Obituaries

Douglas Vernon Reynolds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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