Obituaries

Roshan Jayesh Patel

Roshan Jayesh Patel

Feb 13, 2026

Roshan Jayesh Patel

March 28, 1994 ~ February 13, 2026

Funeral Services for Roshan Jayesh Patel  will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

He is survived by his parents; Jayesh, Niru, Bharat, Devangi; sisters, Sweta, Pallavi, Bhakti, Dharti, Manisha; brothers, Jinesh, Mitul, Mikhil, Yogesh, Sandeep, Anjal ; grandmother,...

Lois Annette Stephens

Lois Annette Stephens

Feb 6, 2026

Lois Annette Stephens, 83, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026. A private service will be held with Magnolia Chapel South directing.Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, William Andrew Stephens, Sr. ; parents, Edwin Austin Turner and Mona Olera Franklin Turner; brother, Jackson Hugh Turner; sister, Mary Turner Walker.She is survived by...

Barbara Norris

Barbara Norris

Feb 13, 2026

Barbara Ann Norris, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away February 13, 2026 at her residence. Her Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Mark Church with Rev. Bo Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the church. Her family is composing her obituary. We will update it...

Carolyn Bailey Payne

Carolyn Bailey Payne

Jan 10, 2026

Carolyn Bailey Payne's Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m., at Stewart Methodist Church.

Carolyn Bailey Payne, 89 of Moundville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 10, 2026. As per Carolyn's instructions, the immediate family will hold a graveside service at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church this week. A Celebration of Life Service...

Frances Joann Latham

Frances Joann Latham

Jan 30, 2026

Frances "Joann" Latham, widely known as MawMaw, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 86.

Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday February 3, 2026 at Yellow Creek Baptist Church with Dr. John Nixon officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel directing. Visitation will be one...

Billy Wayne Skelton

Billy Wayne Skelton

Feb 15, 2026

Billy Wayne Skelton, age 84, of Buhl, Ala., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North in Northport. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Buhl Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn Kennedy, Rev. Albert Lyles, and...

Herbert Galveston Milligan

Herbert Galveston Milligan

Feb 13, 2026

Herbert Galveston Milligan, age 84, of Northport, Ala., passed away February 13, 2026, at Glen Haven Nursing Home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Shannon Moses officiating. Burial will follow in Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

He...

Effie Nell Murray

Effie Nell Murray

Feb 12, 2026

Effie Nell Murray, age 87, of Northport, Ala., passed away February 12, 2026 at Glen Haven Health & Rehab. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Bone Camp Methodist Church Cemetery in Northport, Ala. with Bro. Mark Dean officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

Ruby Murphy Chavers

Ruby Murphy Chavers

Feb 9, 2026

Ruby Murphy Chavers, age 83 passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel South at 2:00 pm  with Rev. Kenneth Wyatt officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Pineland Cemetery in Centreville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. 

Ruby...

Rachel Rozella Dutton

Rachel Rozella Dutton

Feb 8, 2026

Rachel Rozella Dutton, age 91, of Northport, Alabama, passed away February 9, 2026 at Heritage Nursing Home. Visitation will be 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North in Northport. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Memory Hill Gardens in Tuscaloosa with Rev. Rusty Selman officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She...

Dewey Devon Lankford

Dewey Devon Lankford

Feb 6, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dewey Devon Lankford, age 78, of Northport, Alabama. Dewey passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026.

Dewey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Following his time in the Air Force, he pursued his dream of becoming a nightclub owner and...

Scott Overton Davenport

Scott Overton Davenport

2026

Scott Overton Davenport, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and distinguished golf professional, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

Born in 1956, Scott grew up in Alabama and Pennsylvania, played on the golf team in college, and quickly became a club and teaching professional. He was an Assistant Professional at...

Sheila McWaters Milligan

Sheila McWaters Milligan

Jan 27, 2026

Sheila McWaters Milligan, age 75, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation.

Sheila was born on July 2, 1950. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was cherished by all who knew her. She was a Christian servant who faithfully followed Jesus Christ until her last breath. For more than...

George William Norris

George William Norris

Jan 27, 2026

George William Norris, age 81, of Northport, Ala., passed away January 27, 2026 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Rev. Don Savell officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will be private.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Monday at Magnolia Chapel North.

George is preceded in death by...

Terri Gandy Epperson

Terri Gandy Epperson

Jan 25, 2026

Terri Gandy Epperson, age 64, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Her family held a private service as those where her wishes. 

Terri was preceded in death by her parents, John Gandy and Sarah Gandy. She is survived by her loving husband, Lee Epperson; her daughter, Sarah Harris (Daniel); her step-daughter, Kimberly Chambless (Brett); her grandchildren, Logan Harris, Madison Kendrick,...

Johnny Wheat

Johnny Wheat

Jan 24, 2026

Johnny Lee Wheat, age 85, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1940, and was born and raised in Northport, Alabama, where he spent his life surrounded by family, friends, and community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, B.L. and Lois Wheat, his brothers, Leland Wheat and Joel Wheat; along with several beloved aunts...

Jerome F. Hewitt "Termite"

Jerome F. Hewitt "Termite"

Jan 20, 2026

Jerome F. Hewitt "Termite" age 75, passed away January 20, 2026 at his home. A Gathering of friends and family will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles Standford officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Agatha Hewitt; sister, Mary...

Kathryn Wilson

Kathryn Wilson

Jan 15, 2026

Kathryn "Kathy" Smith Wilson, age 76, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away January 15, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston D. Wilson, Jr.; and parents, Robert G. L. Smith and Kathryn Calhoun Smith.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Wilson Garner (Greg); son, Gaston "Tre" D. Wilson III (Lisa); sisters, Virginia "Ginny" Blair, and Gloria Garrison; brothers,...

Martha Nell Barrentine

Martha Nell Barrentine

Jan 15, 2026

Martha Nell Barrentine, age 82, of Northport, Ala., passed away on January 15, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Campground United Methodist Church with Bro. Rick Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20,...

Jessie Armon  Rogers

Jessie Armon Rogers

Jan 14, 2026

Jessie Armon Rogers, 94 of Moundville, passed away January 14, 2026 at Hospice of West Alabama. The Celebration of Life has been rescheduled from Saturday to Wednesday due to the potential for inclement weather. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 am at Moundville Baptist Church with Magnolia Chapel South...