Melissa Behringer
Dr. Melissa Behringer, of Troy, passed peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on March 29, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Columbia, Mo., on January 27, 1965, she lived and attended school in Columbia; Chapel Hill, N. C.; San Antonio and Abilene, Texas; Biloxi, Miss.; Montgomery; and Tuscaloosa, where she graduated from Tuscaloosa Academy in 1982. She graduated from the University of Alabama where she met her husband, Stuart Austin, before receiving her Medical Degree at the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1991. Dr. Behringer was a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician with a focus in OBGYN. She completed her residency at Tuscaloosa Family Practice in 1994, and lived and practiced in Centreville. A longtime resident of Huntsville, Ala., she taught at the UAB-Huntsville’s Family Practice Clinic. She also taught in Selma, and most recently lived in Troy, where she continued to practice medicine at Southern Health Associates. She was active in the American Medical Association, Medical Association of Alabama, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and was a past President of the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians where she had many colleagues. Dr. Behringer’s love of medicine and teaching was only eclipsed by her love for her family and her faith. With her husband and her son, Sean, she was an avid traveler taking at least twenty cruise trips and visiting numerous countries and most states on medical conferences and personal vacations. She delighted in taking all of her nephews and nieces to Disney around their 4th birthdays and encouraged (and sometimes paid for) all to travel with her family. She was the oldest of six children of Dr. Blair Rice Behringer and Barbara Nan Behringer. She was predeceased by her daughter Morgan Elaine Austin, and her father the late Dr. Blair Rice Behringer. She is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years Stuart; her son Sean; her mother Barbara Nan; five siblings Leslie, Cheryl, Cassandra, Brice, Gregory; and many close friends and colleagues. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Green Hills Funeral Home, Troy, with visitation from 4-6 p.m. Flowers are welcome, as she loved flowers of all kinds. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery. The staff of Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Behringer family.
Haurice Elijah Conway
Haurice Elijah Conway, 97, of Tuscaloosa went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025. Haurice loved the Lord and tried to live his life as a Christian example for others. He enjoyed fellowship with his church family at North Tuscaloosa Church of Christ. He was born in Fort Deposit, Ala., on May 7, 1927, to Colvin and Lena Conway. He and his twin brother completed the number of ten children born to this union. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1945-1946, and 1950-1957. He married the love of his life, Mary Alice Barnes, on June 24, 1956. They enjoyed sixty-six wonderful years together prior to her death on August 12, 2022. Haurice is survived by: three sons William Conway (Cindy), Wally Conway (Connie), Tim Conway (Beverly); eight grandchildren Amanda Shields (Matt), Lauren Easter (Josh), Emillie Dennis (Stephen), Danielle Hailey (Ben), Caine Conway (Hollie), Jordan Armstrong (Tanner), Claire Collier (James), Neal Young (Audrey); sixteen precious great grandchildren; and he is also loved by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Leak Memory Chapel directed.
Ruth LaVerne Creel
Ruth LaVerne Creel, 82, of Moundville passed away April 9, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Kinard Cemetery, West Blocton, with Bro. Rick Mitchell officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at Magnolia Chapel South from 9-11 a.m. on Monday prior to the graveside service. She is preceded in death by: her husband Roy Creel; parents Marvin and Ora Lee Foster; sister Dora Ann Foster Oglesby; her step daughter Marcia Creel Clinner. Survivors include: her sisters Judy Foster Darnell (Fred), Connie Foster; grandchildren Michael Creel (Lauren), Morgan Creel Boyd (Landon), Matthew Weaver, Cameron Clinner; 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers wrte Michael Creel, Landon Boyd, Bryant Holmes, Derek Yeager, Chris Stewart, Chandler Holmes, and Patrick Maxwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Weaver and Cameron Clinner. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Jonathan Hamm
Memorial service for Mr. Jonathan Hamm of Greensboro was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Bert’s residence. Care of Washington & Paige Mortuary. Jonathan Bert Hamm was born April 28, 1974, in Greensboro to Lester Marion Hamm and Martha Harper Hamm. He was the fifth born of five children and the only boy in a home full of big sisters. Many things brought joy to Bert but he loved his family and friends the most and was always the life of a party. Bert entered into Heaven on March 31, 2025, and he was greeted by his fathe Lester Hamm; sister-in-law Cindy Willis; brother-in-law Ronald “Goon” Stacy; grandparents Charles W. Harper and Vera G. Harper, Lester E. Hamm and Eunice K. Hamm; several aunts, uncles, cousins, great niece and nephew, many friends and Cooper Hamm. Bert is survived by: his mother Martha Harper Rogers; sisters Karen Hamm, Kendall Adams (Dennis), Daphne Steider (Mike), Dawn Stacy; three nieces Julia Cook (Duran), Martha Welshans (Seth), Erika Hill; two nephews Bryan Hill (Jessica), Jon Michael Stacy; 17 great nieces and nephews; and many friends who were like family and Bucket Hamm. Bert tried his hands at many trades before beginning his employment at the Alabama Department of Transportation. His final job title was Engineering Assistant III, which does not do justice to describe what he actually did. His family and friends decided that he was the Radar O’Reilly “Mash” of ALDOT. Bert loved music, history, antiquing, old TV shows, baseball, a good story, fishing, animals and the company of his family and friends.
Special thank you to Southern Care Hospice and their amazing staff, Jody Brooks, Doyle Northcutt, Jon Thomas, William Bunn, Donald Barnette and Amy Crawford. The family wish to extend a thank you to the friends that have visited, called and texted during his final days. You all brought love and support to him when he needed it the most.
Annise Harris, Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Annise Harris, Jr. of Sawyerville were held on Saturday, April 5 2025, at noon at New Pentecostal Holiness Church, Greensboro. Elder Roger Anderson officiated services with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. Mr. Harris lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Washington & Paige Mortuary. Mr. Annise “BULL” Harris was born on June 10, 1960, to the late Mr. Annise Harris, Sr. and Mrs. Mary Esther Harris of Sawyerville. He accepted Christ at an early age. Mr. Annise “BULL” Harris was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Donna Jean Fields. He departed this life on March 30, 2025, at Druid City Hospital, Tuscaloosa. Mr. Annise “BULL” Harris leaves to cherish his precious memories: two loving and devoted sisters Annie Marie Harris (twin sister), Mary Alice (Burdie) Sanders; a special brother James Turner; a loving and devoted son LeAndrew Fields; three grandchildren; five nephews; two nieces; a special friend James Lee; and a host of other loving relatives and friends
William “BIP” Herriod
Graveside services for Mr. William “BIP” Herriod of Greensboro were held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Sarah Christian Cemetery, Hwy. 25 N., Greensboro. Pastor Stephany Davis Colenberg officiated services. There was no public viewing
Sandra Ruth
Plaxico Horton
Sandra Ruth Plaxico Horton, 73, of Marion went to her eternal home on April 6, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1951, in Indiana to George Cullen Plaxico and Doris Cathel Brishke Plaxico. She was a CNA at Southland Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Joseph Horton, Sr. She is survived by: her daughters Crystalyn Metcalf (Daniel), Shannon Dwiggins (Robert); her son Joseph Horton, Jr. (Bridget); seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Pine Crest Memorial Gardens, Marion on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. Bro. Gervis Smith officiated and Kirk Funeral Homes, Marion Chapel directed.
Stanley Jeffery
Funeral service for Mr. Stanley Jeffery of Tuscaloosa was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Akron. Rev. West Moore officiated services with burial immediately following in the Hennessey Cemetery, Akron. Mr. Jeffery lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was Friday, April 4, 2025, at Washington & Paige Mortuary. Brother Stanley Lee Jeffery was born on December 16, 1958, in Akron to the late Leroy Jeffery and Bonnie Mae Jeffery Tubbs. He was preceded in death by: three brothers Leroy Jeffery, Thomas Jackson, Carl Jeffery; one sister Adelyn Jeffery; his beloved Melinda Rice Jeffery. At an early age, Stanley accepted Christ and became a member of First Baptist Church in Akron, under the leadership of the late Rev. L. Patton. He graduated from Akron High School in 1987, and began working shortly thereafter. Stanley spent several years working at Lawter International Chemical Plant in Moundville, before locating to Huntsville, where he worked at Alabama A. & M. University. Later, he transitioned into a career as a truck driver with Jordan Strap in Birmingham. a profession he continued until his retirement. Throughout his life, Stanley remained active in his spiritual journey uniting with other local churches where he continued to praise, worship and serve the Lord. Today, we pay tribute and. celebrate the life of this remarkable man. Stanley’s life was defined by love, service and an unwavering faith. His heart was always open to his family, expressing affection through kind words and thoughtful actions. He was a man who valued friendship. He was a friend to all, offering his time to listen, lend a hand, or share a laugh. His kindness knew no limits, and he made a lasting impact in his community, especially in guiding and inspiring young boys, to live with integrity and purpose. His passion for singing brought joy to the hearts of others, and his unwavering faith in God served as the foundation of his strength and guidance. Indeed, Stanley’s life truly reflected the power of love, service and faith. Brother Stanley departed this life on March 30, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his estranged wife Rose Mary Jeffery of Birmingham; three children Melody Powell, Verquitta Ray, Mynedrick Hope; seven grandchildren LaQuaveon, Tyneshia, Adonis, Ty’Rique, Ty’Rese, Alayah, Tyler, all of Tuscaloosa; a stepdaughter Ezra Hephnbah of Birmingham; four brothers Nathaniel (Carolyn) Jackson, Marvin (Loretta) Jackson, Robert (Evelyn) Jeffery, Alvin (Mary) Jeffery; seven sisters Mattie Spradiling, Francis Lee Jackson, Delois (Johnny) Collins, Brenda Jeffery, Sarah Hall, Patricia (Marvin) Turner and Teresa (Willie) Bryant; a special aunt Attie Walters; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Stanley’s life was a testament to faith, family and dedication and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Today, we gave him his crown.
Brandon Todd Klipstine
Brandon Todd Klipstine, 33, of Tuscaloosa passed away April 6, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Little Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Ed Golden officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. He is preceded in death by Leon C. Klipstine, Shirley Sexton and Carl Koster. He is survived by: his son Jonah Oliver Klipstine; brother Aaron Klipstine; his parents Joanna and Todd Klipstine; grandmother Sue Koster. Brandon was born on October 8, 1991. He was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend whose spirit touched everyone he met. Brandon was a man who never met a stranger. His warm smile and infectious laugh could brighten the darkest of days. He never met a stranger, and always welcomed everyone with open arms. He had an infectious laugh, and loved to make people smile. An avid Alabama football fan, Brandon never missed a game, cheering for his team with unstoppable loyalty. He had an enormous heart and it showed (especially when he watched ‘This Is Us.’) Family was at the heart of Brandon’s world. He loved to make his mom laugh, especially when he rearranged her kitchen. He never missed a chance to go for a ride with his dad, or his best friend, Butch. Fishing trips and wrestling matches were precious moments shared with his brother, Aaron. Brandon was a proud father to his son, Jonah, who he shared a love of sunsets with. Brandon’s memory will forever be cherished by his family and countless friends who became his family. His legacy of love and laughter lives on in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known him. His spirit will continue to inspire us to greet everyone with a smile and cherish the simple joys in life. Pallbearers are Ryan Hodges, Jacob Vandner, Butch Redick, Russell Allen, Morgan Codey, Michael McCool, Matt Watts, and Marc Montgomery.
Queentria Ward
Funeral services for Ms. Queentria Ward of Akron were held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at noon at 1st Baptist Church Akron, 7160 1st Ave. N., Akron. Rev. West Moore officiated services with burial immediately following in the New Akron Cemetery. Ms. Ward lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 1-5 p.m. at Washington & Paige Mortuary.