Obituaries
Rodney Mitchell Milner
Oct 30, 2025
Rodney Mitchell Milner
July 1, 1960 – October 30, 2025
Rodney Mitchell Milner, 65, passed away on October 30, 2025.
Rodney was born on July 1, 1960, and spent his life working in the timber industry—a trade he began alongside his father, Ray Milner. Over the years, he owned and operated his own logging business before continuing his work with his nephew. His...
Claude Terrell Jackson, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Claude Terrell Jackson Jr. (Terry/Pop) was born on October 29th, 1944. He died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, after a long-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Guesner Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Brenda Jackson, his daughter Carla Wallace (Barry), his son Jay Jackson,...
Doris Parker Howell
Oct 29, 2025
Doris Parker Howell
January 10, 1932 – October 29, 2025
Doris Parker Howell, 93, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on October 29, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Chapel North, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45a.m. Burial will follow the service at Memory Hill Gardens.
Doris was...
John C. Jay, Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
John C. Jay Jr., 87 of Greensboro, passed away at his home on November 1, 2025. Services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at First Methodist Church of Greensboro with Rev. Dee McGuire and Rev. Doug Jolly officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro. Visitation will be held...
Nina Ericson
Nov 1, 2025
Nina Whorton Ericson, a woman whose heart overflowed with unconditional love and grace, passed away peacefully in Northport, Alabama, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 73.
Local Services will be as follows: Visitation will be from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday November 6, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North followed by a service at 7:00 p.m. with Bro....
Jerry Madara
Oct 30, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Jerry L. Madara
Jerry LeRoy Madara (August 19, 1939-October 30, 2025), passed away peacefully doing what he loved best - enjoying the view from his Lake Tuscaloosa home, surrounded by trees, birds, and even his nemeses - those pesky squirrels.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Jerry decided early on he wanted to be in a warmer...
Miriam Boyd
Oct 29, 2025
Miriam "Mimi" Kempf Boyd, age 73, of Northport, Ala., passed away October 29, 2025 at her residence. Her Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Miriam Kempf; and aunts, Winnie Allbright and Martha Gandy.
Survivors include her husband, Bret D....
Michael Steve Channell
Oct 25, 2025
Michael Steve Channell, 72, of Buhl, Alabama - a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend - passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The family will be having private services. Magnolia Chapel North is assisting the family with his final care.
Steve was born and raised in Buhl and graduated from Tuscaloosa County...
Daniel L. Bojo
Oct 22, 2025
Daniel L. Bojo, age 76, of Northport, Ala., passed away October 22, 2025, in Northport, Ala.
Dan was born in Akron, Ohio on April 14, 1949, to Karl and Jean Bojo. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Diane; and brothers, Michael and Gary.
Dan was deeply devoted to God, his family, and fishing. He leaves behind a legacy of...
Willie Driver
Oct 22, 2025
Willie Ernest Driver, age 83, of Northport, Ala., passed away October 22, 2025, at his residence. Graveside services with Military Honors will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Ala., with Magnolia Chapel North directing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and Alpha Mae Driver of Decatur, Ala.; and sister and brother-in-law,...
Dale Moakley
Oct 22, 2025
Dale Bruce Moakley, age 70, of Northport, Ala., passed away October 22, 2025. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated in 1974 from Hale County High School.
Dale married Carla on April 20, 1989. Dale worked at JLS Sales for 32 years in Tuscaloosa.
Dale played football for Hale County High School in Moundville, Ala., and loved Alabama football....
Elmer Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Elmer "Euse" Smith, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away October 22, 2025 at his residence. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at Phillips Chapel FWB Cemetery with Chaplain Tim Holder officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mark A. Smith; parents, L. V. and Beulah Smith; sister, Marie Hallman;...
Sue Andrews
Oct 20, 2025
Sue Andrews, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Evergreen Baptist Church followed by her Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. with Bro. Ben Rodriguez officiating.
Born on October 1, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia, Sue was a woman of boundless creativity. She...
Robin Leigh Nelson
Oct 19, 2025
Robin Leigh Nelson, 62 of Duncanville, went home to be with Jesus on October 19, 2025. Graveside services will be at the Gilgal Baptist Church cemetery, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00 am. Bro. Bart Latner officiating.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Montgomery.
Robin leaves behind her husband, Jeff Nelson, of 43 years. Her mother, Lillian Montgomery. Three...
Margaret Ellen Mills Morrison
Oct 16, 2025
Margaret Ellen Mills Morrison, age 90 of Columbia, Missouri was born on September 24, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama and passed away on at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 9:30 am- 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South in Tuscaloosa. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in...
Denise Stephens
Oct 16, 2025
With profound sadness and aching hearts, we share that Denise "Neecee" Koster Stephens, age 58, was called home to Heaven far too soon. Surrounded by the love of her family, Neecee entered into eternal peace, leaving behind a legacy of grace, laughter, creativity, and immeasurable love.
Denise was the devoted and adoring wife of over twenty years to Michael Stephens, with...
Curtis Duco
Oct 13, 2025
Curtis Waylon Duco, age 23, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on March 21, 2002, in Northport, Alabama, Curtis brought light and laughter into the world from the very beginning.
A 2020 graduate of Northside High School, Curtis was known for his warm heart and unwavering kindness. He treated everyone he met with respect and compassion, forging...
Betty Ann Northcutt Patterson
Oct 12, 2025
Betty Northcutt Patterson, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The service will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Circlewood Baptist Church with Dr. Herbert Thomas officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. A graveside service will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service...
Brenda Sparks
Oct 10, 2025
Brenda Sparks, 77, cherished Mom, Nana, Big Nana, and Great Big Nana, ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2025. She was born to Clayton and Hazel Bobo in Tuscaloosa on November 1, 1947. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Pastor Bubba Massey officiating. Burial will follow at Big...
Sue Porter Hamner
Oct 5, 2025
Sue Porter Hamner, age 88 of Northport, Alabama, passed away October 5, 2025, at her residence. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Carroll's Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Alan Roggli and Bro. Don Springer officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will be private. Visitation will be 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
She was...



