Obituaries
Nancy Carolyn Garner
Sep 9, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Garner, 85, of Tuscaloosa, passed away September 9, 2025, at home. She was married to her husband, Jimmy Garner 67 years. She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and a dedicated Christian. She was an avid Alabama Football fan. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:00 pm. at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. John Wiggins...
Jimmy Wayne McLaughlin
Sep 8, 2025
Jimmy Wayne McLaughlin passed away peacefully at home in Hueytown, AL on September 8, 2025 at the age of 78. A devout Christian, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, Jimmy lived a life of service, always prioritizing the well-being of others. His humility, empathy, and unending gratitude left a lasting impression on anyone blessed enough to know him.
Jimmy was a...
James Richard Mays
Sep 9, 2025
James Richard Mays, age 85, of Berry, Ala., passed away September 9, 2025.
His family is composing his obituary. We will update it here when it is available.
Nancy Faye Watson
Sep 8, 2025
Nancy Faye Watson, age 79, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 8, 2025, in Northport, Ala. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Phillips Chapel FWB Church Cemetery with Bro. Scott Montgomery officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Watson; and daughter, Lisa Lillian Sartain.
Survivors include...
Thomas Powell LaClair
Sep 5, 2025
Thomas Powell LaClair, age 79, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away September 5, 2025, in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Beaver Dam Cemetery in Gordo, Ala., with Fire Department Chaplain Darrell Harbin officiating and Magnolia Chapel North...
Alvin Monroe Tidmore
Sep 4, 2025
Alvin Monroe Tidmore, 86 of Moundville, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his China Grove residence. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 10,2025 at 2:00 pm at China Grove Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Cobb officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth T. Tidmore, stepson; Ernie (Buster) Roulaine,...
Morgan Reece Stacy
Sep 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Morgan Reece Stacy
With profound sadness, the family of Morgan Reece Stacy announces her peaceful passing on September 2, 2025, at the age of 36, following a long and courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD).
Born on September 25, 1988, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Morgan was a radiant soul whose laughter, compassion, and strength touched everyone she met. She...
Barbara Hudson
Aug 30, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Olive Hudson, age 87, of Samantha, Ala., went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2025, at Heritage Nursing Home. Mrs. Hudson chose cremation to be done by Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Sulphur Springs F. W. B. Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests...
Robert Ferguson
Aug 30, 2025
Robert Ferguson was born September 20, 1942 to John Morris and Lydia Maybell Ferguson. He went to Heaven on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the age of 82. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Morris, and Gerald Ferguson and his sister Joyce Howell.
Robert was married for 59 wonderful years to his favorite person...
Teresa McGhee
Aug 29, 2025
Teresa Alane Hodo McGhee, age 67, of Coker, Ala., passed away August 29, 2025, at her home in Coker, Ala. A Celebration of Life service will be held later, with the time and date to be announced.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert Houston Hodo, Jr.; brother, William Don Hodo; sister, Dana Ramona Kirkley Burrage; stepfather, Leslie...
Valeria Brown
Aug 28, 2025
Valeria Mae Carter Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Northport, Alabama on August 28, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on March 19, 1957, in Roswell, New Mexico, Valeria lived a life marked by grace, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by...
Barney Cargile
Aug 25, 2025
Barney Ray Cargile, age 80, of Northport, Ala., passed away August 25, 2025 at his residence. His Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, at St. Mark Church with Pastor Bo Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Chandler and...
Vickie Pearce
Aug 25, 2025
Vickie B. Pearce, age 64, of Greene County passed away at Hospice of West Alabama on August 25. 2025. Vickie was born January 30, 1961, in Tuscaloosa County. She was an employee of Indian Hills Animal Clinic for 43 years.
Vickie is survived by her husband Virgil Guy Pearce Jr., daughter Selaine P. Walker, her grandson Pearce Walker and brother...
Catherine Van Dyke
Aug 23, 2025
Catherine Joan Van Dyke of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at Heritage Health Care in Tuscaloosa. She was born October 4th, 1933, in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana to Fred and Stella Jane (Henderson) Doty. She married Douglas Rhea Van Dyke on December 29th, 1951. He preceded her in death on July...
David Leon Ponder
Aug 21, 2025
David "Poppy" Ponder, 69 of Moundville, went to his forever home on the morning of August 21, 2025, passing peacefully in the comfort of his recliner. A devoted husband , father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, David lived a life of faith, love, and service. He was a Godly man, confident in the promise that he would one day see his Lord...
Peggy Pruden
Aug 21, 2025
Peggy Joyce Pruden, age 81, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 21, 2025 at Northport Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Dr. Herbert Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Shanghi Cemetery in Quinton, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation is 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday at Magnolia Chapel North.
She...
Peggy McKnight
Aug 21, 2025
Peggy Jean Thomas McKnight of Coker, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama at the age of 84.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia North Funeral Home, with Reverend Alton Bridges officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m....
Robert Lee George
Aug 20, 2025
Robert Lee George, 70 of Cottondale, passed away August 20, 2025 at home. Service arrangements are pending.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Dewey and Pearl George, son; Cody George, sister; Mary Jane George Walker, brothers; Henry Pettus "Bill" George, and William Curtis "PeeWee" George.
Survivors include his sisters; Annie Pearl Hartley (Authur), Betty Jean Ward (Sam), brothers; Wilford "Buck"...
Richard Morrow
Aug 19, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Morrow of Northport, Alabama. Rick was called to meet his Savior peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. His family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing as he was only 72 years old. Rick was born in Tennessee on...
Joe Bannerman
Aug 17, 2025
Joe David Bannerman, age 56, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 17, 2025, at home. Graveside services will be at Piney Woods Cemetery in Northport, Ala., with Bro. Scott Montgomery officiating. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Piney Woods Cemetert in Northport, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Bannerman; grandparents,...