Obituaries

Dr. David Clyde Call

Oct 19, 2024

Dr. David Clyde Call, born October 29, 1968, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at home with his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

David lived in Tuscaloosa with his beloved wife, Nicole Call, who devoted herself to supporting and caring for him throughout his illness. He is survived by Nicole, his four children—Morgan, Maddox, Luke, and Adam—and...

Sharon Walker Fair

Oct 17, 2024

Sharon Walker Fair, 74 of Ralph , passed away October 17, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:30 am at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Ralph, Alabama with Rev. Jim Lavender officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Ross and Margie Walker, and brother,...

Harlan "Hammerhead" Booth

Oct 17, 2024

Harlan "Hammerhead" Booth, age 63, of Northport, Alabama, passed away October 17, 2024 at his residence. His Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Dalton Bobo officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Rudolph Booth and Bernice Hallman Booth; great-niece,...

Linda Watkins

Oct 14, 2024

Linda Sue Watkins, age 66, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away October 14, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North. Her funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Delbert Canterberry officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery...

Alan Burl Hubbard

Oct 9, 2024

Alan Burl Hubbard, 71 of Cottondale, passed away October 9, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A 10:00 am graveside service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Haysop Baptist Church Cemetery in Centreville with Bro. David Stallings officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

He is preceded in death by his parents , Burl W. Hubbard and R.T. Hubbard...

Ralph Wallace

Oct 8, 2024

Ralph Alton Wallace, age 89, of Northport, Alabama, passed away peacefully October 8, 2024 at home with his family. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Ken Cheek officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill...

Angela Lockhart

Oct 7, 2024

Angela Strickland Lockhart, age 70, of Birmingham, AL passed away October 7, 2024. Angela was preceded in death by her father, George Walter Strickland. She is survived by her mother, Jo Frances Harper Strickland; husband of 47 years, Dwight Lockhart; children, Lauren Lockhart and Trevor Lockhart; granddaughter, Skylar Smith; brother, Scott Strickland; sister, Windy Strickland and a host of beloved...

Janie Trimm Anderson

Oct 6, 2024

Janie Trimm Anderson of Milford, KS, passed away on Sunday, 6 October 2024 at the age of 75, following complications from a severe illness. Janie was born in 1949 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Troy Trimm, Sr., and Margaret Speights, who preceded her in death. 

 The youngest of three siblings, Janie was the “baby” of the family, which her brother Troy, Jr.,...

James C. Lashley Jr.

Oct 2, 2024

James C. Lashley, Jr. , age 95 of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at Eutaw Baptist Church with Pastor Noah Phillips, Tim Lawrence and Bennie Abrams officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Sara D. McCall

Sep 29, 2024

Sara Donaldson McCall, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 29, 2024 at her residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel South in Tuscaloosa with Pastor Derrick Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Moundville, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral...

Mike Spencer

Sep 28, 2024

EMCM Mike Conner Spencer (USN, Ret.), of Kennedy, AL, passed away September 28, 2024, at age 88, surrounded by his daughters at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. Tim Holder and Rev. Terrell Jones officiating. Military graveside service and burial will follow at Phillips Chapel Cemetery with...

Gladys West Ray

Sep 25, 2024

Gladys West Ray, age 94, of Northport, Alabama, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama surrounded by her loving family. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Drexel Rayford officiating. Entombment will be in Magnolia Mausoleum with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Willie Dean Gregory McAteer

Sep 23, 2024

Dean McAteer, age 92, of Buhl, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 23, 2024, at Heritage Healthcare, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a woman of unwavering faith, known for her unconditional love for her family and her signature sassiness that brought joy to those around her.

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024,...

Juanita Smith Boutwell

Sep 22, 2024

Juanita Smith Boutwell, age 72, of Northport, Alabama, passed away September 22, 2024 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. Jonathan McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

She was preceded...

Kenneth Perkins

Sep 22, 2024

Kenneth Perkins, age 81 of Marion, passed away September 22, 2024, at Hale County Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 am at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Greensboro. Magnolia Chapel South is directing.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents James Drolet (Buddy) Perkins and Lillie Nichols Perkins and sister...

Billy "Mack" Michael Bush

Sep 20, 2024

Billy "Mack" Michael  Bush, born June 14, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, entered his heavenly address peacefully on September 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

Mack was a man of deep faith, kindness, and generosity, having served as a pastor for 30 years. He was always quick to offer a helping hand to those in need....

Sherry Windle

Sep 18, 2024

Sherry Ann Windle, age 69, of Northport, Alabama, passed away September 18, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. Jonathan Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Ralph, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services...

Woody Webster Sartain

Sep 16, 2024

Woody Webster Sartain, age 65, of Coker, Ala., passed away September 16, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at New Beginning Family Worship Center, 1950 Park West Dr., Northport, AL 35476 with Bro. Randy Fuller, Bro. Jeff Kelly, and Bro. Steve Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery with...

Patricia Blackwood

Sep 14, 2024

Patricia Blackwood (nee Sperry) died peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 14th. She was with family and friends were close by in her final hours. She was born to John and Sally Sperry on November 8, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in that area.

She was a graduate of Oakwood High School and left to attend the Memphis...

Wanda Elaine Burns

Sep 13, 2024

Wanda Elaine Burns, age 84, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away September 13, 2024 at UAB West.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert M. Leonard and Valera Jane Leonard; son, Charles Darrel Hamner; siblings, Dwight Leonard, Nancy Leonard Collins, and Gary Leonard.

Survivors include her husband Rayburn Burns; daughter, Melanie Dutton (Tony); sons, Tony Hamner...