Obituaries

Barbara Cox

Apr 15, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Cox, 91, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Northport, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her son, Bobby Cox. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marjolena Freeman Payne

Apr 15, 2025

Marjolena Freeman Payne, 87 of Akron, passed away April 15, 2025 at Moundville Health and Rehab. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00 am at Concord Cemetery with Magnollia Chapel South directing.

Annie Sue Hubbard

Apr 13, 2025

Annie Sue Dockery Hubbard, age 88, of Brookwood, Ala., passed away April 13, 2025 at her residence. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at Salem Baptist Church in New Lexington, Ala., with Pastor Tommy Easterwood officiating and Magnolia Chapel North...

Robert Ransom Bebout

Apr 13, 2025

Robert Ransom Bebout, age 85, of Northport, Ala., passed away April 13, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Sulphur Springs Free Will Baptist Church - old sanctuary with Bro. Ken Cheek officiating. Burial will follow in Sulphur Springs Free Will Baptist Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be...

Marilyn Coker Elliott

Apr 12, 2025

Marilyn Coker Elliott, age 77, of Northport, passed away April 12, 2025 at Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation. At Marilyn's request, there will be no service.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Evie Coker; siblings, Charles Coker (Shirley), Shirley Hunter (James), Linda Lawson, Sonny Coker; and brother-in-law, Elbert Lynn.

Survivors include her loving husband...

Ruben Edwin Pike

Apr 9, 2025

Ruben Edwin Pike, 44 of West Blocton, passed away April 9, 2025. Services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Four Points Baptist Church at 10:00 am with Bro. Justin Clements officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Hebron Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 ~ 10:00 am.

He is survived by...

Ruth LaVerne Creel

Apr 9, 2025

Ruth LaVerne Creel, 82 of Moundville, passed away April 9, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Kinard Cemetery in West Blocton with Bro. Rick Mitchell officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel South from 9:00 am to 11:00 am...

Brandon Todd Klipstine

Apr 6, 2025

Brandon Todd Klipstine, 33 of Tuscaloosa, passed away April 6, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Little Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro Ed Golden officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. 

He is preceded in death by Leon C.  Klipstine, Shirley Sexton and Carl Koster.

He is...

Taylor Michael Conant

Apr 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Taylor Michael Conant, a man whose laughter could fill a room and whose heart was as big as the sky. Taylor, a true friend and a devoted father, passed away on April 3, 2025 at the young age of 33.

Born in Tifton, GA on June 8, 1991, Taylor was known for his...

Mary Elizabeth Herring "Sam" Hicks

Apr 3, 2025

On the morning of April 3,2025, Mary Elizabeth Herring Hicks, passed away peacefully at her home in Greensboro, Georgia at the age of 85.

She was born on June 14, 1939 in Glisson Township, North Carolina. She married the love of her life, Charlie Maxwell Hicks, at the age of 18 and traveled with him world-wide as he pursued a 20-...

Irvin Smith

Apr 2, 2025

Irvin Eugene Smith, age 55, of Northport, Ala., passed away April 2, 2025 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Smith.

Survivors include his son, Ervin Eugene Smith Jr.; sister, Paula Smith; brothers, James Smith and David Smith; mother, Margaret Smith; grandchildren, Holden, Presleigh, and Parker Smith; sisters-in-law, Regina Smith and Lindsey Smith; nieces, Deanna, Jessica, Amber,...

James Willice Lashley

Mar 31, 2025

James Willice Lashley, 88 of Eutaw, passed away March 31, 2025 at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home in Demopolis. Services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at Eutaw Baptist Church with Bennie Abrams and Noah Phillips officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. Visitation will be held 30 minutes...

Ruth Sullivan

Mar 18, 2025

Ruth Tingle Sullivan, age 93, of Northport, Alabama, passed away March 18, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Pastor Neal Fowler, Pastor Tony Mahathey, and Pastor Greg Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Travis Connell

Mar 16, 2025

Travis Connell, age 85, of Coker, Ala., passed away March 16, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. David Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Calcedonia Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He...

Alberta Turner

Mar 12, 2025

Alberta Turner, 81 of Centreville, passed away March 12, 2025 at Bibb Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00 am at Little Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Eoline with Rev. Ken Gamble officiating and Magnolia Chapel South is directing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Carver and Dulcie Deason, mother-in-law; Rebecca...

John Alsobrook

Mar 10, 2025

John Thomas Alsobrook, age 57, of Fayette, Ala., passed away March 10, 2025 at Fayette Medical Center. Visitation will be Monday, March 17, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Magnolia Chapel North. His Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Virginia Jones

Mar 9, 2025

Virginia Ruth Hawthorne Jones, of Buhl, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025, covered with the love and comfort of family. Jenny was born on October 27, 1954 to the late Alberta and Eloise Hawthorne and was one of 10 children. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of almost 52 years, Cecil W....

Mark Cooper

Mar 6, 2025

Mark peacefully made his journey home to join his parents and sister on Thursday March 6, 2025. He is survived by his wife Judy, his children, grandchildren, family and many friends.

His family would like to thank the Fosters Volunteer Fire Department and Home Hospice team for helping to make his last days more peaceful. Thank you to the entire Capstone...

Geraldine Willcutt

Mar 6, 2025

Geraldine Woods Willcutt, age 88, of Northport, Alabama, passed away March 6, 2025 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, at Yellow Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Tuscaloosa, Ala. with Bro. John Nixon and Bro. Ronnie Channell officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Willcutt;...

Anna June McCluskey Ammons

Mar 4, 2025

Anna June McCluskey Ammons, 89 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on March 4, 2025 at home. Services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Greg Gettings officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to...