Obituaries
Roshan Jayesh Patel
Feb 13, 2026
Roshan Jayesh Patel
March 28, 1994 ~ February 13, 2026
Funeral Services for Roshan Jayesh Patel will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
He is survived by his parents; Jayesh, Niru, Bharat, Devangi; sisters, Sweta, Pallavi, Bhakti, Dharti, Manisha; brothers, Jinesh, Mitul, Mikhil, Yogesh, Sandeep, Anjal ; grandmother,...
Lois Annette Stephens
Feb 6, 2026
Lois Annette Stephens, 83, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026. A private service will be held with Magnolia Chapel South directing.Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, William Andrew Stephens, Sr. ; parents, Edwin Austin Turner and Mona Olera Franklin Turner; brother, Jackson Hugh Turner; sister, Mary Turner Walker.She is survived by...
Barbara Norris
Feb 13, 2026
Barbara Ann Norris, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away February 13, 2026 at her residence. Her Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Mark Church with Rev. Bo Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the church. Her family is composing her obituary. We will update it...
Carolyn Bailey Payne
Jan 10, 2026
Carolyn Bailey Payne's Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m., at Stewart Methodist Church.
Carolyn Bailey Payne, 89 of Moundville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 10, 2026. As per Carolyn's instructions, the immediate family will hold a graveside service at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church this week. A Celebration of Life Service...
Frances Joann Latham
Jan 30, 2026
Frances "Joann" Latham, widely known as MawMaw, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 86.
Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday February 3, 2026 at Yellow Creek Baptist Church with Dr. John Nixon officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel directing. Visitation will be one...
Billy Wayne Skelton
Feb 15, 2026
Billy Wayne Skelton, age 84, of Buhl, Ala., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North in Northport. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Buhl Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn Kennedy, Rev. Albert Lyles, and...
Herbert Galveston Milligan
Feb 13, 2026
Herbert Galveston Milligan, age 84, of Northport, Ala., passed away February 13, 2026, at Glen Haven Nursing Home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Shannon Moses officiating. Burial will follow in Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Effie Nell Murray
Feb 12, 2026
Effie Nell Murray, age 87, of Northport, Ala., passed away February 12, 2026 at Glen Haven Health & Rehab. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Bone Camp Methodist Church Cemetery in Northport, Ala. with Bro. Mark Dean officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
Ruby Murphy Chavers
Feb 9, 2026
Ruby Murphy Chavers, age 83 passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel South at 2:00 pm with Rev. Kenneth Wyatt officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Pineland Cemetery in Centreville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
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Rachel Rozella Dutton
Feb 8, 2026
Rachel Rozella Dutton, age 91, of Northport, Alabama, passed away February 9, 2026 at Heritage Nursing Home. Visitation will be 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North in Northport. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Memory Hill Gardens in Tuscaloosa with Rev. Rusty Selman officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
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Dewey Devon Lankford
Feb 6, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dewey Devon Lankford, age 78, of Northport, Alabama. Dewey passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026.
Dewey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Following his time in the Air Force, he pursued his dream of becoming a nightclub owner and...
Scott Overton Davenport
2026
Scott Overton Davenport, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and distinguished golf professional, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Born in 1956, Scott grew up in Alabama and Pennsylvania, played on the golf team in college, and quickly became a club and teaching professional. He was an Assistant Professional at...
Sheila McWaters Milligan
Jan 27, 2026
Sheila McWaters Milligan, age 75, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation.
Sheila was born on July 2, 1950. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was cherished by all who knew her. She was a Christian servant who faithfully followed Jesus Christ until her last breath. For more than...
George William Norris
Jan 27, 2026
George William Norris, age 81, of Northport, Ala., passed away January 27, 2026 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. Don Savell officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will be private.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Monday at Magnolia Chapel North.
George is preceded in death by...
Terri Gandy Epperson
Jan 25, 2026
Terri Gandy Epperson, age 64, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Her family held a private service as those where her wishes.
Terri was preceded in death by her parents, John Gandy and Sarah Gandy. She is survived by her loving husband, Lee Epperson; her daughter, Sarah Harris (Daniel); her step-daughter, Kimberly Chambless (Brett); her grandchildren, Logan Harris, Madison Kendrick,...
Johnny Wheat
Jan 24, 2026
Johnny Lee Wheat, age 85, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1940, and was born and raised in Northport, Alabama, where he spent his life surrounded by family, friends, and community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, B.L. and Lois Wheat, his brothers, Leland Wheat and Joel Wheat; along with several beloved aunts...
Jerome F. Hewitt "Termite"
Jan 20, 2026
Jerome F. Hewitt "Termite" age 75, passed away January 20, 2026 at his home. A Gathering of friends and family will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles Standford officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Agatha Hewitt; sister, Mary...
Kathryn Wilson
Jan 15, 2026
Kathryn "Kathy" Smith Wilson, age 76, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away January 15, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston D. Wilson, Jr.; and parents, Robert G. L. Smith and Kathryn Calhoun Smith.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Wilson Garner (Greg); son, Gaston "Tre" D. Wilson III (Lisa); sisters, Virginia "Ginny" Blair, and Gloria Garrison; brothers,...
Martha Nell Barrentine
Jan 15, 2026
Martha Nell Barrentine, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away on January 15, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Campground United Methodist Church with Bro. Rick Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20,...
Jessie Armon Rogers
Jan 14, 2026
Jessie Armon Rogers, 94 of Moundville, passed away January 14, 2026 at Hospice of West Alabama. The Celebration of Life has been rescheduled from Saturday to Wednesday due to the potential for inclement weather. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 am at Moundville Baptist Church with Magnolia Chapel South...



