Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

May 13, 2020

Bonnard "Bonnie" Ray Reaves age 81 of Northport, Alabama passed away on May 13, 2020. Services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Magnolia Chapel North at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Cleo Reaves; mother, Ruby Calvary Reaves; and infant...

May 13, 2020

Margie W. Holladay, age 91 of Moundville, passed away May 13, 2020, at Moundville Health and Rehab. An 11:00 am graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Charles Spence officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am Saturday at Magnolia Chapel South....

May 12, 2020

Pauline "Polly" Malone Ellis, age 97 of Moores Bridge, passed away on May 12, 2020, at Forest Manor Nursing Home. An 11:00 am Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Moores Bridge Cemetery with Rev. Brannon Pinnion officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. She is preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Lula Malone,...

May 8, 2020

William Houston Snipes, age79 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on May 8, 2020, at home. A Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Grants Creek Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 pm with Ronnie Holmes officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. He is preceded in death by his daughter; Sandy Snipes Bockemehl, parents; Howard Earline Snipes, and...

May 5, 2020

Ethan Lane Pate, 22, of Northport, AL., died May 5, 2020 in Northport, AL. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday May 11, 2020 at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Montgomery officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to services.

Ethan is preceded in death by his Paw – Sam Taylor...

May 5, 2020

Edward Blaine Langham, age 72 of Moundville, Alabama, passed away on May 5, 2020, at DCH Regional Medical Center. A 2:00 pm graveside service will be held at the Langham Family Cemetery in Sawyerville, Alabama on Saturday, May 9, 2020, with Rev. Jason Duckett officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the graveside from 1:30 pm to 2:00...

May 4, 2020

Martha Ann Crowley Nail, age 81, of Tuscaloosa passed away on May 4, 2020 at DCH Medical Center. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Houston Crowley and sister, Elaine Gill.

She is survived by her two sons, Joseph "Joey" Nail...

Apr 30, 2020

Donna D. Galloway of Northport won her 10+ years battle with cancer on April 30 as she very quietly slipped from her earthly family’s arms into the arms of her Savior, Jesus. She is indeed now healed.

Donna had many roles. She was a loving, devoted, faithful wife, doting and sometimes nosy mom, a tenderhearted Nonnie and...

Apr 28, 2020

Jackson Everett Owens Kelley, age 32 of Prattville, formerly of Moundville, passed away April 28, 2020, at Prattville Baptist Hospital. A 2:00 pm graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville with Rev. Jason Duckett and Rev. Scott Stevens officiating and Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing.

He is preceded...