Harvey Madison (Matt) Holaway of Guntersville passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age 67, after a battle with lung cancer.

Matt fought cancer hard, but it never stopped him from living his best life. Matt never gave up, until he heard God saying, “It’s time for more laughter in heaven, so come on home Matt.”

He was born in Guntersville, Alabama, on January 22, 1958 to Harvey D. Holaway and Martha Carolyn (Martin) Holaway of Guntersville. Matt graduated from Arab High School in 1976. He attended Wallace State Community College and was a certified air conditioning Technician but worked most of his life in construction.

Matt lived a simple life and enjoyed spending time with his wife, son, and grandchildren. Matt was saved by the grace of God and recently told others that he could not wait to be with his family members and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.  

Tim Martin

Timothy Martin, age 66, of Scant City passed away December 31, 2024 at his residence after a long illness. Tim was born April 13, 1958 in Marshall County, the son of George Leonard Martin and Joyce Lynn Dodd Martin.  He was a graduate of Arab High School Class of '76 and served his country with honor and courage in the US Navy for two  years.  He was retired as owner of Martin's Painting.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Alabama football and spending time with family and friends who visited him, or he visited, with his sociable personality.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years:  Anita Martin; a son Shane Martin; son and daughter-in-law  Darell and Lisa Kirby; three grandchildren Kylie, Katie and Isaiah; two sisters Rebecca LaRue, Carole Packard; a brother and sister-in-law Rodney and Ginny Martin; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend and neighbor Connie Ericcson. 

Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Gober Funeral Chapel.