Obituaries

Edgar Lee McGuffie

Oct 20, 2023

Edgar Lee McGuffie, 88, poured out his life as an offering to God and received his crown of righteousness on Friday, October 20, 2023. There will be a graveside service at Forest Crest Cemetery in Birmingham, AL., on Thursday October 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Drew Dockery officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

Edgar (Ed), a devoted...

Royce Kirkland

Oct 19, 2023

 

Royce Kirkland, age 84, of Northport, Alabama, passed away October 19, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Rusty Selman officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North.

Survivors include his wife, Fay...

Randy Martin Wilson

Oct 18, 2023

Randy Martin Wilson, age 72 of Moundville, passed away October 18, 2023 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham.  The family will hold a memorial service on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Englewood Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Beard and Rev. Adam Homan officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00...

Douglas O'Neal Phillips

Oct 18, 2023

 

Douglas O'Neal Phillips, age 73, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away October 18, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama. His Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North with Pastor John Jenkins officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Magnolia Chapel North.

He was preceded...

Dorothy Phelps

Oct 18, 2023

 

Dorothy Phelps, age 78, of Northport, Alabama, passed away October 18, 2023 at her home. Services will be graveside at Yellow Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Nellie Grammer; her husband, John Phelps; and stepson, James Phelps of Mobile.

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Jo Anne Gentine

Oct 17, 2023

Jo Anne Gentine, age 81 of Northport, passed away October 17, 2023 at Aspire Health and Rehab. The family will announce services at a later date.

James Bondurant Johnson, Jr.

Oct 14, 2023

James Bondurant Johnson, Jr., age 79 of Tuscaloosa, passed away October 14, 2023 at his residence. Services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Arthur Thomas officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the chapel.

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Joseph "Joe" Edward Rouse

Oct 14, 2023

 

Joseph Edward Rouse, age 70, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away October 14, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. His Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Hank Atchison and Daniel Lightfoot officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...

Edna Jean Fikes

Oct 11, 2023

Edna Jean Fikes, age 75 of Greensboro, passed away October 11, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Rosemont Cemetery in Uniontown with Rev. Wade McCrory and Rev. Dee McGuire officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lemuel Gus...

James “Jim” Lee Holt

Oct 11, 2023

James “Jim” Lee Holt, devoted husband, loving father, and wonderful friend went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the age of 88. Graveside services with Military Honors will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Memory Hill Gardens with John Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the...

Linda Parker

Oct 10, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Jean Parker, of Johnson City, TN, announces her passing after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday Oct. 10, 2023 at the age of 75 years. 

Linda will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Donna (Steve) Lawrence, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Terri (Tom) Reynolds, Johnson City, TN;...

Ruth Bates Smithson

Oct 8, 2023

Ruth Smithson, age 90 of Moundville, passed away October 8, 2023 at home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:00 pm with Bro. Charles Spence officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Magnolia Chapel South from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

She is preceded in death by...

Jimmy C. Bunn, Sr.

Oct 2, 2023

Jimmy C. Bunn, age 85 of Greensboro, passed away October 2, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Bunn and his parents Stacey and Cora Bunn.

Jimmy is survived by his two sons, Jimmy Bunn, Jr. (LaJuan) of Northport, William Bunn (Cherie) of Newbern,...

James Robert "J. R." Fikes

Sep 25, 2023

 

 

James Robert Fikes, age 78, of Duncanville, Ala., passed away September 25, 2023 at home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Liberty Baptist Church in Duncanville with Pastor Greg Walker and Kim Fanning officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m....

Anna Elizabeth Strickland Harbin

Sep 24, 2023

Anna Elizabeth Strickland Harbin, 28 years old of Duncanville, AL passed away Sunday, September 24th 2023.

Services will be Friday, September 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at Gilgal Baptist Church in Duncanville, AL with Bro. Bart Latner and Bro. Darrell Harbin officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Davie Glenn "Bubba" Higginbotham

Sep 23, 2023

 

Davie Glenn “Bubba” Higginbotham, age 63, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 23, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Carolwood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Norred officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Ivey.

Survivors include...

Cade Sexton

Sep 22, 2023

 

Cade Sexton, age 80, of Northport, Alabama, passed away September 22, 2023 at his residence. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023, at Goodwater Cemetery in Northport, Ala. with Magnolia Chapel directing. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estus and Vera Sexton; and brothers, Jerald Sexton and Wade Sexton.

Survivors include his wife, Penny...

Tony Savell

Sep 18, 2023

 

Tony Jack Savell, age 63, of Northport, Alabama, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2023. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Lakewood Baptist Church with services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Brad Hartsfield, Bro. Tony Scarbrough, and Bro. William Savell will officiate. Burial will be in...

Rose Boozer

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Marie Green Boozer, age 68 of Moundville, passed away September 15, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:00pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Rob Steinbrook officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

She is preceded in death by her father; Harold Green, mother; Agnes Wainwright, sisters; Agnes...

Benny Perrigin

Sep 12, 2023

Benny Wayne Perrigin entered the kingdom of heaven on September 12, 2023 at the age of 68. His Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2023, at Magnolia Chapel North with Mike Perrigin officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Magnolia Chapel North.

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