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John Steven Shoemaker

John Steven Shoemaker

Aug 13, 2024

John Steven "Steve" Shoemaker, age 68 of Tuscaloosa AL, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 13, 2024, in Tuscaloosa AL, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a life lived on his own terms . A memorial service for Mr. Shoemaker will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisy University Parish Church in Tuscaloosa AL, at 2:30...

James "Jimmy" Hoffman Gullett Sr.

James "Jimmy" Hoffman Gullett Sr.

Aug 7, 2024

James “Jimmy” Hoffman Gullett, Senior, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 07, 2024, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Fayette City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Chris Herbert will officiate the service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the arrangements.

Mr. Gullett is preceded in death by...

Lowell Arnold Sexton

Lowell Arnold Sexton

Aug 3, 2024

Lowell Arnold Sexton, age 88 of Fayette AL, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2024, at Northwest Regional Medical Center. Services for Mr. Sexton will be Friday, August 09, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery. There will be a meal provided at...

Dorothy Sands

Dorothy Sands

Aug 1, 2024

Dorothy Sands, age 86 of Berry AL, passed away on Thursday, August 01, 2024, at Fayette Long Term Care Center. Services for Mrs. Sands will be Saturday, August 03, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Berry City Cemetery. Bro. Lynell Early and Bro. Steve Cannon will...

Daniel Holliman

Daniel Holliman

Jul 29, 2024

Daniel Ray Holliman, age 74 of Belk AL, passed away on Monday. July 29, 2024, at his residence. Services for Mr. Holliman will be Saturday, August 03, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Owen's Cemetery. Bro. Mark Otts will be officiating the service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will...

Howell "Hal" Booth Holland III

Howell "Hal" Booth Holland III

Jul 27, 2024

Howell ‘Hal’ Booth Holland III, a vibrant and spirited 21-year-old, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. Born and raised in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Hal was a beloved son, brother, and friend.After the family moved to Fayette, Alabama, Hal forged many great friendships. His wit, laughter and warm smile drew people to him. Hal learned he had a deep passion...

Michael Dewayne Franks

Michael Dewayne Franks

Jul 20, 2024

Michael Franks, age 58 of Fayette AL, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his residence. Services for Mr. Franks will be Friday, July 26, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Bro. Robert Parrish will be officiating the service. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will...

Randall Kent Burns

Randall Kent Burns

Jul 18, 2024

Randall “Randy” K. Burns of Fosters, Al died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on July 18, 2024.

Randy was born on April 3, 1947, in Ralph, Al to the late Aubrey and Edna Mae Burns. 

In 1962 while riding the school bus he met the love of his life Dorothy Ann Taylor. After graduating from Tuscaloosa County High...

Rayfield Broughton Jr.

Rayfield Broughton Jr.

Jul 16, 2024

Rayfield Broughton Jr., age 71 of Fayette AL, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at DCH of Fayette. Services for Mr. Broughton will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 12:00 p.m. He will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Cannan Cemetery. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

Rayfield (Ray)...

Jack R. "Coach" Hankins

Jack R. "Coach" Hankins

Jul 9, 2024

Jack R. "Coach" Hankins, age 72 of Fayette AL, passed away on Tuesday, July 09, 2024, at Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care. Services for Coach Hankins will be Friday, July 12, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Fayette City Cemetery. Bro. Gene Dawkins will be...

Dwight Roby

Dwight Roby

Jul 2, 2024

James "Dwight" Roby, age 67 of Northport AL, passed away on Tuesday, July 02, 2024, at his residence. There will be a graveside service Friday, July 05, 2024, at White's Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery, at 10:00 a.m. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

James "Dwight" Roby is preceded in death by his father; James W. "Boe" Roby, paternal grandparents;...

Maria Duarte

Maria Duarte

Jun 28, 2024

María Duarte was born on October 24, 1947 in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Daughter of Mary and Santiago. She was the second of 14 siblings. She had to leave dolls and school to help her mother with her siblings as a child. When she was young she started working to help with his household expenses because the...

Norah Ollis Walker

Norah Ollis Walker

Jun 25, 2024

Norah Ollis Walker, age 78 of Fayette AL, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his residence. Services for Mr. Walker will be Monday, July 01, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel. He will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Rev. David Smith wll be officiating the service. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery...

Betty Ann Black Newman

Betty Ann Black Newman

Jun 25, 2024

Betty Black Newman of Fayette, Alabama died peacefully at Morningview Estates on June 25, 2024. Betty was 88 years old.

Betty was born on September 16, 1935 in Newtonville, Alabama to the late Carl and Mary Lee Black. Betty was the baby of the family of three children.She was the Salutatorian and Vice-President of the class of 1952 at Fayette County...

Brittany Michelle Campbell Vick

Brittany Michelle Campbell Vick

Jun 21, 2024

Brittany Michelle Campbell Vick, age 33 of Bankston AL, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. Services for Mrs. Vick will be Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

Brittany Michelle Campbell Vick is preceded in death by...

Willis Lee Duckworth Jr.

Willis Lee Duckworth Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Willis Lee Duckworth Jr., age 71 of Fayette AL, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. Services for Mr. Duckworth will be Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Mt. Vernon Church, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Bro. Danny Thompson, Bro. Rodney Brazil, and...

Simeon Wright

Simeon Wright

Jun 6, 2024

Simeon Wright, age 71 of Fayette AL, passed away on Thursday, June 06, 2024, at Hospice of West Alabama. 

Simeon Tankersly Wright III (Sim) was a fun-loving people person who lived most of his life in Fayette AL. He was known to help friends in need and one to give a home to any stray dog, that quickly became part of...

William "Bill" Garfield Hill Jr.

William "Bill" Garfield Hill Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

William “Bill” Garfield Hill, Jr. of Northport, AL passed away June 5th, with his family by his side. 

Bill was from Moundsville, WV and was brought to Alabama via the coal mines in the 1980s. Bill retired after 40 years of coal mining in 2017. Along with working in the mines, Bill was an avid bowler for many years with the...

William Dison

William Dison

Jun 4, 2024

William Dison, age 78 of Milport AL, passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2024, at St. Dominic's in Jackson MS. Services for Mr. Dison will be Monday, July 08, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

Mr. Dison was born on February 06, 1946 to...

Martha Walker

Martha Walker

Jun 3, 2024

Martha Walker, age 74 of Northport AL, passed away on Monday, June 03, 2024, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. Services for Mrs. Walker will be Friday, June 07, 2024, at Sulpher Springs Free-Will Baptist Church, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. She will lie in state on Thursday, June 06, 2024, at her residence for imediate...

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