Obituaries

Sylvester Lee Russell

Sylvester Lee Russell

Oct 8, 2025

Sylvester Lee Russell, known as “Syl” was born in Dothan Alabama on June 6, 1959 to the late Annie Pearl Butts and Charles Frank Russell. He resided in Dothan Alabama until his death on October 6, 2025.

Sylvester worked for Barrentine Fish Market for 25 years. He begin Church at Bethesda Apostolic Church under the leadership of Pastor Roy White and...

Brandon Deshawn Welch

Brandon Deshawn Welch

Oct 3, 2025

Brandon Deshaun Welch affectionately known to the family as “Toot“ a resident of Headland, AL passed away at his residence on October 03,2025.

 He was 25 years old. 

Brandon was born on June 13,2000 in Dothan, AL and lived in Headland most of his life. 

Brandon was a person that kept to himself, very respectful, loved to smile, laugh and twist his locs....

Cornelius Javon Frazier

Cornelius Javon Frazier

Sep 22, 2025

On Monday, September 22, 2025, God saw an angel that needed to ascend to the heavens, Cornelius Javon Frazier took flight to be with our Lord and Savior. Born to Loretta Frazier and Malvin Brown, along with his identical twin Carlos, he begin his assignment.

Neil gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church...

Albertha Wymes Baker

Albertha Wymes Baker

Sep 21, 2025

Mother Albertha Wymes Baker was born March 21, 1943 in Columbia Alabama to the late Mr. Sam Wymes and Mrs. Emma Lee Wymes. She departed this Earthly life and entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Mother Albertha Baker was United in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Fate Baker Jr., and to this union 8 children were...

Jerry Ramon Brooks

Jerry Ramon Brooks

Sep 4, 2025

Jerry Ramon Brooks was born August 29, 1974 to Mary Alice Graham and the late Step-father Willie J. Graham. Jerry departed this life here on earth September 04, 2025 at home in Dothan, Alabama surrounded by family.

Jerry attended Ashford High School and loved helping people wherever he could. His favorite past times included spending time with family and friends, being...

Dwight O C Durry

Dwight O C Durry

Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Dwight "O. C." Durry was born to the late Will and Addie Pearl Durry in Pike COunty Alabama on April 3, 1945 and later moved to Ashford Alabama.

He met and married the love of his life the late Lewon "Baby Lewis" Durry and to this union nine children were born.

Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, three sons,...

Terrell McKissick

Terrell McKissick

Aug 20, 2025

Terrell Mckissic was born April 10, 1978, to Margaret Mckissick and Willie E. Carroll both of Dothan, Alabama. He was his mother's only child. He was educated in the Houston County School System in Dothan, Alabama. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed going fishing and riding his bicycle. He was a big Alabama football fan...

Leon Jones

Leon Jones

Aug 13, 2025

Mr. Leon Jones life began March 4, 1951 in Malone Florida born to the late Dennis Jones Sr. and Janie Smith Jones. Life journey came to an end on Wednesday August 13, 2025.

He was United in holy matrimony to the late Mae Lizzie Jones and to this union six children were born. They shared many years together.

He is preceded in...

Nakia McNeil

Nakia McNeil

Aug 8, 2025

Nakia “Tiny” McNeil, 17, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on March 27, 2008, in Birmingham, AL, to Whitney McNeil and the late Cordell Forman, Nakia brought joy and love to everyone she met.

A vibrant and determined young woman, Nakia was preparing for her senior year of high school with dreams of attending the University of...

Jerome Bernard Baker

Jerome Bernard Baker

Aug 1, 2025

Jerome Bernard Baker born on November 26, 1961 to the late Mr. Charlie Griffin and Mrs. Louise Baker, passed away Friday August 1, 2025 at the Southeast Health Medical Center.

Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Lennie Baker, William Griffin, Rena Mae Baker and Annie Willis Baker.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his children, Vakaris (Tawana) Critten,...

Bontavious Smith

Bontavious Smith

Jul 19, 2025

Bontavious was preceded in death by his grandparents L. C. and Mary Buter, great grandmother Elisabeth Mays and cousin Angela Tucker.

Bon is survived by his loving wife Brittney, his four children Malakai, King, Olivia, and Novah, and his parents Annette Bradley and Bobby Smith.

He also leaves behind his siblings: Kimberly Williams (Daril), Nikeshia Scott, Maurice Tolbert, Pamela Register (Keith), Barbara...

Johnny F Rogers

Johnny F Rogers

Jul 11, 2025

Johnny F. Rogers, affectionately known as "Coach," passed away leaving behind a legacy of dedication, mentorship, and love. Born September 17, 1955, in Ashford, Alabama, he was the beloved son of the late Willie F., Sanders and Edna Ruthell Rogers.

Johnny was a proud graduate of Ashford High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical...

James Lewis May

James Lewis May

Jul 5, 2025

Mr. James Lewis May was born on August 11, 1957 to the late John C. May and Bessie Lee Reese May.

James L. May accepted Christ at an early age at Sardis Baptist Church in Bay Springs, Alabama. James left this Earthly place to be with our Heavenly Father on July 5, 2025 due to a short illness.

James May is preceded...

Marcia Loretta Johnson

Marcia Loretta Johnson

Jul 1, 2025

Marcia loritta Johnson was born on November 27, 1985, to the late L. J. Whaley and Angerome Whaley, she departed this life on July 1, 2025 in Dothan, Alabama at her residence.

She attended Northview High School and graduated in 1984, She was a member of Church of God by Faith, Dothan, Alabama.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, L....