birmingham, Al. and son R. David Howard (Angela) of Kennesaw, Ga. Grandsons, R. Reese Goode (Lauren) of Birmingham, Al.; Matthew D Howard (Leslie) of Powder Springs, Ga; J. Peter Howard (Christina) of Kennesaw, Ga. Great grandson, Robert Brent Goode. James was born in Huntsville, Al. After graduation from Huntsville High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Philippines. After serving his country, he graduated from Auburn University...

Susan Lee Franklin, age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Piedmont Newnan surrounded by her family. She was bon on October 14, 1953, in Huntsville, AL to the late Richard and Margaret Lee. Along with her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her brother, Doug Lee. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William "Bill" Franklin; daughter, Michelle Larkins and her husband Roddy of Vestavia, AL; son, Chris Franklin and his wife Jorie of Overland Park, KS and grandchildren, Josh Franklin, Ryan Larkins, Justin Larkins and Collin Franklin. She is also survived by her brother, Stan Lee and his wife Helen of Huntsville, AL and a very special Aunt Patsy Faulk, of...

Richard Henry Gatlin, 89, of Mount Pleasant, SC passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Mr. Gatlin was born and grew up in Marshall County, KY, graduating from Benton High School in 1949. He obtained a BA from Murray State University in 1954; a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1960; and an MS in Engineering from the University of Arizona in 1972. He was registered a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Kentucky in 1968; employed as an engineer by General Electric Company 1960 to 1965; by Sverdrup & Parcel Consulting Engineers, 1965 to 1968; and by the US Department of the Army, at several locations, from 1968 to his retirement from the US Army Aviation...

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of March 3rd. Sid was born in Alexandria, Indiana on 4 January 1938 to the late John Smith and Garnet Johnston Smith. Along with his parents Sid was preceded in death by his brother Roger Patrick Smith. Sid's parents had three babies that died at birth before having Sid, this mad him very special from the beginning. He became the oldest of six brother and sister. He attended Purdue University in Indiana, graduation in 1960 with a B.S. in Agriculture. He immediately joined the United States Air Force with the intention of becoming a pilot. During his pilot training he discovered he was...

Shelma Marline "Shel" (Cook) Chafin, 82, longtime resident of Huntsville, Al laughed her last laugh at us on 2/20/2022. Loved ones that cleared the path for her are husband Maj. (ret). Harold W. Chafin, parents Frank & Inez (Latham Cook) Moore, sister Shirley Cook Bryant, brother Robert F. Cook, Sr. & partner in crime & fellow exercise class aficionado Anne DeVaney. Those of us still left are children Andrea "Andee" (David) Chafin Gay, Todd Brian Chafin, & Brett Christian Chafin. Grandmother's grandchildren are Kelsey Gay & Dalton Gay; Alyson & Madilyn Chafin; Kyrsten (Cody) Johnson, Caty (Colby) Mooneyham while GG's great-grandchildren are Kayleigh & Jackson...

Betty Jo (Henry) McDowell of Friendsville, Tennessee, born 10 January 1932, went to be with her Lord on 6 February 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth, and their sons Chris and Jeff McDowell. She also was preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Carrie (Blair) Henry of Friendsville, brother Tom D. Henry (Marjean) of Spokane, Washington and sister-in-law Betty (Lonas) Henry of Friendsville. She is survived by her brother George B Henry of Friendsville, Tennessee. Betty Jo was preceded in death by all of the the McDowell Brothers and their wives: Wayne (Mildred Jo Clift), Billy (Alice Baker), and Joe (Mary Charles Cunningham) McDowell....

Dr. Thomas E. Stonecypher, 87, a former resident of Huntsville, died January 31, 2022 in Albany, Georgia. The visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5 at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home, 1503 Dawson Road, Albany, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Born in Savannah, he was the son of Thomas E. and Thea Groover Stonecypher. When he was 14, his family moved to Albany. Tom graduated from Albany High School in 1951. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1955 with a degree in chemical engineering and earned a PhD. from Georgia Tech in chemical engineering, in 1960. He married May Davis Muse in Albany in 1956. In 1959 he went to work for Rohm and Haas Chemical Company in...

Ira Dillard Laney, age 78 of Carrollton, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born May 27, 1943 in Graham, Alabama, son of the late Ira Ora Laney and the late Edell Allen Laney. He received his master's degree in Divinity from Emory University and was an Ordained Elder with the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church where he served several churches throughout the area. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Faye Sims Laney; and his second wife, Nelda Hilton Laney. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rachel Cook Noles of Carrollton; his children, Russ and Sandra Daly, Jay and Danielle Daly, Jessica Laney and Arlo Kelley, Sudie and David Hector,...

A Celebration of Life for Mr. William Alexander Humphrey, 45 of Huntsville, Alabama will be noon Saturday, December 11, 2021at Keliah P.B. Church with the Rev. Gary Battles officiating. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to service. Inhumation will follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens. Public viewing will be Friday from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Reynolds Funeral Home.

Lela Catherine "Cathy" Hunnicutt Sloan died on November 24, 2021 and now resides with the Lord. Her devoted husband, Don Sloan, and family were at her side. Cathy was born on December 4, 1949 in Opelika, Alabama and retained her memorable southern drawl throughout life. She cherished her family and upbringing. She graduated from Huntsville High School (1968) and later University of North Alabama (1972) before beginning a formative job as a medical technologist. Cathy married her husband Don in 1975 and went on to have three children. Cathy was proud of her years spent at home raising children as well as the years spent invested in her career. Cathy was fond of reading, gardening, and...

Ralf was born in Annaberg, Germany to the late Eduard Arthur and Beda (Weiser) Herkert. He spent his early years in Annaberg and then Heilbronn, Germany with his mother after his father passed away when he was only 7 years old. Sponsored by his uncle Hermann Herkert in New York City, Ralf moved to the United States in 1953. In 1954 he enlisted in the U.S. Army spending the next 20 years in the Signal Corps stationed at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, Orleans, France, and Ft. Gordon, GA with additional service stints in Vietnam and Africa. He retired from the Army in 1974 as an instructor at the U.S. Army Signal Corps School at Ft. Gordon with the rank of Master Sergeant. Using the G.I. Bill, he then...

Susan Grace Dent Hoey went to her eternal reward on Oct 29, 2021 after a sudden and brief illness. Surrounded by her family in her final days and consistent with her spirit, she fought fiercely for her family until the end. She is survived by her husband, Kevin, of 37 years; their children, Scott and his wife, Melinda, and their children, Owen and Jenna; John and his wife, Chelsi, and their daughter, Emilia-Jean; and Kaitlin and her husband, Christian, and their daughter, Grace; her sisters, Linda Dent and Dolores (Joseph) Cotter, both of Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by Mary Anne Dent, wife of Richard W. Dent. She was predeceased by her sisters Shirley and Geraldine and her mother...

Susan Grace Dent Hoey went to her eternal reward on Oct 29, 2021 after a sudden and brief illness. Surrounded by her family in her final days and consistent with her spirit, she fought fiercely for her family until the end. She is survived by her husband, Kevin, of 37 years; their children, Scott and his wife, Melinda, and their children, Owen and Jenna; John and his wife, Chelsi, and their daughter, Emilia-Jean; and Kaitlin and her husband, Christian, and their daughter, Grace; her sisters, Linda Dent and Dolores (Joseph) Cotter, both of Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by Mary Anne Dent, wife of Richard W. Dent. She was predeceased by her sisters Shirley and Geraldine and her mother...

Brent Reynolds Overton, a retired Major in the U.S. Army passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday October 12, 2021, at his home in Huntsville, Alabama. Brent was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 31, 1961. Brent most recently served as a Targets Analyst at the Missile Defense Agency at Millennium Engineering and Integration located in Huntsville. He graduated from Western Kentucky with a degree in Public Relations and Journalism. He also studied Air Carrier Operations at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He devoted his career over the last 35 years working with army personnel with a focus on readiness, operations and emergency preparedness related activities with governmental...

Mrs. Candace Marbrey, age 68, of Huntsville, passed away at her residence on Tuesday Morning, September 28, 2021. Candace is survived by 1 sister, Jill Hall (John) of Huntsville; Niece and Nephew: Melissa Turner (Zack) and Jonathan Hall (Annie); and 4 great-nephews: Luoas, Adler, Malachi, and Zion. There will be no service at this time. The family had elected cremation.

Staff Sergeant Craig Aaron Pruden, lost his battle to PTSD on September 15th, 2021, at the age of 33 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. For those who knew Craig, they knew him to be a man of passion. Born on September 16th, 1988, in Woodbridge, Virginia, he led a life full of courage and accomplishment. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army and went on to boldly serve two deployments in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. Through strength and determination, he earned the Sapper tab, distinguishing himself among the many. While deployed he received the Bronze Star with "V" device for heroism and valor in the face of danger. He was...

Mr. Eugene Boyd Workman, 88 passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior September 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service of Maryville, TN will be directing the graveside service at East Maryville Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 2:00 pm. Reverend Jess E. Smith, Jr. will be officiating. Mr. Workman is survived by and will be missed by his brother Dr. Charles T. Workman and wife Edna. By his daughters; Ruth Smith and husband Jess, Gloria Christian and husband Ron. Grandchildren; Nelson Bradford, Jr. and wife Brooke, Lisa McAdams and husband Tommy. Greatgrandchildren;...