Obituaries
Penny Ray
Jul 1, 2024
Penny Diane Ray, age 61, passed away at home on Monday July 1, 2024 in Northport, AL after a long battle with renal disease.
Penny was a cherished member of the Sanford family, Sister to Mary Patterson (Freddie), Jerry Sanford (Maggie), Jimmy Sanford and Betty Free as Survivors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.G “Punk” and Lucille Sanford; also...
Jason Pearson
Jun 28, 2024
Jason Patton Pearson, age 46, of Northport, Ala., passed away June 28, 2024 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Williamson Cemetery in Northport, Ala. with Pastor John Jenkins officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Virginia Pearson and Hamner and Edna Patton.
Survivors include his...
Dr. David Harding
Jun 28, 2024
Dr. David Edward Harding, 66, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on June 28, 2024, at Hospice of West Alabama.
David was born in Lexington, Kentucky to Ann Peters and Eldred T Harding on December 19, 1957. He attended Fleming County High School, graduating in 1976. Subsequently he earned a bachelor’s degree from Transylvania University and a Doctor of Medicine from the...
Wesley M. (Tess) Averette
Jun 26, 2024
Wesley M (Tess) Averette, age 88 of Moundville, went peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with his son, Bro. Phillip Averette and Bro. Matthew Kornman officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow...
Toliver Jim Kell, Jr.
Jun 26, 2024
Toliver Jim Kell, Jr., age 86, of Northport, Alabama, passed away June 26, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Scott McCown officiating. Private burial will be in Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery, Berry, AL, with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...
Jesse Heriberto Almaguer
Jun 24, 2024
Jesse Heriberto Almaguer, born and raised in Harlingen, Texas passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 62. He was a wonderful son, husband, father ,brother, uncle, and friend of all who knew him. He will be missed by his quick witted spirit , and his ability to make everyone laugh at his jokes. Jesse worked for...
Martha Rice
Jun 21, 2024
Martha Rachel Rice, age 85, of Northport, died June 21, 2024, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Terrell Jones and Drew Self officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...
COL (Ret.) James Ray Haynie
Jun 16, 2024
COL (Ret.) James Ray Haynie, Northport Alabama, 79 passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, June 16th, 2024, in Northport, Alabama surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Brenda Fleenor Haynie and children Kimberly Mitchell (Michael) and son James Brandon Haynie (Sanja), and two grandchildren, Collin Mitchell, and Henry Haynie.
Ray was born in Birmingham,...
Jessie Belle “Jet” Holemon
Jun 14, 2024
Jessie Belle “Jet” Holemon , age 93, of Northport, Alabama, passed away June 14, 2024. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Winters Cemetery on Traweek Rd, Northport, Alabama with Bro. Kevin Morrison officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was born October 1, 1930 to Nason and Irene Holloway. She was the fourth of nine...
Margaret Joyce Weeden
Jun 13, 2024
Margaret Joyce Wilkerson Weeden, 84 of Greensboro, passed away June 13, 2024 at Moundville Health and Rehab. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Mt. Hermon Cemetery with Rev. Steve Vernon officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at Bible Methodist Church in Greensboro from 10:00 to 10:50 am.
She...
Randall Everett Kelley
Jun 9, 2024
Randall Everett Kelley (Ran), age 62, of Moundville, AL passed away on June 9, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2 pm at Moundville Baptist Church with Bro. Jason Duckett and Bro. Scott Stevens officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Bettie L. Elmore
Jun 9, 2024
Bettie L. Elmore, age 87, of Northport, Alabama, was called to her eternal Heavenly home on June 9, 2024. She was surrounded by her family at her home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Ed Golden and Bro. Ronald Johnson officiating. Private burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Gordo, Alabama...
Mona Kay Lamb
Jun 8, 2024
Graveside services for Mona Kay Lamb, age 77, of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Eutaw, who died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at home, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. Rev. Carl Sudduth will officiate. Magnolia Funeral Home South will direct.
Kay was born on June 15, 1946, in Greene...
Blanche Bearden Sarratt
Jun 6, 2024
Blanche Bearden Sarratt, age 63 of Tuscaloosa, passed away June 6, 2024 surrounded by family at home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Diane Houser officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service.
She is preceded in death by her...
Brenda Morrison Barrett Zeller
Jun 6, 2024
We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Brenda Morrison Barrett Zeller on June 6, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, AL, after a years-long journey coping with symptoms related to a memory disorder and other health issues.
Brenda was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 18, 1938, as the youngest of three children to her mother, Gertrude and her father, Harvey S....
Jeanette B. Styres
Jun 5, 2024
Jeanette B. Styres, 93 of Tuscaloosa, passed away June 5, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of her final wishes.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Hagler South and Cullen Samuel South, her husband; Jesse L. Styres, maternal grandparents; William P. and Marilda Ferguson Hagler, fraternal great grandparents;...
Sandra Porter
Jun 5, 2024
Sandra Wiggins Porter, 77 formerly of Moundville, passed away June 5, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Scott Stephens officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Carthage Cemetery in Moundville. Visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel one hour...
Ann Weeks
Jun 3, 2024
Ann McCraw Weeks, 83, of Moundville, Alabama, passed away June 3, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 186 County Road 34, Akron, Alabama with Rev. Rick Crawford and Thomas Weeks officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00...
Ludie Smelley
Jun 3, 2024
Ludie Levern Smelley, age 86 of Moundville, passed away June 3, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 am with Rev. John Russell officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at New Hope Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death...
Edna Hudson
Jun 2, 2024
Edna Margaret Hudson, age 95, of Northport, Alabama, passed away June 2, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Rick Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Sterling Community, Berry, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00...