Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Funeral services for Ms. Shirley J. Wyatt, age 86 of Tuscaloosa, were held Friday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Valley View Baptist Church. Rev. Drew Dockery and Rev. Billy Joy officiated. Burial followed in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. She died Tuesday, June 10, at her residence. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Plowman, age 52 of Gordo, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, from Benevola Community Center. Visitation will follow the service.He died Monday, June 9, at his residence. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Mansfield, age 85 of Fayette, were held Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette City Cemetery. He died Sunday, June 8, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

A Celebration of Life for Ms. Shelby Dodson, age 80, of Fayette, will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the funeral home. She died Saturday, June 7.

Funeral services for Ms. Viola Cole, age 94 of Fayette, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Rev. James Earl Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Oak Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. She died Saturday, June 7, in Fayette. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Graveside services for Mr. James Virgil Beck, age 80 of Bankston, were held Saturday, June 7, 2025, from Bankston Cemetery. He died Thursday, June 5, at his residence. Norwood-Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Sammy Neal Grimes, age 80 of Fayette, were held Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Noon from Rehobeth Baptist Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Casey Watkins officiated. He died Sunday, June 1, at his residence.

Funeral services for Ms. Melba Moore Sims, age 78 of Fayette, were held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. from New Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Bro. Adam Smith and Bro. Darren Pollard officiateed. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery. She died Sunday, May 17, at Fayette DCH. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Linda Justice Simpson, age 81 of Northport, were held Monday, May 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. from Sulfer Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Herbert Thomas officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She died Wednesday, May 14, at DCH-Northport. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. Joseph Mark Cook, age 58 of Fayette, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his residence. There will be no services. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette

Funeral services for Mr. Edward Stewart Lindsey, Jr., age 64 of Fayette, were held Friday, May 2, 2025, at Noon from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette City Cemetery. Kathy Griffith and Dana Gilliam officiated. He died Tuesday, April 29, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Frank Mungo, age 85 of Fayette, will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Maurice will officiate. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Monday, April 28, at Fann Veterans Home. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lewis “Speedy” Black, age 96 of Fayette, will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. He died Monday, April 28, at Morningview Estates.

Mr. David Mitchell Mabardy, age 85 of Fayette, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Fayette Medical Center.There will be no services at this time. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette

Reginald Eric Jenkins passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 at the age of 72. He is survived by his aunt, Jennifer Jenkins Butler, many cousins, friends and neighbors. There will be a graveside service at a later date.

Mrs. Nelda Waldrop, age 76 of Winfield, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at UAB Hospital. A visitation was held Wednesday, April 23, at Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Champion Kizzire, age 100 of Fayette, were held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. Bro. Robert Parrish and Mark Brown officiated. She died Wednesday, April 23, at Fayette Long Term Care.

Funeral services for Mr. James “John” Brasher, age 87 of Fayette, were held Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 3 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Tuesday, April 22, at Fayette Medical Center.

Funeral services for Mrs. Genoice Whitson Nalls, age 84 of Fayette, will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Tuscaloosa County. She died Monday, April 21, at her residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Graveside services for Mr. Barry Gurganus, age 70 of Boley, were held Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 5p.m. from Flatwoods Cemetery. He died Sunday, April 20, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Davis, age 76 of Berry, were held Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Davis Chapel. Bro. Lynell Earle officiated. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Hendersonville, Tenn. She died Saturday, April 19, at her residence. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Kevin Moore of Fayette will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel.Rev. Curry Bennett will officiate. Burial will follow in Old Union Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. He died Friday, April 18, in Birmingham. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette will direct.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Madison, age 66 of Berry, were held Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Berry Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Kenneth Bozeman officiated. Burial followed in Berry Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. He died Monday, April 14, in Fayette. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Shirley F. Dunn, age 79 of Fayette, were held Friday, April 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Bro. Brad Cox officiated. Burial followed in Sulpher-Spring Church Cemetery. She died Wednesday, April 16, at Winfield Hospital. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Ms. Dana Harton, age 47 of Fayette, were held Saturday, April 19, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Bankhead Cemetery. She died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. Sam J. “Sammy” Renfroe, III, age 74 of Fayette, were held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home with the Rev. J Barrett Lloyd officiating. Burial followed at Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church outside of Fayette along a peaceful ridge of serene woodland. He died Wednesday, April 16, at Fayette Medical Center after a courageous and lengthy battle.

Graveside services for Mr. James Fowler, age 83 of Bankston, were held Friday, April 18, 2025, from Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Randy Deavours officiated. He died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Mr. Bruce Wayne Logan, age 77 of Athens, Ga., formerly of Guin, died peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Ga. The family is planning a memorial service ceremony to be held in his hometown of Guin at a later date.

Funeral services with full military honors for Mr. Travis Eugene Wright, age 61 of Detroit, Mich., were held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. He died Wednesday, March 26, at the VA Medical Center. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Jean Canup, age 81 of Fayette, were held Thursday, April 10, 2025 from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fayette Memorial Gardens. Jon Thomas officiated. She died Monday, April 7, at her residence. Nelson Funeral Home Chapel directed.

Funeral services for Miss Charity M. Fowler, age 52 of Navarre, Fla., were held Friday, April 11, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Bevans Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Adam Darty and Bro. Charles Segrest officiated.She died Thursday, April 3, in Navarre, Fla. Nelson Funeral Home Chapel directed.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Faye Lowery, age 72 of Berry, were held Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Cleveland Church of Christ Cemetery. Freeman Mahan officiated. She died Tuesday, April 1, at her residence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hilda Williams, age 82 of Fayette, were held Friday, April 4, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery-Bluff. She died Monday, March 31, at Fayette Medical Center. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

Funeral services for Mr. James Dennis Traweek, age 63 of Berry, were held Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Hopewell-Rosehill Cemetery.He died Saturday, March 29, at his residence. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Brittany Gilmer Brown, age 35 of Northport, was held Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6 p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. She died Saturday, April 5, at her residence.