tag:blog.al.com,2016:/breaking/859 2014-05-18T17:33:33Z Archives of local news updates from Huntsville and surrounding communities Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12928942 2014-05-18T17:33:33Z 2014-05-19T16:48:36Z

Carl Tate, World War II tail gunner in a B-24, 43-year director of music at Flint River Baptist Church, county Hall of Fame basketball player and indelible influence on family and friends, died at 93 on Jan. 7, 2013.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Carl Tate, World War II tail gunner in a B-24, 43-year director of music at Flint River Baptist Church, county Hall of Fame basketball player and indelible influence on family and friends, died at 93 on Jan. 7, 2013. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12866533 2014-05-11T17:33:33Z 2014-05-12T20:14:21Z

Felled by a sudden heart attack at 27, Curtis Metzger is remembered as determined, joyful, earnest and loving by by his family and co-workers at Huntsville's University Drive Target.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Felled by a sudden heart attack at 27, Curtis Metzger is remembered as determined, joyful, earnest and loving by by his family and co-workers at Huntsville's University Drive Target. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12812423 2014-05-02T22:09:27Z 2014-05-02T22:09:37Z

Although she helped develop some of the area's nicest subdivisions, was a respected civic pillar and graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Development Program, Steele-Livingston was not one to dwell on past accomplishments, friends said.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html Although she helped develop some of the area's nicest subdivisions, was a respected civic pillar and graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Development Program, Steele-Livingston was not one to dwell on past accomplishments, friends said. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12811199 2014-05-02T19:51:02Z 2014-05-02T20:09:41Z

The sons of John and Karen Prince, who died when the April 28, 2014, tornado smashed into their home, have asked that only friends and relatives attend the visitation and funeral on Saturday.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html The sons of John and Karen Prince, who died when the April 28, 2014, tornado smashed into their home, have asked that only friends and relatives attend the visitation and funeral on Saturday. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12796954 2014-05-01T04:06:32Z 2014-05-01T04:04:58Z

The joint funeral will be held at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Tenn., on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 4 p.m.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html The joint funeral will be held at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Tenn., on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 4 p.m. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12792629 2014-04-30T20:02:52Z 2014-04-30T20:02:46Z

The memorial service for Steele-Livingston is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Cove Church, 366 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html The memorial service for Steele-Livingston is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Cove Church, 366 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12784985 2014-04-29T21:55:03Z 2014-04-29T21:55:22Z

Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cove Church, 366 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads. The funeral service will be at the church immediately after visitation, followed by burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. In addition, the family will host a "Celebration of Life" reception at 5 p.m. Friday in the McMullen Cove Clubhouse, 38 McMullen Lane, Huntsville.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cove Church, 366 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads. The funeral service will be at the church immediately after visitation, followed by burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. In addition, the family will host a "Celebration of Life" reception at 5 p.m. Friday in the McMullen Cove Clubhouse, 38 McMullen Lane, Huntsville. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12747400 2014-04-28T22:43:42Z 2014-04-29T02:45:13Z

Steele-Livingston, who along with business partner Jeff Enfinger developed hundreds of home sites across Madison County, had been battling cancer for about 18 months.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html Steele-Livingston, who along with business partner Jeff Enfinger developed hundreds of home sites across Madison County, had been battling cancer for about 18 months. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12738164 2014-04-27T17:33:33Z 2014-04-28T15:53:18Z

Lynx Quicksilver of Huntsville, Ala., who died at 70 on Feb. 20, 2014, lived her life with a dramatic panache, with unfailing kindness, and with the restless intelligence of a musician.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Lynx Quicksilver of Huntsville, Ala., who died at 70 on Feb. 20, 2014, lived her life with a dramatic panache, with unfailing kindness, and with the restless intelligence of a musician. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12686016 2014-04-17T22:24:43Z 2014-04-18T02:10:20Z

The tenacious girl who survived a horrific accident and would go on to break a world record in 1963 by sitting on flagpole in Gadsden for 217 days died Tuesday at the age of 67.

Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html The tenacious girl who survived a horrific accident and would go on to break a world record in 1963 by sitting on flagpole in Gadsden for 217 days died Tuesday at the age of 67. tag:blog.al.com,2013:/breaking//859.10775411 2013-06-19T06:36:58Z 2014-04-16T21:19:36Z

Services for Kelly Wiseman are Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1 p.m., at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 786 Hughes Road in Madison.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Services for Kelly Wiseman are Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1 p.m., at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 786 Hughes Road in Madison. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12530640 2014-03-30T17:33:33Z 2014-03-30T17:35:26Z

Marine, Fulbright Scholar, actor, exacting scholar and loving friend: His colleagues, friends and wife remember the estimable UAH Professor Allan Spitz, who died Jan. 13, 2014.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Marine, Fulbright Scholar, actor, exacting scholar and loving friend: His colleagues, friends and wife remember the estimable UAH Professor Allan Spitz, who died Jan. 13, 2014. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12459292 2014-03-18T18:22:17Z 2014-03-18T19:04:41Z

Moquin died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Meg Moquin Hereford, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 89.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html Moquin died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Meg Moquin Hereford, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 89. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12456075 2014-03-18T01:30:03Z 2014-03-18T12:33:12Z

Funeral services for one of the central figures in the early development of what would become Cummings Research Park will be held later this week.

Leada Gore | lgore@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/LeadaGore/index.html Funeral services for one of the central figures in the early development of what would become Cummings Research Park will be held later this week. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12423008 2014-03-13T22:00:00Z 2014-03-17T15:24:03Z

Steve Hill. (Courtesy of Steve Hill Ministries)Evangelist Steve Hill, who began his ministry in Huntsville in the 1970s after a dramatic conversion following an early struggle with drug addiction, has died.Hill, whose professional career spanned nearly two decades, died March...

Anna Claire Vollers http://connect.al.com/user/avollers/index.html Steve Hill. (Courtesy of Steve Hill Ministries)Evangelist Steve Hill, who began his ministry in Huntsville in the 1970s after a dramatic conversion following an early struggle with drug addiction, has died.Hill, whose professional career spanned nearly two decades, died March... tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12370661 2014-03-09T17:33:33Z 2014-03-09T17:35:42Z

Anthony Smith, who had the mentality of a child 3 to 5 years old, left a huge impact of hospitality and lovingness on all those who met him during his 45 years, the last 18 in a group home for adults with mental disabilities.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Anthony Smith, who had the mentality of a child 3 to 5 years old, left a huge impact of hospitality and lovingness on all those who met him during his 45 years, the last 18 in a group home for adults with mental disabilities. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12291765 2014-03-02T17:33:33Z 2014-03-02T17:36:03Z

Descended from one of the four Brahmin families converted to Christianity by St. Thomas himself, Alice Cherian Wessly made that Christian faith her own, whether in Singapore, India or the United States.

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Descended from one of the four Brahmin families converted to Christianity by St. Thomas himself, Alice Cherian Wessly made that Christian faith her own, whether in Singapore, India or the United States. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12256774 2014-02-23T17:30:21Z 2014-02-23T17:31:02Z

During her 14 years on the Huntsville City Council, Mabry opposed construction of Interstate 565, challenged prominent business leaders over the future of Cummings Research Park and, in 1980, came within a handful of votes of toppling legendary Mayor Joe Davis.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html During her 14 years on the Huntsville City Council, Mabry opposed construction of Interstate 565, challenged prominent business leaders over the future of Cummings Research Park and, in 1980, came within a handful of votes of toppling legendary Mayor Joe Davis. tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12148035 2014-02-09T17:33:33Z 2014-02-09T17:34:03Z

Elder Gilbert Foster, who died at 94 on Oct. 30, 2014, at his home in Harvest, Ala., inspired a generation of young Adventist leaders and founded several congregations during his ministry. (Courtesy / Foster Family)

Kay Campbell http://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html Elder Gilbert Foster, who died at 94 on Oct. 30, 2014, at his home in Harvest, Ala., inspired a generation of young Adventist leaders and founded several congregations during his ministry. (Courtesy / Foster Family) tag:blog.al.com,2014:/breaking/859.12144710 2014-02-06T16:20:00Z 2014-02-06T16:21:06Z

A retired Alabama A&M University administrator, Johnson had served on the utilities' natural gas and waterworks boards since 1990.

Steve Doyle | sdoyle@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/sdoyle/index.html A retired Alabama A&M University administrator, Johnson had served on the utilities' natural gas and waterworks boards since 1990.