Obituaries

Wanda Sue Pate

Wanda Sue Pate

Aug 3, 2026

Wanda “Sue” Pate, age 74, of Northport, Ala., passed away August 3, 2026, at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Memory Hill Gardens with Rev. David Kelly officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Boy” Pate; grandson, Ethan Pate; parents, C. J. and Gladys Fields; sisters,...

Penny Fields Sexton

Penny Fields Sexton

Aug 4, 2026

Penny Fields Sexton, age 79, of Northport, Ala., passed peacefully on August 4, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Goodwater Cemetery in Northport, Ala., with Pastor Craye Hall officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cade Sexton; parents, John Wiley and Alberta Fields;...

Joyce Louise Marcum

Joyce Louise Marcum

Aug 4, 2026

Joyce Louise Marcum, age 80, of Buhl, Ala., passed away August 4, 2026 at Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Union Grove Cemetery, 15789 Romulus Rd, Buhl, AL 35446 with Magnolia Chapel North directing.Her family is composing her obituary. We will update it here when it is available.

Noami Marene Brisco

Noami Marene Brisco

Aug 5, 2026

Noami Marene Brisco, age 81, of Buhl, Ala., passed away August 5, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Gary Cargile officiating. Burial will follow at Parker Cemetery in Buhl with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Magnolia Chapel North.

She was...

David E. Clay

David E. Clay

Jul 31, 2026

David E. Clay, 95, of Northport, Alabama, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2026 in DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. David was born, May 8, 1931, in Ashland to the late Charles Earnest and Betsy Henson Clay. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife Lydia M. Kozee Clay in 2014, their...

Mary Ann Carter Wells

Mary Ann Carter Wells

Jul 31, 2026

Mary Ann Carter Wells, 90, died peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mary was born in her beloved Memphis, Tennessee, on December 16, 1935, to William Carter and Maria Carter, to whom she was always devoted. Mary and her two brothers, William Carter Jr. and Walter Carter, grew up in Memphis until the family relocated to Bartlett, Tennessee,...

Ann Atkins Whetstone

Ann Atkins Whetstone

Jul 24, 2026

Ann Atkins Whetstone, age 90, of Northport, Alabama, passed away July 24, 2026, at her residence. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Kerry Richardson officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be no graveside service.

Mrs. Ann Whetstone was...

William B. "Will" Roberts

William B. "Will" Roberts

Jul 23, 2026

William B. “Will” Roberts of Ralph, Alabama passed away July 23, 2026, at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, California. Public Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Shelton State Community College Gymnasium, 9500 Old Greensboro Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, with funeral services immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Wesley...

Chester George Johnson

Chester George Johnson

Jul 23, 2026

Northport - Chester George Johnson, age 80, of Northport, AL passed away at home on July 23, 2026. A memorial service will be held July 27, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 12pm with service to follow at 1pm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest H. and Lola M. Johnson, brothers Dr. Hiram...

Brenda Carol Baxter

Brenda Carol Baxter

Jul 23, 2026

Brenda Carol Baxter, age 77, of Centreville, Ala., formerly of Coker, Ala., passed away July 23, 2026, in Centreville. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North. A private graveside service will be held with Bro. Kerry Richardson officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Oliver...

Charles Nathaniel Faulk

Charles Nathaniel Faulk

Jul 21, 2026

Charles N. Faulk of Moundville, AL, died peacefully at theage of 92 on July 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family andfollowing a brief illness.Born on July 8, 1934, in Selma, Alabama, Charles lived a life definedby kindness, integrity, and devotion to those he loved. He wasgifted with a dry wit, amazing artistic ability and an abounding, yetquiet, generosity. He...

Leonard Russell Stewart

Leonard Russell Stewart

Jul 21, 2026

Leonard Russell Stewart went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at his home in Madison, Alabama.

Leonard was born on May 9, 1937 in Sprott, Alabama to Charlie and Mae Stewart. He attended Maplesville High School and graduated in 1955. On August 19, 1961, Leonard married Mattie Ruth Rush Stewart, and they began building a life and...

Paula Jeanne Plummer

Paula Jeanne Plummer

Jul 19, 2026

Paula Jeanne Plummer, 58 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 19, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Friday July 24, 2026 at Greensboro Baptist Church at 10:30 am with Bro. Bobby Dubose and Bro. Keith Pugh officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church one...

Joseph "Joe" Brooke Jones

Joseph "Joe" Brooke Jones

Jul 18, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Brooke Jones, age 71, of Aliceville, Alabama passed away on July 18, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy cherished by his family and community. Born on June 14, 1955, at South Pickens Hospital in Aliceville, Alabama, he lived a full and meaningful life. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Magnolia...

JayShawn Davion Brown Lyons

JayShawn Davion Brown Lyons

Jul 17, 2026

With hearts filled with both sorrow and faith, we share that JayShawn Davion Brown Lyons changed his address on July 17, 2026, transitioning from his earthly home to his eternal home with his Heavenly Father. At the age of 23, JayShawn completed his earthly journey after facing Mesothelioma with courage, strength, and grace.

Born on March 16, 2003, in Northport, Alabama,...

Thomas Leon White

Thomas Leon White

Jul 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Thomas Leon White

May 15, 1950 – July 13, 2026



It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Leon White, who entered eternal rest at the age of 76.

Leon was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served his country with honor. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, caring...

Douglas Nelson

Douglas Nelson

Jul 13, 2026

Douglas R. Nelson, 79 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 13, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel South at 11:00 am  with Bro. Greg Walker officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, July 20, 2026 from 5:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm....

Beverly Spencer

Beverly Spencer

Jul 11, 2026

Beverly Spencer, 77 of Knoxville, Alabama, passed away July 11, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel South at 11:30 am with Bro. Phillip Campbell officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Eutaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home...

Terri Margaret Wyatt

Terri Margaret Wyatt

Jul 10, 2026

Terri Margaret Wyatt, age 59 of Moundville passed away July 10, 2026 at home. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Pate and Ken Robertson officiating and Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Robertson and Jean Harper.

Survivors include her daughter,...

Dorothy Ann Kell

Dorothy Ann Kell

Jul 9, 2026

Dorothy Ann Kell, age 81, of Northport, Ala., passed away July 9, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be private.