Obituaries

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Logan, age 82 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, from Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Dr. Dale Mitchell and Bro. Clyde Stevens officiated. She died Friday, Jan. 3, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Sue Jordan, age 87 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in New River Church of Christ Cemetery. She died Jan. 3 at her residence.

Graveside services for Mr. Roland Arthur Cormier, age 87 of Tuscaloosa, will be held Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Barraccas National Cemetery Columbarium in Pensacola, Fla., He died Friday, Jan. 3, in Northport. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Dennis Lane Moore, age 53 of Vernon, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. from Springfield First Freewill Baptist Church in Vernon. He died Thursday, Jan. 2, in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Miss. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Graveside services for Ms. Louise J. Dill, age 97 of Tuscaloosa, were held Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. from Sunset Memorial Park in Northport. She died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Forest Manor. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Virginia Jacobs Burns, age 93 of Knoxville, were held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Bethel Baptist Church in Ralph. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Robert Burns officiated. She died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Davis Whitehead, age 89 of Glen Allen, were held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 3 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Morris Cemetery. She died Friday, Dec. 27, in the Diversicare Health Care Center in Winfield.

Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis “Jean” Barrett Thompson, age 84 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. She died Thursday, Dec. 26, at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Funeral services for Mr. Canon Nalls, age 20 of Fayette, were held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, from Central Church. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens with full military honors. He died Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Fort Stewart, Ga. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Sue Tucker Davis, age 80 of Eldridge, were held Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery. She passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, at UAB.

Funeral services for Ms. Doris J. Harris, age 73 of Berry, will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Noon from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. The body will lie in state Friday, Dec. 20, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dennis Taylor will officiate. She died Thursday, Dec. 12, at her residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Charles Arthur Patterson, age 84, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at DCH Regional hospital. He leaves behind a legacy of love and a life well-lived. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with the funeral service immediately following. Dr. Scott Davis will be officiating the service. Both services will be held at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home.

Funeral services Mrs. Virginia Guy, age 84 of Berry, were held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from Moundville Baptist Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville. She died Saturday, Dec. 7, at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

 

Mrs. Reba Griffin, age 86 of Berry, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at her residence. There will be no funeral services.
Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Jordan Hallman, age 20 of Fayette, were held Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Sunday, Dec. 1, in Fayette.

Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Phillip Webster Ballard, 73 of Winfield, were held Tuesday, Nov.19, 2024, at Noon with visitation from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. He passed peacefully on Friday, Nov. 15, surrounded by family at home.

JOHN OLYN TABOR, JR.

Funeral services for Mr. John Olyn Tabor, Jr., age 72 of Centerville, were held Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. from Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Jemison. Father Michael Deering officiated. He died sunday, Nov. 10, at his residence.
Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

 

Mr. Robert Eugene Daniels, age 79 of Fayette, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Fayette Long Term Care. There will be no funeral services. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Freda Langston Hubbert, age 78, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Miramar Beach, Fla.

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris C. Robertson, age 83 of Fayette, were held Monday, oct. 28, 2024, at 1 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Bro. Bobby Robbins and Bro. Wil Corbett officiated. Burial followed in Camp Comfort Cemetery. She died Friday, Oct. 25, at Fayette Long Term Care. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home directed.

Mr. Dexter Willingham, age 66 of Fayette, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his residence. There will be no funeral services. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. William “Bill” White, age 75 of Hamilton, will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Noon from nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens. the family will receive friends Saturday from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. He died Wednesday, Oct. 23, at North Mississippi medical Center in Tupelo, Miss. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. Lynn Holt Henry, age 72 of Bankston, died monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Berry Church of Christ with Bro. Steve Sawyer officiating at a later date. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Gregory, age 78 of Berry, were held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from Alta Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died Monday, Oct. 21, at her residence.

A memorial service for Mr. Lincoln Sims, age 69 of Fayette, will be held at a later date. He died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Bill Ray McCraw, age 85 of the Hubbertville Community, were held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at 2 p.m. from Berea Church of Christ. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20.

Funeral services for Ms. Mary Louise Glasgow, age 53 of Fayette, were held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. from Piney Grove Independent Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Bro. Delton Harrison officiated. She died Sunday, Oct. 20, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Betty J. Lofton, age 74 of Tuscaloosa, were held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. from Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Father Michael Deering officiated. She died Saturday, Oct. 19, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home directed.

Mr. Eli Hitchner, age 89 of Fosters, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at his residence. A private service was held. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Olive,age 85 of Bankston, were held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. from Philadelphia Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He died Thursday, Oct. 17, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Garry Thornton, age 70 of Berry, were held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Pea Ridge Cemetery. He died Tuesday, Oct. 15, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Shackelford, age 85 of Fayette, will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Oct. 15, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Graveside services for Mr. Johnie Frank Reade, age 72 of Belk, will be held Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla. He died Tuesday, Oct. 15, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry W. Oden, age 80 of Fayette, were held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed at New River Church of Christ cemetery. Bro. Hall, Bro. Vance Hutton and Bro. Levi Sides officiated. He died Monday, Oct. 14, in Winfield. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Ruthie Mae Poe, age 80 of Fayette, were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. She died Sunday, Oct. 13, in Tuscaloosa. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Hallmark Hollingsworth, age 87 of Eldridge in the Hubbertville community, were held Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 3 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Old Brand Cemetery. She passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, at her residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Wilson, age 71 of Fayette, were held Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery. He died Saturday, Oct. 12, at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab in Tuscaloosa. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Graveside services for Mrs. Joyce Smith, age 93 of Bankston,were held Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, from Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery. She died Thursday, Oct. 10, at her residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. David Earl Mills, age 77 of Fayette, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at DCH Regional Medical Center. There will be no funeral services. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette.

Mrs. Kimberly Driver, age 62 of Fayette, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Fayette Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Nelson Funeral Home. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

A memorial service for Colonel (USAF, Ret.) Paul “PK” White will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Restoration Messianic Synagogue in North Seattle, Wash., He will be interred at the family plot at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Fayette. He died on Friday, Sept. 27, after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Drew Pendley, age 85 of Berry, were held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. from Pleasant Hill Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Rev. Adam Darden officiated. She died Wednesday, Oct. 2, at DCH in Fayette. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. David Grayson, age 75 of Fayette, were held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. David Warren Grayson was born November 10, 1948, at home and died at his residence on October 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, T.L. and Mattie Grayson and his o oldest brother, Troy Lee Grayson, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Bob Barnes, age 60 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, from nelson Funeral home Chapel. Burial followed in Caines Ridge Cemetery. Mark Otts officiated. He died Saturday, Sept. 28, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Sharon Elizabeth mcLean, age 78 of Tuscaloosa, will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at 4 p.m. from St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church Columbarium. Father Tom Ackerman will officiate. She died Thursday, Sept. 26, at her residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Robert “Bob” Barnes, age 60 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Caines Ridge Cemetery. Mark Otts officiated. He died Saturday, Sept. 28, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Dr. Linda Webster Acker, age 81 of Fayette, were held Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Musgrove Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Chris Herbert officiated. She died Wednesday, Sept. 25, at her residence.

Ms. Margaret Mangham, age 76 of Mobile, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2024 at her residence. Burial was in Fayette Memorial Gardens. A private service was held. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. Donald Parrish, age 41 of Arley, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Walker Baptist Hospital in Jasper. There will be no funeral services. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette

A memorial service for Mrs. Diane Galloway Humber, age 75 of Columbus, Miss., was held Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. She died Monday, Sept. 23, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.