Obituaries

Jun 17, 2020

Gary “Beaver” Dillard, age 64, met his Loving Lord and Savior and received his Ultimate Healing on Wednesday, June 17th, after a 2-year battle with colon cancer.  He was a wonderful, loving husband to his wife, Judy Averette Dillard, and a friend to many across this nation.  He was affectionately known as “Beaver” by all who knew and loved...

Jun 15, 2020

Maria Francisco- Matias, age 31 of Northport, passed away on June 15, 2020 at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. Services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing.

Jun 15, 2020

Emma Katherine "Kat" Mohr, age 86, gained Heaven on June 15, 2020. The family will hold a private graveside at Goodwater Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Katherine's life centered around her relationship with her savior. She had a servant's heart, ready to join you in prayer at a moments notice. Katherine cherished her family ahead of all...

Jun 13, 2020

Inez Greer Holt

Gladys Inez Greer Holt, 85, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Northport, AL, after a period of declining health.

Ms. Holt was born in Kingsport, was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church, and had lived in Northport, AL for the past 40+ years. She was a loving mother,...

Jun 11, 2020

Ollie Jim “Jackie” Walker Holder Ollie Jim Walker Holder, known as “Jackie”, of Northport, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Reform, at the age of 93. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Bessemer, with Magnolia Chapel of Tuscaloosa directing and Rev. Joseph Givens officiating. Born on September 22,...

Jun 7, 2020

Jo Ann Turner; known by many as Granny, age 74 of Northport, Al, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2020. Jo Ann was born in Brookwood, Al on June 24, 1945, to the late Curtis and Lona Mae McGuire Sr. Jo Ann married to her husband of 33years Glen Turner on January 2, 1987. She leaves behind to cherish...

Jun 7, 2020

Timmy Ray Holemon, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 7 at home surrounded by family. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00 pm at Winters Cemetery with Brother Jerry Montgomery and Brother Kevin Morrison officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Timmy was born February 16, 1960, in Flint, Michigan. At age 5 his family moved...

Jun 4, 2020

John Patton Beams, age 94, of Northport died on June 4, 2020 at home with his family. Services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Lakewood Baptist Church with Reverends Jerry Montgomery, Ben Corley, Clay Beams and Steve King. Burial will follow at Arbor Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia North Funeral Home directing. Visitation...

May 29, 2020

Mack D. Hoggle, age 75 of Marion, passed away at his home on Friday, May 29, 2020. An 11:00 am graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 ( his birthday) at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Moundville. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South is directing.

Mack will be sorely missed by his family and...

May 26, 2020

Clarence Bobby Christian, 81, of Northport, Al., passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home, in Northport, Al., with Bro. Richard Bowers officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, in Northport, Al. The body will lie in state one hour prior to...

May 25, 2020

Douglas Hardy Wood, 62, beloved husband, father and friend was called home to be with His Lord and Savior on May 25, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1957 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Clyde Lee and Elizabeth Grace Hardy Wood. Doug was a graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School, Class of 1975 and attended the University of Alabama....

May 24, 2020

Elaine Sommers Hardin, 82, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020 following a brief illness. She was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. During her time, she was a devoted Wife and Mother and served briefly as an Administrative Assistant. She is survived by her son, Taylor Hardin and wife...

May 24, 2020

Kyle Davis, age 64 of Greensboro, passed away May 24, 2020, at Vaughn Regional Medical Center in Selma. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 11:00 am at Oakwood Cemetery with John Alexander officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

May 22, 2020

Thomas Carl Griffin, age 66, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born in Marion, Alabama to Clyde and Mattie Lee Griffin. Tom is survived by the love of his life, Pam Griffin, his wife of 32 years. He is also survived by brothers, Larry Griffin (Rita) of Centreville, AL, David...

May 21, 2020

Shirley Little Morris, age 59, died May 21, 2020, peacefully at home due to complications from congenital heart disease. She is preceded in death by her father, Byron Morris, Jr. Shirley is survived by her two children, Sarah Catherine Morris and Samuel Byron Morris; her mother, Shirley Little Morris; two sisters, Anne Morris Carter and Nancy Neva Morris; her...

May 19, 2020

Wilma Jean Burroughs, age 82 of Duncanville, passed away May 19, 2020, at home. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery on May 26, 2020 at 11:00 am.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Archie and Polly Thomas, sister; Mary O. Hendrix, brothers; Archie James Thomas, Jr., James Edward Thomas, Levi Randolph...

May 19, 2020

Marlene Smith Hinton, age 70, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away on May 19, 2020 at Hospice of West Alabama. Visitation will be Friday, May 22 from 2-6 pm at East McFarland Baptist Church. A graveside service for family will be held at Linwood Memorial in Linwood, MS on Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 am with Chad Palmer and Ray...

May 17, 2020

Michael Paul Smith, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 17th, at the age of 42.

Michael Paul was born December 2, 1977, in Demopolis to Henry and Betty Smith of Greensboro.

He will be missed by his parents; Henry and Betty Smith,brother; Bill (Carol) Sorrells ,sister; Kay (Erik) Hendon, and his children, Dulcinea,...

May 16, 2020

Earl Wilson, 67, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 16, 2020. He was born to Alice Skipper and Ruben Wilson in Meridian, MS. He was a graduate of Meridian High School, Class of 1971, he went on to receive a bachelor's degree in business from Mississippi State University. He is survived by...

May 15, 2020

Byron Morris, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, May 15, 2020 at the age of 92.Byron was born on October 9, 1927 in Jackson, Mississippi to Idell Williamson Morris and Byron Morris, Sr. He attended Mississippi State University and The University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He...