Obituaries

Patricia Higdon

Apr 27, 2025

Patricia Robertson Higdon, age 85, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away April 27, 2025 in Greensboro, Ala. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro, Ala. with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Her family is composing her obituary. We will publish it here when it is available.

Mark Alan Dillon

Apr 27, 2025

Mark Alan Dillon, 62 of Brookwood, passed away April 27, 2025 at his home. A visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel South on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 5:30 ~ 6:30 pm. 

He is preceded in death by his father; Dan Dillon, son-in-law; Rob Fisher, father-in -law; Hillard Lyons, and nephew; Michael King. 

Survivors include his wife, Debra Lyons Dillon, daughters;...

Jeffrey Huff

Apr 25, 2025

Jeffrey Boyd Huff, age 59, of Northport, Ala., passed away April 25, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Neil Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Cemetery in Reform, Ala., with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at...

Janet Lee

Apr 22, 2025

Janet Lee, a devoted wife, mother, and dedicated servant to others, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her father, Aubrey Bibby, and her brothers, Doug Bibby and Kenneth Bibby.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Bibby Neill; her loving husband, Kenneth R. Lee; her sons, Jami Rainey (Stephanie) and Josh Rainey; her sister, Jean...

Amelia "Amy" Yvonne Blair

Apr 20, 2025

Amelia Yvonne Blair, age 87, of Northport, Ala., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home located at 4905 Hwy 69 N. with Dr. Ken Cheek officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Magnolia...

Jack Rutherford Johnston, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Jack Rutherford Johnston, Sr. , 92 of Eutaw, passed away April 18, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Union Christian Church Cemetery with Jem Blair officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the fellowship hall...

Barbara Abernathy

Apr 18, 2025

Barbara Ann McCrory Abernathy (Bobbie), 90, of Greensboro, Alabama peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord, surrounded by family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama.

Bobbie, also known as "the cake lady", was well-loved for her sweet creations that graced the table of many birthdays, weddings and special occasions in the Greensboro community and beyond....

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, beloved mother, 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 Bro. Bryan Allen officiating and  Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her husband George H. Payne, son; Dennis Gordon Payne, parents;...

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...