Obituaries

Carolyn Stewart

Carolyn Stewart

Aug 3, 2026

Carolyn Stewart, age 85, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 03, 2026, at her residence. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 05, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa fellowship hall. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the church fellowship hall with a visitation one hour prior...

Douglas Roland Wooten Sr.

Douglas Roland Wooten Sr.

Jul 31, 2026

Douglas Roland Wooten, Sr. passed away on July 31, 2026 at Morning View Estates Assisted Living, Fayette, Alabama. He was 90 years old. Visitation is on Monday evening from 6-8pm, August 3, and Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 11am, at Norwood-Wyatt Funeral Home in Fayette, AL, 707 Temple Ave. N, Fayette, AL 35555. Masonic Rites and...

Willie James Haley

Willie James Haley

Jul 23, 2026

Willie “Peck” James Haley, age 82, of Berry, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at DCH Tuscaloosa. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in Berry. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

He was preceded in death by his father; Lee Haley, mother; Bertha Haley, brothers; Sammy...

James "Jimmy" David Mills

James "Jimmy" David Mills

Jul 15, 2026

James “Jimmy” David Mills of Fayette, Alabama passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026 at the age of 92 with his loving son and daughter by his side. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville with Norwood-Wyatt Chapel of Fayette directing).

He was preceded in death by his wife Annette...

Erick Stephon Taylor

Erick Stephon Taylor

Jul 11, 2026

Erick Stephon Taylor, age 64, of Berry, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. There will be a graveside service Monday, July 13, 2026, at their family cemetery, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to service time. Rev. Curry Bennet will be officiating the service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the...

Jimmy Knight

Jimmy Knight

Jul 10, 2026

Jimmy Knight, age 78, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026. The family will have a private service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

He was born on February 28, 1948, in Fayette, County, AL. He was the son of the late Murray and Ethel Terry Knight.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Barbara Byars

Barbara Byars

Jun 19, 2026

Barbara Byars, age 70, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her residence. The Family will have a private graveside service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

Mrs. Byars is preceded in death by her husband; Ricky Byars, parents; Willie James and Virginia Faye Markem, and grandsons; Kody Scott Meadows and Aiden Heath Byars.

She is survived...

Louis David Sizemore

Louis David Sizemore

Jun 8, 2026

Louis David Sizemore, age 70, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 08, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services for Mr. Sizemore will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. He will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Bankhead Cemetery. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

David...

Miss Sara Alice McCollum

Miss Sara Alice McCollum

Jun 7, 2026

Miss Sara Alice McCollum, age 70, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 07, 2026, at her residence. Services for Miss McCollum will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. She will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Fayette Memorial Gardens. Rev. Don Walker will be officiating the...

Crystal Buster Corey

Crystal Buster Corey

May 31, 2026

Crystal Buster Corey, age 84, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services for Mrs. Corey will be Wednesday, June 03, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church, in Ralph, Alabama, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Philip Simpson will...

Jessieline Jacobs

Jessieline Jacobs

May 27, 2026

Jessieline Jacobs, age 84, of Fosters, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her residence. Graveside Services for Mrs. Jacobs will be on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Grants Creek Cemetery in Fosters, Al. Visitation will follow service. Burial will follow after the service has concluded. Rev. Mike Griffin, Rev. Scott Garvin, and Rev. Don...

Curtis Edward Elliott

Curtis Edward Elliott

May 22, 2026

Curtis Edward Elliott, age 86, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. The family will have a private service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

Linda Ann Wilson

Linda Ann Wilson

May 22, 2026

Linda Ann Wilson, age 74, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Tuscaloosa DCH Regional Medical Center. Services for Ms. Wilson will be Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 1:00 p.m. She will lie in state Friday, May 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday she will lie in state one hour...

Richard "Ricky" Gay Jr.

Richard "Ricky" Gay Jr.

May 13, 2026

Richard (Ricky) Gay, Jr.m, age 77, of Fayette, Alabama, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. He was born on September 16, 1948, to the late Richard Gay, Sr. and Mrs. Lola Gay. Services for Mr. Gay will be Monday, May 18, 2026, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, at 12:00...

Effie Taylor

Effie Taylor

May 11, 2026

Effie Taylor, age 90, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Fayette Long Term Care. The family will have a private service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

Effie is preceded in death by her parents; Rand Haley and Jewel Cole, and sister; Eloise Haley. 

She is survived by her daughter; Janice Cole, and sons; Maalik Abdul...

Glenn Walker

Glenn Walker

May 5, 2026

Glenn Walker, age 76, of Ralph, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at his residence. Services for Mr. Walker will be Friday, May 08, 2026, at New Hope Baptist Church (16598 Romulus Road, Buhl, Alabama), at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 10:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Glenn Kennedy and Rev....

Adrienne Landry

Adrienne Landry

Apr 27, 2026

Adrienne Lindsay Landry, age 85, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Monday April 27, 2026,  after a several illnesses. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service to follow in the church's Memorial Garden. 

A native of Baton Rouge, she was a resident of the...

Rebecca Haines

Rebecca Haines

Apr 26, 2026

Rebecca Cowart Haines, 78, of Athens, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on April 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. The family will have a private service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

Becky was born on July 13, 1947, in Athens, Alabama, to the late James Lanier Cowart and Ruth Sandlin Cowart. She graduated from Athens High School...

Geraldine "Jeri" Howell Daniel

Geraldine "Jeri" Howell Daniel

Apr 25, 2026

Geraldine "Jeri" Howell Daniel, age 85, of Fayette, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. Services for Mrs. Daniel will be Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Rev. Bo Loyd will be officiating the service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

She...

Leola Porter Vowell

Leola Porter Vowell

Apr 25, 2026

Leola Porter Vowell, age 89, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Services for Mrs. Vowell will be at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home on Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Rev. Mark Thornton and Rev....