Madison County Alabama Obituaries
Madison County obituary records are available through The Huntsville Times, AL.com, local funeral homes, and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Huntsville is the county seat and the largest city in Alabama. The Probate Judge has marriage, probate, and land records from 1809. Death and burial records are available at the County Courthouse. The library has marriage records from 1809 through April 2004. Legacy.com and AL.com have searchable obituary databases for the county. Several funeral homes like Spry, Laughlin Service, and Legacy Chapel maintain online obituary archives.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Probate Court
The Madison County Probate Court handles estate matters, wills, and marriage records. When you cannot find an obituary, probate records often list family members and heirs. The court has records going back to 1809.
The Probate Judge has marriage, probate, and land records from 1809. Death and burial records are also available at the County Courthouse.
| Main Address | Madison County Service Center, 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 532-3330 |
| probate@madisoncountyal.gov | |
| Courthouse | 100 North Side Sq, Huntsville, AL 35801 - Phone: (256) 532-3380 |
| Archives | 6921 Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 |
| Website | madisoncountyal.gov/departments/probate-judge |
| Recorded Documents | Recorded Documents |
The Huntsville Times and AL.com
The Huntsville Times is the main newspaper serving Madison County. It publishes obituaries for Huntsville and surrounding communities. The paper is now part of AL.com.
For current obituaries, search:
- Legacy.com Madison County - legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/madison-county
- AL.com Huntsville obituaries - legacy.com/us/obituaries/huntsville/browse
The News Courier from nearby Athens also covers some Madison County news.
Madison County Funeral Homes
Funeral homes in Madison County post obituaries on their websites. If you know which funeral home handled services, check their site first. Many keep archives going back several years.
Major funeral homes serving Madison County include:
- Spry Funeral Home & Crematory - 2411 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35810 - Phone: (256) 536-6654 - spryfuneralhomes.com
- Laughlin Service Funeral Home & Crematory - 2320 Bob Wallace Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory - Madison, AL - legacychapelfunerals.com
- Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory - berryhillfh.com
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has genealogy resources and marriage records from 1809 through April 2004. This is one of the best resources for family history research in the area.
| Marriage Records | 3rd Floor Records Center, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35804 |
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| Coverage | 1809 - April 2004 |
The library also has genealogy resources that can help with obituary research. Staff members can guide you through the available collections and help you find what you need.
How to Search Madison County Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with AL.com and Legacy.com. Search by name and filter by Huntsville or Madison County. Most obituaries from the past few years will appear in the results. You can also check funeral home websites directly.
For older obituaries, try these resources:
- FamilySearch - Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
- USGenWeb Archives Project - Madison County
- Find a Grave - burial records for county cemeteries
- Newspapers.com - historical newspaper archives (subscription)
- GenealogyBank - historical newspapers (subscription)
- Ancestry.com - obituary collections and newspaper indexes
Madison County has records going back to 1809, making it one of the oldest counties in Alabama. The probate court and library have excellent historical collections. Death and burial records are kept at the County Courthouse.
The archives location at 6921 Highway 431 in Owens Cross Roads has additional historical records. If you cannot find what you need at the main courthouse, try the archives.
Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, death certificates are restricted for 25 years. After that period, anyone can request a copy from the Alabama Department of Public Health for $15. The certificate will show date and cause of death along with burial location.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County includes Huntsville, Madison, New Hope, Owens Cross Roads, and several smaller communities. Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama and has most of the obituary resources.
The city of Madison is one of the fastest growing in Alabama. Both Huntsville and Madison are served by the same newspapers and funeral homes. Huntsville is known for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the Redstone Arsenal.
Madison County has grown fast in recent decades. Many new residents have moved here for jobs in aerospace and technology. The area has several funeral homes that maintain online obituary archives.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties. These counties border Madison County.
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