Obituaries

May 28, 2026

Mary Ann "Cookie" Nelson , 78 of Duncanville, went home to be with Jesus on May 28, 2026. Graveside services will be at the Gilgal Baptist Church cemetery, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. Brother Bart Latner will be officiating and Magnolia Chapel South will be directing.  

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lou Hunt, her father, James Styes,...

May 28, 2026

Mr. Bobby David Chavis, age 81, of Moundville, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel South at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville, Alabama....

May 27, 2026

Patricia Jane Garyotis

Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, in Dacula, Georgia.

Known as “Pat,” she lived a life marked by deep faith, service, and love for her family and community. She was a devoted prayer warrior who was known for her servant’s heart, welcoming home, and love of baking. Pat was married 64 years...

May 21, 2026

Lenora Strawbridge Burnett, 84 of Tuscaloosa, passed away May 21, 2026 at her home at Crimson Village. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Pastor Anderson Walker officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. 

Loved ones are composing her obituary and we will update here when available. 

May 26, 2026

May 25, 2026

Wanda Gail Falls, age 73, of Coker, Ala., passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Flora Beck; husband, Bill Falls; and brother, Bobby Beck.

She is survived by her children, Tina Estes (Ronald), and Dennis Roberts; sisters, Nell Beck, Mary Hollingsworth (Dennis),...

May 25, 2026

Bernice Payne Morrison, 97 of Akron, passed away on May 25,2026 at Forest Manor Health and Rehab. Services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 am at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron with Bro. Luke Laird and Bro. Jimmy Burkhalter officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will...

May 23, 2026

Tillman Marlow, age 91, of Coker, Ala., passed away May 23, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Pate Cemetery with Bro. David Kelly officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Pate Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his mother...

May 23, 2026

Betty Fields McMillian left us this day, Saturday, May 23, 2026 to join her husband Ruben D. McMillian who preceded her in death. Her parents were Pearl Dockery Fields and Manly Fields.

Her surviving sister is Billie Joe Fields McCray of Huntsville. She leaves behind her children; Cynthia McMillian (husband; George Adair), Kathy McMillian Jones (husband; Mike Jones), and Randy McMillian...

May 22, 2026

Basil Franklin Lee, 83, of Northport, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026.

Basil was born on December 18, 1942, in Northport, Alabama, to James Collier Lee and Mary Francis Powell Lee. Throughout his life, Basil was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and deep love for his family.

Basil spent much of his career in hospitality management, helping...

May 13, 2026

Mary Lee Channell, 96, of Buhl, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, Alabama.

Born on December 31, 1930, Mary Lee was the daughter of Harvey and Nannie Jacobs. She married the love of her life, Floyd Channell, at the age of 17 while he was serving in the military. Their journey together...

May 8, 2026

John "Lester" Channell, of the Mt. Olive Community in Coker, AL passed away on May 8, 2026. Meeting him at Heaven's gates was his wife of 64 years, Eva Jewell, sons, Barry and Danny Channell, grandson, Keith Channell and sister, Linda Tingle.

He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Ragsdale (David) and son, Ronny (Cindy); Daughters-in-law, Lisa and Pam; Grandchildren: Pam Robertson...

May 6, 2026

James Douglas Milligan, age 79, of Berry, Ala., passed away May 6, 2026, at his residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Bro. Terry Joe Oswalt officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Milligan; parents, Archie G. and Etta Mae Milligan; brothers, Herbert...

May 4, 2026

Carolyn Gooden Elliott, 82 of Moundville passed away May 4, 2026 at home. Services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the chapel one hour prior to service and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville. 

She is preceded in death...

Apr 30, 2026

Lindsey McCracken Smith, 45 of Tuscaloosa passed away at home on April 30, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Troy Nicholson  officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. 

She is preceded in death by...

Apr 30, 2026

William Franklin Martin, 88 of Marion, Alabama passed away April 30, 2026 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30 am at Waycross Bible Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama with Bro. Randall Crotts officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the...

Apr 30, 2026

Elise Dunn Bolton, age 96, of Northport, Alabama, passed away April 30, 2026, at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Goodwater Cemetery, Goodwater Road, Northport, AL 35475 with Bro. Tim Fields officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. M. Bolton; parents, Lonnie Bell Dunn, Sr. and...

Apr 27, 2026

Christine Perry, age 87, of Northport, Alabama, formerly of Commerce, Georgia, passed away April 27, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. A private memorial service will be held on May 8, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Montine Hollifield; and sisters, Carrine Brooks and Sybil Hollifield.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Perry of...

Apr 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Marlene Elizabeth McDaniel at the age of 55. She was born on February 20, 1971 and passed away on April 26, 2026. She was a woman whose presence brought warmth, kindness, and quiet strength to all who knew her.

Marlene was full of personality and never went...

Apr 26, 2026

Jeanette J. Kelley, 92 of Tuscaloosa, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, April 26, 2026, while at Hospice of West Alabama.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy K. Cunningham (Alan), two sons, Richard W. Kelley (Dennis) of Atlanta, GA (Tucker, GA), and Sidney C. Kelley (Lynn) of Tuscaloosa, AL and sister, Angie Loretta Shively of Mebane, NC. She is...