Obituaries
Douglas Vernon Reynolds
Dec 9, 2023
Douglas Reynolds, age 72, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Berry, Alabama. He was born on July 12, 1951, in Tennessee. Douglas was a loving and compassionate individual who always had a knack for making people laugh. His innovative and creative nature was evident in everything he did.
Douglas had a deep appreciation for nature and enjoyed feeding hummingbirds,...
Michael Harold Krueger
Dec 6, 2023
Michael Harold Krueger Sr., 80, died peacefully on December 6th, 2023, at Northport Medical Center, in Northport, AL with his beloved wife Sandra at his side. Services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 731 James I Harrison Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Visitation is at 10:00. Mass will begin at 11:00 and a reception...
Christine Dolan Middleton
Dec 5, 2023
Christine Dolan Middleton, age 79, of Tuscaloosa AL, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023 at DCH of Tuscaloosa with her children by her side. Services for Mrs. Middleton will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to service time. There will be an inurnment to follow after...
Suzette Griffith
Dec 4, 2023
Suzette M. Griffith (Fraser), age 67, passed away on December 4, 2023, at DCH Northport. She was born January 9, 1956, In Wichita, Kansas. She spent most of her childhood in South Milwaukee Wisconsin and then moved to Naperville Illinois. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois Benedictine College. Services for Mrs. Griffith will be on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Holy...
Phillip Strickland
Dec 3, 2023
Bro. Phillip Strickland, age 68, of Fayette, passed away on Sunday, December 03, 2023, at DCH of Fayette. Mr. Strickland will have a visitation on Wednesday night, December 06, 2023, at Miracles of Faith Church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 07, 2023, at the church starting at 2:00 p.m. There will...
Virginia Moore Bowles
Nov 25, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Bowles, age 88 of Bankston Alabama, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at UAB Hospital of Birmingham. Services for Mrs. Bowles will be on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm. At New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time at the church. Bro. Adam Smith and Bro. Darren Pollard will...
Kimberly Diano
Nov 24, 2023
Mrs. Kimberly Havard Diano, age 60 of Tuscaloosa Alabama, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. Services for Mrs. Diano will be on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time. Following the service there will be an inurnment at the Holy Spirit...
Elaine Sloan
Nov 23, 2023
Ms. Elaine Sloan, age 87, of Tuscaloosa Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama. Ms. Sloan will have a graveside service at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation at the graveside 30 minutes prior to service time. Mr. Robert Burns will be officiating...
Dr. Jerre Roland White
Nov 20, 2023
Dr. Jerre R. White passed away after a lengthy illness on November 20, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born in Marianna, Arkansas on “Black Friday” – October 29, 1929. He was raised in Helena, Arkansas on the banks of the Mississippi River.
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Anita White, his wife Jackie...
Jeffery Gurganus
Oct 27, 2023
Jeffery Gurganus, age 65 of Berry AL, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Fayette DCH. Services for Mr. Gurganus will be Monday, October 30, 2023, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel with visitation from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and service starting at 2:00 p.m.
Jeffery is preceded in death by his parents; Clement and Eloise Gurganus.
He is survived by...
Wayne Jones
Oct 23, 2023
Martin Wayne Jones, age 73 of Tuscaloosa AL, passed away on October 23, 2023, at DCH Tuscaloosa. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Pineview Memory Gardens, 5171 Alabama Hwy 22, Valley Grande, AL 36701. A celebration of life will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Valley Grande Mexican Grill, 5518...
Marion Almon
Oct 19, 2023
Marion Skinner Almon of Tuscaloosa passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation following the service. Reverend Michael R. Bailey will be officiating, Reverend Emily Frandsen assisting, and Norwood Wyatt Funeral Home will be directing.Mrs. Almon was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and...
Mary Afton O'Connor
Oct 12, 2023
Mary Afton O'Connor, age 97 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her residence. Services for Mrs. O'Connor will be private.
Teresa Watkins
Oct 11, 2023
Teresa Dianne Watkins, age 65 of Fayette, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Services for Ms. Watkins will be announced at a later date.
Armon Newman
Oct 10, 2023
Armon Newman, Age 83 of Belk, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at DCH Tuscaloosa. Services for Mr. Newman will be Friday, October 13, 2023, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bro. Lamar Cox will be officiating the service.
Mr. Armon Newman is preceded in death by his parents; Grady...
Phyllis M. Gilpin
Oct 5, 2023
Phyllis Marie Gilpin, age 76 of Fayette, passed away on Friday, October 05, 2023, at Fayette DCH. Services for Mrs. Gilpin will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 09, 2023, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. The visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Bro. Gary Braisher will be officiating the service.
Mrs. Gilpin is preceded in death by her father;...
James Thacker
Oct 4, 2023
James Thermon “Jim” Thacker, age 87 of Berry, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Fayette Medical Center. Services for Mr. Thacker will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at Berry Baptist Church, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Bro. Rodney Ward and Bro. Tim Fields will be officiating the service.
Mr. Thacker is...
Thomas Basil Dickey
Sep 29, 2023
Thomas Basil Dickey, age 84 of Fayette, passed away September 29, 2023, at his residence. Services for Mr. Dickey will be on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Norwood Wyatt Chapel at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. J'Michael Key and Rev. Dalton Eason Jr. officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior in the Chapel. A graveside service will be followed at Hickman...
Bulah Jean Lovette
Sep 25, 2023
Bulah Jean Lovette, age 86, of Fayette, passed away Monday, September 25, at DCH Hospital of Fayette. The family will have a private service.
Mrs. Lovette is preceded in death by her parents and brothers; Leonard Harrison, Louis Harrison, L.V. Harrison, R.J. Harrison, J.C. Harrison, Alten Harrison, Millard Harrison, and Weldon Harrison.
She is survived by a host...
Dr. Gerald Gaylon Hovater
Sep 25, 2023
Dr. Gerald Gaylon Hovater, age 84, of Sheffield Alabama, passed away on Monday, September 25, at Hellen Keller Hospital. The family will have a private service.
Dr. Hovater is preceded in death by his wife; Dr. Anna Hollingsworth Hovater.
He is survived by his son; James Allen Hovater (Lisa) of Sheffield Alabama, and sister; Linda Underwood of Spruce Pine, Alabama.
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