Obituaries

Aug 8, 2020

William Cecil Thomas, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Jean Baker Thomas, son William Michael Thomas, and daughter Jennifer Gail Thomas Cleve. Mr. Thomas is survived by daughters Sheree Johnson (Wayne), Iris Bessiouni (Ken Eaton), and Karon Jo Johnson (Paul), as well as eleven grandchildren...

Aug 3, 2020

John William Kemp, age 80, of Pickensville, Al, passed away August 3, 2020, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 7, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Jim Smith officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Memory Hill Garden Cemetery. He...

Aug 3, 2020

Michael E. Middleton Sr. age 75, of Tuscaloosa Al passed away on August 3rd, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father A.W. (Bill) Middleton and mother Sadye Carriere Middleton, brothers William and Barry Middleton, as well as foster son Charles Findley. He is survived by his wife Christine Dolan Middleton, his two children, Michael Jr. (Brooke) and...

Aug 2, 2020

James “Jimmy” Ohrmund Hannah Jr. March 6, 1950 – August 2, 2020. Jimmy died while vacationing Biloxi MS. Jimmy was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and attended Tuscaloosa County High School graduating in 1968. On March 6, 1969, he entered the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 22 years. He...

Aug 1, 2020

Mary Lavelle Walker, age 95, of Coker passed away August 1, 2020, at Hospice of West Alabama. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Leon D. Walker, sons Curry, Larry, and Terry Walker, and grandson Taby Walker. Her survivors include her daughter Catherine...

Aug 1, 2020

Donna Tuttle Norris, 61, died August 1, 2020 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel North on August 7th, 2020 from 10 am -11am. Graveside service will be at Nazareth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at 11:30 am. Donna is survived by her husband of 23 years Kevin Norris, beloved and only...

Jul 31, 2020

Sylvia A Davis went home to the Lord Friday, July 31, 2020. Proceeded by her husband of 57 years, David G Davis. Loving mother of Cindy Warren (Randall), Gwen McClain and Ben Davis (Reba). She cherished her Grand Children Brad Warren, Anthony Warren, Michelle Alazzam (Mo), Randy Warren (Meaghan), Cody Davis, Michael McClain and Piper Davis. Great Grand Children...

Jul 31, 2020

Joyce Maxine Farris TUSCALOOSA - Joyce Maxine Farris, age 76, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away July 31, 2020 at Glen Haven Health & Rehab. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel South. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Jul 30, 2020

Margaret Smithson Rice of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on Jul 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Memory Hill Gardens at 11:00 am with Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James Martice Rice, parents;  Ruth Warren Smithson and Leonard Dewey Smithson and her sister; Madeleine...

Jul 27, 2020

Bennie Sue Patton, age 73, of Northport, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Patton, son; Larry Patton, and her parents; Verlin and Ann Gray. Bennie Sue is...

Jul 26, 2020

Lisa Deann Clements, age 52 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 26, 2020, at Northport Medical Center.

Jul 25, 2020

Sara Frances Price, age 73 of Coker, passed away on July 25, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:30 am at Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Jul 24, 2020

Charles Mennard Poole age 72 of Duncanville passed away July 24,2020 at DCH Medical Center. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 2:00p.m. at Magnolia Chapel South. Visitation will be held from 1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Duncanville Cemetery following the service. Brother Ray Hallman will be officiating. He...

Jul 24, 2020

Katherine Gayle Tunnell, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hunter Creek Health and Rehab.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:00 am at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville with Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Rufus and Amy Lois Tunnell and...

Jul 23, 2020

Pauline Ballard, age 103 of Northport, passed away July 23, 2020 at Forest Manor Nursing Home, a graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Tabernacle Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the cemetery.

Jul 23, 2020

Sylvia Kohler, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 23, 2020. She entered this world on September 21, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by, son David, daughter Elizabeth, and husband John Kohler. She is survived by daughter Kimberly (Brian) Bennett.

Jul 21, 2020

Nona Fay Connell, age 92 of Buhl, passed away on July 21, 2020,at home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am at Calcedonia Cemetery in Buhl on Thursday, July 23, 2020 with Rev. Kenneth Andrews officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. She is preceded in death by her husband Preston Connell, parents; Elbert and Viola Channell, two...

Jul 21, 2020

Denver W. Davis, age 91 of Berry, passed away on July 21, 2020 at home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Campground Methodist Church Cemetery for all friends and family that are able to attend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Nell griffin Davis, parents; Delbert and...

Jul 21, 2020

Jo Ann Holloway, age 80 of Northport, ran into the arms of her Savior on July 21, 2020. She was the perfect example of a Christian and lived every day for her Lord and Savior. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10:00 am at Winters Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. She is...

Jul 19, 2020

Billy Ray Elmore TUSCALOOSA - Billy Ray Elmore, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away July 19, 2020 at Forest Manor. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel South followed by a private burial. Magnolia Chapel South Funeral Home is directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. He...