Obituaries

Janie Trimm Anderson

Oct 6, 2024

Janie Trimm Anderson of Milford, KS, passed away on Sunday, 6 October 2024 at the age of 75, following complications from a severe illness. Janie was born in 1949 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Troy Trimm, Sr., and Margaret Speights, who preceded her in death. 

 The youngest of three siblings, Janie was the “baby” of the family, which her brother Troy, Jr.,...

James C. Lashley Jr.

Oct 2, 2024

James C. Lashley, Jr. , age 95 of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at Eutaw Baptist Church with Pastor Noah Phillips, Tim Lawrence and Bennie Abrams officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Sara D. McCall

Sep 29, 2024

Sara Donaldson McCall, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 29, 2024 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel South in Tuscaloosa with Pastor Derrick Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Moundville, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral...

Mike Spencer

Sep 28, 2024

EMCM Mike Conner Spencer (USN, Ret.), of Kennedy, AL, passed away September 28, 2024, at age 88, surrounded by his daughters at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. Tim Holder and Rev. Terrell Jones officiating. Military graveside service and burial will follow at Phillips Chapel Cemetery with...

Gladys West Ray

Sep 25, 2024

Gladys West Ray, age 94, of Northport, Alabama, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama surrounded by her loving family. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Drexel Rayford officiating. Entombment will be in Magnolia Mausoleum with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Willie Dean Gregory McAteer

Sep 23, 2024

Dean McAteer, age 92, of Buhl, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 23, 2024, at Heritage Healthcare, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a woman of unwavering faith, known for her unconditional love for her family and her signature sassiness that brought joy to those around her.

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024,...

Juanita Smith Boutwell

Sep 22, 2024

Juanita Smith Boutwell, age 72, of Northport, Alabama, passed away September 22, 2024 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Jonathan McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

She was preceded...

Kenneth Perkins

Sep 22, 2024

Kenneth Perkins, age 81 of Marion, passed away September 22, 2024, at Hale County Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 am at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Greensboro. Magnolia Chapel South is directing.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents James Drolet (Buddy) Perkins and Lillie Nichols Perkins and sister...

Billy "Mack" Michael Bush

Sep 20, 2024

Billy "Mack" Michael  Bush, born June 14, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, entered his heavenly address peacefully on September 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

Mack was a man of deep faith, kindness, and generosity, having served as a pastor for 30 years. He was always quick to offer a helping hand to those in need....

Sherry Windle

Sep 18, 2024

Sherry Ann Windle, age 69, of Northport, Alabama, passed away September 18, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. Jonathan Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Ralph, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services...

Woody Webster Sartain

Sep 16, 2024

Woody Webster Sartain, age 65, of Coker, Ala., passed away September 16, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at New Beginning Family Worship Center, 1950 Park West Dr., Northport, AL 35476 with Bro. Randy Fuller, Bro. Jeff Kelly, and Bro. Steve Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery with...

Patricia Blackwood

Sep 14, 2024

Patricia Blackwood (nee Sperry) died peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 14th. She was with family and friends were close by in her final hours. She was born to John and Sally Sperry on November 8, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in that area.

She was a graduate of Oakwood High School and left to attend the Memphis...

Wanda Elaine Burns

Sep 13, 2024

Wanda Elaine Burns, age 84, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away September 13, 2024 at UAB West.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert M. Leonard and Valera Jane Leonard; son, Charles Darrel Hamner; siblings, Dwight Leonard, Nancy Leonard Collins, and Gary Leonard.

Survivors include her husband Rayburn Burns; daughter, Melanie Dutton (Tony); sons, Tony Hamner...

Judy Quilliams Roblyer

Sep 12, 2024

Judy Quilliams Roblyer, 72, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully September 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Services will be at Magnolia Chapel North on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 2:00p.m. with visitation from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. Rev. Penny Ford will be officiating. The family will have a private graveside following the service.

She is preceded in death by mother,...

Rev. Paul L. Peeples

Sep 11, 2024

Rev. Paul Peeples of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on September 11, 2024 at home and entered his "Heavenly Home". A memorial service will be held at Magnolia Chapel South on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Rev. John Drawhorn and Rev. Bill Richards officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Shirley...

Phyllis Ann Crawford Key

Sep 7, 2024

Phyllis Ann Crawford Key, 78, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was a devoted mother, MeeMee, and friend to many, ready to love and always with a smile. She cherished her family deeply, her dogs and her plants. Phyllis loved to travel. Exploring new places and creating memories was a favorite pastime.

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Helen Marie Clements

Sep 7, 2024

Helen Marie Clements, age 85, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, born May 3, 1939, passed away September 7, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Tim Holder officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Carson D. Summerlin

Sep 6, 2024

Carson DeWitt Summerlin, age 44, of Northport, Alabama passed away September 6, 2024. His Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Richard Bowers and Bro. Tim Baumgarten officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Magnolia Chapel North.

He was preceded in death by his...

Malinda Sutton

Aug 26, 2024

Malinda Franklin Sutton, age 104, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 26, 2024 at Heritage Health Care. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Jennings Chapel Methodist Church with Pastor Judy Shepherd officiating and music by Robin Hinton Ragland. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Howard "Steve" Moffitt

Aug 25, 2024

Howard "Steve" Moffitt, 72 of Tuscaloosa, passed away August 25, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Valley View Baptist Church with Dr. Billy Joy and Dr. Drew Dockery officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00...