Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

Jul 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard "Wes" Smith, age 71, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Thursday, July 24th, 2025.

Wes was raised in Greensboro before settling in Tuscaloosa, where he built a life full of love and purpose. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. Wes never met a stranger—he greeted...

Jul 23, 2025

Thomas A. Ellard “Tom”, of Berry, Ala., passed away on July 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sherrian R. Ellard. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Angus Ellard; mother, Grey Ellard; brothers, James A. Ellard, William G. Ellard, George C. Ellard, and Marshall...

Jul 22, 2025

Kenneth Lee Miksis, age 76, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away July 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tuscaloosa, Ala. with Father Michael Deering officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in...

Jul 18, 2025

Catherine Louise Jones, 86 of Brent, Alabama, passed away on July 18, 2025 at Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am at Pondville Cemetery Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at Ridgeville Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am prior to the...

Jul 14, 2025

Rhoda Lynn Marlow Mason, age 77 of Duncanville, Alabama and formerly of Oxford, Ga., passed away on July 14, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Funeral  services will be held at Magnolia Chapel South in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ray Hallman officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. 

Lynn was born March 15, 1948 in...

Jul 12, 2025

Nancy Valentine Long Garnand, "NaNa", age 84, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away July 12, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw, Ala., with Rev. Josiah Rengers officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Winston and Nannie Smith Long; sisters,...

Jul 8, 2025

Dennis Ray Perkins, age 70, of Woodstock, Alabama went to his eternal home on July 8, 2025 at St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham, Alabama.

Ray was born in Demopolis, AL on March 1, 1955 to J.D. (Buddy) and Lillie Nichols Perkins. He was a 1973 graduate of Francis Marion High School and a 1981 graduate of the Alabama Criminal Justice Training...

Jul 8, 2025

Ruby Nell Shaw, age 91 of Tuscaloosa, Ala., previously of Jasper, Ala., passed away July 8, 2025 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 501 Oak Hill Rd, Jasper, Al 35504, with Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George D. O'Rear and Nellie Childers O'Rear...

Jul 2, 2025

Richard Maurice Marsh, 85 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 2, 2025 at his residence. Services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South with Dr. Kelvin Croom officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am ~ 11:00...

Jun 30, 2025

Linda Gail McGuffie, 83, began walking in the Lord’s presence on Monday, June 30, 2025, a faithful servant as she was here on earth. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Chapel South (6100 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405) with Dr. Drew Dockery officiating. Prior to the service, a visitation...

Jun 29, 2025

Peggy Reese, 68 of Northport, passed away June 29, 2025 at Aspire of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at Gilgal Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 5:00 ~ 7:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South. 

She is preceded in...

Jun 27, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Buzzerd, age 94, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away June 27, 2025 at Glen Haven Health & Rehabilitation. No services are scheduled at this time.

Jun 26, 2025

Peggy Dyer Gibson, age 93, of Northport, Alabama, passed away June 26, 2025 at Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Bro. Richard Bowers officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph "Rudy" Gibson; parents, Curtis Mack Dyer, Sr. and Ruth...

Jun 24, 2025

Dillon Bradley Wallace, 23 of Tuscaloosa, passed away June 24, 2025 at home. Services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Chapel South. Visitation will be held at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Dillon was born on January 12, 2002 in Tuscaloosa. He graduated from Tuscaloosa...

Jun 23, 2025

Betty Hartley Moore, 95 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on June 23, 2025 at Heritage Health Care Center. Services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Noon at Magnolia Chapel South with Pastor Dolan Davis officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at...

Jun 22, 2025

Rose M. Johnson, age 69, of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Moundville, Alabama passed away June 22, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with services livestreamed on the Tabernacle Baptist Church Tuscaloosa Facebook page.

Rose was born on June 15, 1956, to the late William and Jane Johnson of...

Jun 19, 2025

Stephen Anthony Howard, 62 of Tuscaloosa, passed away June 19, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Rice officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. 

He is preceded in death by his mother; Nellie Rice, step-father; Junior Rice, father; William Gary...

Jun 19, 2025

Wilhelmina Sims Matherson passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born August 4, 1935.

Wilhelmina was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Gladys Sims; infant daughter Paula Lee Matherson; and special friend Therman Tingle.

She is survived by her son, Zach Matherson; granddaughter, Adrian (Tyler) Mulling; daughter-in-love, Allison Barker; sister, Betty...

Jun 16, 2025

Doris Jenkins Lindsey, 85 of Tuscaloosa, passed away peacefully at Hospice of West Alabama, where she had been cared for during her final weeks. After a courageous year-long battle with cancer she entered her eternal home in Heaven, reunited with her beloved husband and cherished family members who went before her. 

She is preceded in death by her husband; Gaythor Lindsey,...