Madison High School Alumni Obituaries

Dorothy Vickers Ganzy 72 of Madison Florida departed this earthly life on Monday December 8 2025 in Madison Florida. Born on June 26 1953 in Greenville Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Madison. She was a faithful member of Damascus Missionary Baptist Church where she loved worship and fellowship w...

Richard Shaw Bates a.k.a. Dick passed away peacefully on November 30 2025 at the age of 82. He was born on September 13 1943 in Jacksonville Florida and was the son of Mortimer B. Bates Jr. and Jesse Shaw Bates. He lived in Quincy Florida most of his life. Dick attended Quincy High School and was a ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Ola Virginia Lemings Sparks who departed this life on Monday December 22 2025 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of the late Velvert J. and Bonnie Pruett Lemings. Mary Ola was a cherished wife mother sister grandmother grea...

Kimberly Anne Boyd 64 of Melbourne Florida went home to the Lord on Saturday January 10 2026 after an extended illness. Leaving behind to mourn her loss is her loving husband and best friend of 41 years 38 years married Kevin L. her four children Madison O. Nick Horton Meredith A. Boyd Briggs A. Eri...

Evelyn L. Smiley, affectionately known as Evie to her friends and family, was a beacon of love and faith throughout her 96 years of life. Born in July 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Marie and William Thomas, Evie was the vibrant heart of a large and loving family. She grew up alongside her se...

Laurel Lee Cathey: October 28, 1938 – December 27, 2025Laurel Cathey passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, with her family at her side. Laurel was born in Dayton Idaho to Lewis and Eula Martin on October 28, 1938, where she was the youngest of six daughters. Laurel spent most of her childhood...

Rodney James Roundtree Sr. passed away quietly on Sunday December 14 2025 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility after an extended illness. He was 72 years old. Born in WinstonSalem North Carolina on January 4 1953 Rodney was the son of Samuel and Ruby Rutledge Roundtree. He was educated...

Funeral service will be 200 P.M. on Thursday January 8 2026 at John H. Shaws Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Cemetery. Isaiah Thomas was born on May 11 1983 In Wilmington North Carolina to Velma Jean Thomas and the late Anthony Oliver. On November 25 2025 Isaiah peacefully depart...

Brian Lynn "Lynnie" of Maple Shade NJ passed away suddenly on December 31 2025 at age 51. Survived by the love of his life Valerie Val Tonzello. Son of the late William Billy F. Lynn and the late Patricia E. Lynn nee ORourke. Loving brother of William Lynn Christina and Tricia Lynn and the late Jose...

Funeral services 1200 pm Wednesday January 7 2026 at HunterOdom Funeral Service 121 S. Fairview Road Rocky Mount NC. 27804 with Reverend Gloria Hinton Officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery. Iola. I am so shocked I dont know what to do. I was looking for someone els...

James Thomas Rustici, of Pompano Beach, passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2025 with his loving wife, Marjorie, by his side.James (who went by Jim to all who were lucky to know him) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to parents Thomas Mariano Rustici and Grace Rustici on July 15, 194...

79 of Madison NC passed on Sunday January 4 2026. Funeral service will be held Saturday January 10 2026 at Goodwill Baptist Church 1036 KFord Rd. Madison NC. Visitation will be from 100 p.m. 200 p.m. with the service beginning at 200 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing...

76 of Madison NC passed Wednesday October 22 2025. The family will receive friends Thursday October 30 2025 from 1130 a.m. 1200 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church 104 Wall Street Madison NC with the funeral service beginning at 12 Noon. Interment will following at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery Mayodan NC. ...

The family will receive friends from 1130 a.m. 1200 p.m. Saturday November 1 2025 at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church 3554 Horsepasture Price Road Ridgeway VA. with the "Celebration of Life will beginning at 1200 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday Oct...

Frances Marie Carroll 101 of Walnut Cove NC passed Friday October 10 2025. The family will receive visitors Sunday October 19 2025 from 200 p.m. 230 p.m. at Rock Hill Baptist Church 4873 Pine Hall Rd. Walnut Cove NC. The Celebration of Life will begin at 230 p.m. with interment following at Hairsto...

The family will receive friends Monday January 12 2026 from 1200 p.m. 100 p.m. at Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church 9070 US 158 Stokesdale NC. The funeral service will begin at 100 p.m. with interment following at the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Sunday January 11 2026 from 10...

69 of Eden NC passed Wednesday October 15 2025. Funeral service will be held at 130 p.m. on Monday October 20 2025 at Cornerstone Christian Center 516 N. Scales Street Reidsville NC. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the start of the service 100 p.m. 130 p.m. Public viewing will b...

81 of Walnut Cove NC passed Saturday November 22 2025. The family will receive friends from 1200 p.m. 100 p.m. Sunday November 30 2025 Church of the Living God 7552 Happy Hill Rd. Kernersville NC. with the service beginning at 100 p.m. Interment will follow at Church of Jerusalem Cemetery 1870 Mart...

71 of Walnut Cove NC passed Tuesday October 21 2025. The family will receive friends from 100 pm 130 pm Saturday November 1st 2025 at New London Progressive Primitive Baptist Church 812 Broad St. Walnut Cove NC. The Celebration of Life will begin at 130 pm with interment following at Fairview Cemet...

Keith Bo Sims 71 of Eden NC passed Friday December 26 2025. The Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday December 31 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 607 Stanton St. Eden NC 27288. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held Tuesday December...

50 of Eden NC passed Monday October 27 2025. The family will receive friends from 1130 a.m. 1200 p.m. Thursday November 6 2025 at Gospel Light United Holy Church 85 Gospel Light Ch. Rd. Axton VA. with the Celebration of Life beginning at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Hairstons Family Cemetery 1...

75 of Walnut Cove NC passed Sunday October 26 2025. Family visitation will be held from 1200 p.m. 1230 p.m. Tuesday November 4 2025 at Withers Chapel Church 2793 Pine Hall Rd Walnut Cove NC. with the service beginning at 1230 p.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery Walnut Cove NC. Public vi...

Phillip Nollin Cockrell age 74 was born on December 18 1951 in Colorado. He often said I wasnt born in Texas but I got here as fast as I couldand it only took him six days. On Saturday December 27 2025 Phillip joyfully entered Heavens gate and met his Savior face to face. Phillip graduated from Terr...

Jimmie Kay Austin 83 of Robbs MS passed away January 7 2026. Kay was born in Pontotoc MS and graduated from Randolph High School in 1959 where she was salutatorian vicepresident of her graduating class and voted Miss Randolph High School. She was a devoted mother her family always came first and for...

William Quillan Williamson known to friends and family as Bill went to be with his Lord on January 8 2026 at NMMC in Tupelo MS. He professed faith in Jesus as his Lord and Savior at age 9 and was baptized into the fellowship of Liberty Baptist Church in Chelsea AL. After graduating from Bessemer Hig...

Thomas Tom Eugene Lord 79 of Ridgeland Mississippi formerly of Greenwood passed away on Monday December 22 2025 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 1130 a.m. until 130 p.m. Friday December 26 2025 at Williams Lord Funeral Home and graveside services will follow at 2...

Graveside services for Nancy Lynn Smith 72 of Natchez who died Saturday December 6 2025 in Vicksburg will be 1200 p.m. Tuesday December 09 2025 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Lynn was born September 30 1953 in Vicksburg MS the daughter of Louis C. Smith and Nan...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June Payton Chalmers who was called home to be with God on Friday December 12 2025 at the age of 92. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. June was a beloved wife mother sister aunt grandmother greatgrandmother greatgreat grandmother...

Born in Skowhegan the second "hell raising" child of Martin J. LeBlanc Sr. and Faye Belyea Newman Marty was raised in Madison and attended Madison schools. He graduated from Madison Area Memorial High School and the Skowhegan Regional Vocational Center in 1987. Martys passion was racing. As a kid he...