Tuscaloosa, AL Obituaries

Jo Ann Baranowski, 79, born January 8, 1947, in Tuscaloosa, passed away on November 12, 2026. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Thelma Lancaster; her loving husband of 50+ years, ...

Kathy Potoae Tupai passed on November 10, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on January 25, 1971, Kathy resided in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Robert was a lifelong native of Tuscaloosa and was preceded in death by his parents James David “Dave” Powell and Elizabeth “Lib” Lampton Powell. He is survived by his brothers, Milton Powell (Renea)...

Jennifer Ann Hatfield, 63 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Mrs. Hatfield was preceded in death by her mother and father, Rilda Simpson and James Belcher; brothers, T...

Jacqueline R. Nix, age 69, born April 18, 1957, in Fayette, passed away on November 10, 2026. Jacqueline resided in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Nov...

William Matthew Fountain passed away on November 8, 2026, in the presence of many of his beloved family. Born on June 29, 1938, to Everett & Delphine Fountain, he was the eldest of 3 children. His...

Mary Ann Hamner Robertson passed away on November 6, 2026, at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Memory Chape...

James Ashford Hixon, age 98, passed away November 6, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Northport Baptist Church with Pastor John Jenkins offi...

Eddie Eugene Shuttlesworth Jr., 73, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home. Eddie was born November 13, 1952, in Tuscaloosa to Edward E. Shuttlesworth and Martha ...

Terry Steven Cobbs Sr., 78, passed on November 4, 2026, having been born on October 13, 1948. Terry lived in Cottondale, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on November 1...

Betty Sue Oswalt Upchurch, age 85, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on October 30, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Union Christian Church Cemetery ...

JoAnne Romanek, 64, passed on October 29, 2026. JoAnne is preceded in death by the love of her life, Joe Romanek. She is survived by her sisters, Teresa Sheilds, Mary Johnston, Teresa Crawford, De...

Howard Channell passed on October 29, 2026, at the age of 77; born June 17, 1949, Howard was a resident of Northport, Alabama. Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 2200 Skyland Bl...

Harold Dean Cooper, age 80, passed away October 28, 2026 in Tuscaloosa. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home ...

Roy Simpson, 95, of Tuscaloosa, died on October 27, 2026 Roy was one of the best athletes in the county in the late forties and fifties at Holt High School, having made All-County and All-District in...

Stephan Dewayne McBride passed on October 26, 2026, at the age of 67. Dewayne was a tugboat captain for Ingram Barge Line on the Mississippi River. He also loved to travel and spending time with his...

Paula Fink Quarles passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at the age of 78. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, Paula lived a life filled with love, friendship, service, and adventure. S...

LINDA NELL DOCKERY JOHNSON JUNE 6, 1947 – OCTOBER 22, 2026 BORN JUNE 6, 1947, TO WALTER JULIAN DOCKERY AND MYRTIE BELL RICE DOCKERY. SHE IS THE YOUNGER SISTER OF JULIA FAYE SMITH AND TWIN SISTER OF BR...

Norma Williams passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on January 13, 1934, in Millerville, Alabama, she resided in Northport, Alabama. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November...

Margaret E. Lee, age 98, left this world for her heavenly home on October 22, 2026. Margaret was preceded in death by her spouse of 66 years, Ellis M. Lee; sisters, Betty Shelton and Lillie Mae Parke...

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we remember Evan Andrew Kynard, who passed away on October 20, 2026, with his daughters by his side. A beloved husband, father, g...

James "Jim" Randall Hughes, also known as Red to his friends, passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Born July 23, 1942. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Lucius and Maude Hughes; ...

Anna D. Adams, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born on March 10, 1945, Anna was the beloved daughter of Gordon Davis and Charlotte M. Davis. A dedicated mother...

Eleanor "Mrs.Ellie" Powell passed on October 12, 2026, at the age of 90. A visitation will be held Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Memory Chapel Funeral Home at 1 pm, with a funeral service to follow ...

Debra Ann Smith passed on October 11, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on December 9, 1959. Debbie is preceded in death by her grandmother, Callie Denton; parents, Jimmy and Jean Findley; and sister, Kim...

Infant John Henry Beasley, passed away on October 10, 2026. He was born on September 13, 2026, John Henry was cherished deeply and will be remembered with enduring love. He is preceded in death by hi...

Marlin Boblitt passed on October 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on October 7, 1952, Marlin lived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A Celebration of life will be held at Tuscaloosa Moose Lodge #804, located...

Janie Meaney-Hewitt age 76, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away at her home on September 30, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Hewitt Cemetery with Albe...

Peter Dennison passed on October 5, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 9, 1969, Peter was a resident of Northport, Alabama. Service information will be available at a later date. Peter was precede...

Danyel “PJ” Peggy Joyce Jordan left to go be with Jesus Sunday, October 4, 2026. PJ was a deeply loved wife, friend and compassionate soul whose warmth left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate...

Ronald Ray Tubbs, Sr. age 77, of Tuscaloosa, passed away on September 29, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born in Overton, AL on June 1, 1949, to the late Holland T. Tubb...

Ray Fields went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 28, 2026. He slipped peacefully from this life with his loved ones by his side. He was a loving husband to wife, Lydia, for 31 years and d...

Flora Nell Canterbury, 89, passed away on September 25, 2026. Nell is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Cordie Mae Cobb; son, John D. "Danny" Moore; and her siblings She is survived by her...

On September 25, 2026, Willene moved to Heaven to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was compassionately cared for in her final hours by Dr. Moellinger and the excellent nurse...

Christopher "Chris" Rand Lockhart age 53, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on September 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on October 10, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Memory ...

William Mark Townsend passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 65, having been born on December 8, 1960, and residing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, William...

Virginia was born on November 17, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and passed away on September 20, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 84. She was a lifelong Southern woman who b...

Archie Wayne Kizziah passed on September 18, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on September 14, 1952, Archie was a resident of Vance, Alabama. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Elmon Kizziah and ...

Steve Otis Tashe, age 75, passed away September 17, 2026 at his home. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Rev. Gene Dockery officiating. ...

Patricia Cheney, born March 6, 1944, passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 82, and was a resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Patricia was the most wonderful mother in the world to her daught...

Eva Bernice Channell Bolton passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama Inpatient Unit after a life-altering battle with dementia Funeral services will be on September 1...

Susan "Binky" Brown, 71, passed on September 12, 2026, and was a resident of Northport, Alabama. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Rayford and Opal Brown She is survived by her sister, Cy...

Bobby Ray Smith passed on September 13, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on March 30, 1934, and residing in Northport, Alabama.

Cynthia Denise Williams age 52, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on September 11, 2026 at UAB Medical West. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Memory Ch...

Madeline Donna Adams (Ladnier), age 77, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Born on August 27, 1949, Donna was a b...

Mrs. Ruth Taylor Sullivan, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2026. Ruth was born in Tuscaloosa County on October 3, 1935. She spent nearly her entire life in Northport...

Betty Lee Scoggins, age 93, of Marietta, GA (formerly of Duncanville, AL) passed away on September 5, 2026. She was born in 1933 to Sarah Samantha Price. She graduated from Duncanville High School. Sh...

Addie Alize “Bobbie” Johnson Smithson, age 92, of Cottondale, passed away at home on September 4, 2026, surrounded by her sisters, family, caregivers, and friends. A Celebration of Bobbie’s life will ...

Karen Nelson passed on September 3, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on September 23, 1952, Karen was a resident of Moundville, Alabama.

Rena Mae Murphy Hubbard died at her home on September 6, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born in Greenpond, Bibb County, AL, the youngest child of Victor Murphy and Birdie Mae Murphy. She later m...