Obituaries
Leo Watkins
Jan 2, 2026
Leo Jerome Watkins, age 25, of Northport, Alabama, died January 2, 2026 in Northport, Ala. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Pastor Pat Powell officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Chapel North.
Survivors include his mother, Sheila Norris Watkins; brothers, Kobe Watkins,...
Cecil R. Hinson, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Cecil Rudolph Hinson Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, passed away December 29, 2025, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Ana Hinson, with whom he built a life grounded in devotion, partnership, and adventure.He is also survived by his children, Susana Hinson Tull (Darrell Tull) and Allan Hinson (Elizabeth Hinson); his grandchildren, Hunter Smith (Leslie Smith),...
Dawn Michale Simpkins
Dec 17, 2025
Dawn Michale Simpkins
August 2, 1958 ~ December 17, 2025
Dawn was born to Kaye and Mary Spencer in Pontiac, Michigan. She graduated from Avondale High School in 1976. She met the love of her life, Michael Dean Simpkins, and they were married December 17, 1977.
They Settled in Avon Township, but loved to travel. Both avid campers and boaters they spent many...
Donald Stordahl
Jan 6, 2026
Donald Henry Stordahl, age 92, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away January 6, 2026 at his home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Arrangements are pending. His family is composing his obituary. We will publish the full obituary here when it is available.
Mary Ruth Styes Burroughs
Dec 31, 2025
At the age of 99, our precious Momma and Mawmaw Burroughs, Mary Ruth Styes Burroughs (September 25, 1926 - December 31, 2025), stepped into Glory and into the arms of Jesus. She was cared for by Moundville Health and Rehab in Moundville, Alabama, and Amedisys Hospice. As the heart of our family, her life was a beautiful testimony of Christian...
Margarete D. Suttle
Dec 28, 2025
Margarete D. Suttle, 93 of Brent, passed away December 28, 2025 at Bibb Middle Center Nursing Home. A graveside service at Pineland Memorial Park will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 am with Rev. Steve Vernon officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
She is preceded in death by her husband James C. Suttle.
Survivors include her daughter, Teresa L....
Michael Bretzke
Dec 24, 2025
Michael Bretzke, age 51, of Coker, Ala., passed away December 24, 2025 at his residence. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2025 at Magnolia Chapel North followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m. Tommy Lenoir will be officiating and Magnolia Chapel North will be directing. The family will receive friends after the service in the...
Brenda Selman Rowland
Dec 23, 2025
Brenda Selman Rowland, age 78, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away December 23, 2025, at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025, at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Bro. Joe Chandler officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred U. Selman and Aline Selman; brothers, Larry Selman and Freddy Selman; and...
Durand "Layne" Berry
Dec 22, 2025
Durand “Layne” Berry 5-21-46 to 12-22-2025
Born in May of 1946 to Martin Luther and Mary C. Berry in Saluda, SC. Layne held a host of small jobs including State Trooper in SC until he found his niche with American Laundry Machinery. Layne traveled the Southeast during his tenure and landed in Tuscaloosa AL. He later moved to Tuscaloosa and began...
Shirley Handley
Dec 19, 2025
Shirley Ann Handley, age 84, of Northport, Ala., passed away December 19, 2025, at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Tim Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Berry City Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel...
Sherry Alexander
Dec 18, 2025
Sherry Alexander, age 74, of Northport, Ala., passed away December 18, 2025, at her residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025, at Moulton Memorial Gardens in Moulton, Ala., with Bro. Steven Bates officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Alexander; and mother, Margaret Moore.
Survivors include her daughter,...
Joyce Ellis
Dec 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joyce Todd Ellis
Joyce Todd Ellis, the heart and soul of her family, passed away on December 18, 2025. A woman of sharp wit, deep loyalty, and immense love, Joyce's legacy is carried on by the family she nurtured and the many lives she touched.
Born and raised in Miami, Oklahoma, to the late Ralph Henry Todd and...
Samuel Alan Harper
Dec 18, 2025
Alan Harper, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Alabaster, Alabama on December 18, 2025. Alan was a Northport native who also spent time in Hoover, St. Joe Beach, Florida and in Pickens County.
A celebration of Life will be held on December 30, 2025 at 1pm at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home on Highway 69 North.
Alan was preceded in death...
Lottis G. Thomas
Dec 14, 2025
Lottis G. Thomas of Greensboro, Alabama, age 90, died December 14,2025. Graveside services will be held on December 19, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Arthur Thomas officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late Watson Griffin and Lucille Wiggins Griffin. She was preceded in death by...
Glenda S. "Honey" Dockery
Dec 14, 2025
Glenda S. "Honey" Dockery, age 87, of Northport, Ala., passed away December 14, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Kyle McCracken and Bro. Johnny Nixon officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. - 12:00...
Wyman Lloyd Watson
Dec 10, 2025
Wyman L. Watson, age 85, of Northport, Alabama passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 10, 2025. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025, at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Terrell Jones and Bro. Scott Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will...
Brenda Montgomery
Dec 10, 2025
Brenda Lois Smith Montgomery, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at Northport Medical Center surrounded by her loving husband and children. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Pastor Jonathan Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior...
Larry Montgomery
Dec 7, 2025
Larry B. Montgomery, age 73, of Northport, Alabama, passed away December 7, 2025, at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Terrell Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
He...
Neil A. Snipes
Dec 6, 2025
Neil Anderson Snipes, age 75, of Fosters, Ala., passed away December 6, 2025, at UAB Hospital. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sylvan Methodist Church Cemetery in Fosters, Ala. with Bro. Jim Smith officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the church.
He was preceded in death...
Dencil Ray Johnson
Dec 5, 2025
Dencil Ray Johnson, 78 of Cottondale, passed away December 5, 2025 at home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro, Alabama with Rev. Steve Vernon officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
He is preceded in death by his parents; LC and Alberta Johnson, brothers; Johnny "Max" Johnson, Charles Johnson,...
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