Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Sarah Ann McCool, age 84, passed away on January 1, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Breland McCool, parents: Adam and Annie Bell Moore, sister, Betty Colburn, and brothers: William Moore and Howard Moore. Sarah is survived by her children: Mike McCool (Connie), Sheila Rice (Mike), and Keith McCool (Tiny);...

Jan 1, 2022

Beuford T. Shirley Jr. passed away on January 1, 2022, at his home in Waynesville, NC. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ferguson Shirley, his parents, Beuford T. Shirley Sr. and Mildred T. Shirley, and his brother Rayburn C. Shirley. Beuford was raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he attended the University of Alabama on a football scholarship...

Dec 30, 2021

Clarence Gilbert Glaser, aged 92 of Northport, Alabama, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, his family will deeply miss him. Called "Dutch" by most people, he was born in Sullivan Missouri June 13, 1929. Raised on a farm, he learned the value of...

Dec 30, 2021

Robert "Bob" Taylor, 72, of Northport, Al passed away at his home on Dec. 30th, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Bob is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ruth Ann Taylor; daughters by heart: Delana (Waylon) Wise of Phil Campbell, Al, Chris (Gregg) Burgess of Winfield, Al, Lora Franks of Baldwin, Fl and Amy (Wes)...

Dec 26, 2021

Terry was born on July 7,1957 in Owosso, Michigan. When he was eight years old Terry moved to Alabama with his family and lived out his life in the Brownville Community. Terry was a sweet child and was always smiling. He began working in the logging woods when he was just a teenager. After retiring from the woods, he...

Dec 24, 2021

Doris E. Jordan, age 84 of Moundville, passed away December 24, 2021 at her home. Her loved ones are composing her obituary and we will update here when available.

Dec 24, 2021

Amy Liu, age 91 of Northport, passed away December 24, 2021 at Heritage Health and Rehab. Her loved ones are composing her obituary and we will update here when available.

Dec 23, 2021

Minor Seay Medders, age 94, of Northport went to heaven on December 23, 2021,at Bibb County Nursing in Centreville, AL. He was surrounded by family.

Services will be Thursday. December 30, 2021, at Magnolia Chapel North with Brother Steve Vernon of Greensboro, AL, a beloved Medders family friend, officiating. Visitation is 11 AM-1 PM with Funeral Services...

Dec 21, 2021

Casey Julian Rhodes, age 43, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on December 21, 2021, unexpectedly in his sleep. A service officiated by Minister Joel Cornett, will be held from 11:00 am to noon on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Magnolia Chapel South, with visitation after the service from Noon to 2:00p.m. Casey was born in Manhattan, New York City,...

Dec 19, 2021

Charles W. Wyatt, age 84 of Moundville, passed away December 19, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A 1:00 pm graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Koster and Rev. Gene Dockery officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00...

Dec 18, 2021

Edith S. White, age 95, of Northport, AL, passed away December 18, 2021. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Pastor John Vaughan officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Loyd White; three sisters and one brother.

Many family...

Dec 15, 2021

William Lee “Chip” Turner, age 58, of Moundville, AL, passed away December 15, 2021 at his DCH Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Bobby Herndon officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 12, 2021

Ernest Michael Howell, age 66, of Northport, AL, passed away December 12, 2021 at home. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Randy Fuller officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Howell; mother,...

Dec 12, 2021

Ralph Donald Sanford was born September 3, 1939 to Robert Lee Sanford and Alma Hallman in Fayette County. He went home to Heaven on December 12, 2021.

Donald was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters, and one grandson, Parker Sanford.

He was married to Juanita Nelson for 60 ½ years. They had...

Dec 11, 2021

Dorothy Jean Hydrick was born January 26, 1936 and received her heavenly wings on December 11, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Grants Creek Baptist Church in Fosters with Bro. Craig Seitz and Chaplain John Warren officiating and  Magnolia Chapel South directing.

Dorothy was preceded in...

Dec 10, 2021

Andrew " Andy" Beckham, age 50 of Moundville, passed away December 10, 2021 at home. The family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date.

He is preceded in death by his parents William "Billy" Beckham and Doris Hesli Beckham and his sister Pamela Beckham Hoggle.

Survivors include his brother Kirk Beckham (Darlene), sisters;...

Dec 10, 2021

Bobbie Jean Vaughn, 92, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away Dec 10th, 2021 at Noland Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was born to Troy C. Morgan and Evelyn Jones Morgan, March 19th, 1929 in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1946. In 1948, she met the love of her life, the late Leon Vaughn, playing piano in...

Dec 10, 2021

Brenda Mitchell Ballard, age 65, of Tuscaloosa, died peacefully at her home on December 10, 2021. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15 at North River Church with Rev. Justin Olvey and Rev. Chip Riley officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday the 14th at North River Church. She was preceded in death...

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Fitts nee Bicknell, of Tuscaloosa passed on Tuesday December 7, 2021. She was 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her spouse MC Fitts, and her parents I.J. and Arminda Bicknell. She is survived by her two sisters Edna Bryan and Joyce Yeager, her brother Jeff Bicknell, her two daughters Karen Robertson (Kirk) and Connie Turner...

Nov 30, 2021

Cheryl Cobb Phares, age 66 of Moundville, passed away November 30, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Richard Crawford officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. She is preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Elizabeth Wurn and her sister...