Obituaries
Curtis Duco
Oct 13, 2025
Curtis Waylon Duco, age 23, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on March 21, 2002, in Northport, Alabama, Curtis brought light and laughter into the world from the very beginning.
A 2020 graduate of Northside High School, Curtis was known for his warm heart and unwavering kindness. He treated everyone he met with respect and compassion, forging...
Denise Stephens
Oct 16, 2025
With profound sadness and aching hearts, we share that Denise "Neecee" Koster Stephens, age 58, was called home to Heaven far too soon. Surrounded by the love of her family, Neecee entered into eternal peace, leaving behind a legacy of grace, laughter, creativity, and immeasurable love.
Denise was the devoted and adoring wife of over twenty years to Michael Stephens, with...
Betty Ann Northcutt Patterson
Oct 12, 2025
Betty Northcutt Patterson, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The service will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Circlewood Baptist Church with Dr. Herbert Thomas officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. A graveside service will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service...
Brenda Sparks
Oct 10, 2025
Brenda Sparks, 77, cherished Mom, Nana, Big Nana, and Great Big Nana, ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2025. She was born to Clayton and Hazel Bobo in Tuscaloosa on November 1, 1947. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Pastor Bubba Massey officiating. Burial will follow at Big...
Sue Porter Hamner
Oct 5, 2025
Sue Porter Hamner, age 88 of Northport, Alabama, passed away October 5, 2025, at her residence. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Carroll's Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Alan Roggli and Bro. Don Springer officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will be private. Visitation will be 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
She was...
Jun Liu
Oct 4, 2025
Jun Liu, 38 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on October 4, 2025 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Magnolia Chapel South. at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Jun Liu (1986–2025) With profound sadness, we remember Dr....
Shandry C. Dorroh
Sep 23, 2025
Shandry Elizabeth Calhoun Dorroh, of Buhl (Romulus), Alabama, born on April 11, 1936 (age 89), went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2025. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee Ruffin Calhoun and Nettie Calhoun, siblings, Dorothy C. Farmer, Beatrice C. Watson, Betty C. Pate, James Calhoun,...
Vernon Steward
Sep 22, 2025
Vernon Steward, 61, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama.
He is preceded in death by his father Vernon Allen Steward, sister; Barbara Gail Lovell and his in-laws; Henry and Catherine LeBourgeois.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pam, daughter; Brittney, son; Chris (Allison) grandchildren; Shayley, Casen, Easton, Lakelynn, and...
William Traweek
Sep 21, 2025
William Coye Traweek, age 81, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 21, 2025 in Northport. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Bethabara Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Colburn officiating. Burial will follow in Bethabara Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.
He was preceded in...
Ann Rhodes Curry
Sep 19, 2025
Ann Rhodes Curry of Duncanville died peacefully at home September 19, 2025. She had lived in Duncanville most of her life and graduated from Tuscaloosa County High in 1956. She worked for Druid City Hospital, Dr. Walter Folsom, and then the University of Alabama.
A memorial service will be held at First Methodist Church on Monday September 29th at 1 o’clock...
Cynthia C. Long
Sep 13, 2025
Cynthia C. Long, age 61, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 13, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Shannon Moses and Bro. Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Arbor Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m....
James Mays
Sep 9, 2025
James Richard Mays, age 85, of Berry, Alabama, passed away September 9, 2025, at Northport Medical Center. Private services will be held.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Mays; sons, James Lee Mays, and Richard Baird Mays; father, John Baird Mays; mother, Cletis Ester Elliedge; and brothers, John Donald Mays and Josheph Edward Mays.
Survivors include...
Nancy Carolyn Garner
Sep 9, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Garner, 85, of Tuscaloosa, passed away September 9, 2025, at home. She was married to her husband, Jimmy Garner 67 years. She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and a dedicated Christian. She was an avid Alabama Football fan. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 2:00 pm. at Magnolia Chapel South with Bro. John Wiggins...
Jimmy Wayne McLaughlin
Sep 8, 2025
Jimmy Wayne McLaughlin passed away peacefully at home in Hueytown, AL on September 8, 2025 at the age of 78. A devout Christian, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, Jimmy lived a life of service, always prioritizing the well-being of others. His humility, empathy, and unending gratitude left a lasting impression on anyone blessed enough to know him.
Jimmy was a...
Nancy Faye Watson
Sep 8, 2025
Nancy Faye Watson, age 79, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 8, 2025, in Northport, Ala. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Phillips Chapel FWB Church Cemetery with Bro. Scott Montgomery officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Watson; and daughter, Lisa Lillian Sartain.
Survivors include...
Thomas Powell LaClair
Sep 5, 2025
Thomas Powell LaClair, age 79, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away September 5, 2025, in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Beaver Dam Cemetery in Gordo, Ala., with Fire Department Chaplain Darrell Harbin officiating and Magnolia Chapel North...
Alvin Monroe Tidmore
Sep 4, 2025
Alvin Monroe Tidmore, 86 of Moundville, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his China Grove residence. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 10,2025 at 2:00 pm at China Grove Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Cobb officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth T. Tidmore, stepson; Ernie (Buster) Roulaine,...
Morgan Reece Stacy
Sep 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Morgan Reece Stacy
With profound sadness, the family of Morgan Reece Stacy announces her peaceful passing on September 2, 2025, at the age of 36, following a long and courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD).
Born on September 25, 1988, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Morgan was a radiant soul whose laughter, compassion, and strength touched everyone she met. She...
Barbara Hudson
Aug 30, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Olive Hudson, age 87, of Samantha, Ala., went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2025, at Heritage Nursing Home. Mrs. Hudson chose cremation to be done by Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Sulphur Springs F. W. B. Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests...
Robert Ferguson
Aug 30, 2025
Robert Ferguson was born September 20, 1942 to John Morris and Lydia Maybell Ferguson. He went to Heaven on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the age of 82. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Morris, and Gerald Ferguson and his sister Joyce Howell.
Robert was married for 59 wonderful years to his favorite person...