William Edward Brown
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. William Edward Brown, 76, of Aliceville on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Saturday, November 30, 2024, noon at Aliceville City Hall, 419 Memorial Parkway, Aliceville. The body will lie in state in the Aliceville City Hall one hour prior to the service. Intermentwill follow the service in Hughes Cemetery, Co. Rd. 13, Aliceville. Rev. Randy Hughes, Associate Pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church in Norwood, Conn., will officiate. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Brown family.
Willie J. Chambers
Funeral service for Mr. Willie J. Chambers of Greensboro were held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at noon at St. John Baptist Church. Pastor C. H. Agnew officiated services with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. Mr. Chambers lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing wase held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Lillie M. Griffin
Funeral service for Ms. Lillie M. Griffin of Greensboro was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at noon at Salem Baptist Church, Greensboro. Father Manuel Williams officiated services with burial immediately following in Sarah Christian Cemetery. Ms. Griffin lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Greta Nix
Greta Nix, 90, of Tuscaloosa passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Greta’s visitation was held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens. Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is honored to serve the Nix family during their time of bereavement. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Memory Chapel Funeral Home.com.
Greta is survived by: her daughter Brenda Nix and her son David Nix (Lisa); her grandchildren Jennifer Posada (Joboisias), Michael Bracey, Bradley Barr (Molly), Riley Nix (Elizabeth); her great-grandchildren Tyler, Tanner, Victoria, Will, Riley, Hudson, Rett, and Remi; her great-great-grandchildren Brady, Oakley, Isabella. Greta was preceded in death by: her husband William Glenn Nix; her son Phillip Nix; her parents Grover and Jewel Owens; her grandson Kevin Nix.
Serving as pallbearers are her grandsons and others. Honorary pallbearers are the administration and staff of Moundville Health and Rehabilitation. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Moundville Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mary Florence “Goo-Goo, Hip” Thomas Zanders
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Florence “Goo-Goo, Hip” Thomas Zanders of the Royal Estates Community in Greensboro was held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, 11 a.m. in the Washington & Paige Mortuary Chapel, Greensboro. Bishop Stephen C. Moore officiated services with burial immediately following in the Sarah Christian Cemetery. Mrs. Zanders lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, November 22, 2024, Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Edward “Ed Dog” Dewayne Ball
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. Edward “Ed Dog” Dewayne Ball, 41, of Aliceville on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024, from 2-6 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration will be Saturday, November 23, 2024, at noon at Spirit & Truth Pentecostal Church, 2717 M L King Rd., Aliceville. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in New Cemetery, 196 Valleyview Rd., Aliceville. Apostle Jeffery Ball, Sr., pastor of Spirit & Truth Pentecostal Church and father of Mr. Edward Ball will officiate. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Ball family.
John Allen Dockery
John Allen Dockery, 66, of Duncanville passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Hospice of West Alabama. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Memory Hill Gardens with Bro. Ray Hallman officiating.
John is survived by his parents; Larence and Gatha Dockery; sister, Saleta Carter (Joey); brother, Dwight Dockery; extended family, Lacey Flowers (Ryan), Jake Carter (Georgia), Jeremy Carter (Shelby), Peyton Dockery. John was a loving and caring person. There never was a dull moment when he was around. He had a deep love for animals and children. He kept a special place in his heart for Caleb and Brittney.
Pallbearers were Jake Carter, Jeremy Carter, Ryan Flowers, Joey Carter, Brian Sansing, Darrell Fields and Rodney Fields. In the care of Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens.
Mona Ann Glover
Mona Glover, born October 11, 1969, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2024, at Hospice of West Alabama, surrounded by friends and family. Mona lived in Moundville with her husband homas Glover. She is survived by: Thomas; her daughters Courtney Wallace, Carolyn Bailey; her two granddaughters; her father Marcus Plummer; brothers Mark and Mike Plummer.
Mona was a beloved teacher that taught in the Hale County school system for 25 years. She used her gifts to impact the lives of many others. Mona especially enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. She will be remembered by her ability to love others, her compelling personality, and her delightful sense of humor.
Visitation was at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home with the service to follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Breakthrough T1D, https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=9880&pg=personal&px=14153381. This cause was important to Mona, as her granddaughter was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes this year.
Dorothy “Dot” Hoggle
Dorothy “Dot” Hoggle passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 85. She died after a brief illness during which countless friends and family brought her cake and much-appreciated company in her final weeks. She enjoyed both immensely. Her sons were by her side when she left this mortal realm, as was her constant companion–the world’s most loyal and spoiled Australian Shepherd, Bella.Dot was born on October 22, 1939, to Pratt and Willie Mae (nee Smith) Thomas in Perry County. After spending her childhood trying to climb every tree on her family’s land, she married the love of her life in 1957, Wayne Hoggle. Together, they mentored other young married couples in Sunday School at Greensboro Baptist Church. Her highest aspiration was to be a good wife and mother. She accomplished this pursuit with devotion, grace, and boundless love. Accepting our Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and guide, she humbly served others before herself. Dot took care of everyone. Whether through food (the eating of which was non-negotiable), laughter, prayer, a hug, or an early-morning rescue from a busted tree stand, Dot found purpose and joy in giving. She was by every measure a great wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, grandmother, great-grandmother, Christian woman, and beloved “Ms. Dot” to generations of kids at Southern Academy. Dot passed into the glory of heaven to be with her parents, Pratt and Willie Mae; husband, Wayne Hoggle; brother, Allen Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bob Brown; and special daughter, Lisa Barnes. She said she looks forward to seeing her family and friends but will miss those she leaves behind.
She is survived by sons Tom Hoggle, Sr. (Carol), Keith Hoggle (Robin), and Robert Hoggle (Tammy); grandchildren Tom Hoggle, Jr. (Layne), Holly Eriksen (Kristian), Andrew Hoggle (Ashley), Sarah Duffey (Miles), Darla Mata, Morgan Hoggle (Meagan), and Craig Hoggle (Shelbie); great-grandchildren Natalie Hoggle, William Thomas and James Craig Hoggle, Jane Parrish Hoggle, Sommer and Stella Eriksen, Emma Hoggle, William and Caroline Hoggle, and Gabriella and Lincoln Mata; special daughters Donna Brown, Katherine Northcutt (Ron), and Rebecca Allen; special son Greg Thomas (Karla); sister-in-law, Hilda Collins (Bobby); special neighbor Debbie Johnston; several great-nieces, nephews, and surrogate grandchildren; and Bella. We will miss her too.
Visitation will be held at Greensboro Baptist Church on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Dot will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Family Farm in Perry County.
Mary “Christy” Christina LaFoy
Mary “Christy” Christina LaFoy, 50, of Moundville passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Christy is survived by her mother Ruth LaFoy; sister Angela Williamson (Dennis); brothers Lance LaFoy (Bridgett) and Eric LaFoy (Anje) and her grandmother Geraldine Mitchell. Christy was preceded in death by her father Roger C. LaFoy; her grandfather Cleveland LaFoy, her grandfather Odis Mitchell, and her grandmother Mable Honeycutt. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405.
Serving as pallbearers were David Roberts, Ryder Reneau, Kristopher McDuffie, and James Eatmon. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Community Baptist Church. Christy was born on January 1, 1974, at DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa. She attended Greensboro High School; graduating in 1995. She participated in the Rise and ARC programs. Thank you to all who have been a blessing in Christy’s life. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Rise or ARC programs. In the care of Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens.
Minnie Falls McElroy
Minnie Falls McElroy, 95, of Tuscaloosa passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Heritage Health and Rehab. A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Taylorville Baptist Church with Allen Foster, Curtis Kelley and Clay Mosley officiating. Burial followed at Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Minnie is preceded in death by her mother, Peral Jacobs; father, Murray Jacobs; husband, ALPH L. Falls, Harry McElroy; brothers, Leonard Jacobs, James “JC” Jacobs, Paul Jacobs.
She is survived by: daughter, Stasha Falls Morrison (Tom) of Northport; sons Barry L. Falls (Diane) of Northport, Ralph C. Falls (Lisa) of Moundville; step-daughter Deborah Bryan of Tuscaloosa; step-son Alan McElroy (Cheryl) of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; sister Nancy Davis of Tuscaloosa; grandchildren Michelle Holbrook (Jammie), Nicole Beck (Burton), Tara Hagler (Kent), Hunter Falls, Joel Falls (Amanda), Caleb Morrison (Leisha); step-grandchildren, Heather Davis, Tyler Bryan (Brook), Martie McElroy, Elizabeth Drayer (Robert); great grandchildren Cody Haynie, Shelby Robertson, Shelton Gandy, Gage Falls, Chloe Beck, BJ Beck, Jase Falls, Carson Falls, Deacon Hagler, Lena Morrison; great-great grandchildren Emma Gravette, Owen Gravette, Greyson Robertson; Minnie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Minnie was a skilled seamstress and spent a number of years working at Singer Sewing Co. as a salesperson, bookkeeper, and sewing teacher. After recovering from breast cancer, she served her community through volunteering for the Reach to Recovery Program with the American Cancer Society as well as at DCH Tuscaloosa. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Minnie spent 35 years volunteering in youth ministry at South Highlands Baptist Church. A woman of faith, she devotedly ministered in the church choir, served on multiple church committees, and held many prayer meetings in her home. Her heart for serving and hospitality shone through the way she cared for the sick and grieving by cooking and baking, as well as the special treats she prepared for friends. To many, she was known for her delectable caramel cakes, rich chocolate cakes, and succulent pies. On any Sunday afternoon well into her 80s, Minnie could be found cooking and baking for her family. Looking for her on a Friday, you could find her enjoying her time at the beauty shop. She was blessed and well-loved by countless friends throughout her life and made an effort to remain in touch as long as she was able. The way Minnie lived her life wrote her funeral because of her love for God, her husbands, children, and grandchildren as well as extended family, friends, and her community. She fulfilled her gift of service and hospitality to the fullest. Though she was a member of the church choir, her life was a reflection of worship to God. Near the end of her life, through a valiant fight with dementia, Minnie’s love for the Lord never wavered. Through it all, she could always be found praying and worshipping her savior. Pallbearers will be Hunter Falls, Joel Falls, Caleb Morrison, Burton Beck, Jammie Holbrook, Kent Hagler, Cody Haynie, Gage Falls, Alan McElroy. Honorary Pallbearers are Former members of South Highlands Baptist Church, Members of Taylorville Baptist Church, Taylorville Baptist Helping Hands Ministry, Taylorville Baptist In Touch Ministry, Pat Shuttlesworth, Anthony Shuttlesworth, Jane Kimberly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama, Taylorville Baptist Helping Hands Ministry, Reach to Recovery of the American Cancer Society.