Obituaries

Jul 16, 2020

Audrey Smithson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Moundville, Al., on the evening of July 16, 2020. Graveside service will be at 2:00 on July 19, 2020, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville, Al. Magnolia Chapel South directing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. "Buddy", & Nettle Grace Geddie Smith. She is...

Jul 5, 2020

Rayburn Phillip Woods, age 75, of Northport, Ala., died July 5, 2020, in Winfield, Ala. Services will be Graveside 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Sulphur Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Rick Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North directing. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 29, 2020

Anne Elizabeth Martin, age 100 of Northport, passed away on June 29, 2020, at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Arbor Springs Baptist Church at 11:00 am with Bro. Mike Griffin officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. A...

Jun 28, 2020

Lukas Hogan Krieger, Jr. , infant son of Lukas and Ashley Krieger passed away on June 28, 2020 at USA Health University Hospital. Services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Ronnie Pannell officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Jun 27, 2020

Marie Channell Burroughs, age 90 of Buhl, AL; passed away peacefully at her home on June 27, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be directed by Magnolia Chapel North, Tuesday June 30, 2020 for immediate family only. Pastor Kenneth Andrews is officiating. Marie was a lifelong resident of the Buhl Community. She loved her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Jun 23, 2020

Gary Shirley, age 77, passed away June 23, 2020. He was the son of the late Margaret and Grady Shirley of Northport and was preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Shirley. He is survived by his siblings, Hilary Shirley, Mark Shirley (Jane), and Carol Booth (Randy); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary had a brilliant mind for...

Jun 22, 2020

Joseph O'Neal Hinton, 78 years old, known to most as Joe, beloved Father and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on June 22, 2020. Joe entered this world on May 5, 1942 and was a resident of Tuscaloosa, AL, Ennis, TX, and finally Northport, AL. He was the son of the late John and Marguerite Hinton and...

Jun 21, 2020

Clarence Eugene Walker, age 91, born August 13, 1928, entered into the joy of the Lord, June 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Matthew 25:23 “Well done good and faithful servant”. He was preceded in death by his parents John E. Walker and Dona Walker and his sister Evelyn Grape. He is survived by his beloved...

Jun 20, 2020

Steve Edward Bodner, age 70 of Moundville, passed away on June 20, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Moundville Baptist Church at 2:00pm with Rev. Jason Duckett officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville.

Jun 19, 2020

Virginia D. Bryant, age 86 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on June 19, 2020 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing.

Jun 17, 2020

John Patrick Dempsey, age 47 of Tuscaloosa passed away June 17, 2020, at home the family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

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

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 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 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...