Mr. Spencer Van Phillips, age 35, passed away on  May 5th at his childhood home. Spencer was born on June 1st, 1988 to Larry and Carolyn Phillips. Spencer was the youngest of three boys. He grew up in a loving home in Fayette, AL with his mother and brothers, with grandparents nearby. He graduated from Fayette County High School in 2006 and went on to learn multiple trades. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Phillips; and grandparents, Cora Mae Bobo, Ruel Bobo, and John Kelly...

Mrs. Linda Jenkins, age 81 of Kennedy, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11-A.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Bro. James Godsey will officiate. She was preceded in death by her husband: Allen Jenkins, parents: William Harvey Langston and Clara Chandler Langston,...

Mr. Max Crowley, age 76 of Fayette, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Fayette Long Term Care. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2-P.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1-2 P.M. at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his wife: Jane Fleming Crowley, and his parents: James Edd Crowley and Margret Cornelia Newman Crowley. Survivors include his daughter: Carrie Crowley Porter...

Thomas Dawson Morrison, 76, of Fayette, AL, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 29, 2024 after a short battle with Leukemia. Dawson was born on January 8, 1948 to Lawson and Annie Morrison in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Dawson grew up with a twin brother and 4 other siblings. At the age of 17, he accepted a call on his life to preach the word of God which he faithfully did for nearly 60 years. He most recently served at Mountain Home Baptist in Bankston, AL for the last 18 years...

Mrs. Linda Cox, age 77 of Fayette, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Fayette Long Term Care. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2-P.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Sand Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1-2 P.M. at the funeral home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gordon Marcus Cox, Sr., son: Gordon Marcus Cox, Jr., parents: Rayford and Kathleen Manasco, brothers: Ralph, Rex, Steve...

Mr. Fredrick Smith, age 87 of Fayette, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Fayette Long Term Care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2-P.M. from Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state Saturday from 1-2 P.M. at the church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Murl Glover and Manie Lou "Kate" Pugh Smith, son: Jack Barry Smith, daughter: Carol Smith, and brother-in-law: Wilson...

Mr. Aaron Smith, age 72 of Berry, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11-A.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Salem Nazarene Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 10-11 A.M. at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents: King David and Evalene Kilpatrick Smith and brother: Richard Smith. Survivors include his wife: Kathy Smith...

Mr. James Perry Kelley, age 97 of Fayette, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 12-Noon from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Macedonia (Gumbud) Cemetery. Dr. Dale Mitchell, Harold Kelley and Billy Joe Owens will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10- 12 P.M. at the funeral home. Survivors include one son: Jim Kelley (Nancy) of Northport, one daughter: Cindy Duckworth of...

Mr. Steve Minor, age 70 of Fayette, passed away April 7, 2024 at Fayette Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5-P.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Terry McAdams will officiate. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Huey Minor and Brownie Faye Thompson Minor. Survivors include his son: Dusty Minor of Fayette, daughter: Ashley Christian (Derek) of Northport, and two grandchildren: Brooklyn and Ayden Christian.

Mr. James Dwayne "Bubba"  Nuckols, age 29 of Kennedy, passed away April 6, 2024 in Lamar County. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at New Life Church in Winfield. Burial will follow in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1-2 P.M. at the church. Survivors include three daughters: Allie Mae Nuckols, Macie Nuckols and Aubrey Nuckols, father: James Nuckols, sister: Monica Nuckols, like a mother: Kay Terry. He was...