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Huntsville radio icon Hundley Batts Sr. dead at 81

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Radio station Worship 94.5 announced on Sunday that former North Alabama radio GM, Hundley Batts Sr., died.

Worship 94.5 announced Batts’ death on Facebook. You can read the full statement below:

“With deep sorrow and heartfelt reverence, we announce the passing of our beloved and courageous leader, Hundley Batts, Sr. At the age of 81, he peacefully transitioned from this life on Sunday, July 12, 2025.

Batts often said, “I plan to work until I get tired. And I don’t tire easily.” Well done, Mr. Batts. Well done.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.”
Worship 94.5

Batts and his late wife, Dr. Virginia Caples, owned WEUP FM, the very first black-owned and operated radio station in the state of Alabama.

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He was inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2019.

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