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Douglas Gilpin

Douglas Gilpin

May 10, 2012

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Norwood Chapel with Pastor David Hassel officiating. Burial will follow in El Bethel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Marie Owens Gilpin; three daughters, Laura Rainey (Randy); Pam Sickles (Tommy) and Stephanie Adams (Dewight Watkins); six grandchildren, William McCool, Elisabeth McCool, Joshua McCool, Sarah Sickles, Trey Sickles and...

Henry Hank Young

Henry Hank Young

May 8, 2012

Henry Franklin ‘Hank’ Young, a native of Fayette, AL and resident of Northport, AL departed this life on Wednesday, May 9th surrounded by loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Jackson and Margaret Erin Bean Young. Hank is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Julia Ann ‘Judy’ Gartman Young, a loving daughter Annah...

Ida McConnell

Ida McConnell

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Ida McConnell, age 104, formerly of Fayette, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in New York. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Norwood Chapel.

Betty Watkins

Betty Watkins

Apr 30, 2012

Ms. Betty Watkins, age 74 of Fayette, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Winfield. Graveside service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berry.

Sara Hubbard Bell

Sara Hubbard Bell

Apr 25, 2012

Mrs. Sara Hubbard Bell, age 79 of Coker, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Arbor Springs Baptist Cemetery. The family will recieve friends Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell is the mother of Albert Bell of Fayette.

Reginald Pruitt

Reginald Pruitt

Apr 21, 2012

Mr. Reginald Louis Pruitt, age 67 of Fayette, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Unity Grove Baptist Church with Rev. David Sparks and Rev. Leon Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from...

Gary Frye

Gary Frye

Apr 15, 2012

Gary Frye age 58 of Guin, AL died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at his residence. Born in Guin, AL he is the Son of the late Golie and Annie Ruth South Frye. He had lived in Guin most of his life and was a member of the Gu-Win Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served...

Zack Sanders

Zack Sanders

Apr 14, 2012

Mr. Zack Newton Sanders, Jr. age 88 of Fayette, died Saturday, April, 14, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April, 16, 2012 at Norwood Chapel with Bro. E.N. Lovell officiating. Burial will follow in the Fayette Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday one hour prior to the service from 1-2...

Carol B. Elcombe

Carol B. Elcombe

Apr 11, 2012

Mrs. Carol B. Elcombe, age 70 of Fayette, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Fayette Medical Center. The body will be cremated.

Martha Nell Gentry

Martha Nell Gentry

Apr 9, 2012

Mrs. Martha Nell Gentry, age 74 of Helena, formerly of the Hubbertville community, passed away on Monday morning, April 9, 2012, in the Shelby Baptist Hospital in Alabaster. Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Hilda Tucker and brother, Mr. Ray Webster. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Charles Gentry of Helena, a son, Brian Gentry...

Jo Ann Caine Greer

Jo Ann Caine Greer

Apr 9, 2012

Mrs. Jo Ann Caine Greer, age 87 of Mt. Brook, formerly of Fayette, died Monday, April 9, 2012 in Birmingham. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mt. Brook. Mrs. Greer was the daughter of the late Mayor and Mrs. Joe Caine of Fayette.

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

Apr 6, 2012

Mr. Melvin Smith, age 45 of Bankston, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14th at 2:00 P.M. at New Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Carthell Nalls officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The family will receive...

John Walden

John Walden

Mar 31, 2012

Mr. John Cash Walden age 90 of Inverness formerly of Fayette passed away Saturday March 31, 2012 at the Shelby Medical Center. Funeral Service for Mr. Walden will be Monday April 2, at 2:00pm at Norwood Chapel with Rev. James Walden officiating. Burial will follow at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Walden was born in Lamar County June 11, 1921...

James "Doodle" Kilgore, Jr.

James "Doodle" Kilgore, Jr.

Mar 25, 2012

James “Doodle” Verdo Kilgore, Jr., age 69, of Pelham, Alabama passed away on March 25, 2012. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 28, 1942 but was a resident of Sulligent, Alabama for most of his childhood. He graduated from Sulligent High School as a member of the class of 1960. He also attended the University of Alabama in...

Gracie Williams

Gracie Williams

Mar 19, 2012

Mrs. Gracie Magalene Williams, age 86 of Berry, died Monday, March 19, 2012 at DCH-Noland Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Alta Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Milligan officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00-2:00. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive...

Bettye Chandler Poe

Bettye Chandler Poe

Mar 12, 2012

Mrs. Bettye Chandler Poe, age 87 of Fayette, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at Fayette Long Term Care. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel with the Rev. Eric Bagwell officiating. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mrs....

Judge Jerry Baird

Judge Jerry Baird

Mar 10, 2012

Funeral services for Judge Jerry Baird will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m at the church. Judge Baird is the brother of Janell Couch Brendel of Fayette.

Jerry Woods

Jerry Woods

Mar 4, 2012

Mr. Jerry Woods, age 73 passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at his home in Columbus, MS. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the Shady Grove cemetery near Bluff. Mr. Woods is the brother of Martha Dean Woods Herren of Fayette.

Rev. Woodrow Matthews

Rev. Woodrow Matthews

Mar 2, 2012

Rev. Woodrow Matthews, age 92, of Guin, Alabama passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Northwest Regional Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama. Born March 4, 1919, in Mine LaMotte, Missouri, to the late Sebastain and Nellie (Edwards) Matthews. He was united in marriage to Blanche Huffman on October 28, 1939. He is survived by Two Sons, Garry (Joyce) Matthews...

Mildred Stewart

Mildred Stewart

Feb 28, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Stewart, age 76 of Fayette, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 at Daphne, AL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Norwood Chapel. Burial will follow in the El Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.

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