In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and Home Health Care for their care and support. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama, immediately . He was 95 years old. Surviving in addition to his wife Dolly are a son and daughter-in-law, David Lee (Joanne) Upton, Mobile, AL; three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Gail Upton (Mury) Salls, Orlando, FL, Catherine Elaine Upton (Randall) Bogart and Sandra Kaye Upton (Bernard) Quinnelly all of Lees Summit, MO; a sister, Wanda Huffstetler, Dallas, NC; two sisters-in-law, Mary Tucker Upton, Gastonia, NC and Desma G. Upton, Stanley, NC; seventeen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mr. Sauls was born August 24, 1942 to the late Porter and Ruby Johnson Sauls. She was a homemaker and attended Pine Hills Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyette was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Haley Price, and a brother-in-law, Aubrey Stanfill. Surrounded by his family, Charles Paul Wise passed away in his home at 91 years of age in Huntersville North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church prior to the services. Jeff Shepard, 57, died unexpectedly on January 11, 2016 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Linda Gail Knight Mertes, 63, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Ridout's Southern Heritage. Alice Taylor Collins, of Dothan, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at her residence. LaJean was born on June 26, 1955 in Valdosta, Georgia. Joseph Carl Joe Robinson went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services for Mrs. Hollingsworth will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 29, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Published in The News Courier on September 12, 2019. He enjoyed his travels around the United States with his parents. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Tues., Sept. 20, 2022 . The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Dean was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Theresa Averill; a brother, Les Averill; a niece Brigitta Averill; and a brother in law Joel Cooley. Memorial services with a gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. The family is appreciative of these very special caretakers. She was 83. Jane Elmore McCardle, a resident of Cottonwood, died Saturday, August 8, 2015. The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM Friday July 17, 2015 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to any animal shelter or humane society of your choice, or to Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation 306 West Brock Avenue Bonifay, Florida 32425. Burial will follow at the Memphis Baptist Church cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2 PM in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Pastor Keith Johnson officiating. He loved NASCAR, Gibson Racing #16 and Alabama Football. Mrs. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Covenant Hospice, 104 Rockbridge Rd., Dothan, AL 36303 or Shriners Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Survivors include two daughters, Amy and Joseph Ashby, Stone Mountain, GA, Sue and Anthony Harris, Davenport, IA; two sons, Amos Peverill, Lynchburg, VA, Tim and Ranae Peverill, Manhattan, KS; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Carolyn is preceded in death by her mother, Myrim Geraldine Wood Carolyn Owens, a resident of Dothan, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at her residence. You have funeral questions, we have answers. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Dot worked with G.T.E. Geraldian Dye, a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at her residence. Honour the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. Following a short career in teaching she began a new career in Medical Records Administration at West Paces and Saint Josephs Hospitals in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Adams was born in Donalsonville, Georgia January 19, 1955 to the late Herbert Cleveland and Betty Jean Tindell Adams. She enjoyed bowling, taking care of her special dogs, spending time at the lake and caring for her family and she was a member of Denton Road United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 469A Dothan, AL, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 87 Dothan AL, B-47 Stratojet Association, American Legion, VFW, and Elks Lodge. The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the funeral home. He loved baseball and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. David Bradford Wells, 74, of Cottonwood, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Barbara Jeanell Mercer Buntin of Cottonwood went to be with her Lord at her home Monday evening, February 15, 2016. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2014 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Chaplain Daryl Bates officiating. Born on November 25, 1939 Peggy was a daughter of the late William H. and Mable Kube Smith. Sign up for service and obituary updates. to the family or plant a tree Southern Heritage Funeral Home welcomes people of all belief systems and cultures, and we are dedicated to creating personalized funerals and memorial services. Richard "Ricky" Frank Brazier, age 66, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Jan 09 2023 4:59 PM Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory Haley Kirkland Forrest, a resident of Dothan, Alabama died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle . At other times the family will be at the home of Allen and Doreen Anderson, 2144 Gene Terry Road, Cottonwood, AL 36312. SOUTHERN HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Mrs. Benzel was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Benzel. Obituary for Linda Gayle Johnston | Southern Heritage Funeral Home Mrs. Raines loved working with her hands and was a master seamstress, enjoyed needlework and loved to cook for her family. Born in Columbus, GA, Jacob is a son of Bobby and Glenda Forrest. Mr. Bertagnolli was born January 11, 1930 in Daphne, Alabama, where he lived the early years of his life and where his extended family remains. She then moved to Plant city, Florida and later moved to Cottonwood in 1991 where she lived the remainder of her life. Wanda Renea Devane Knight, 55, a resident of Midland City, Alabama, died Friday, September 11, 2015 at Flowers Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Survivors include her husband, Myrias Mack Womack; two daughters, Angela Pickren and Katrina Morgan; two granddaughters, Diawn (Harry) Dupuy, Caitlin Johnson; five great grandchildren, Joshua Miller, Shai-Anne Rozier, Cody Lee Slayde, Catherine Dupuy, Reese Johnson; sister, Abbie (Hurdis) Rudd; two foster sisters, Jerri (Joe) Hough, Bobbie Curtis and several nieces and nephews. She was employed by Advance Auto Parts prior to her retirement. Jacob Andrew Forrest, 36, of Dothan, Alabama, died Monday, May 18, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She would come to the aid of all those she felt were in need. Messages run for up to one year and you You do not have access to www.legacy.com. Mr. Johnson was born February 13, 1947 in Houston County to the late Hugha and Lois Miller Johnson. William E. Bridges officiating. 9772 Fm 1696 Rd Bedias, TX 77831. Born in Houston County, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Ewell and Martha Tindell Bridges. She was a loving mother and caregiver who loved to cook and loved taking care of her family. They have four children, Ashley, Jeremiah, Joshua, and Alexandra. Visitation will be Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home from 2-3 p.m., followed by A Service of Remembrance at 3 p.m. at the funeral home's chapel, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Memorial services for Mr. Richardson will be held at 10 AM Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage. Mrs. Hollingsworth Granny was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved by all in her community. Sadly, she leaves behind her children, Kristian Ann Haddan and husband Clifford Lee Miller, III; Justin Kyle Haddan and wife Hannah Lea Haddan; grandchildren, Della Ann Johnson, Donavan Kahlil Johnson, Jazlea Claire Haddan and Silea Ann Haddan; three nieces and four nephews; father, Franklin David Carl Christopher; sister, Hope Lynn Worden; brothers, Franklin David Christopher and Birt Lee Christopher; and other loved ones, Terry Gene Haddan, Betty Jean Shade, Judy Gale Castleberry, and Christina Amerda Gordon. April 23, 1982 - February 23, 2023. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends immediately following the Memorial service at the family residence. In addition to working together, Helen and Ewell had exciting and hilarious adventures as they travelled across the United States in their motorhome. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Dye, Dothan; daughter, Donna Quinones, Madison, WI; sons, Tony Dye (Shirlon), Elba, Hugh Dye (Lee), Birmingham, Samuel R. Dye, Jr. (Rosalina), Dothan, Ronnie Dye, Dothan; eleven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Sally Allen, brothers, Bill Allen and Johnny Allen. She loved spending time with her family but most enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren. Zoom. Parker. Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery - Dignity Memorial Surviving are his wife, Terri Jeffries Kelly, Dothan, Alabama; Mother-in-law, Betty Jeffries, Dothan, Alabama; several nieces, nephews and cousins and his very special pets, Bruiser and Deacon. Surviving are four sons, Albert (Starla) Kirkland, Jimmy Kirkland, Robert (Jane) Kirkland and Danny (Kim) Kirkland; five daughters, Janie (Ed) Harmon, Lynda (Randy) Campbell, JoAnn (Herb) Ruff, Kathy (Charles) Hunter, Sue (Dale) Lee and Shirley McGee; sister, Martha (Tony) Andrews; grandchildren, Meagan, Morgan, Madison, Tiffany, Andrew, Jackson, Angel, Ashton, Heather, Jessie, Sonny, Christopher, Jeremy, Lisa , Wendy, Todd, Taylor, John Robert, Joel, Aaron, Dowling, Beth, Nick, Autumn, Holly; Numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.. Maudie Ree Forrest Brown, 85, widow of James Edward Brown, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the home of her son, surrounded by her loving family. She was a 1995 graduate of Rehobeth High School and worked as a receptionist forCarmichael Appraisal Services. He served his country in the Pacific during the post-war occupation of Japan and the Korean War. Surrounded by his family, Charles Paul Wise passed away in his home at 91 years of age in Huntersville North Carolina. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the graveside and immediately following the service. Survivors include his wife, Mary Johnson, Cottonwood; two sons, Craig and Jennifer Johnson, Mt. Serving as active pallbearers will be grandsons, Justin Mitchell, Nick Nowell, Cole Mashburn and Andrew Marshall and son-in-laws, Bill Mitchell and Van Mashburn. Survivors include his wife, Mary Douglas Seay Guilford, Dothan; son, Mason Douglas Guilford, Dothan; two daughters, Hanna B. Guilford Mills (Steven), Cottonwood, Hailey Jo Guilford, Wicksburg; three grandchildren, Dallas Payne Hale, Serenity Jo Taylor, Mackinzie Mills; sister, Melissa Justice (Kip), Hartford; sister in law, Linda Odom (Randy), Columbia; nephews, Zach, Noah, Seth Justice and Chris Odom; niece, Jennifer Odom, several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wishes to offer a special thank you to the Terrace staff and nurses. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Gail was born in Blytheville, AR, but grew up and remained in Birmingham, AL. She especially liked hearing about all of the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lola B. Anderson, a resident of Ashford, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Oakview Manor in Ozark. can stop at any time. Survivors include his wife, Belinda Branton, Yougstown, FL; son, James Branton, Spotsylvania, VA; mother, Jean Branton, Dothan; two sisters, Linda Jean Bruner and husband, Paul, Columbus, GA, Sue Dean and husband, Ronnie, Dothan; aunt, Mable Branton, Dothan and several nieces and nephews. He was 23. Mr. Warren was an avid golfer and was very good at it. He worked as a pipe fitter with Local Union 52, Montgomery, Alabama and attended Cross Roads Baptist Church. She loved her pets and enjoyed fishing and reading. In lieu of flowers the family request that Mrs. Crowley be honored by donations made to Cowarts Creek Church, c/o Mr. Rodney Fowler, 104 Coot Fowler Road, Dothan, AL 36301 or to Covenant Hospice, 104 Rock BridgeRroad, Dothan, AL 36303. She was 68. He worked for and retired from Hedstrom Union after 25 plus years of service. Mr. Wiggins is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mark Wiggins. Box 1170, Dothan, AL 36302. Mrs. Rolen is survived by two daughters, Dolores R. Harris, Atlanta, Cynthia R. Lumpkin, Dothan; son, and daughter in law, Guy and Jennifer Rolen, Dothan; grandchildren, Helen Smith, Lilburn, GA, Barbra Lail, Lookout Mountain, TN, Jill Pacer, Collierville, TN, Jeina Rolen, Smyrna, GA, and Brent Rolen, Orlando, FL; eight great-grandchildren, Sydney Smith, Ryan, Anna and Sara Pacer, Lindsay and Harris Lail, Jack and Charlie Rolen-Love. Floyd had a great love of football and coached throughout his life. Born in Houston County, Alabama, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Ferrell Pennington Wells. He graduated from Northview High School in 1979 before attending Wallace Community College and graduating with a degree in welding. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SouthernHeritageFunerals.com for Lillian Fay Jennings' family. She was 77. Danny enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family in many outdoor activities. I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Whitehead was a dedicated, loving and hard working mother who enjoyed working in her yards and fishing. She was of the Baptist faith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cottonwood Senior Center, 1386 Metcalf Street, Cottonwood, Alabama 36320. He leaves behind a loving wife Elizabeth Stevens; a daughter, two sons and their wives; six grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters and their families. Oklahoma City. Surviving are stepsons, Thomas, Billy, John, and Mike Amos; step daughters, Diana McCord and Nichole Payne; sons, Keith and Kyle Wells; three sisters, Joyce Traylor, Juanita Motley, and Mary Davis; a brother, Bruce Wells; twenty eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Locations offering the highest level of service and care, Services available to support planning events, Options to have your personalized celebrations on outdoors on our property, complete funeral planning without needing a funeral home visit. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. Click to show location on map. Arrangements under the direction of Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mother was family there. Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery. Jeff was predeceased by his parents, William E. and Hilda Sorrells Shepard of Hartford. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Markus Murdock officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wiregrass Humane Society, PO Box 1045, Dothan, AL 36302. in memory of Linda Gayle Johnston, please visit our floral store. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the funeral home prior to the service. Feb 13, 2023. Surviving are four sons, Carl L. Gainer, Granada Hills, CA, Marvin Joe Gainer, Jacksonville, FL, Steve Allen Gainer, Ashford, AL, and Larry D. Gainer, Norwalk, CA; seven daughters, Helen L. Brooks, Atascadero, CA, Nancy Gainer and Marilyn Gainer Spires both of Jacksonville, FL, Judy Reed, Grand Ridge, FL, Rosemary Spires, Jacksonville, FL, Wanda Ward, Dothan, AL and Cheryl Brown, Sneads, FL; a brother, Rufus Allen, Augusta, GA; thirty grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was 86. He also was one of the founding members and served as a board member of the Farmers Co-op in Ashford, Alabama. Kyle Deakins Obituary (2023) - Pelham, AL - Legacy Jimmy was born on February 6, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of d , Christopher Ras Leger, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Thursday February 23,2023. Access denied Obituary for Christine Wilson Proctor | Southern Heritage Funeral Home Mrs. Buntin was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Lee and Mary Myrtle Middlebrooks Mercer, brother and sister-in-law, David Morris and Brenda Mercer, her sister and brothers-in-law, Mary Jeanette Mercer Brown Ferguson, Melvin Brown and Sanford Ferguson, brother-in-law, Don Buntin, and sister-in-law and her husband Dorothy and Aris Mixson. She was 11 years old. He was a master craftsman having been in the homebuilding industry for several years and later retiring from Southern Lumber. He was raised in Cottonwood and at an early age moved to Eastpoint, Florida where he began a career as a shrimper in the seafood industry. He was 71. Carolyn is survived by thirteen children; Linda Melton, Jimmie Moore and Linda, Chester Moore and Gladys, Nettie Townsell and Lloyd, Melba Chandler and Eugene, Gloria Cunningham, Ronald Moore, Elaine Chandler and Bobby, Wayne Moore and Debbie, Angie Cunningham, Charles Chandler and Penny, Donna Nelson and Larry, Patricia Hancock and Danny; 43 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. He graduated high school from Shawnee High School, playing football there and then later at Oklahoma Baptist University until he broke his back. Mrs. Womack was born June 6, 1940 in Cordele, Georgia and later moved to Jackson County, Florida where she was a 1958 graduate of Campbellton High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years Beverly Wells, a brother Lynn Wells, and a stepson, Robert Amos. Survivors include her parents, David and Mitzi Hasty, Webb; brother, Dylan Hasty, Webb; grandparents, Quency and Sandra McLendon, Ashford, Halcot and Janet Hasty, Webb, Betty Hasty, Dothan; aunts and uncles, Stephen and Wendy Jones, Ken and Amber Brown, Stacey and Kim Trotter; cousins, Landon, Tyler, Caleb and Sophie Jones, Madison Brown, Abree and Ashlyn Trotter. Essie Mae Bridges Kirkland, 82, of Cottonwood, Al, passed away at her home Monday, December 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was from Dothan and retired as a Stock Room Supervisor from JC Penny. Ms. Smith was born and raised in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Rhea and Bertha Mary Smolk Smith. Robbie retired from Southeast Alabama Medical Center in 1994 after twenty one years as a labor and delivery nurse. Mrs. Holley is survived by her husband, Steve Holley; two daughters, Wendy Hicks (Ashley), Crystal Holley; grandchildren, Bryson Hicks and Molly Grace Hicks; mother, Mertie Edwards; two sisters, , Martha Raley and Margaret Edwards; brother, Frankie Edwards. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Reverends Ray Jones and Homer Davis officiating. Christine Wozow, a resident of Marianna, Florida and formerly Ashford died Sunday April 24, 2016 at SHC at the Courtyard in Marianna. Born in Geneva County, Alabama, Maudie was a daughter of the late Malcolm Leroy and Bonnie Lou Jane Vanlandingham Forrest. Her loving family was by her side. Mrs. Cureton is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ernest Neal Hall, Jr., and the father of her children, General Lamar Brantley. She was 86. Funeral services for Mr. Kirkland will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Brother Luther Pumphrey officiating. Battles is preceded in death by husband, Dorman Battles; her parents and a sister, Catherine Byrd. He was proceeded in death by his wives Lois Marilyn Spears, Dorothy Carol Terry, and Eleanor Pearl Simpler; sisters, Margaret Weaver, Roberta Hamlett, Alice Duke; brothers, Billy Earp and Bernice Earp. She was a homemaker and loved her family, especially her loyal and devoted husband, Jim, gardening, fishing, the outdoors, and camping She loved life! A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2PM, Saturday, Kenneth Allen Tew, a resident of Donalsonville, Georgia died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. He was 76. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie and Jim Cook, Dothan, Elaine King, Dothan; four grandchildren, Lindsey King, Landen King, Lauren Cook and Jack Cook; two brothers, Jerry and Gayle Parker, Headland, Levoyd and Ann Bowers, Columbus, GA. Dean Averill, 54, from Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully with his sister by his side at Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bonifay, Florida on Thursday, September 10, 2015. He moved to Dothan in 2010 and made many new friendshe was most likely found at Church, the Rose Hill Senior Center, or at one of the many local eating establishments! Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Kyle Gatlin officiating. Our founders had an interest in the Civil War, and a few sections of the cemetery are named after the men who played significant roles in the historic event. Fill out the form and get your free copy of the Guide to Understanding Cremation. Lowell was a graduate of JZ George High School in Carrollton, Mississippi, and Benjamin Franklin University in Washington, D.C. Mr. Ferguson was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the 8th Air Force under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower.