Obituaries
Jo Ann Holifield Bush
Jul 28, 2025
Jo Ann Holifield Bush, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2025.
She was born May 27, 1937 to Joel Benton and Maude Pitts Holifield of Marion, Alabama who preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 52 years, John “Buddy” Bush, and sister Emma Elizabeth “Beth” Bolding.
She touched many lives and made great...
John Percy Chandler
Jul 27, 2025
John Percy Chandler, 75 of Centreville, passed away July 27, 2025 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Pineland Cemetery in Centreville at 10:00 am with Bro. Mike Allen officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
He is preceded in death by hid mother; Minnie Dorn and sister; Marie Simmons.
Survivors include his wife; Anne...
Julia "Judy" Ann Hammonds
Jul 26, 2025
Julia "Judy' Ann Hammonds, 84 of Moundville, passed away at her home on July 26, 2025. Services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Ricky Moore officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Entombment will follow at Memory Hill Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel South on Friday...
Alva Theodore Hinton, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Alva Theodore Hinton, Jr., age 87, of Cottondale, Ala., passed away July 26, 2025, at his residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. John Wiggins officiating. Private burial in Memory Hill Gardens with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Chapel North.
He was preceded...
Sarah Miller
Jul 26, 2025
Sarah House Miller, 87, of McCalla, AL, passed away at home on July 26th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sarah was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived her life in service to the Lord by leading missions in discipleship, teaching Sunday school and GAs, and serving as director of children's ministries. She was a beacon of light, touching...
Juanita Stallings Kiker
Jul 25, 2025
Juanita Stallings Kiker, age 89, passed away July 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Paul Lamar Kiker.
She is survived by her four daughters; Crystal Robertson (Michael), Tracy Kiker, Paula Wallin and Kelli Kimmey (Doug); four grand-children; Paul Robertson (Amy), Cindy Foley (Jim), Clarissa Bernicker (Brendan) and...
Theodore Bjorn
Jul 25, 2025
Theodore Bjorn, age 84, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away July 25, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. His Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi University Parish on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa with Father Ray Dunmeyer officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
He was...
Connie Constance Susan Davis Seale
Jul 25, 2025
"Connie" Constance Susan Davis Seale, 76 of Moundville, passed away July 25, 2025 at her home in the presence of her family. Services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Akron, Alabama with Rev. Rick Crawford officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation...
Leonard W. Smith
Jul 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard "Wes" Smith, age 71, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Thursday, July 24th, 2025.
Wes was raised in Greensboro before settling in Tuscaloosa, where he built a life full of love and purpose. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. Wes never met a stranger—he greeted...
Thomas Allen Ellard "Tom"
Jul 23, 2025
Thomas A. Ellard “Tom”, of Berry, Ala., passed away on July 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sherrian R. Ellard. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Angus Ellard; mother, Grey Ellard; brothers, James A. Ellard, William G. Ellard, George C. Ellard, and Marshall...
Kenneth Miksis
Jul 22, 2025
Kenneth Lee Miksis, age 76, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away July 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tuscaloosa, Ala. with Father Michael Deering officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in...
Catherine Louise Jones
Jul 18, 2025
Catherine Louise Jones, 86 of Brent, Alabama, passed away on July 18, 2025 at Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am at Pondville Cemetery Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at Ridgeville Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am prior to the...
Rhoda L. Mason
Jul 14, 2025
Rhoda Lynn Marlow Mason, age 77 of Duncanville, Alabama and formerly of Oxford, Ga., passed away on July 14, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Funeral services will be held at Magnolia Chapel South in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ray Hallman officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
Lynn was born March 15, 1948 in...
Nancy L. Garnand
Jul 12, 2025
Nancy Valentine Long Garnand, "NaNa", age 84, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away July 12, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw, Ala., with Rev. Josiah Rengers officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Winston and Nannie Smith Long; sisters,...
Dennis Ray Perkins
Jul 8, 2025
Dennis Ray Perkins, age 70, of Woodstock, Alabama went to his eternal home on July 8, 2025 at St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham, Alabama.
Ray was born in Demopolis, AL on March 1, 1955 to J.D. (Buddy) and Lillie Nichols Perkins. He was a 1973 graduate of Francis Marion High School and a 1981 graduate of the Alabama Criminal Justice Training...
Ruby Shaw
Jul 8, 2025
Ruby Nell Shaw, age 91 of Tuscaloosa, Ala., previously of Jasper, Ala., passed away July 8, 2025 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 501 Oak Hill Rd, Jasper, Al 35504, with Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George D. O'Rear and Nellie Childers O'Rear...
Richard Maurice Marsh
Jul 2, 2025
Richard Maurice Marsh, 85 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 2, 2025 at his residence. Services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Dr. Kelvin Croom officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am ~ 11:00...
Linda Gail McGuffie
Jun 30, 2025
Linda Gail McGuffie, 83, began walking in the Lord’s presence on Monday, June 30, 2025, a faithful servant as she was here on earth. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Chapel South (6100 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405) with Dr. Drew Dockery officiating. Prior to the service, a visitation...
Peggy Reese
Jun 29, 2025
Peggy Reese, 68 of Northport, passed away June 29, 2025 at Aspire of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at Gilgal Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 5:00 ~ 7:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South.
She is preceded in...
Marjorie Taylor Buzzerd
Jun 27, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Buzzerd, age 94, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away June 27, 2025 at Glen Haven Health & Rehabilitation. No services are scheduled at this time.
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