Obituaries

Jimmy Leonard

Dec 12, 2023

Jimmy Edward Leonard, age 78, passed away December 12, 2023, in Northport, Ala. Jimmy was born to John and Inez on July 15, 1945, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Jimmy is survived by his loving daughter, Reba Davis (Ben); two sisters, Willodean Sexton (Sammy) and Minnie Legrone (Gene); two grandchildren, Cody and Piper Davis; five nephews, and four nieces.

Jimmy was preceded...

Carolyn Caldwell

Dec 12, 2023

Carole Caldwell, age 74 of Tuscaloosa, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 10:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Norman E. and Josephine Wright, and her step son; Scott Caldwell.

Survivors include her...

Kathy Hutchins

Dec 10, 2023

 

Kathy Hutchins, age 63, of Northport, Alabama, passed away December 10, 2023 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Northport Church of God. Final arrangements were entrusted to Magnolia Chapel North.

 

Survivors include her husband, Marshal Hutchins; daughters, Alison Hutchins Adams (Josh), Leah Odom Shepherd (Trenton), Bethany...

Beverly Jean Mullins

Dec 10, 2023

Beverly Jean Mullins, age 53 of Fosters, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Grants Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Garvin officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be...

Charles Johnson

Dec 9, 2023

Charles Cessell Johnson, age 81 of Greensboro, passed away December 9, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama. A memorial service at Greensboro Church of Christ will be announced at a later date.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents; L.C. Johnson and Delia Alberta Johnson, sister; Mary Johnson Stokes, brother; Johnny M. Johnson.

 

Survivors include his daughter;...

Wanda Faye Blackmon

Dec 9, 2023

Wanda Faye Blackmon, age 48 of Northport, passed away December 9, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm at the chapel.

She is preceded in death by her mother; Annie Jo Best, father;...

Lois D. George

Dec 9, 2023

Lois D. George passed away on December 9,2023 at Druid City Hospital after a brief illness.

Lois was born in Bath, NY and was the daughter of the late Helen and Walter Dildine. After graduating from Haverling High School she attended SUNY Fredonia, NY where she received a degree in Geology. She moved to Alabama in 1975 where she later...

McNutt Hackney, II

Dec 2, 2023

M.E. (Mac) Hackney, II, age 85 of Tuscaloosa, passed away December 2, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church - Chapel. The family will hold a visitation at the church from 10:00 ~ 11:00 am.

He is preceded in death by...

Kathy Ann Beard

Nov 29, 2023

Kathy Ann Beard, age 64 of Moundville, passed away November 29, 2023 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Randy Beard officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home...

Irene Lallier Townsend

Nov 28, 2023

 

Irene L. Townsend, age 82, of Moundville, Alabama, passed away November 28, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Leon Winters officiating. Burial will follow in Goodwater Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Magnolia Chapel...

Ronnie Hamner

Nov 24, 2023

 

Ronnie G. Hamner, age 71, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away November 24, 2023 at Northport Medical Center. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Carroll’s Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Alan Roggli officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hamner; brother,...

Martha Gray

Nov 23, 2023

In loving memory of Martha Johns Gray, a faithful servant of God, who peacefully entered eternal rest on November 23, 2023, at the age of 81. Martha, born on December 19, 1941, in Berry, Alabama, exemplified the virtues of humility, gratitude, and love.

Martha's life was a testament to her unwavering faith in the Lord. She found solace and...

Theodore Loyd Parker

Nov 21, 2023

 

 

Ted L. Parker, age 66, of Northport, Alabama, passed away November 21, 2023 at Northport Medical Center. Visitation will be 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Williamson Cemetery in Northport with Rev. John Jenkins officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He...

Jerry Watkins

Nov 21, 2023

Jerry Wayne Watkins, age 68, of Greensboro, Ala., passed away November 21, 2023 at his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Springhill Holiness Church, 630 Springhill Rd., Greensboro, AL 36744. Visitation will be after the service at the church. Magnolia Chapel South assisted the family with final arrangements.

He was preceded in...

Teresa Holley

Nov 18, 2023

Teresa Holley, age 54 of Duncanville, Alabama passed away on November 18, 2023 at her home. Services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Duncanville Baptist Church at 11:00 am with Rev. Leon White and Rev. Ray Hallman officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Hubbard Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Wesley Harbin

Nov 16, 2023

On Thursday November 16, 2023 surrounded by his beloved wife Traci, their parents and his siblings, Jesus took Wes' hand. Peacefully and quietly Wes was completely healed and escorted across heaven's finish line by a cloud of witnesses cheering for him.

In 41 short years Wes' impact upon family and friends has been greater than that of much older...

Betty Elaine Whisenant

Nov 9, 2023

 

Betty Elaine Whisenant, age 72, of Northport died on November 9, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home in Northport, Alabama, from 10:00 am until the 12:00 noon service time with Dr. Shannon Moses officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church...

Ruth Cannon

Nov 9, 2023

 

Ruth M. Cannon, age 89, of Northport, Alabama, passed away November 9, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Campground United Methodist Church with Bro. Paul Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Bill Jack Brewer

Nov 9, 2023

 

“Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea…” This was the heart cry of Bill Jack Brewer, 90, as he led his family alongside his first wife, Nell, of 50 years. He was called Home on November 9, 2023. To walk with Jesus leads to a lifestyle of service. Bill served his country in the...

Rufus Payne

Nov 7, 2023

Rufus Howard Payne, dear Dad and PaPa, passed away on November 7, 2023, at Northport DCH ICU from double pneumonia at age 73.

Dad was born on December 1, 1949, to James Edward and Opal Stephens Payne and resided in the Stewart Community until his late thirties and then moved to Tuscaloosa.

Dad was born with a club foot and...