Obituaries

Dorothy Davis Thomas

Dorothy Davis Thomas

Aug 22, 2026

Dorothy Ann Davis Thomas, 82, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on August 22, 2026 at Moundville Health & Rehabilitation Center. Dot dedicated her life to her husband of 59 years, her family, her friends, and her Savior. While being the oldest daughter with six siblings, she spent much of her time caring for the younger ones as they were growing...

Aubrey H. Burns, Jr.

Aubrey H. Burns, Jr.

Aug 22, 2026

Aubrey H. Burns Jr. of Fosters, AL passed away on August 22, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Fosters.

He was proceeded in death by his Father Aubrey Sr. and his Mother Ellen,1st wife Doris Burns (Moore), second wife Hilda Weaver Burns, sons Mike and Joe Burns, and step-daughter Stephanie Geer.

He is survived by daughter Donna Roy...

Sue Cole Waller Seale

Sue Cole Waller Seale

Aug 22, 2026

Sue Cole Waller Seale

February 18, 1934 - August 22, 2026

Sue Cole Waller Seale passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 92.

Mrs. Seale was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Hezekiah Seale Jr., and her sons, James Hezekiah Seale III and Robert Waller Seale.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Gayle Seale Newton and her husband Bill; her grandchildren,...

Joel Patrick Kelley

Joel Patrick Kelley

Aug 19, 2026

Joel Patrick Kelley, 53 of Moundville, passed away August 19, 2026 at home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 am at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville with Bro. Jeff Lollar officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.

He is preceded in death by his father; Joseph "Eddie" Kelley, grandparents; Rufus and Clevie C. Kelley and...

Melinda Jean Shields

Melinda Jean Shields

Aug 16, 2026

Melinda Huffman Shields, age 63, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family of August 16, 2026. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North in Northport, Ala. Graveside services will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jena, Ala., with Bro. Steve Strickland...

William Albert Rogers "Daddy Bert"

William Albert Rogers "Daddy Bert"

Aug 15, 2026

William Albert Rogers passed away peacefully in his home in Greensboro, AL, on August 15, 2026, just one day shy of his 90th birthday.

Services will be Thursday, August 20,2026, 2:00 p.m. at Greensboro Baptist Church with the Brother Dee McGuire officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church...

Tina Brewer Morrison

Tina Brewer Morrison

Aug 13, 2026

Tina Brewer Morrison, age 42, of Northport, Ala., passed away August 13, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at Unity Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa with Bro. Albert Lyles, Bro. Joseph Morrison, and Bro. Tim Haskew officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be one...

Harold Randall "Randy" McCracken

Harold Randall "Randy" McCracken

Aug 12, 2026

Harold "Randy" McCracken, 81 of Ralph, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 am at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro. David McCracken and Bro. Dan Arsenault officiating officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be...

William J. "Bill" Bellan Jr.

William J. "Bill" Bellan Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

William J. "Bill" Bellan, Jr. , age 68, of Northport, Alabama passed away on August 11, 2026 at the Palliative Care and Comfort Unit at UAB. Services will be held on Friday, August 14 at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home in Northport. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 pm. 

Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Junkin...

Stephen Alfred Cooper

Stephen Alfred Cooper

Aug 11, 2026

Stephen Alfred Cooper, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Hospice of West Alabama.



Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, James David and Lillian Ann Cooper, and siblings



He is survived by his wife Carol, son Shane Cooper, daughter-in-law Bridgett, granddaughter Malorie and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family



Born...

Noami Marene Brisco

Noami Marene Brisco

Aug 5, 2026

Noami Marene Brisco, age 81, of Buhl, Ala., passed away August 5, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Gary Cargile officiating. Burial will follow at Parker Cemetery in Buhl with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Magnolia Chapel North.

She was...

Joyce Louise Marcum

Joyce Louise Marcum

Aug 4, 2026

Joyce Louise Marcum, age 80, of Buhl, Ala., passed away August 4, 2026, at Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Union Grove Cemetery, 15789 Romulus Rd, Buhl, AL 35446 with Bro. Mark McGee officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cledith Marcum; and her...

Penny Fields Sexton

Penny Fields Sexton

Aug 4, 2026

Penny Fields Sexton, age 79, of Northport, Ala., passed peacefully on August 4, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Goodwater Cemetery in Northport, Ala., with Pastor Craye Hall officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cade Sexton; parents, John Wiley and Alberta Fields;...

Wanda Sue Pate

Wanda Sue Pate

Aug 3, 2026

Wanda “Sue” Pate, age 74, of Northport, Ala., passed away August 3, 2026, at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Memory Hill Gardens with Rev. David Kelly officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Boy” Pate; grandson, Ethan Pate; parents, C. J. and Gladys Fields; sisters,...

Mary Ann Carter Wells

Mary Ann Carter Wells

Jul 31, 2026

Mary Ann Carter Wells, 90, died peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mary was born in her beloved Memphis, Tennessee, on December 16, 1935, to William Carter and Maria Carter, to whom she was always devoted. Mary and her two brothers, William Carter Jr. and Walter Carter, grew up in Memphis until the family relocated to Bartlett, Tennessee,...

David E. Clay

David E. Clay

Jul 31, 2026

David E. Clay, 95, of Northport, Alabama, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2026 in DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. David was born, May 8, 1931, in Ashland to the late Charles Earnest and Betsy Henson Clay. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife Lydia M. Kozee Clay in 2014, their...

Ann Atkins Whetstone

Ann Atkins Whetstone

Jul 24, 2026

Ann Atkins Whetstone, age 90, of Northport, Alabama, passed away July 24, 2026, at her residence. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Kerry Richardson officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be no graveside service.

Mrs. Ann Whetstone was...

William B. "Will" Roberts

William B. "Will" Roberts

Jul 23, 2026

William B. “Will” Roberts of Ralph, Alabama passed away July 23, 2026, at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, California. Public Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Shelton State Community College Gymnasium, 9500 Old Greensboro Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, with funeral services immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Wesley...

Chester George Johnson

Chester George Johnson

Jul 23, 2026

Northport - Chester George Johnson, age 80, of Northport, AL passed away at home on July 23, 2026. A memorial service will be held July 27, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 12pm with service to follow at 1pm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest H. and Lola M. Johnson, brothers Dr. Hiram...

Brenda Carol Baxter

Brenda Carol Baxter

Jul 23, 2026

Brenda Carol Baxter, age 77, of Centreville, Ala., formerly of Coker, Ala., passed away July 23, 2026, in Centreville. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North. A private graveside service will be held with Bro. Kerry Richardson officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Oliver...