Obituaries

Oct 28, 2020

Paulah "Polli" Johnson Waitzman, age 75 of Tuscaloosa passed away on October 28, 2020, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel South at 2:00 pm with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years David...

Oct 26, 2020

Charles Wesley Payne, age 79 of Wilsonville was called to his heavenly father’s side early in the morning of October 26th, 2020. Services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 12 noon at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for over 40 years. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South is directing. Visitation will be...

Oct 26, 2020

Deborah Smith Mills of Moundville AL, 73, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Moundville Health & Rehab. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Alan Mills, of Moundville, her parents Valcus and Lucille Smith of Stewart Community and granddaughter Mari- Hannah Mason. She is survived by her daughter Lindsay Mills O’Bryant, son-in-law Joe O'Bryant of Moundville,...

Oct 25, 2020

On October 25, 2020, Melissa Leann Lopp passed away tragically in Coker, AL. She was 31 years old. Melissa is survived by her son, Christopher Ryker Plowman of Coker; her parents, Johnny and Annie Dobbins of Coker; her sisters, Tiffany Alge (Charles) of Harrison, AR, and Stephanie Dobbins of Coker; her nephews and niece, Izayah and Westyn Alge of Harrison,...

Oct 24, 2020

Brandi Nicole Delbridge, age 44 of Northport, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Services will be held at Magnolia Chapel South on Friday, October 30, 2020, 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Alexander officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing, burial will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral...

Oct 24, 2020

Edith Myrline Wicker, age 90 of Northport passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at DCH. A private service was held at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, due to Covid19 Bro. Glen Kennedy officiated the service. Burial followed at Memory Hill Gardens with Magnolia Chapel North directing. She is preceded in death by her husband...

Oct 23, 2020

Jo Ann Jay Puckett, age 83, of Aliceville, died at home on Friday, October 23rd under the care of Encompass Hospice, family, close friends, and longtime assistants. Services will be held on Monday, October 26 at 2:00 at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, in Sapps, Pickens County, Alabama. Officiating will be her pastor, Rev. Charlie Wilson of Aliceville First Baptist Church and...

Oct 22, 2020

James "Jimmy" Edward Fitts, 89, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on October 22, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Jimmy was born on November 16, 1930, in Selma, AL. to Desma and Cecil Fitts. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Carol Rutledge Fitts, his parents, his sister Louise McFerrin and brother-in-law Frank Hendrix....

Oct 19, 2020

Charles Robert Hill, 83, was born to Clarence and Rachel (Bell) Hill on February 13, 1937 in Walker County, Alabama. He passed peacefully on October 19, 2020. Charles graduated from Carbon Hill High School and The University of Alabama with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After college he worked 31 years for Alabama Power Company in Eufaula, Phenix City,...

Oct 19, 2020

Robert F. "Bob" Barfield Sr., age 87, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Damon Rose officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will follow in Williamson Cemetery in Northport, Ala. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Oct 18, 2020

Edward “Ed” Lavelle (Peanut) Rickles went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2020 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama having created a legacy of grace, sonship and the love of God. Ed was born on August 19, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi and passed at eighty-one having lived a life full of love and relationship with Jesus Christ. Raised by his grandmother,...

Oct 18, 2020

Sandra Dawn Terrell, of Buhl, Ala., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Oct 17, 2020

Jerry Shannon Skinner, age 51, of Northport, Alabama passed away October 17, 2020, after an extended illness. A visitation will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Magnolia North Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life following at 1:00 PM with Reverend Don Savell and Reverend Shannon Burns officiating. Graveside services will follow at Big...

Oct 17, 2020

Betty Jo Vaughn, 78, of Tuscaloosa, passed away October 17, 2020. Betty Jo, born to the late Verner and Nannie McDaniel was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 39 years,  James William Vaughn and brother Albert Ray McDaniel.  Survivors include her daughter Tawana Vaughn Karlov (Russell), grandson...

Oct 15, 2020

Rev. Jerald "Jerry" F. Montgomery, age 74 of Northport passed away on October 14, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Latham Montgomery; son, Steve Montgomery; and parents Fayette and Winnie B. Montgomery.

Survivors include son, Scott Montgomery (Judi); daughter, Rachel Green (Steve); grandchildren, Clint Montgomery, Haiden...

Oct 14, 2020

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, David Patrick, devoted husband, and father died at the age of 41. David was born July 28, 1979, in Vicksburg, MS to Tim and Judy Patrick. He attended the University of Mobile and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. On June 8, 2002, he married Erica Smith of Northport, AL. They had three children, Elijah, Auburn Grace...

Oct 11, 2020

Ovall Kelley of Northport, Alabama passed away on Oct 11, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 8, 2020

Danny Earl Bobo, age 63, of Northport, AL. passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Hospice of West Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Bobo, Sr. and Carolyn Aldridge Bobo; wife, Lynn Burns Bobo. Survivors include his daughter, Christy Diane Bobo; brother, Grady Bobo, Jr.(Debbie) ; several nieces and nephews and his beloved companion Trixie....

Oct 8, 2020

Sylvester William "Bill" O'Quinn was called to his heavenly home on October 8, 2020 at the age of 77. Services will be held on October 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.He is preceded in death by his father, Sylvester O'Quinn; his mother, Frances O'Quinn; his sister, Carolyn O'Quinn; and his sister-in-law, Anita Guy. He...

Oct 7, 2020

Charlotte A. Nichols, age 66, of Northport, Ala., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Hunter Creek Health and Rehabilitation. Services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2020, at Yellow Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Gary Lee officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation be will be one hour prior to...