Obituaries

Fred Rogers

Funeral services for Mr. Fred Rogers, age 91 of Fayette, were held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Southside Baptist Church. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Quilla Humber

Funeral services for Mrs. Quilla Humber, age 79 of Northport, were held Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Max C. Wilson

Mr. Max C. Wilson, age 86 of Tuscaloosa, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. A private service was held. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Christine Howell

Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Howell, age 100 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Aug.19, 2025, at 6 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens.She died Sunday, Aug. 17, at Morning View Estates.

Edward "O'Neal" Burkett

Funeral services for Mr. Edward “O’Neal” Burkett, age 89 of Bankston, ere held Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in New Liberty Freewill Baptist Cemetery. He died Saturday, Aug. 16, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Gail G. Belk

Funeral services for Ms. Gail G. Belk, age 80 of Belk, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at 2 p .m. from Belk Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Barry Kelly and Rev. Larry Reynolds will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakridge Cemetery. She died Saturday, Aug. 16, at Fayette Medical Center. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Samuel Malone

Graveside services for Mr. Samuel Claude Malone, age 65 of Fayette, were held Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, from Shepherd Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Friday, Aug. 15, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mary Agnes Crenshaw

Funeral services for Ms. Mary Agnes Crenshaw, age 89 of Fayette, will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Noon from First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens. She died Friday, Aug. 15, at Fayette Medical Center. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Jimmy Hinton

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Hinton, age 88 of Fayette, were held Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Morning View Estates. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Reuben Frank Stewart

Mr. Reuben Frank Stewart, age 88 of Birmingham, formerly of Fayette, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. A private graveside service was held from Hopewell Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Donna Killion

Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Killion, age 92 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Rehobeth Cemetery. She died Sunday, Aug. 10, at Generations of Vernon. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mary Susanne Wicker

Funeral services for Ms. Mary Susanne Wicker, age 77 of Northport, were held Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tuscaloosa. Father Michael Deering officiated. Burial followed in the church columbarium. She died Sunday, Aug. 10, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Jesse Owel Newman

Funeral services for Mr. Jesse Owel Newman, age 88 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Fayette Methodist Church. Burial followed in Kennady Cemetery. He died Sunday, Aug. 10, at Grandview Medical Center. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed

Donald Shelton

Funeral services for Mr. Donald Shelton, age 86 of Northport, will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Noon from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ashcraft Corner Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11a.m. until Noon at the funeral home.He died Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Park Manor Health and Rehab.

Johnny Mike Honeycutt

Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Mike Honeycutt, age 71 of Tuscaloosa, were held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. from First Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa. He died Monday, Aug. 4, at Hospice of West Alabama. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mark McGuire

Mr. Mark McGuire, age 61 of Quinton, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at his residence. A visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 10, at Central Church in Fayette. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Angela Taylor

Graveside services for Mrs. Angela Taylor, age 58 of Berry, were held Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from Gibson Hill Cemetery.She died Sunday, July 27, at Baptist Health Hospital in Jasper. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Jerry Norris

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Norris, age 75 of Fayette, were held Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Pendley Chapel Cemetery. He died Saturday, July 27, at Fayette Medical Center.

Mary "Yvonne" Cox

Funeral services for Ms. Mary “Yvonne” Cox, age 75 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 1 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Bro. Otis Billups officiated. Burial followed in Fayette City Cemetery. She died Saturday, July 26, at her residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Rex Beauchamp

Funeral services for Mr. Rex Beauchamp, age 90 of Fayette, were held Monday, July 28, 2025, at 3 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. Dr. Mike Miller and Rev. Tom Gavin officiated. He died Friday, July 25, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.

Annie Sue Williams

Funeral services for Ms. Annie Sue Williams, age 81 of Columbus, Miss., were held Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel.Burial followed in Arbor Springs Cemetery. She died Tuesday, July 22, in Columbus, Miss. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Terry Cushen

Mr. Terry Cushen, age 62 of Berry, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Helen Baker

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Hope Wright Baker, age 83, of Fayette, was held Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. from Shepherd Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died Wednesday, July 16, at Fayette Medical Center.

Douglas Richard Woods

Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Richard Woods, age 63 of Tuscaloosa, were held Monday, July 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. from The Church at Tuscaloosa. He died Monday, July 6, at his residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel of Fayette directed.

Lois Adeline Thomas Prewitt

Funeral services for Ms. Lois Adeline Thomas Prewitt, age 101 of Tuscaloosa, will be held Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 2 p.m from Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. The family will have a private graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery. She died Saturday, July 12, at her residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Joseph Wesley Morrison

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Wesley Morrison, age 91 of Bankston, were held Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Saturday, July 12, at his residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Joseph Williamson

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Williamson, age 80 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11-A.M. from Macedonia-Gumbud Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He died Monday, July 7, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

John Gaynus Jenkins

Funeral services for Mr. John Gaynus Jenkins, age 100 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Sunday, July 6, at the V.A. Hospital.

Imogene Fowler

A memorial service for Mrs. Imogene Fowler, formerly of the Fowler’s Crossroads and Bankston communities, will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 912 31st Street East, Tuscaloosa. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. with the service beginning at 2 p.m. Officiating pastors will be John Alexander, Scott Stephens and David Mills.

Myron Lynn Leathers

Funeral services for Mr.Myron Lynn Leathers, age 70, of Winfield, were held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. from Deaton Funeral Home chapel. with Rev. Sammy Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. He died Friday, June 27, at Fayette Medical Center. Deaton Funeral Homes, Inc. of Red Bay directed.

Doris Selman

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Selman, age 81 of Bankston, were held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 3 p.m. from New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Bankston. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Brother Adam Smith officiated. She died Thursday, June 26, at home.

Bessie Bagwell

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Bagwell, age 94 of Bankston, were held Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery. She died Thursday, June 26, at Fayette Long Term Care. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Jeremy Waltrip

Funeral services for Mr. Jeremy Waltrip, age 47 of Berry,were held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Berry Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Monday, June 23, at UAB Hospital.

Charles "Ray" Christian

Funeral services for Mr. Charles “Ray” Christian, age 73 of Nauvoo, were held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Noon from Alta Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He died Sunday, June 22, at his residence.

Hurshel Fay Ellison

Graveside services for Ms. Hurshel Fay Ellison, age 65 of Bankston, will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. from Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. She died Sunday, June 22, at her residence. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Pamela Feltman

Funeral services for Mrs. Pamela Feltman, age 63 of Carbon Hill, will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. from Elm Grove Church of God. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. She died Saturday, June 21,at Forest Manor Health and Rehab in Northport. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Pedro Chavez

Funeral services for Mr. Pedro Chavez, age 59 of Fayette, were held Friday, June 20, 2025 from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mexico at a later date. He died June Monday, June 16, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Helen Lister

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Lister, age 71 of Banston, will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. from Miracles of Faith Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. She died Sunday, June 15. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Gary Allen Conner

Mr. Gary Allen Conner, age 59 of Berry, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his residence. A family and friends gathering will be held at a later date. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Angela M. Conner

A Celebration of Life for Ms. Angela M. Conner, age 72 of Tuscaloosa, was held Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. from Taylorville Methodist Church. Rev. Taylor Goodwin officiated. The body was cremated. She died Saturday, June 14, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Reba Gibson

Funeral services for Mrs. Reba Gibson, age 78 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. from Shepherd Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died Thursday, June 12, at her residence.

Mariana Elisa Maldonado

Funeral services for Ms. Mariana Elisa Maldonado, age 12 of Coker, will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Father Michael Deering will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Oak Memorial park. She died Sunday, June 8, in Tuscaloosa County. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Ricky Brashier

Funeral services for Mr. Ricky Brashier, age 60 of Winfield, were held Friday, June 6, 2025 from Berry Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He died Monday, June 2, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Ralph Edward McDonald

Graveside services for Mr. Ralph Edward McDonald, age 88 of Winfield, were held Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. from New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Thursay, June 12, at Woodland Village Nursing Home. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Adam K. Lipsey

A memorial service for Mr. Adam K. Lipsey, age 35 of Fayette, will be held Friday, June 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. He died passed away Thursday, June 12, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

John William "Billy" Welsh IV

Funeral services for Mr. John William “Billy” Welsh IV, age 81 of Belk, , were held at Belk Freewill Baptist Church on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. A burial with Military Honors followed at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Lamar Cox, Bro.r Danny Thompson, and Bro. Barry Kelly officiated. He died Wednesday, June 11, at his residence.