Obituaries

Martha Nell Gentry

Martha Nell Gentry

Apr 9, 2012

Mrs. Martha Nell Gentry, age 74 of Helena, formerly of the Hubbertville community, passed away on Monday morning, April 9, 2012, in the Shelby Baptist Hospital in Alabaster. Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Hilda Tucker and brother, Mr. Ray Webster. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Charles Gentry of Helena, a son, Brian Gentry...

Jo Ann Caine Greer

Jo Ann Caine Greer

Apr 9, 2012

Mrs. Jo Ann Caine Greer, age 87 of Mt. Brook, formerly of Fayette, died Monday, April 9, 2012 in Birmingham. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mt. Brook. Mrs. Greer was the daughter of the late Mayor and Mrs. Joe Caine of Fayette.

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

Apr 6, 2012

Mr. Melvin Smith, age 45 of Bankston, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14th at 2:00 P.M. at New Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Carthell Nalls officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The family will receive...

John Walden

John Walden

Mar 31, 2012

Mr. John Cash Walden age 90 of Inverness formerly of Fayette passed away Saturday March 31, 2012 at the Shelby Medical Center. Funeral Service for Mr. Walden will be Monday April 2, at 2:00pm at Norwood Chapel with Rev. James Walden officiating. Burial will follow at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Walden was born in Lamar County June 11, 1921...

James "Doodle" Kilgore, Jr.

James "Doodle" Kilgore, Jr.

Mar 25, 2012

James “Doodle” Verdo Kilgore, Jr., age 69, of Pelham, Alabama passed away on March 25, 2012. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 28, 1942 but was a resident of Sulligent, Alabama for most of his childhood. He graduated from Sulligent High School as a member of the class of 1960. He also attended the University of Alabama in...

Gracie Williams

Gracie Williams

Mar 19, 2012

Mrs. Gracie Magalene Williams, age 86 of Berry, died Monday, March 19, 2012 at DCH-Noland Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Alta Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Milligan officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00-2:00. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive...

Bettye Chandler Poe

Bettye Chandler Poe

Mar 12, 2012

Mrs. Bettye Chandler Poe, age 87 of Fayette, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at Fayette Long Term Care. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel with the Rev. Eric Bagwell officiating. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mrs....

Judge Jerry Baird

Judge Jerry Baird

Mar 10, 2012

Funeral services for Judge Jerry Baird will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m at the church. Judge Baird is the brother of Janell Couch Brendel of Fayette.

Jerry Woods

Jerry Woods

Mar 4, 2012

Mr. Jerry Woods, age 73 passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at his home in Columbus, MS. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the Shady Grove cemetery near Bluff. Mr. Woods is the brother of Martha Dean Woods Herren of Fayette.

Rev. Woodrow Matthews

Rev. Woodrow Matthews

Mar 2, 2012

Rev. Woodrow Matthews, age 92, of Guin, Alabama passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Northwest Regional Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama. Born March 4, 1919, in Mine LaMotte, Missouri, to the late Sebastain and Nellie (Edwards) Matthews. He was united in marriage to Blanche Huffman on October 28, 1939. He is survived by Two Sons, Garry (Joyce) Matthews...

Mildred Stewart

Mildred Stewart

Feb 28, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Stewart, age 76 of Fayette, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 at Daphne, AL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel. Burial will follow in the El Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Charlie Wamget

Charlie Wamget

Feb 27, 2012

Mr. Charlie Wamget, age 84, formerly of Fayette, passed away Feb. 27, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the New Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 prior to the service. Norwood Chapel of Fayette directing.

Wilson McCracken

Wilson McCracken

Feb 17, 2012

Mr. Wilson Dewitt McCracken, age 83 of Northport, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Scott McQueen officiating. Mr. McCracken was born June 29, 1928 in Fayette County, the son of the late Edgar and Claudia Spiller McCracken. He was...

Sarah Libby Jackson

Sarah Libby Jackson

Feb 16, 2012

Sarah Libby Jackson age 82 of Guin, AL died Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL. Born in Elmore County, AL she is the Daughter of the late Winfield and Sarah Peddy Thornton and the Wife of Auta (Jack) Jackson for 60 years. She had lived in Guin most of her life and was a...

Gorman N. Whitehead

Gorman N. Whitehead

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Gorman Whitehead, age 92 of Fayette, died Monday, February 13, 2012 at Fayette Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the Berea Church of Christ with Bro. Frank Farris and Bro. Jimmy McNeese officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at...

Clarice Davis

Clarice Davis

Feb 8, 2012

Mrs. Clarice Wilson Davis, age 78 of Fayette, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Fayette Long Term Care Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel. Burial will be in the Fayette Memorial Gardens cemetery.

Roesle Davis Terry

Roesle Davis Terry

Feb 8, 2012

Mrs. Roesle Davis Terry, age 95 of Fayette, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at Fayette Long Term Care Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel with Rev. Billy Carl Sullivan and Rev. Alan Magouirk officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from...

Robert Dennis Parker

Robert Dennis Parker

Feb 8, 2012

Mr. Robert Dennis Parker, age 72 of Bay Minette, AL, formerly of Fayette, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center Center in Daphne. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel with Pastor Gary Salters and Bro. Jerry Ray officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. The visitation will...

Hubert Sawyer

Hubert Sawyer

Feb 2, 2012

Mr. Hubert Sawyer, age 68 of Berry, died Thursday, February 2,2012 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel with Rev. Bobby Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Berry City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel. Survivors include his daughter,...

Mary Olive

Mary Olive

Jan 31, 2012

Miss Mary R. Olive, age 54 of Fayette, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at Fayette Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m at Norwood Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fayette Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Norwood Chapel of Fayette directing.