Obituaries

Jul 30, 2020

Margaret Smithson Rice of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on Jul 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Memory Hill Gardens at 11:00 am with Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James Martice Rice, parents;  Ruth Warren Smithson and Leonard Dewey Smithson and her sister; Madeleine...

Jul 27, 2020

Bennie Sue Patton, age 73, of Northport, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Patton, son; Larry Patton, and her parents; Verlin and Ann Gray. Bennie Sue is...

Jul 26, 2020

Lisa Deann Clements, age 52 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 26, 2020, at Northport Medical Center.

Jul 25, 2020

Sara Frances Price, age 73 of Coker, passed away on July 25, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:30 am at Cedar Tree Cemetery in Hackleburg, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Jul 24, 2020

Charles Mennard Poole age 72 of Duncanville passed away July 24,2020 at DCH Medical Center. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 2:00p.m. at Magnolia Chapel South. Visitation will be held from 1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Duncanville Cemetery following the service. Brother Ray Hallman will be officiating. He...

Jul 24, 2020

Katherine Gayle Tunnell, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hunter Creek Health and Rehab.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:00 am at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville with Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Rufus and Amy Lois Tunnell and...

Jul 23, 2020

Pauline Ballard, age 103 of Northport, passed away July 23, 2020 at Forest Manor Nursing Home, a graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Tabernacle Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the cemetery.

Jul 23, 2020

Sylvia Kohler, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 23, 2020. She entered this world on September 21, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by, son David, daughter Elizabeth, and husband John Kohler. She is survived by daughter Kimberly (Brian) Bennett.

Jul 21, 2020

Nona Fay Connell, age 92 of Buhl, passed away on July 21, 2020,at home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am at Calcedonia Cemetery in Buhl on Thursday, July 23, 2020 with Rev. Kenneth Andrews officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. She is preceded in death by her husband Preston Connell, parents; Elbert and Viola Channell, two...

Jul 21, 2020

Denver W. Davis, age 91 of Berry, passed away on July 21, 2020 at home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Campground Methodist Church Cemetery for all friends and family that are able to attend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Nell griffin Davis, parents; Delbert and...

Jul 21, 2020

Jo Ann Holloway, age 80 of Northport, ran into the arms of her Savior on July 21, 2020. She was the perfect example of a Christian and lived every day for her Lord and Savior. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10:00 am at Winters Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. She is...

Jul 19, 2020

Billy Ray Elmore TUSCALOOSA - Billy Ray Elmore, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away July 19, 2020 at Forest Manor. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Magnolia Chapel South followed by a private burial. Magnolia Chapel South Funeral Home is directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. He...

Jul 16, 2020

Audrey Smithson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Moundville, Al., on the evening of July 16, 2020. Graveside service will be at 2:00 on July 19, 2020, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville, Al. Magnolia Chapel South directing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. "Buddy", & Nettle Grace Geddie Smith. She is...

Jul 5, 2020

Rayburn Phillip Woods, age 75, of Northport, Ala., died July 5, 2020, in Winfield, Ala. Services will be Graveside 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Sulphur Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Rick Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North directing. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 29, 2020

Anne Elizabeth Martin, age 100 of Northport, passed away on June 29, 2020, at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Arbor Springs Baptist Church at 11:00 am with Bro. Mike Griffin officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. A...

Jun 28, 2020

Lukas Hogan Krieger, Jr. , infant son of Lukas and Ashley Krieger passed away on June 28, 2020 at USA Health University Hospital. Services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Ronnie Pannell officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Jun 27, 2020

Marie Channell Burroughs, age 90 of Buhl, AL; passed away peacefully at her home on June 27, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be directed by Magnolia Chapel North, Tuesday June 30, 2020 for immediate family only. Pastor Kenneth Andrews is officiating. Marie was a lifelong resident of the Buhl Community. She loved her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Jun 23, 2020

Gary Shirley, age 77, passed away June 23, 2020. He was the son of the late Margaret and Grady Shirley of Northport and was preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Shirley. He is survived by his siblings, Hilary Shirley, Mark Shirley (Jane), and Carol Booth (Randy); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary had a brilliant mind for...

Jun 22, 2020

Joseph O'Neal Hinton, 78 years old, known to most as Joe, beloved Father and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on June 22, 2020. Joe entered this world on May 5, 1942 and was a resident of Tuscaloosa, AL, Ennis, TX, and finally Northport, AL. He was the son of the late John and Marguerite Hinton and...

Jun 21, 2020

Clarence Eugene Walker, age 91, born August 13, 1928, entered into the joy of the Lord, June 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Matthew 25:23 “Well done good and faithful servant”. He was preceded in death by his parents John E. Walker and Dona Walker and his sister Evelyn Grape. He is survived by his beloved...