Alma Goddard
Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Goddard of Greensboro were held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at noon at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Greensboro. Memorial Discourse was done by Bro. Eddie Hutton. Burial followed in the Sarah Christian Cemetery.
Alma Goddard was born June 25, 1922, in S. C., to William and Katie Adams. She was the youngest daughter of eight children. She was a wonderful mother to two sons, Larry and Richard Goddard. Alma was known for helping to assist anyone, anytime, anyway, and anyhow she could without hesitation or delay. She was also lmown for being a good cook for everyone. If you was sick everyone had a big pot of soup to get better. Alma Goddard was baptized April·19, 1957, as one Jehovah Witness in New York City, N. Y., in symbol of her dedication to Jehovah to whom she remain a loyal servant until death. She moved from Michigan to Greensboro in 1968, to assist in teaching honest hearted person the good news about Jehovah and His kingdom.
William “Bill” Hinsey
William “Bill” Hinsey, 70, of Tuscaloosa passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at DCH Regional Medical Center. A visitation for Bill was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Mary Hinsey.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Pat Hinsey; daughter Kelley Hodo (Tut); son Casey Hinsey (Glenda); sister Teresa Cron (Paul); brothers Jim Hinsey, Tom Hinsey (Danielle), John Hinsey (Sara), Wayne Hinsey; grandchildren Jacob Hinsey (Jania), Evan Hinsey, Rose and Lily Allen, Jacob Laycock; brother in-law Jim Cabiness (Jimmie Ann); a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bill was born in Evansville, Ind. He met and fell in love with an Alabama girl while in high school. After graduation, they married and moved to Alabama, where he got a job as a milkman at Perry’s Pride. He then went on to work for the University of Alabama. They had two wonderful children, four grandkids, and a bonus grandson. These kids meant the world to them! Bill was a little league baseball coach assistant and a volunteer fireman with Englewood-Hulls Volunteer Fire Department for many years, with his son. After 35 years at the University, Bill retired with his wife, spending holidays hosting family get togethers, watching Alabama softball and cheering on the Crimson Tide’s football team. Bill was a devoted husband for 50 years, he was a loving father and the most beloved grandpa you could imagine! He will always be loved and will be deeply missed. Pallbearers were Craig Ammons, Jacob Laycock, Phillip Johnson, Jody Wyatt, Joe Poole, and Tut Hodo. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Englewood-Hulls Volunteer Fire Department and former co-workers at the University of Alabama. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Englewood-Hulls Volunteer Fire Department or your favorite charity.
Lakeesha Jones
Funeral services for Ms. Lakeesha Jones of Greensboro was held on Saturday, September 7 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Washington & Paige Chapel, Greensboro. Pastor Walter Jones, her uncle, officiated services. Burial followed in the Sarah Christian Cemetery, Greensboro.
Nancy Lawson
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Lawson of Greensboro, Lock 5 Community, was on Saturday, September 7 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cassimore Community Church, Greensboro. Rev. Dr. Bryan O. McCollough officiated services with burial ollowing in the Cameron Family Cemetery. Mrs. Lawson lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Patsy McDonald
Patsy McDonald, 86, of Duncanville passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Andy “Peck” Owens
It is with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announces the passing of Mr. Andy “Peck” Owens, of Aliceville, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Visitation was Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Lavender’s Funeral Service. The home going celebration was on Friday, September 6, 2024, 11 a.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Alicevillea. The body lay in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment was at Bethany Town Cemetery. Rev. Willie James Lavender, was the eulogist. Lavender’s Funeral Service, Aliceville, 205-373-2420, LavendersFuneralService.com, directing.
Solomon “Nick” Perry
Funeral service for Mr. Solomon “Nick” Perry of Greensboro was held on Monday, September 9, 2024, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Newbern, 296 Beach St. in Newbern. Pastor James Williams officiated services with burial immediately following in the Sarah Christian Cemetery, Greensboro. Mr. Perry lay in state one hour prior to start of service. Public viewing was held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Wayne Townsend
Born on April 6, 1934, in Tuscaloosa. Mr. Townsend passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 90. Wayne was the beloved husband of Nancy McArthur Townsend for 65 years. He is preceded in death by his son Wayne Townsend, Jr., and his parents Cecil and Lucile Townsend. He is survived by: his identical twin brother Ray Townsend (Joanne) of Falkville; his daughter Suzanne Peterson (Jim) of Atlanta, Ga.; his son Ray Townsend of Tuscaloosa; his grandchildren Jimmy, Ollie Peterson, Ray Jr., Cayce, Mary Caroline Townsend; his great grandchildren Ryleigh, Liam and Garrett Townsend.
Wayne had a remarkable life and distinguished career working more than 30 years for the Tuscaloosa News, where he began as a paperboy delivering newspapers on his bicycle, and worked his way up to the role of Vice President of Production and Circulation. He was also a former partner of Boone Newspapers Inc. Before retiring, he served as an administrator of the DCH Regional Medical Center PPO. Wayne was a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School and the University of Alabama. Throughout his life he was passionate about so many things—cultivating a bountiful vegetable garden, scuba diving, fishing, camping, hunting, and playing the guitar and trombone. He had a profound love for sailing. He built his first sailboat by hand in his 30s, which inspired him to co-found the Tuscaloosa Sailing Club located on Lake Tuscaloosa, where he served many years as Commodore. He often competed in sailing regattas with his family there, and throughout the Southeast. Wayne loved everything to do with Alabama football and the ritual of preparing the perfect game day meal. In his teens he was an avid hunter and enjoyed breeding and training beagles. Wayne loved to tell stories and one of his favorites was about the day his beloved beagle brought home the blue ribbon in the state competition. Wayne also loved to share the story of how he and his oldest son, Wayne, Jr., were once fortunate enough to survive a plane crash on a scuba diving trip on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. Throughout his life he also loved reminiscing about his years playing the trombone in the Tuscaloosa High School band, the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band, and as a member of a big brass ensemble that performed at special events and dances. He was a member of Forest Lake United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Indian Hills Country Club, and North River Yacht Club. He will be missed dearly by his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Forest Lake United Methodist Church, 1711 Fourth Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Geneva Washington
Funeral services for Ms. Geneva Washington of Greensboro, Lock 5 Community, was held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lock 5. Pastor Nathaniel Carter officiated services with burial immediately following in the Sarah Christian Cemetery. Ms. Washington lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.
Sister Geneva Washington was born April 13, 1945, to the late Clayborne Washington, Sr., and Lula Lyles Washington. She received Christ at an early age and joined Mars Hill Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until moving to Brooklyn, New York. She joined Saint Luke Baptist Church in New York and was a faithful member. She was a member of the Pastor Aide and Missionary Department. She worked at New York Hospital until her retirement. After retiring, Geneva moved back to Alabama and reunited with Mars Hill Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until her declining health and transition.
Geneva transitioned from labor to rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clayborne and Lula Washington; grandson Kendry D. (Ken) Paige; siblings Alex (Pot) Washington, Clara (Ann) Landers, Clayborne (Crook) Washington, Jr., John (Sonny) Washington, Ruth (Pearl) Russell, Lillie M. (Nook) Hiskell, and Lovell (Butt) Washington. Left to cherish her memories are: two sons Bryan K. (Tammy) Washington, Queens, N. Y., Ryan K. (Chandra) Washington, Tuscaloosa; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters Christine (Clarence) Royal, Atlanta, Ga., Mary (Jensy) (Earl) Abrams, Tuscaloosa; one brother George (Eugenia) Washington; Tuscaloosa; two sisters-in-law Tammy Washington, Philadelphia, Penn., Irene (Cookie) Washington, Greensboro; two devoted friends, Evelyn (Niecy) Hill and Diane Johnson, both of Greensboro; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and friends.
Barbara White
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara White of Greensboro was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at New First Baptist Church Sawyerville, Sawyerville. Burial was in Sarah Christian Cemetery. Mrs. White lay in state one hour prior to start of services. Public viewing was Friday, September 6, 2024, at Washington & Paige Mortuary.