Obituaries

Funeral services for Rev. Phillip Strickland, age 68 of Fayette, will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. from Miracles of Faith Church. Bro. Doug and Maryann Mitchell will officiate. Burial will follow in Miracles of Faith Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 4-6 p.m. at the church. He died Sunday, Dec. 3, at Fayette DCH. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Stowe, age 90 of Fayette, will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Noon from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m. - Noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens. She died Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Camille D. Jones, age 59 of Kennedy, were held Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Ashcraft Corner Cemetery. Michael Feltman and Jeff Long officiated. She died Monday, Nov. 27, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Kimberly Diano, age 60 of Tuscaloosa, will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Father Tom Ackerman will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church columbarium. She died Friday, Nov. 24, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Graveside services for Ms. Elaine Sloan, age 87 of Tuscaloosa, were held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Ralph. She died Thursday, Nov. 23, at Hospice of West Alabama. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Virginia Merle Bowles, age 88 of Bankston, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. from New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church with visitation from 1-2 p.m. Bro. Adam Smith and Bro. Darren Pollard will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. She died Saturday, Nov. 25, at UAB. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Funeral services for Dr. Jerre White, age 94 of Tuscaloosa, were held Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Christ Episcopal Church. Rev. Paul Pradat officiated. A private burial followed in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. He died Monday, Nov. 20, at home. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Toni Sawyer Morgan, age 75 of Berry, were held Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, from Berry Church of Christ. Steve Sawyer and Glen Griffin officiated. Burial followed in Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery. She died Monday, Nov. 20, at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Billy Smelley, age 64 of Tuscaloosa, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Glen Haven Health and Rehab. The family held a private service. Burial was in El Bethel-Buncomb Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jearldine “Jerri” Sanford, age 83 of Northport, were held Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, from Sunset Funeral Home. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Northport. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. William “Bill” Galloway, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Clearwater, Fla., on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.A memorial service was held in Clearwater.

Funeral services for Mr. Gregory Brent, age 74 of Fayette, were held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Friday, Nov. 13, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. James C. Wright, age 81 of Fayette, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. A private graveside service was held at Fayette Memorial Gardens.

Funeral services for Mr. Patrick Clark, age 73 of Berry, were held Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, from Berry Baptist Church. Burial followed in Bethabara Cemetery. Bro. Rodney Ward officiated. He died Saturday, Nov. 11, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mrs. Madeline Faubion, age 81 of Berry, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at her residence. The body was cremated. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr.Billy Kennedy, age 80 of Fayette, were held Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, from nelson Funeral home Chapel. He died Monday, Nov. 6, at Fayette Long Term Care. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. Hozie “Red” Simmons, age 95 of Fayette, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Nelson Funeral Home. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Mrs. Regona W. Pigg, age 92 of Fayette, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at her residence. There were no services. The body was cremated. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Carroll, age 76 of Fayette, were held Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Covin Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Billy Carl Sullivan, Bro. Lamar Cox and Bro. John Paul Kitchens officiated. Surrounded by her family, she passed away at home on Friday, Nov. 3.

Funeral services for Mr. Reginald Shackelford, age 59 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in New Friendship Cemetery. He died Thursday, Nov. 2, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

A memorial service for Mrs. Inez Watkins, age 95 of Berry, will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. She died Tuesday, Oct. 31,at her residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Taylor, age 73 of Fayette, were held Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Rehobeth Cemetery. She died Monday,Oct.16, at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn McCaleb, age 89 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, from Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Dr. Dale Mitchell officiated. She died Monday, Oct. 9, at Fayette Long Term Care. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery Gurganus, age 65 of Berry, were held Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Norwood-wyatt Chapel. Bro. Eric Milligan officiated. He died Friday, Oct. 27, at Fayette DCH. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home will direct.

Graveside services for Mr. John Tinsley Fowler, age 84 of Fayette, were held Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at 4 p.m.from Fayette Memorial Gardens. Kaleb Hall officiated. He died Friday, Oct. 27, at Fayette Medical Center.

Graveside services for Mrs. Rhonda Bland, age 84 of Fayette, were held Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, from hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Robert Parrish officiated. She died Friday, Oct. 27, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Vaudean Plyman, age 99 of Fayette, were held Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Lamar Cox and Bro. Barry Kelly officiated. She died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Fayette Long Term Care.

Graveside services for Mr. Martin Wayne Jones, age 73 of Tuscaloosa, will be held at 1. p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Pinewood Memory Gardens in Valley Grand. He died Monday, Oct. 23, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home will direct.

Mrs. Martha McCracken King Hammontree, born December 1, 1924 in Berry to Beulah Vick McCracken and Daniel DeWitt McCracken, died peacefully with her family on October 15, 2023.

Graveside services for Mr. Chad Burkett, age 44 of Carbon Hill, were held Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at 1p.m. from Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Bro. Lynell Early officiated. He died Friday, Oct. 20, at his residence.

Funeral services for Ms. Marion S. Almon, age 88, formerly of Berry, were held Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at 2 p.m. from First Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa. Dr. Michael Bailey officiated. Burial followed in the church Columbarium. She died Thursday, Oct. 19, at Aspire in Northport. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Rayford Worthy, age 92 of Bankston, was held Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at 1 p.m.. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery. He died Monday, Oct.16, at Fayette Long Term Care.

Funeral services for Mrs. Paulette Jones, age 78 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens.She died Sunday, Oct. 15, at Fayette Long Term Care. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr.Dwain Campbell, age 82 of Fayhette, were held Thursday, oct. 19, 2023, from nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Sunday, Oct. 15, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Faye Hall, age 72, of the Hubbertville Community were held Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Hubbertville Church of Christ Cemetery. She passed away on Saturday, Oct.14, at her residence.

Ms. Teresa Watkins, age 65 of Fayette, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at her residence. A private service was held. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Hallman, age 73 of Fayette, were held wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery-Bluff. He died Friday, Oct. 13, at DCH Regional medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Ms. Mary Afton O’Connor, age 97 of Tuscaloosa, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at her home. Private services were held. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sue Cargile, age 89 of Fayette, were held Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 from Mt. Vernon Methodist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died Thursday, Oct. 12, at Hospice of West Alabama.

Funeral services for Mr. Armon Newman, age 83 of Fayette, were held Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel.Rev. Lamar Cox officiated.Burial followed in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.He died Tuesday, Oct. 10, at DCH in Tuscaloosa Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Coons, age 100 of Fayette, were held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. Bro. Scott Davis officiated. She died Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Morningview Estates. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mrs. Mary Wagnon, age 81 of Winfield, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center. The body was cremated. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. BBonita Moore, age 55 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery. She died Monday, Oct. 9, in Ashford.

A memorial service for Mr. Ronald Madison, age 75 of Fayette, will be held Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday, from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. He died Sunday, Oct. 8, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Funeral services for Ms. Phyllis Marie Gilpin, age 76 of Fayette, were held Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at 3 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed in ElBethel Baptist Church cemetery. Bro. Gary Brasher officiated. She died Friday, Oct. 6, at DCH in Fayette. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Jackie Kimbrell, age 72 of Berry, were held Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery. He died Thursday, Oct. 5, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. Troyce Townsel, age 74 of Berry, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There was no funeral service per his request. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette .

Funeral services for Mr. James T. Thacker, age 87 of Berry, were held Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Berry Baptist Church. Rev. Rodney Ward officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. He died Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Fayette Medical Center. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Dianne ayers, age 68 of Fayette, were held Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Mt. Vernon Methodist Church. She died Tuesday, Oct. 3, at her residence. Nelsonn Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Ronald Nolan Watts, age 74 of Bankston, were held Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Hopewell-Rosehill Cemetery. Thomas Fields and Tim Fields officiated. He died Monday, Oct. 2, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.