Viva Jacqueline Averette
Viva Jacqueline Averette, 59, of Moundville passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 10-11 a.m. at Faith Chapel, Marion, followed by a celebration of life funeral service from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens, directing.
Jimmy Dee Bryant
Jimmy Dee Bryant, 89, of Northport died July 17, 2024, at home. Services were held on Friday July 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Cooley officiating. Burial followed in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Tuscaloosa Memorial Park and Chapel will be directing.
He was born April 12, 1935, in Tuscaloosa, and lived his entire life here. He was preceded in death by: his daughter Linda Bryant Junkin; parents Mack and Mattie Bryant; his wives Ruth Sellers Bryant, mother of his daughters, Yvonne Calhoun Bryant; brother Jack; sisters Bernice, Audrey, Sarah, Louise, Mary. He is survived by: his daughters Deborah Wyatt (Wayne) of Moundville, Donna Barnes (Deion) of Northport; sister, Fay Mezzina of Jackson, N. J.; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and five great- great grandchildren.
Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time at his camp house in Boligee. He was an avid Alabama fan and could go all the way back to the sixties and tell stories about the players and coaches. Jimmy was a prankster and loved joking around with his friends. He was a member of the Northport Methodist church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army National Guard. He loved music and played the harmonica, juice harp. Jimmy loved to talk about his childhood and had the ability to make you feel like you were right there with him. He even hitchhiked from California back to Alabama when he was only 15 years old. He worked at the Central Foundry Company in Holt Alabama for twenty years until its closing and retired from McAbe construction.
Pallbearers were Hunter Barnes, Joshua Barnes, Lane Junkin, Riley Hughes. Honorary pall bearers are Dr. Jeffery Laubenthal and nursing staff, Amedisys Hospice nursing staff and aides, Presbyterian Apt building 2 staff, and friends.
Kathryn Cline Byrd
Kathryn Cline Byrd, born May 28, 1947, in Colorado died on July 14, 2024, after a short illness. A memorial service will be held on July 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. at University Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Funeral Home.
Kathy received her PhD in Speech Pathology from the University of Alabama and taught for many years in the Tuscaloosa City Schools. She volunteered with many organizations, including League of Women Voters, Girl Scouts, PEO, and University Lutheran Church.
She is survived by: her husband of 53 years Gene Byrd; her brother Richard Cline, Jr.; her daughters Jeannette Byrd, Lea Hoggle, and Dana Byrd (Michael van den Eijnden); her grandchildren Lydia, Julia, Katie (Mike), Evan, Max, and Samantha; and her great-grandchild, Felicity. She was predeceased by her parents Richard and Jean Cline. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations in Kathy’s name to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.
Gregory Cannon
Graveside services for Mr. Gregory Cannon of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Greensboro, were held on July 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Greenleaf Baptist Church Cemetery, Greensboro. Rev. Timothy Jeffries officiated services. There was no public viewing. Washington and Paige Funeral home directing.
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn, 82, of Moundville passed away July 11, 2024, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services were held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, Gallion with Pastor Tom Strickland officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation will was held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the church.
She is preceded in death by her parents Iverson Hoover Thigpen and Bessie Marie (Duke) Thigpen; grandmother Effie Marie (Mason) Duke; brother Ira Maynard Thigpen; sister Vivian Lee (Thipen) Whitfield.
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn was born on Wednesday, February 4, 1942, to Iverson Hoover Thigpen and Bessie Marie Duke Thigpen. Teressa was the oldest of three children; her siblings were Ira Maynard Thigpen and Vivian Lee Thigpen Whitfield. She grew up on a dairy farm in Gallion, and attended Demopolis High School, Demopolis. She was married to Dellie Martin Colburn, Jr., in March of 1961, and resided in Marion, until their divorce in 2005, at which time she relocated to Greensboro. Together they had six children including, Dana Robin Colburn Cooper, Guy Martin Colburn, Abby Estelle Colburn Clements, Marty Le Anne Colburn Aultman, Terry Marie Colburn Nixon, and Perry Lyn Colburn. Teressa led a full life, worked hard, and devoted her life to providing for her family. As a teenager, she began working alongside her mother as a seamstress at Vanity Fair, Demopolis. After marrying in 1961, and while managing a household of eight, she continued to work full-time in the garment industry for over 40 years at Vanity Fair, Greensboro Manufacturing, and Greensboro Apparel. During this time, she simultaneously served as the accountant and store manager at each of their family stores, Colburn’s West End Grocery, Greensboro, Colburn’s Grocery, Faunsdale, and Grandpa’s Grocery, Marion. During this time, she also spent countless midnight hours sewing and creating garments for her family, canning, cooking, and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. At the age of 62, Teressa scored among the highest scores of her cohort on the placement test at Shelton State Community College. While attending Shelton State as a non-traditional student, Teressa inspired many younger students to strive harder by proving it is never too late to accomplish their goals. Earning her Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration-Information Processing, she graduated at the top of her class with honors in May of 2006. Immediately after graduating from Shelton, she gained employment at Morrow Reality, where she managed the office and day-to-day operations of Carriage Hills Apartments, Greensboro, as well as interim manager at other company-owned properties when needed. She continued to manage over 90 units for the next 14 and 1/2 years until her retirement at the age of 78. After retirement, Teressa relocated to Moundville, where she lived her remaining years happily spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Teressa positively touched the life of everyone she met. She had a huge heart and an infectious light of life that everyone could see in her eyes. Her devotion, faith, and love for God and her family were infinite. Teressa not only had 6 children, 15 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren, but she was also a mother and nanny to so many others. She was and is an inspiration to all who knew her.
Survivors include daughters Robin Cooper, Abby Clements (James), Marty Aultman (Eddie), Terry Nixon (Mike); sons Guy Colburn (Ellen), and Perry Colburn (Sabrina); grandchildren Toney Cooper (Samantha), Crystal Allison (Mike), Elizabeth Boyette (David), Guy Martin Colburn, Jr. (Brianne), Marie Davis (Kevin), Wendy Kizziah (Josh), Christopher Melton (Brandee), Lewis Aultman, Hannah Nixon, Matthew Nixon (Kayla), Violet Colburn, Tyler Colburn, Christian Colburn, Brittany Toews (Benji), Walt Drake (Fran); 28 great grandchildren, 8 nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends who loved her deeply.
Pallbearers were Christopher Melton, Lewis Aultman, Gavin Mitchell, Gage Mitchell, Matthew Nixon, and Tyler Colburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Aultman, James Clements, Mike Nixon, Kevin Davis, Josh Kizziah, Toney Cooper, Guy Martin Colburn, Jr., Walt Drake, Chandler Swisher, Brayden Swisher, Jaysen Swisher, Tom Whitfield, Tommy Whitfield, David Whitfield, Paul Whitfield, Robert Watts, and the staff of DCH MICU3.
William McKay “Mac” DeLoach
William McKay “Mac” DeLoach, 97, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away on July 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Services were at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Clinton Hubbard officiating and burial to follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with military honors. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Williams DeLoach; parents, Leonard Raymond DeLoach Sr., and Jennellie McKay Deloach; brother, Leonard R. DeLoach Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Sadie Ann A. DeLoach of Atlanta, Ga., Lorene K. DeLoach, and Jackie DeLoach of Stockton, Calif.; as well as several close cousins.
He is survived by: his daughters Lynn DeLoach Gregory of Tuscaloosa, Beverly DeLoach Baker (Dennis L.) of Dayton, Ohio; son-in-law, Dennis A. Gregory of Knoxville; brother James Douglass DeLoach Sr. of Stockton, Calif.; grandchildren Warren McKay “Mac” Gregory (Amanda) of Arab Brandi Nicole Gregory Jones (Dustin) of Northport, Daniel Hoke Gregory of Tuscaloosa, Sean B. Baker (Jacob Malone) of Cleveland, Ohio, Michael L. Baker (O’Quilla) of Waco, Texas; great-grandsons Elijah Hoke Gregory, James Culley Gregory of Arab, Mason Malone, Skylar Malone of Cleveland, Ohio; and beloved nieces, nephews, and their families.
Mac served as a Naval Corpsman in World War II at a Marine hospital unit in California. He graduated from Auburn University in 1950. Mac and Marilyn married on June 9, 1951, at their home church, Trinity Methodist Church, Opelika, after Mac completed his medical technology certification at University Hospital in Birmingham and Marilyn graduated from Auburn University that same day. They then moved to Tuscaloosa where he began work at Druid City Hospital. He was named Chief Medical Technologist in 1952, organized and directed the DCH School of Medical Technology and later became Director of the Clinical Laboratory. He was certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology, a member of the American Society of Medical Technology, serving as a president of the state society, and on several committees of ASCP. He was also a member of Alabama Association of Laboratory Managers, where he served as the first vice-president. He retired from DCH RMC laboratory in 1993, after 42 years, then volunteered there for several more years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Tuscaloosa, the Lee Sunday school class, a past member of the Administrative Board, and best known for serving for 50 years as an usher there. Mac had a keen interest in the Boy Scouts of America, starting when he was 12 years old and it never ended. He served in every leadership position from Assistant Patrol to Scoutmaster. He organized Troop 55 at Trinity Methodist Church, Tuscaloosa when he moved here. Later he helped reorganize Troop 90 at First United Methodist Church, Tuscaloosa, serving as chairman of the Scout Committee and Institutional Representative. He and both of his brothers were Eagle Scouts, as well as his grandson, Mac. Music was one of his main interests, starting in 1936, with the drum and Bugle Corps where he played the bugle, and his brother Leonard played the drums. He also played clarinet in bands, regularly attending TSO concerts at the University Moody Music Building. He loved the great marches, big bands such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and others, classical music and hymns. He and Marilyn loved dancing and were members of the Druid Promenaders and the Tuscaloosa Squares Square Dance Clubs. He was a member of the Tuscaloosa Kiwanis Club, serving as president in 1977-1978. He worked with the Key Club at Holt High School and helped start the Kiwanis Pancake Day, Tuscaloosa. He helped organize the Woodridge Homeowners Association, being the first house in the neighborhood and for many years served as the neighborhood watch with his beloved lab mix, Bo. He enjoyed his walks with our dogs through the neighborhood and had many friends, young and old, meeting him on his walks. He loved God, his country, his family, and Auburn University, but especially his beloved Marilyn, who he had really missed and with whom he is now joyfully reunited in heaven.
Pallbearers are Warren McKay Gregory, Daniel H. Gregory, Dennis A. Gregory, Dennis L. Backer, Dustin Jones, Michael L. Baker. Honorary pallbearers are the Lee Sunday School Class, Boy Scout Troop 90, Woodridge Neighbors, and former DCH Lab Employees. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, Hospice of West Alabama, any of the above-mentioned groups he was involved in, or donor’s favorite charity. If you would like, donate a pint of blood to a blood service near you.
Michael George Flohr
Michael George Flohr, 75, of Greensboro, passed away July 18, 2024, at home. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Magnolia Chapel North directing.
He is survived by: his daughter Kristina Marie Ridley of Moundville; and his sister Donna Flohr Trapp of Au Gres, Mich.
He was the best father in the whole world. He was a member of the Alabama Trappers Association, an active member in the VFW and took pride in honoring fallen Veterans. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved spending time at fish camp with his friends in Greensboro. He will be missed FOREVER!
Deacon Tracy Lee “Jack” Gaskin, Sr.
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Deacon Tracy Lee “Jack” Gaskin, Sr., 83, of Aliceville, on Monday, July 8, 2024. Visitation was Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration was Friday, July 19, 2024, 11 a.m. at Union Valley Baptist Church, Aliceville. The body lay in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment followed the funeral service in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Gordo. Rev.Willie James Lavender is the pastor of Union Valley Baptist Church. Rev. Quienton Prude, pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Aliceville, was the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing. Survivors are the Gaskin, Ball, and Harris families.
Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital, Tuscaloosa, surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Tuscaloosa Memorial Park and Chapel, tuscaloosamemorial.com, directing.
Gina was born September 1, 1961, to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham, and lived most of her life in Tuscaloosa until she moved to Greensboro, where she met the love of her life, Clyton L. Tyler, Jr. Gina loved spending time outdoors working with her husband in the garden, planting flowers and fishing before she was too sick to get outside. She and Clayton loved to go fishing and of course, she always out fished him. She loved the Lord, her family and the members of the Greensboro EMS and Fire Department more than they can imagine.
In addition to her parents, Gina was preceded in death by her brother David Turner, her grandson Hank George, and great grandson Roran George. She is survived by: her husband of almost 24 years, Clayton L. Tyler of Greensboro; daughters Dana Epps (Shedrick) of Vance, Jennifer Simpson (Tony) of Millport; sons James Isbell (Latania) of Rocky Mountain, N. C., Jeffrey Harris (Haley) of Franklin, Ga.; sisters Mary Turner of Berry, Lisa Barfuss of Boise, Ind.; brothers Edward Turner (Candie) of Coker, Eugene Turner, Jr. (Rosemary) of Northport, Michael Turner of Sevierville, Tenn., Barry Hall (Lisa) of Centerville; grandchildren Autumn Gibson (Tyler) of Brookwood, Daphne Kindred (Wesley) of Vance, Isabella Hartley of Northport, Tyler Simpson of Brookwood, Daniel Hallman of Northport, Drew Simpson of Gulf Shores, Brandon Hallman (Rilyn) of Northport, Julian Smith of Greensboro, Lucas Harris of Franklin, Ga., and Kailey Harris of Franklin, Ga. Gina also has several great grandchildren, and the family wishes to recognize the Greensboro EMS and Fire Department, Harvest Select Catfish Farm, Chris and Miranda Burnette, Alvin and Lucy Worrell, and three young ladies whom Gina loved as her own grandchildren Caitlyn Lee, Kimberly Swindle and Holley Osmer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gina’s honor can be made to the Greensboro EMS and Fire Department at 554 Armory Street, Greensboro, AL 36744.
Mary J. Warren
Memorial services for Ms. Mary J. Warren of Greensboro were held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. at William Chapel Church, Greensboro. Rev. Dr. Bryan O. McCollough provided encouraging words. Washington and Paige Funeral home directing.