Mr. James Haggerty, age 99, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Northport. A Memorial Service was held on March 1, 2019 at Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa. Services were entrusted to Northport Funeral & Cremation Service.
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Ms. Mattie Jean Gibson of Aliceville on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence.
The public visitation for Ms. Mattie Jean Gibson was Friday, March 8, 2019 at Lavender’s Funeral Service.
The Going Home Celebration for Ms. Mattie Jean Gibson was Saturday, March 9, 2019 at New Canaan Baptist Church, Wilson Road in Aliceville. The body of Ms. Gibson lied in state in the church one hour prior to the service.
Billy Ray Bonner, age 77, of Millport, AL died March 5, 2019 at the Pickens County Medical Center.
Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. March 9, 2019 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Long and Rev. Dan Finney officiating. Burial followed in Arbor Springs Cemetery with Skelton Funeral
Home of Reform directing. Visitation was Friday March 8th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry W. Bonner; brother-in-law, Truman Hardy and nephew, Jerome Hardy.
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Mary Frances Cousette of Aliceville, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital East in Birmingham.
Please leave a message of condolence for the Cousette, Jones, & Kyle Families by clicking on the “Guestbook” link.
Public visitation for Mrs. Mary Frances Cousette will be Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service.
Bobby Carl Moss, age 81, of Mobile, Ala. died February 25, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.
A Memorial Service was held 11:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor Ave., Mobile, Ala. 36608 with Rev. Dr. Jerry Gunnells, Rev. Terry Richey and Rev. Dr. Rob Hatfield officiating. A private graveside service was held at Graham Memorial Cemetery in Reform, Ala. with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.
Hubert Earl Harless, 82, passed away at his residence in Carrollton on February 28, 2019. Services were held at West End Baptist Church in Aliceville on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. Rev. Jack House and Rev. Jim Robinson was the presiding clergy and the burial was at Marvin Chapel Cemetery. Harless’s visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church at Skelton Funeral Home of Reform.
James E. Floyd, age 90, of Gordo, Ala., passed away February 23, 2019, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services were 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2019, at Reform First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jerry Douglas and George McLaurine officiating. Burial followed in Gordo City Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior and immediately following the service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Floyd, Claude Floyd and Charles Floyd; and sisters, Kathleen May, Doris Elmore, Marjorie Davis and Sara Murphy.
Kathy Denise Kelley, age 60, of Reform, Ala., died February 22, 2019 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019, at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Shelton and Rev. Steve Kelley officiating. Burial followed in Greenhill Memorial Gardens with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was one hour prior and immediately following the service.
She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Joy Kelley; and two brothers-in-law, Derrell Holley and David Burkhalter.
Mr. Danny Lett, 57, of Tuscaloosa, AL., passed away on February 25, 2019, in Northport. A Memorial Service was held on March 3rd, 2019 at Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Northport, Ala.
Mr. David J. Forgac of Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2019 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL., at the age of 65. The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Northport, Ala.
Mr. William Wysinger, 54, of Northport, passed away on February 18, 2019, in Tuscaloosa. Services were held at 2:00pm on March 1st, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Brenda Gail Wright, 60 of Aliceville, on Monday, February 25, 2019 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
Please leave a message of condolence for the Wright, Clark, & Jenkins Families by clicking on the “Guestbook” link.
There will be no public visitation service for Mrs. Brenda Gail Wright at Lavender’s Funeral Service.
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Myrtle Belle “Myrtle B.” Hughes, 89, of Aliceville, and formerly of Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home in Aliceville.
Please leave a message of condolence for the Hughes, McClung, and Tapp Families by clicking on the “Guestbook” link.
Public visitation for Mrs. Myrtle Belle Hughes was on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service.
Mr. Antwian Brifford, 33, of Tuscaloosa, AL., died on February 5, 2019, in Georgetown, KY. A public visitation was held on February 15, 2019, at the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel. Funeral Services were held at New Zion Baptist Church in Northport, AL. Burial followed at Coker Cemetery with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Mr. Willie Oscar Glass, 83, died on February 8, 2019 in Fresno, California. A public visitation was held on February 21, 2019, at Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Reform. Services were held on February 22, 2019, at Popular Springs CME Church. Burial followed at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL., with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Funeral services for John Wyatt Stevenson, age 70, of Roanoke will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 12 p.m. at the Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 -7 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019. Mr. Stevenson will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services beginning on Saturday.
Mr. Stevenson passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his residence.
It is with deep sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Retired Sfc. Zebedee Roosevelt Hinton, of Grayson, Georgia, Alabama on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
The memorial service for Retired Sfc. Zebedee R. Hinton will be held February 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 4297 County Road 23 in Aliceville, Alabama. Reverend Willie G. Fulgham, Pastor of Macedonia C.P. Church will officiate.
It is with deep sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mrs. Ada Mae Thompson, 86, of Aliceville, on February 7, 2019 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
The wake for Mrs. Ada Mae Thompson was Friday, February 15, 2019 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service.
The going home celebration for Mrs. Ada Mae Thompson was Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Aliceville City Hall, 419 Memorial Parkway, in Aliceville.
Skelton Funeral Home announces that Bessie Witt Cosper of Aliceville died Jan. 29, 2019 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home at the age of 88. In respect for her wishes, no funeral service was held.
Ms. Barbara Jones-Young, 70, of Ethelsville, died on February 1, 2019, in Birmingham, AL. A public visitation was held February 8, 2019, from 1-5pm at the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Reform. Funeral services were held on February 9, 2019, at 11am at Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church in Ethelsville. Burial followed at Strawbridge Cemetery with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
George Larry Porter, 74, of Gordo passed away on February 6, 2019 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Services were held at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2pm with Elder Peter Johnson presiding and Bishop Ryan Summers. The location of burial was Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery and Porter received military honors. Visitation was held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Skelton Funeral Home of Reform from 6-8pm.
Funeral services for Steven Bryan Porter of Fayette were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 3 at Gordo First Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Powell and Rev. Shane Housley officiating. He died Jan. 30, 2019 at the age of 38. Burial was in Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Cemetery in Fayette with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Memorial services for Ms. Marguerite Whitmire of Tuscaloosa were held at 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Northport Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel. She died Jan. 25, 2019 in Northport at the age of 89.
Funeral services for Rev. Bobby G. Maddox Sr. of Tuscaloosa were held at 1 p.m. Feb. 2 at New Prospect Baptist Church in , with Rev. Dennis Moore officiating. He died Jan. 25, 2019 at DCH Regional Medical Center at the age of 76. Burial was in Cedar Oaks Memorial Park with Northport Funeral and Cremation Service directing.
Funeral services for Mary Ruth Elmore of Gordo were held at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at Brown’s Chapel Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. A. L. Henderson and Rev. Tommy Shepherd directing. She died Jan. 26, 2019 at DCH Regional Medical Center at the age of 87. Burial was in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home directing.
Skelton Funeral Home announces that Betty Cosper Witt of Aliceville died Jan. 29, 2019 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home at the age of 88. In respect for her wishes, no funeral service was held.
Funeral services for Rosemary Crawford Brown of Gordo were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at First Baptist Church of Gordo with Rev. Pat Powell officiating. She died Jan. 26, 2019 at the age of 86. Burial was in the Gordo City Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home directing.
Funeral services for Nathan “Junebug” Hinton Jr., formerly of Aliceville, were held Jan. 26 at Emory Chapel CME Church in Aliceville. He died Jan. 18, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. at the age of 53. Burial was in Hughes Hill Cemetery with Northport Funeral and Cremation Service directing.
Funeral services for Anthony Carl “D. J. Sam” Peoples of Tuscaloosa were held at 12 noon Feb. 2 at New Salem Baptist Church, with Rev. Kenneth McCoy officiating. He died Jan. 22, 2019 in Tuscaloosa at the age of 57. Burial was in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Lavender’s Funeral Service directing.
Funeral services for Anthony Carl “D. J. Sam” Peoples of Tuscaloosa were held at 12 noon Feb. 2 at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church with Rev. Kenneth McCoy officiating. He died Jan. 22, 2019 in Tuscaloosa. Burial was in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Lavender’s Funeral Service directing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Azilee Knowles Cannon were held at 12 noon Jan. 21 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. She died Jan. 15, 2019 in Tuscaloosa at te age of 91. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery in Coker with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Larry “Po Roller” Steele, of Carrollton, died January 18, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services were held January 26, 2019 at the James & Lola Lavender Memorial Chapel of Lavender’s Funeral Service with Rev. Quienton Prude officiating. Burial followed at New Cemetery, Aliceville, with Lavender’s Funeral Service directing.
Toby Warren Gilliland, 49, of Carrollton, died January 18, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services were held January 24, 2019 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Yancy Windham officiating. Burial followed at Greenhill Memorial Gardens with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Opalene King House, 91, of Gordo, died January 18, 2019, at her residence. Funeral services were held January 22, 2019 at Hannah United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Herron and Rev. Byron Fair officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years and the love of her life, Samuel Oliver House; her parents; and one brother, Joe King.
James Larry Elmore, 73, of Bessemer, Ala., died January 17, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services will be held January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform. Burial will follow at Greenhill Memorial Gardens with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
Frank Henry Wilson, 83, of Aliceville, formerly of Gordo, died January 15, 2019 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were held January 17, 2019 at Dogwood Chapel with Rev. Jason Housewright officiating. Burial was at Mitchell Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Alice Webb Wilson; his parents; one sister, Louise Parham; and his granddaughter, Carrie Lott.
Carl Delaney Brooks, 77, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Aliceville, died January 14, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services were held January 19, 2019 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Carrollton with Rev. Marcus Wright officiating. Burial was at Pine Grove Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Lavender’s Funeral Service directing.
Barbara Wright, 64, of Carrollton, died January 5, 2019 in Carrollton. Funeral services were held January 12, 2019 at New Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Carrollton. Burial was at New Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Tanesha Danielle Jackson, 24, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died January 7, 2019 in Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held January 12, 2019 at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial was at Cedar Oak Cemetery in Tuscaloosa with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Bernice Petty, 89, died January 3, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Funeral services were held January 12, 2019 at New Harvest Church of God with Rev. Frederick Latham officiating. Burial was at Sand Hill Cemetery in Gordo with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Mark William “Will” Maughan, Jr., 18, of Coker, Ala., died January 2, 2019. Funeral services were held January 7, 2019 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gene Dawkins officiating. Burial followed at the family cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ludie Moore.
Rex Bailey Kirk, 87, of Gordo, died January 5, 2019 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Services were held January 8, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Trull and Rev. Mike Bonner officiating. Burial followed in Liberty Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ballard; and an infant daughter, Karen Kay Kirk.
Jennifer Nalls, 68, of Northport, Ala., died December 20, 2018. Services were held December 21, 2018 at Northport Funeral & Cremation Service in Northport with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Mekhi Lanier, 3, died December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held December 31, 2018 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Aliceville. Burial was at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Latorrey Wilson, 32, of Talladega, Ala., died December 15, 2018 in Talladega. Funeral services were held on December 29, 2018 at Deforest Chapel on the campus of Talladega College. Burial was at Talladega Memorial Gardens with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Sallie Crowell, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died December 9, 2018 in Tuscaloosa. Graveside services were held December 18, 2018 at Cedar Oak Memorial Park with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Albert Billups, of Aliceville, died December 16, 2018 in Aliceville. Funeral services were held December 21, 2018 at Union Valley Baptist Church with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.
Theresa Lathon, 44, of Reform, died November 19, 2018 in Reform. Funeral services were held November 28, 2018 at the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Reform with Northport Funeral & Cremation Service directing.