Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Ralph Donald Sanford was born September 3, 1939 to Robert Lee Sanford and Alma Hallman in Fayette County. He went home to Heaven on December 12, 2021.

Donald was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters, and one grandson, Parker Sanford.

He was married to Juanita Nelson for 60 ½ years. They had...

Dec 12, 2021

Ernest Michael Howell, age 66, of Northport, AL, passed away December 12, 2021 at home. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Randy Fuller officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Howell; mother,...

Dec 11, 2021

Dorothy Jean Hydrick was born January 26, 1936 and received her heavenly wings on December 11, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Grants Creek Baptist Church in Fosters with Bro. Craig Seitz and Chaplain John Warren officiating and  Magnolia Chapel South directing.

Dorothy was preceded in...

Dec 10, 2021

Bobbie Jean Vaughn, 92, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away Dec 10th, 2021 at Noland Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was born to Troy C. Morgan and Evelyn Jones Morgan, March 19th, 1929 in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1946. In 1948, she met the love of her life, the late Leon Vaughn, playing piano in...

Dec 10, 2021

Brenda Mitchell Ballard, age 65, of Tuscaloosa, died peacefully at her home on December 10, 2021. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15 at North River Church with Rev. Justin Olvey and Rev. Chip Riley officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday the 14th at North River Church. She was preceded in death...

Dec 10, 2021

Andrew " Andy" Beckham, age 50 of Moundville, passed away December 10, 2021 at home. The family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date.

He is preceded in death by his parents William "Billy" Beckham and Doris Hesli Beckham and his sister Pamela Beckham Hoggle.

Survivors include his brother Kirk Beckham (Darlene), sisters;...

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Fitts nee Bicknell, of Tuscaloosa passed on Tuesday December 7, 2021. She was 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her spouse MC Fitts, and her parents I.J. and Arminda Bicknell. She is survived by her two sisters Edna Bryan and Joyce Yeager, her brother Jeff Bicknell, her two daughters Karen Robertson (Kirk) and Connie Turner...

Nov 30, 2021

Cheryl Cobb Phares, age 66 of Moundville, passed away November 30, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Richard Crawford officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. She is preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Elizabeth Wurn and her sister...

Nov 29, 2021

Mary Turner Walker, age 80 of Tuscaloosa, passed away November 29, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Memory Hill Gardens at 1:00 pm with Bro. John Wiggins officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on Thursday at Magnolia Chapel South....

Nov 27, 2021

Angela G. Montgomery, age 57, of Northport died unexpectedly in her home on Nov. 27th 2021.  She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Gordon and Paralee Booth of Northport, Aunt Judy Shirley of Gordo, and Sister Debbie Kuykendall of Northport. Survivors include her Parents  Dale and Gail Duncan of Jena, Brother Jeffery Booth  Daughter's Brandy Smith (Joey)and Kala Barger...

Nov 27, 2021

Hazel Dell Morrison, age 90 of Brent, passed away November 27, 2021 at Bibb County Medical Center. Services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bankston, AL. with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5:00...

Nov 26, 2021

Linda Horne Barnette, age 72 of Greensboro, Alabama passed away at her home on November 26, 2021. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Brother Steve Vernon officiating and being directed by Magnolia Chapel South. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Tidmore Wigger, her father Shirley Bell Horne...

Nov 24, 2021

Gladys Foley Earnest, age 94 of Berry, Alabama passed away on November 24, 2021 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, 2:00p.m at Goodwater Cemetery with Lonnie Gant officiating. Visitation will be held at the graveside from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.

She is preceded in death by Ralph Earnest, Roy Earnest, Louise Cockren,...

Nov 22, 2021

Johnnie Michael Lollar, age 71, of Northport, AL, passed away November 22, 2021 at Colonial Haven Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Park with Bro. Heath Cooper officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jones Lollar; and parents, John and...

Nov 22, 2021

Charles Steven Chandler, age 64, of Moundville passed away November 22, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South. Charles is preceded in death by his father W.O. (Bill) Chandler, and his mother Carolyn Seale Chandler. Survivors include his son James "Jamie" Chandler (Christy), sisters; Billie Kaye...

Nov 21, 2021

William C Brunner Jr., age 58, died November 21,2021 at Hospice of West Alabama after a long fight with esophageal cancer. He was preceded in death by mother: Henrietta LaClaire Brunner; sisters: Cindy Flowers and Connie Brunner. He is survived by wife: Peggy Brunner, son: Cody Brunner, daughter: Adrianne Burroughs (Michael), grandchildren: Reagan and Grayson Burroughs, father: William C...

Nov 14, 2021

NORTHPORT, AL - Robbie Sue Hester Gurganus, age 80, transitioned peacefully after a brief illness to her heavenly home on November 14, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bedford and Susie Hester; her husband of 59 years, James Milton Gurganus; son, Randy Gurganus; sister, Rose Perkins;...

Nov 12, 2021

Heavens journey began for Harold Edison Bigham, age 78 of Tuscaloosa ending his earthly journey on November 12, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Rev. Billy Gray officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Early in life Harold developed a love for driving. Professionally he drove for...

Nov 12, 2021

On November 12, Naomia Brown, age 85, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, November 23 at 1:00 pm at Carroll's Creek Baptist Church, Highway 69 North, Northport, AL. with Rev. Alan Roggli officiating. Visitation will precede the service, from 11:30-1:00. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens Cemetery,...

Nov 10, 2021

Linda Meggs Gable, age 72 of Mobile passed away November 10, 2021 at Perry County Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Liberty Methodist Church in Moundville with Magnolia Chapel South directing.