Northport, AL Obituaries

Betty Jo Barrett, born on February 24, 1949, in Northport, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her...

Yvonne “Bonnie” Jean Stanin, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, age 91, died on Sunday January 4, 2026, at The Crossings at North River. A private celebration of life was held on Friday January 9, 2026. She w...

Donald Phillip Schlick, born on July 26, 1933, in Wheeling, West Virginia to Elwood Schlick and Daisy Rayl Schlick, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 92. Donald is survived by his loving ...

Melissa Dean Wiggins, age 68 of Coker, AL, passed away on January 3, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at Northport Church of Christ on Saturday, January 24, 202...

David A. Dixon, born on December 3, 1949, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 76. David was a resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Roy Donald Swartz passed away peacefully at his home in Tuscaloosa, Al., on January 2, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born in Tuscaloosa on October 12, 1956. He went to be with his family that preced...

Terry Lynn Watson age 63 of Northport, AL passed away Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026...

Robert “Buddy” Nix, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at UAB Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Robert was born on November 29, 1938, to ...

Glenna Mae Acord South, age 78, of Northport, Alabama, took her first full breath of Heavens’s air Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy...

Sam Palmer Faucett III, 90, of Northport, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Hospice of West Alabama on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born January 16, 1935, he was preceded in death by his wife of...

Margie Collins age 77, of Berry, Alabama was born April 19, 1948, to the late Vester L. Strickland and Odell Strickland. She passed from this life on December 26, 2025, at home. Preceding Ms. Collins...

Aurora V Zafra, born on July 21, 1934, peacefully passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 91 surrounded by family.

Charlotte Loretta Hall, age 85, of Northport, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Charlotte was born on April 6, 1940, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to the late William Blanton Wheat and ...

Deborah "Debbie" Smelley, age 71, passed away on December 15, 2025 at her home in Northport. On Friday, January 16, 2026 there will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. and a burial following at Sunset...

Arnold Mills, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Arnold was born to Joel and Iona Mills on April 13, 1933, in Tuscaloosa County, AL. ...

Sherry Leona Rice Hughes (Nana), age 67, of Coker, AL passed on to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully, Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by family at UAB Hospital. A memorial service in her hon...

Estelle Bigham Bush, 91, passed away on December 8 at the Forest Manor Rehabilitation Pavilion. She was born to A.C. (Shorty) and Brookalee Bigham on February 12, 1934 in Tuscaloosa County. Estelle li...

John E. “Johnny” Hayworth Jr., age 84, of Coker, Alabama, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David Carl Hayworth (Brenda); his sister, Betty Roge...

Tonnie Ottis Bresnahan of Coker, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the VA Medical Center at the age of 94. Tonnie was born September 30, 1931, in Fayette, Alabama. He spent most...

Roy Allen Sanford, Sr., age 77, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on November 30, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1947, at DCH Northington Campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Floyd Arlie “Tip” Sanfor...

Myree M. Galloway, a longtime resident of Northport, Alabama, was born on July 19, 1929, and peacefully passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 96. She is survived by her children, Gary Gallo...

Annie Mae Redd, 86, of Coker, Alabama, and Jackson, Michigan, passed away at home on November 17, 2025, surrounded by family, as she always loved to be in life. Annie Mae is preceded in death by her...

Ruth Hollingsworth Tucker of Northport, AL, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in 1930 to Ila and Arthur Hollingsworth, and was raised in Samantha, AL. Ruth gradua...

Jimmie E Blansett, born on May 3, 1946, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Linda Smith, born on August 8, 1950, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 75.

Sharon T. Farley, 66, the beloved wife of James (J.W.) Farley, born October 19, 1959, passed away peacefully at her home on October 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and ...

William Russell Kincaid was born in Birmingham, AL., to Elmer Joseph Kincaid and Elsie Lauxwan Kincaid on June 2, 1932. He passed away October 22, 2025, while entering Hospice of West Alabama at the a...

Gail Rae Quarles, born February 27, 1943, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend. She was preceded in death by her p...

Ruby Nell Oswalt Naugher (1932-2025) Nell Naugher, 93 of Northport, Alabama passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025. Nell was born in Fayette, Alabama in 1932, to James F. Oswalt and Clara Mae Oswal...

Carol E. Rutherford, born September 30, 1948, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 77. A memorial service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at S...

Billy Ray Ball, age 94, of Northport, AL, passed away on October 10, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Billy was born in 1931 to the late, Dallie Lee and Susan Eliza Ball in Chi...

Jerry Wright Burroughs, age 85, born October 10, 2025, of Northport, Alabama, ascended into the Arms of His Savior, Jesus Christ, after battling pneumonia. Jerry can best be described as "a man after ...

Jeremy Douglas Kirk, age 49, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at DCH Hospital — the very same place where his life began. He was surrounded by family and friends as h...

Bill Benford, 71, passed away on October 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Bill was born in Mineral Wells, TX. He was a proud Tuscaloosa County High School Wildcat, Class of 1971. He lettered in both ...

James Bagwell, born on December 2, 1939, passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 85. A resident of Northport, Alabama. He is survived by his brother, Mitchell Bagwell along with may nieces, ...

Dorothy Susan Drummond Calhoun, "Dot", age 86, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dot was born on December 20, 1938, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Rhynia Ruth Sellers Drummond and ...

Marie Lynn Howell October 3, 1949 – September 25, 2025 Marie Lynn Howell, age 75, of Northport, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Marie is survived by her sons, Billy Howell (Cath...

Jon “Scott” Kizziah, born on March 26, 1969, age 56, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 21, 2025, after a short but courageous j...

Joseph D. Perkins, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Fayette and remained deeply rooted in his community throughout his life...

Ryan Kirkley, age 38, of Coaling, Alabama, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Ryan was truly one of a kind, such a beautiful soul with a genuine, sweet, and innocent heart. Her love for her f...

Jane Nicholson, 82, of Northport, Al., passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Jane married Harry Jack Nicholson, and together they built a beautiful life filled...

Barbara Palmer Boyd, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 9, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Boyd, Jr.; sons, Darr...

Thomas Edward Brinyark, Sr., age 81, of Northport, Alabama, passed away on September 6, 2025. Tommy was born on March 6, 1944, in Holt, Alabama to Roy Everett Brinyark and Nancy Lucille Mull Brinyark...

Whitney Royce Telle, 73, a pioneering Alabama geologist and passionate local historian, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Telle played a pivotal role in transforming Alabama’s energy producti...

Dennis was born on March 18, 1941, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and passed away at the age of 84 on August 31, 2025, in Northport, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elaine Russ Daniel...

Marilyn Hartley, age 94, of Northport, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. A visitation for Marilyn will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Sunset Funeral...

Leslie George "Less" Averette, age 81, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on August 29, 2025. Born on January 11, 1944, to Preston and Gracie Averette, Less lived a full and meaningful life grounded...

Mr. Coleman Campbell, Jr. of Samantha, Alabama celebrated his home-going to meet Jesus, His Savior on August 31, 2025. And on Heaven’s golden shore, his long-awaited sweetheart of sixty-seven years, B...

Caroline Salter-Baran Fleming lost her courageous battle against cancer on August 27, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 14, 1975, in Mansfield, Ohio, Car...

Kristy Hurt, age 42, of Buhl, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.