James Arnold Sullivan, age 80, of Gordo, AL passed away March 2, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Monday, March 6, 2023 at Dunns Creek Baptist Church in Echola with Bro. Thomas Wilson and Bro. Dan Turman officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Willie Lindsey Jr., 63, of Aliceville passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Public Visitation was Friday, March 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Dancy First Baptist Church in Al- iceville. Interment was in Dancy First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Our loving and sweet mother, Mary Edna Howard made the transition from sin and death to life everlasting on March 1, 2023. Graveside services were 10:00 am Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Gordo with Bro. John Mitchell officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. A brief visitation followed the service at the graveside.
Deborah Kay “Debbie” Lunsford Goins, age 61, of Tuscaloosa, AL passed away February 27, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Kevin Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
Doris Finkley Gates died at home in Jasper, Alabama on February 25, 2023 at the age of 97. Graveside Services were 11:00 am Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Carrollton, AL with Rev. Dr. John P. Gates officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was held at the graveside. Her memorial may be viewed at www.skeltonfuneralhome.com .
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lillian Fife, Mable Randall and Kay Rubio; great-granddaughter, Aubrey Lea Gates; nephew, Fred Fife and nieces, Rita Reynolds and Diane Burdine.
Mr. TW Woods, 66, of Aliceville, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence. Public Visitation was Friday, February 24, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Panola. Interment was at Dancy First Baptist Church Cemetery in Aliceville.
Mrs. Estelle Spencer, 79, of Reform, Al., passed away on February 18, 2023, in Reform, AL. Funeral service for Mrs. Spencer was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Popular Springs CME Church in Reform, Al. Burial followed in Popular Springs Church Cemetery with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Mr. Ronnie Dell Rice, 60, of Aliceville, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. There was no public viewing or funeral service.
Elaine Gray Noland, age 69, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at Northport Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2 P.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, AL, with Rev. Todd Burkhalter and Rev. Randall Lynn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to and immediately following the service. Burial will follow at Union Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Carrollton, AL, with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. The full obituary can be viewed at www.skeltonfuneralhomecom.
Mr. Anthony Devon “Cool Breeze” McCaa, 41, of Aliceville, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Public Visitation was Friday, February 17, 2023, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Aliceville. Interment was in Mt. Hebron Church Cemetery.
Richard Joseph Matyjasik, age 66, of Gordo, AL, passed away on Friday, February 10. 2023, at his residence. Memorial services were held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, AL. Visitation was immediately following the service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his aunt, Dottie Bates; nephew, Kevin Jepson; and father-in-law, Robert Lincoln Austin.
Dedicated Retired Aliceville Fire Cheif Willie James Dixon, 71, of Aliceville, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his residence. Public Visitation was Friday, February 17, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in The James and Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel of Lavender’s Funeral Service. Interment was in Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Aliceville.
Patricia Ruth Wyatt, age 74, of Reform, AL passed away February 7, 2023 at Arbor Woods Health & Rehab Center. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trey Reece and Rev. Mike Hall officiating. Burial followed in Arbor Springs Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Phillip Hudson, Sonny Hudson and Travis Hudson; sister-in-law, Dana L. Hudson and stepfather, Grady Hudson, Jr.
Mrs. Iva Mae Prowell, 89, of Birmingham, AL, formerly of Aliceville passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Trussville Health & Rehabilitation in Trussville, AL. Public Visitation was held on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Home Going Celebration was Sunday, February 11, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Aliceville. Interment was in Hopewell Cemetery in Columbus, MS.
Mr. Stevie McCrary, 59, passed away on January 28, 2023, in Joliet, Illinois. Public visitation will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Reform, AL. Burial will follow at Strawbridge Cemetery in Ethelsville, AL., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Mr. Neva Little, Sr., 73 of Aliceville passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his residence. Public Visitation was Sunday , February 12, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Graveside Home Going Celebration was Monday, February 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Aliceville.
Bobby Edward Crowley, age 87, of Carrollton, AL passed away February 6, 2023 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Friday, February 10, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Boothe, Rev. Robert Heard and Rev. Wes Jones officiating. Burial followed in Carrollton City Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Jo Ann Davis, age 88, of Aliceville, AL passed away January 31, 2023 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services werer 11:00 am Friday, February 3, 2023 at Dogwood Chapel with Rev. Gene Lankford officiating. Burial followed in Palestine United Methodist Church Cemetery in Montpelier, MS with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at Dogwood Chapel, 200 5th Street NE in Aliceville.
James “Mac” McKnight, age 81, of Carrollton, AL passed away January 23, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services were 11:00 am Thursday, January 26, 2023 at West End Baptist Church in Aliceville with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Carrollton with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.
Ms. Sarah Ann Bonner-Jones of Reform, AL., passed away on January 21, 2023, in Columbus, MS. Funeral Service was held on January 30, 2023, at 1:00pm at New Zion Freewill Pentecostal Church in Reform, AL. Burial followed at Unity Grove Cemetery in Palmetto, AL., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Jerry Ray Harris, age 73, of Gordo, AL passed away January 21, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform with Rev. Leon White officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Daisy Mae Gurley, 87, of Aliceville passed away Sunday January 23, 2023 at her residence. Public Visitation was Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Home Going Celebration was Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Aliceville. Interment was in New Cemetery also in Aliceville.
Sue Carol Gore of Birmingham, AL passed away January 26, 2023 at Legacy Health & Rehab of Pleasant Grove. Graveside services were 11:00 am Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the Gore Family Cemetery in McShan, AL with Rev. Roy Gene Plymon officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Funeral services for Loretta Sanders Fuller of the Benevola community were held at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at Skelton Funeral Home in Reform with Bro. Jerry Robbins officiating.
Judy Hollingsworth Boler, age 73, of Reform, AL passed away January 25, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Memorial services were 10:00 am Monday, January 30, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joyce Snyder and Rev. Mike Hall officiating. Visitation followed the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon S. “Sonny” Boler; her grandson, Jordon Slade Boler; her parents and brothers, Gerald Orr Hollingsworth and John Robert Hollingsworth.
Robert "Bryan" Stuart Jr., age 58, passed away on December 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm peacefully at Memorial Hospital in Mechanicsville, VA.
Bryan gratuated from West Alabama University and received his Masters Degree from St. Leo University. Bryan was an entrepreneur most of his life in the mobile and modulaar home business. Bryan grew up in Livingston, AL and Virginia Beach, VA. He resided primarily in Virginia Beach, VA the past twelve years.
Mr. Franklin D. Sherrod passed away on January 5, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Al. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at St John Baptist Church in Pickensville, Al. Burial followed in St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Pickensville, Al., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Melton F. “Buzz” Miller, Jr., age 62, of Reform, AL passed away January 19, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Church of Christ Cemetery in Steens, MS with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will follow the service at the funeral home.
Martha Jane Skelton Marler, age 72, of Reform, AL passed away January 12, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Morrison, Rev. Trey Reece, Rev. Terry Knopp and Rev. Calvin Hall officiating. Dee Dee Davis delivered the Eulogy. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 6 - 8 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the funeral home.
Mary Ann Jones Junkins, age 91, of Collierville, Tennessee and formerly of Aliceville, AL, passed away January 9, 2023 at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. A graveside service for family was held 12:00 noon Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Oak Grove- Franconia Cemetery with Rev. Gene Lankford officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Dollie Louise Jones, age 86, of Carrollton, AL passed away January 13, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joey Lucas officiating. Burial followed in Marvin Chapel Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 6 - 8 pm Monday, January 16, 2023 at the funeral home.
Clara Ethel Brown Fair, age 96, of Gordo, AL passed away January 14, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Byron Fair and Bro. Trey Kelley officiating. Burial followed in Center Springs Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Marion Bonner of Aliceville passed away on January 6, 2023, in Eutaw, Al. The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at New Cannon Baptist Church in Aliceville, Al. Burial followed in New Cemetery in Aliceville, Al., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
George Wilson Wharton, Jr., age 79, of Ethelsville, AL passed away January 10, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Boothe officiating. Burial followed in Greenhill Memorial Gardens with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior and immediately following the service at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wilson Wharton, Sr. and Edith Wright Wharton Elmore and sister, Peggy Perrigin.
Dana Ann Sparks, age 74, of Reform, AL passed away January 5, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Hall officiating. Burial followed in Arbor Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Sparks; her mother, Betty H. McDaniel and stepfather, John McDaniel.
Angela “Angie” Pritchett, age 50, of Gordo, AL passed away January 4, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2023 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Pritchett officiating. Burial followed in Shiloh Cemetery in Gordo with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior and immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Mable Hanks McDaniel, age 90, of Carrollton, AL passed away January 11, 2023 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Carrollton with Rev. Joe Fondren officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was 6 - 8 pm Friday, January 13, 2023 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Doris O. “Lil” Lee, 94, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. The Homegoing Celebration was held Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. t Pine Grove Baptist Church in Carrollton. Interment was in Pine Grove Memorial Gardens Cemetery. There was no Public Visitation.
Mary Ann Junkins, age 91, of Collierville, TN and formerly of Aliceville, AL passed away January 9, 2023 at the Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. Graveside services will be 12:00 noon Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Franconia-Oak Grove Cemetery in Aliceville with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Ms. Anne C. Craig, 79, of Bronx, NY passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Albert Einstein Hospital in Bronx, NY. Visitation will be private. The Graveside Homegoing Celebration and Interment will be Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 12:00 noon in Bigbee Baptist Church Cemetery in Aliceville.
Paul Donald Babb, age 62, of Gordo, AL passed away January 6, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 6:00 pm Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Cornerstone Church in Gordo with Rev. Troy Nicholson and Rev. Marvin McCormick officiating. A private burial was held in Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was two hours prior to the service at the church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Babb and grandparents, Philip and Lois Babb and Harvey and Mary Thaxton.
Mr. Isadore Washington, 68, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Noland Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Public Visitation was Friday, January 6, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Homegoing Celebration was Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 12:00 noon in the James and Lola Laven- der Memorial Chapel. Interment was in Community Cemetery.
Connie Susette Tucker, age 68, of Gordo, AL passed away December 26, 2022 at Northport Medical Center DCH. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform with Elder Chris McCool officiating. Burial followed in Sand Springs Cemetery in Gordo with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Deacon Zebedee “Big Zeb” Jones, 74, of Reform passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Public Visitation was Monday, January 2, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Home Going Celebration was Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Reform. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Reform.
Mr. Reggie Lee Hall, 77, of Aliceville passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Public Visitation was held Friday, December 29, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The Graveside Home Going Celebration was Friday, December 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m. in Fleming Cemetery in Carrollton.
Elloise Morris O’Briant, age 97, also known as “Mama Weese” by those who loved her dearly, was welcomed into her heavenly home by Jesus Christ our Lord and past family and friends on December 25, 2022. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, AL with Rev. Tim Meherg officiating. Burial followed in Graham Memorial Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Floyce Whitley, age 80, of Gordo, AL passed away December 20, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services were 11:00 am Friday, December 23, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ed Nelson officiating. Burial followed in Holly Springs Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Tick” Whitley; her parents; sisters, Patricia Whitley, Diane Pruitt and Teresa Kelley and brother, Harold “Bo” Lee.
Andy Ray Wharton, Sr., age 71, of Tuscaloosa, AL passed away December 18, 2022 at his residence. Memorial services were 11:00 am Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Meherg officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Cary Wharton.
Janice Elmore Snipes, age 71, of Gordo, AL passed away December 18, 2022 at her home. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Flatwoods Baptist Church with Bro. Ryan James officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service in the church Fellowship Hall.
Russell Dewayne Brown, Sr., age 80, of Ethelsville, AL passed away December 19, 2022 at Arbor Woods Health & Rehab in Reform Funeral services were 10:00 am Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Ethelsville Baptist Church with Bro. Redus Hall and Bro. Richard Trotter officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation followed the service at the church
