Obituaries

Consolata Tunnell

Jan 27, 2025

DUNCANVILLE Consolata Tunnell, age 96, of Duncanville, departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2025, at home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Duncanville Methodist Church with Pastors Billy Skelton and Matt Weems officiating. Burial will follow in the Duncanville Community Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing.

Mrs. Tunnell was preceded in...

Anita Kilgo Davidson

Jan 25, 2025

Anita Kilgo Davidson, 77, passed away on January 25, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout her life, she also called Fulton, Kentucky, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home.

Anita was the daughter of Wallace and Juanita Kilgo and the sister of Wallace "Sonny" Kilgo Jr., all of whom preceded her in death. She is...

John C. Whaley

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John C. Whaley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Johnny was born on January 3, 1934, to Cecil and Mable Livingston Whaley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...

Sherry Stroup

Jan 24, 2025

Sherry Ann Stroup, age 54, of Cottondale, Alabama, passed away January 24, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be private.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Survivors include her husband, Gregory Stroup; daughters, Shelby and Alyssa Benford; stepdaughter, Rachael Pederson (Alan); stepson, Michael Stroup; brother, Howard Thomas, Jr. (Laresa); mother, Brenda Hall (John), and father,...

Cynthia Colgrove

Jan 24, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Colgrove, age 64, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away January 24, 2025 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Boligee Episcopal Cemetery with Dr. Curtis Kelley officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lillian Williams; and sister, Susan Waters.

Survivors include her husband, Reid Colgrove...

Travis Taylor

Jan 23, 2025

Travis Christopher Taylor, age 48, of Buhl, Alabama received his ultimate healing on Thursday January 23, 2025. His celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday January 30, 2025, at Northport Church of God with Pastor Greg Strickland officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

 

Travis was preceded in death by his Grandparents Gene and Faye...

Zachary Yates

Jan 23, 2025

Zachary Tyler Yates, age 30, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away peacefully at UAB hospital on January 23, 2025. His memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday February 1, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home of Northport. Visitation will begin at 12:30 PM, prior to the event. 

Zachary was preceded in death by Grandparents Anna F. Brown, and Peggy and...

John William Galloway

Jan 23, 2025

John William Galloway, lovingly known as "Billy," "Bill," and "Chief," was born on December 12, 1951, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 23, 2025. 

 A beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Billy's kind heart and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 

 Billy was preceded in death...

O'neal Meggs Johnson

Jan 22, 2025

O'neal Meggs Johnson, 93 of Moundville, passed away January 22, 2025 at Hale County Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vaughn Johnson, her parents; Penny and Velma Meggs, brothers; Roy and Walter Meggs, sister; Ruth...

Blake Hamner

Jan 20, 2025

Carl Blake Hamner, age 36, of Northport, Alabama, passed away January 20, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. His Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Randy Pate officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his granddaddy, Hoyt Hamner; MeMe and PawPaw, Johnny and Gay Simmons.

Survivors include...

Mary Watson

Jan 20, 2025

Mary Kathleen "Kat" Watson, age 84, of Northport, Alabama, passed away January 20, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Scott Montgomery and Bro. Jimmy Holliman officiating. Burial will follow in Carolwood FWB Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Brian Glankler

Jan 18, 2025

David Brian Glankler, age 65, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Woodstock, Ga., passed away suddenly on January 18, 2025. He was born in the 50’s in East Point, Ga., son of “The Greatest Generation” parents, John L. Glankler, Jr. and Anne Belsha Glankler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, John L. Glankler, III. He was also...

Calvin Watson

Jan 18, 2025

Calvin "Cal" Dewey Watson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 89. Cal lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by the love of family and friends.

 

Cal is survived by his devoted wife, Peggy Jo Watson, his daughters Sheree B. Weaver, Desiree L King, and Monique M....

Jimmy Lee Whitman

Jan 18, 2025

Jimmy Lee Whitman (9-4-1965 - 1-18-2025) was a fun-loving, hardworking, God-fearing faith builder who loved to help others. Jimmy knew everyone, and if he didn't know you, give him a minute, and he could find a mutual friend. He loved to make people laugh and to bring a smile to everyone's face. Jimmy Lee had friends from all walks of...

Tony Watson Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Tony Watson Sr., age 75, of Wiley, Alabama passed away peacefully on January 17th at Hospice of West Alabama. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25th at Magnolia Chapel North and the service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Terrell Jones and Bro. Rick Taylor officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will be at Phillips Chapel...

Richard Keshen

Jan 17, 2025

Richard A. Keshen, age 99, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away January 17, 2025 at his residence. Graveside services with Military Honors will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Evergreen City Cemetery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Jack Pershing "Kevin" Norris, Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

Jack P. "Kevin" Norris, Jr., age 80, of Northport, Alabama, passed away January 16, 2025 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Northport, Alabama. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, at Nazareth Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Northport, Alabama with Bro. Herb Hatfield officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Billie “Marie”...

Carolyn Prewitt

Jan 16, 2025

Carolyn Price Prewitt, age 73, of Northport, Alabama, passed away January 16, 2025 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Martin Houston and Bro. David Cottingham officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Magnolia...

Agnes Sullivan

Jan 14, 2025

Agnes Sullivan, age 89, of Moores Bridge, Alabama, passed away January 14, 2025 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Tabernacle Church Cemetery with Bro. James Pugh, Bro. Glenn Kennedy, and Bro. Ken Cheek officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Jack Sullivan; parents,...

Richard Allen Malone

Jan 9, 2025

Richard Allen Malone, age 76, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on January 9, 2025 at Aspire Health and Rehab. His Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Magnolia Chapel North directing.