All Obituaries

Olin Brinkley was born on March 12, 1948, to the late Olin Brinkley Sr. and Malissie Brewer.   Olin was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Bryant, and Millie Tillman.   Olin leaves to cherish his memories his children: Teresa (Gerald) Dunlap, Anthony Brinkley, Shannon Brinkley, Latasia Brinkley (Robert Smith), seven grandchildren: Gerald Dunlap Jr., Sanetoria Dunlap, JaMyra Stallworth, Jacquez Brinkley, Tyrin Brinkley, Dominic Johnson, Sandria Smith, one great grandchild,...

      Ms. Mary Virginia Lee (affectionally known as Duke Mama) was born on April 17, 1948 to the late Huey Lee Sr. and Roberta Gordon.  She was born and raised in Gordon, Al and joined Mt. Nebo  Baptist Church at an early age. Duke Mama was full of dancing, jokes, laughter and love.  She was a very humble person who loved her gospel music, grandkids and great grandkids.   She was preceded in death by two brothers: Carmen Lee and Charles Lee Sr.,...

Jerva was born July 25, 1971, in Newark, NJ to the parentage of George and Inez Culver. Jerva departed this life on June 17, 2022, at Southeast Medical Center, Dothan, AL. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age,joining the Kennon Grove Baptist Church. He attended Henry County Schools, Abbeville,AL. both elementary and high scchool having a passion for band and basketball. Upon graduating high school 1989, he furthered his education at Alabama State University. He was employed by...

Hosea Armstrong Jr., affectionally known as “Deacon Armstrong” and “Papa Hosea” was born on January 1, 1932, the only child to Laura Conner and Hosea Armstrong Sr. in Dothan, AL. He lived his early life there until joining the U.S. Army where he served during  the Korean War. After serving his tour, he was honorably discharged and moved to Harlem, NY. It was there where he embarked on 25 years with Union Railroad. Upon his retirement he relocated back to Dothan,...

On December 24, 1951, James Earl Curry was born to the proud parents of Robert Lee and Annie Bell (Dunlap) Curry. Early-on in life he joined the Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where he was active as an usher and was loved by everyone. Mr. James Earl Curry departed this world on June 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary J Harrell, brothers Robert Benjamin Curry, Willie Robert Curry, and Ronald Jackson. He leaves to celebrate his life, his son James Edward...

Minnie Bell Farmer (lovingly known as Mama Scrap) transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Friday morning, June 10, 2022 at her home in Dothan, Alabama. Minnie Bell Farmer was born January 26,1926 in Shorterville, Alabama to Haley Ann Montgomery Graham and Fred Hollinger, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a faithful memeber of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, Gordon, Alabama and a dedicated member of the Usher Board for many years until her declining...

Mr. Forrest Jones was born September 9, 1953, in Houston County to the late Jimmy Lee and Rosie B. Slater Jones. He was the “baby boy” of the family. He was a loving, caring, and a very humble man. He loved the Lord and loved  fellowshipping by clapping his hands at church. Mr. Forrest Jones fought a good fight, he finished his course, and earned a new home in the face of the Lord. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Sarah Nell Pekins, Lillie B.  Jones Stephens,...

Obituary       Mrs. Sarah Nell Jones Perkins was born on October 30, 1945, to the late Jimmy Lee and Rosie B. Slater Jones.   She attended Spann Junior High School and graduated from Geneva County Training School in 1966.  She was baptized at Sardis Baptist Church at an early age and later joined Faith Deliverance Church where she worshipped for many years until her health failed. She was a prayer warrior, loved the lord dearly, and was able to bring others...