Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Heavens journey began for Harold Edison Bigham, age 78 of Tuscaloosa ending his earthly journey on November 12, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Rev. Billy Gray officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Early in life Harold developed a love for driving. Professionally he drove for...

Nov 12, 2021

On November 12, Naomia Brown, age 85, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, November 23 at 1:00 pm at Carroll's Creek Baptist Church, Highway 69 North, Northport, AL. with Rev. Alan Roggli officiating. Visitation will precede the service, from 11:30-1:00. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens Cemetery,...

Nov 10, 2021

Linda Meggs Gable, age 72 of Mobile passed away November 10, 2021 at Perry County Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Liberty Methodist Church in Moundville with Magnolia Chapel South directing.

Nov 8, 2021

Frances St.John of Northport, Alabama passed away on Nov 8, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here once available.

Nov 6, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lou Barrett Bailey of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on November 6, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Elrod, AL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Corinth.

Mrs. Bailey was preceded in...

Nov 5, 2021

Eston Doug Gant, Jr.  age 68 of Brookwood, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at home. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Ron Philpot officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents; Eston Douglas Gant, Sr....

Nov 4, 2021

Elinor Jean Parker, 89, beloved Mother and Grandmother was called home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021. She entered this world on November 27, 1931 in Tuscaloosa, AL, born to Ackie and Madie Sanders. She is survived by her loving daughters Linda Jean Parker, Johnson City, TN, Donna Lawrence (Steve) Nova Scotia, Canada, and Terri Reynolds...

Nov 3, 2021

Gary Landon Hill, age 74, of Northport, AL, passed away November 3, 2021 at his residence. A private visitation will be held. Burial with Military Honors will take place in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Landon and Mabel Hill; and sister, Barbara Rine....

Oct 31, 2021

Frances Jayleen Wilkerson, age 78, of Romulus, AL, passed away October 31, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. John Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour before services at the...

Oct 26, 2021

Lenear “Len” Jones, age 90, of Northport, AL, passed away October 26, 2021 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Services will be 1:00 p.m.  Friday, October 29, 2021, at Magnolia Chapel North. Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs FWB Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021, at Magnolia...

Oct 23, 2021

Tilda Faye Hyche Bohannon age 84 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on October 23, 2021 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Fayette, AL. with Rev. Bernie Deffinger officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021...

Oct 22, 2021

Billy Ray Bland, age 89, of Coker, AL, passed away October 22, 2021 at Tupelo Nursing & Rehabilitation in Tupelo, MS. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October, 26, 2021, at Magnolia Chapel North with Steve Burroughs officiating. Burial will follow in Big Creek Cemetery, Coker, AL with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m....

Oct 22, 2021

Tony Dennis Simpson, age 58, born March 5, 1963, passed away of October 22, 2021 at UAB Hospital. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Oregonia Cemetery with Pastor Jarrett Lovelace officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, William Earl Simpson.

He is survived...

Oct 16, 2021

Ms. Irene Spencer, age 84, of Kennedy, Alabama, passed away October 16, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 12, 1937 to Frank and Lola Espey Smith. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Phillips Chapel Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa County and burial in the church...

Oct 16, 2021

Larry Steven Porter "Wolf", age 71, of Northport, AL, passed away October 16, 2021 at home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Union Grove Cemetery in Coker, AL, with Chaplain David Bolen officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Porter; parents, Lawrence O. Porter...

Oct 15, 2021

Infant Xander Lee Myers age 6 months of Brookwood, Alabama passed away on Oct 15, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Magnolia Chapel South at 3:00 pm.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; James"Jimmy" Lanier, and Sarah Carter.

He is survived by...

Oct 14, 2021

Because of her profession of faith, our beloved sister and aunt. Janette Cook, 92, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2021. She is survived by her sister, Emma Jean Davis; and a number of nieces and nephews; also, by her wonderful caregivers, Martha Chandler, Mary Gilbert, Cindy Kearney and Christine Hocutt. Words cannot...

Oct 13, 2021

Paul Edward (Bo Jim), age 77 of Greensboro, AL., formerly of Demopolis, AL., passed away October 13, 2021, at home, under Encompass Hospice Care. The funeral service will be 2:00p.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Arthur Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South of Tuscaloosa...

Oct 6, 2021

Bennie Gorman Nuckols, age 86, of Northport, AL, passed away October 6, 2021 at his home. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021, at Haygood Cemetery with Bro. Paul Wilson officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Bessie Nuckols; wife, Ruth Price Nuckols; brothers, Edmond...

Oct 4, 2021

Shirley Freeman Payne of Akron, Alabama passed away on October 4, 2021 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Payne, parents; David H. and Christine Freeman, sisters; Alice Brown and Barbara Kelly.

She is survived by her children, Larry Payne and his wife Tamika and Bruce Payne, grandson; Lawrence Payne, sister; Marjolena...