Obituaries

David Leon Ponder

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

William Michael Warren

William Michael Warren

Aug 11, 2025

William Michael Warren was born on December 2, 1957, to Carl Milton Warren, Sr. and Audie Mae Wallace Warren, and passed away on August 11, 2025, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Carl M. Warren, Jr. and John W. Warren.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Carol Fike Warren;...

Greta Mae Smith Bambarger

Greta Mae Smith Bambarger

Aug 11, 2025

Greta Mae Smith Bambarger, age 77, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on September 20, 1947, Greta lived a life defined by love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those around her.

She was the cherished wife of the late Jim “Bam” Bambarger, beloved daughter of the late Elam and Vesta Smith, and the baby sister of...

Hilda Watts

Hilda Watts

Aug 11, 2025

Hilda Fay Lunceford Watts, age 86, of Northport, Ala., died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. with services beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at Campground Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Wilson officiating. Burial to follow services immediately in the church cemetery. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North...

Patricia Ann Murphy Stroup

Patricia Ann Murphy Stroup

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia Ann Murphy Stroup, 78 of Tuscaloosa, passed away August 9, 2025 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Ken Stroup officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in Johnstown Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 am...

Peter Bentley

Peter Bentley

Aug 4, 2025

Peter Clinton Bentley, age 84, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 4, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. His Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruby Bentley; and brothers John Bentley, and William Bentley.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann O’Neil Bentley; sons, Stephen...

Charles Cleveland McAteer, Jr.

Charles Cleveland McAteer, Jr.

Aug 3, 2025

Charles Cleveland McAteer, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, Alabama. He leaves behind a great legacy as a loving spouse, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 7 at 1:00pm at Taylorville Baptist Church followed by the service at 2:30pm. Bro. Curtis Kelley...

Johnny Calvin Corkerin

Johnny Calvin Corkerin

Aug 3, 2025

Calvin Corkerin, age 71, of Bankston, Ala., passed away August 3, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bankston, Ala., with Bro. Jeff Long officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Reese Corkerin and Mary Pauline Gray Corkerin; and...

Marian Cay Hamner

Marian Cay Hamner

Aug 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marian (Cay) Hamner

[July 4th, 1955] - [August 1st, 2025]

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marian Cay Hamner, of Northport, AL, who went to be with the Lord August 1st,2025 at the age of 70.

Cay was born on July 4th, 1955, in Tuscaloosa, AL to M.C....

Elizabeth "Beth" Shaw Hamilton

Elizabeth "Beth" Shaw Hamilton

Jul 28, 2025

Elizabeth (Beth) Shaw Hamilton, age 57, of Eutaw, Alabama, went to her eternal home on July 28, 2025.

She was born on January 8, 1968, in Greene County, Alabama, to Curtis and Bettie Neal Hamilton.

Beth was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Hollins Hamilton, Sr.; and her grandparents, Sue and Eber Hamilton and Bess and Edwin Tuck.

She is survived by...

Jo Ann Holifield Bush

Jo Ann Holifield Bush

Jul 28, 2025

Jo Ann Holifield Bush, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2025.

She was born May 27, 1937 to Joel Benton and Maude Pitts Holifield of Marion, Alabama who preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 52 years, John “Buddy” Bush, and sister Emma Elizabeth “Beth” Bolding.

She touched many lives and made great...

John Percy Chandler

John Percy Chandler

Jul 27, 2025

John Percy Chandler, 75 of Centreville, passed away July 27, 2025 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Pineland Cemetery in Centreville at 10:00 am with Bro. Mike Allen officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. 

He is preceded in death by hid mother; Minnie Dorn and sister; Marie Simmons.

Survivors include his wife; Anne...

Julia "Judy" Ann Hammonds

Julia "Judy" Ann Hammonds

Jul 26, 2025

Julia "Judy' Ann Hammonds, 84 of Moundville, passed away at her home on July 26, 2025. Services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Ricky Moore officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Entombment will follow at Memory Hill Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel South on Friday...

Alva Theodore Hinton, Jr.

Alva Theodore Hinton, Jr.

Jul 26, 2025

Alva Theodore Hinton, Jr., age 87, of Cottondale, Ala., passed away July 26, 2025, at his residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. John Wiggins officiating. Private burial in Memory Hill Gardens with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Chapel North.

He was preceded...

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller

Jul 26, 2025

Sarah House Miller, 87, of McCalla, AL, passed away at home on July 26th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sarah was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived her life in service to the Lord by leading missions in discipleship, teaching Sunday school and GAs, and serving as director of children's ministries. She was a beacon of light, touching...