Obituaries

Judith Loretta Kelley

Funeral services for Ms. Judith Loretta Kelley, age 82 of Bankston, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023, atShady Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Bennett Curry officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She died Thursday, May 25, at her residence. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Garry Edward Files

Funeral services for Mr. Garry Edward Files, age 66 of Berry, were held Friday, May 26, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Bevan Chapel Cemetery. He died Wednesday, May 24, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Georgia May Holland

Funeral services for Ms. Georgia May Holland, age 70 of Fayette, were held Friday, May 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed in the Fields Family Cemetery. She died Sunday, May 21, at her residence. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Cathrean Harton

Mrs. Cathrean Harton, age 78 of Fayette, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time, but will be announced later by Nelson Funeral home. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Josephine C. Davis

Funeral services for Ms. Josephine C. Davis, age 85 of Tuscaloosa, were held at 2 p.m Monday, May 22, 2023, from First United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. Burial followed in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. She died Sunday, May 14 at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mary Savage

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Savage, age 96, formerly of Fayette, were held Friday, May 19, 2023, from Unity Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She died Thurday, May 11, in Lincoln, Neb. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Gary Watkins

Funeral services for Mr. Gary Watkins, age 58 of Fayette, were held Sunday, May 21, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Covin Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Friday, May 10, at Hospice of West Alabama.

Norman P. Arnold, Jr.

Mr. Norman P. Arnold, Jr., of Fosters died sunday, May 14, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

John Rufus Smith

Funeral services for Mr. John Rufus Smith, age 86 of Winfield, were held Monday, May 15, 2023 at 3 p.m. from New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Adam Smith and Rev. Bryan Price officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He died Friday, May 12, in Winfield. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mavis Osborn

Funeral services for Mrs. Mavis Osborn, age 81 of Berry, were held Monday, May 15, 2023 from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Flatwoods Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Bozeman officiated. She died Friday, May 12, at Fayette Long Term Care.

Mary Angelyn McNease Kinard

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Mary Angelyn McNease Kinard, age 94 of West Columbia, South Carolina, was held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in The Chapel of The Holy Spirit at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, South Carolina. Rev. Douglas Gray officiated. A reception for family and friends was held immediately following in the Guignard Mansion at Still Hopes. Interment at Rosemont Cemetery followed the reception at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Kinard, widow of Frank E. Kinard, died at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community on May 9.

Shelby Jean Killingsworth

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Shelby Jean Killingsworth, age 86 of Fayette, were held Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 4 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Bro. Kaleb Hall officiated. She died Monday, May 8, at hope memory Care in Fayetteville, Ga.

Doris Jean Turner

Funeral services for Ms. Doris Jean Turner, age 82 of Northport, will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 4 p.m. at Norwood Wyatt Chapel. Rev. Larry Gilreath will officiate. She died Friday, May 5, at her residence. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Cleburn "Bud" Kizzire

A memorial service for Mr. Cleburn “Bud” Kizzire, age 84 of Fayette, will be held Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. He died Wednesday, May 3, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

John A. Jones

Mr. John A. Jones, age 79 of Fayette, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his residence. A visitation will be held Friday, May 12 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Arlene Black Humber

Funeral services for Mrs. Arlene Black Humber, age 96 of Fayette, were held Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where she was a member for over 60 years. Brother Lee Roy Dutton, pastor at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, officiated the funeral service. She died Tuesday, May 2

Flora Maye Helton

Funeral services for Ms. Flora Maye Helton, age 93 of Birmingham, were held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Noon from The Church at Grant’s Mill. A graveside service followed at 4 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Rev. Paul Moore officiated. She died Tuesday, May 2, at home. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

David Moore

uneral services for Mr. David Moore, age 37 of Berry, were held Thursday, May 4, 2023, from nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Brian Renfroe officiated. He died Monday, May 1. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

James Oren Vaughn

Funeral services for Mr. James Oren Vaughn, age 71 of Berry, were held Friday, May 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. from Salem Nazarene Church. Rev. Randy Anderson and Rev. Adam Smith officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Elnoller Frost

Mrs. Ellnoller Frost, age l90 of Fayette, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Fayette Long Term Care. The body was cremated. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

David Lynn Stovall

Funeral services for David Lynn Stovall, age 70, were held Sunday, April 30, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in New River Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Thursday, April 27, at home. Kathy, his wife of 50 years, was by his side at the time of his death.

Dalton Jerome Kelley, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Dalton Jerome Kelley, Jr.,atge 64 of Bankston, were held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, April 27, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mary June Gilbert

Graveside services for Mrs. Mary June Gilbert, age 63, of Glen Allen, was held on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the Kelley Cemetery near Eldridge. She died Thursday, April 27, in Northwest Medical Center.

Billy R. Dunn, Sr.

Funeral services for Mr. Billy R. Dunn, Sr., age 87 of Bankston, were held Friday, April 28, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Wednesday, April 26, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Steve Freeman

Funeral services for Mr. Steve Freeman, age 77 of Fayette, wer eheld Saturday, April 30, 2023, from Nelson funeral Home Chapl. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Tuesday, April 25, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

David Caraway

Graveside services for Mr. David Caraway, age 84 of Montgomery, were held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Shepherd Baptist Cemetery. He died Tuesday, April 25, in Montgomery. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Darlee Cecilia Catalina Ixcoy Tamup

DARLEE CECILIA CATALINA IXCOY TAMUP Funeral services for Baby Darlee Cecilia Ksatalina Ixcoy Tamup, age 1 of McCalla, were held Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A private burial was held. She died Monday, April 24, at home. Norwood Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Jimmy Lureece Earnest

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Lureece Earnest, age 60, of Fayette, were held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Walk of Faith Ministries in Nauvoo. Burial followed in Old Prospect Cemetery. Bro. Tony German officiated. He died Wednesday, April 19, at DCH in Tuscaloosa.

Juan Martinez

Funeral services for Mr. Juan Martinez, age 30 of Fayette, were held Friday, April 22, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Tuesday, April 18. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Jady Allen Newman

Funeral services for Mr. Jady Allen Newman, age 83 of Northport, formerly of Lamar County, was held Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 1 p.m. from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Bro. James Godsey officiated. He died Sunday, April 16, at Forest Manor Nursing Home in Northport

Johnny Larry

Mr. Johnny Larry, age 83 of Fayette, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center. The family will hold a private service. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Lois Rainey

Funeral services for Mrs. Lois N. Rainey, age 86 of Fayette, were held Friday, April 14, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Robert Parrish and Bro. David Wilson officiated. She died Wednesday, April 12, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Charlotte Wright

Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Wright, age 70 of Gulf Shores, were neld Thursday, April 13, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in New Liberty Cemetery. She died Sunday, April 9, in Gulf Shores. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Betty Rushing

Ms. Betty Rushing, age 94 of Northport, died Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her residence. A private service was held. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Bonnie Faye Odom

Graveside services for Mrs. Bonnie Faye Odom, age 74 of Berry, were held Thursday, April 13, 2023, from Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery. She died Tuesday, April 11, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Addie Mae Wheeler

Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Mae Wheeler, age 84 of Madison, Tenn., formerly of Fayette, were held Saturday, April 15, 2023, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. She died Monday, March 6, in Madison, Tenn. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Karla Quesenberry

Funeral services for Ms. Karla Quesenberry, age 59 of Murfreesboro, Tenn., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. She died Tuesday, April 4, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Rayford Hallman

Funeral services Mr. Rayford Hallman, age 85 of Fayette, were held Friday, April 7, 2023, at Big Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He died Monday, April 3 in Ralph. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Ivan Norris Todd

Funeral services for Mr. Ivan Norris Todd, age 60 of Montevallo, will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Rev. Jordan Pasley, Rev. Tommy Pasley, Jr. and Rev. Tommy Pasley, III, will be officiating. Burial will follow in Oakgrove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. He died Friday, March 31, at his residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

John D. Harbinson

Graveside services for Mr. John D. Harbinson, age 79 of Fayette, were held Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 2 p.m. from mt. Vernon Cemetery. He died Friday, March 31, at Ridgeview Health Services in Jasper. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Faye Fleming

Funeral services for Ms. Faye Fleming, age 94 of Tuscaloosa, were held Tuesday, Aprilr, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial followed in Memory Hill Gardens. She died Friday, March 31, at DCH in Tuscaloosa. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Laurene "Laurie" Finley

Funeral services for Mrs. Laurie Finley, age 83 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. Dr. Scott Davis officiated.She died Friday, March 31, at her residence.

Rebecca "Becky" Davis Clearman

Graveside services for Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Davis Clearman, age 72 of Eutaw, were held Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. Bro. Kevin Stewart officiated. She died Saturday, March 25, in Eutaw. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Rickey Benton

Funeral services for Mr. Rickey Benton, age 65 of Carbon Hill, were held Saturday, March 25, 2023, from Nelson Funeral home Chapel. Burial followed in New Liberty Cemetery. He died Thursday, March 23, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.