Obituaries

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...

Aug 15, 2025

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...

Aug 12, 2025

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jul 8, 2025

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...

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....

Jun 29, 2025

Bernice H a n d s f o r d

As we celebrate the life of our Beloved sister, aunt and friend to many, Ms.Bernice Handsford. She was born to the late Willie Eunice Morrison andAlline (Nook) Morrison in Gordon AL on June 17, 1951.

She received her education in Gordon, AL and then relocated to Newark NewJersey where she resided for...

Jun 29, 2025

Richard Bernard Banks

Sunrise: October 26, 1954 

Sunset: June 29, 2025

Richard lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and a deep love for his family.

Richard was a proud graduate of Luther J. Price High School, Class of 1973. After his education, he honorably served his country as a Veteran of the United States Army. Following military service, Richard embarked on a distinguished...

Jun 20, 2025

Her Story

October 13, 1952- June 20, 2025

Mary Eastha Freeman, affectionately known to her family and friends as Hester, was born October 13, 1952 to the late Essie and Louis Daniels in Donalsonville, GA. She was the 4th of four children, who professed her passion for Christ at an early age.

On November 24, 1971, she married Raymond Freeman Jr. and started...

Jun 13, 2025

On Monday, August 16, 1965, God birthed into the earth someone who would matriculate into being a son, a brother, a uncle, a friend, a musician, a mentor, a godfather, a PaPaScott, a trustee, and a husband. God knew that this creation would make an imprint that would be forever embedded and that would change lives of many forever. While...

Jun 4, 2025

Jun 1, 2025

May 16, 2025

David Register is preceded in death by his parents, David Register Sr and Claudia Register; sister, Claudia Waters, Lucy Grace, Alice King and brother, Preston Marshall

David leaves to cherish his memories 3 daughters, Shurnettia King of Dothan, Alabama, Rhonda Register of Dothan, Alabama, Renae Gordon of Dothan, Alabama; a special nieces, Laronica Waters (Danny Coleman); special nephews, Tyrone Waters; special...

May 12, 2025

THE OBITUARY

Please don’t say I gave up; just say I gave in;

Don’t say I lost the battle, for it was God’s war to win;

Please don’t say how good I was, but that I did my best;

Just say I tried to do what’s right; to give the most I could, not less;

Please don’t give me wings and halos, that’s for God...

May 8, 2025

Marcus Bernard Palmer was the first born of Jerry and the late Patricia Palmer on March 9, 1965 in Dothan, Alabama.

Marcus was raised with strong family values that guided him throughout his life. He was a proud boy Scout. At an early age he accepted Christ and joined Hines Chapel AME Church in Dothan Alabama. He was a 1984 graduate...