All Obituaries

  Emma’s life journey began July 25, 1936.  Born to her mother the last Glennie P.  Jackson of Dothan, Alabama. She was raised up at 909 Linden Street with her grandparents who also preceded her in death. Emma went to high school where she learned how to be a hairstylist, which was a passion she loved and provided for the community for many years. She also worked at Village Cleaners for many years and retired from that job. Emma was a Seventh Day Adventist church...

Jose F. Pena was born on June 21, 1949 in San Juan Puerto Rico. He loved oldies music, old salsa music, enjoyed sports and was always a jokester.           His family was the driving force of his life. Jose was married but proceeded in death by his wife Rosa Garicia Pena. To that union three children where born. Jose was also proceeded in death by  three sisters; Eugenia Santiago, Carman Pena, Ada Pena, and Migdala Pena, and two...

Marsha Shipman (July 4, 1962-May 16, 2023) Marsha Trevania Shipman, age 60, devoted mother of two, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at Emory University Hospital. Marsha was born in 1962 in Dothan, AL to Betty and Clyde Shipman, Jr. She attended Northview High School and graduated with the class of 1980.  Marsha married Lloyd Wilson in 1991, and from this union came her two children, Victoria and Lloyd Joshua. As a mother she was dedicated, loving, and a strong role...

Shirley’s life journey began on May 27, 1940, to the late Martin Lee & Fannie Lou Helms. Shirley was brought up in Midland City, and obtained her education in the Dale County School System.            Shirley accepted Jesus Christ at an early age as her Lord and Savior and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Midland City, Alabama. She later joined First True Outreach Ministries, Dothan, Alabama where she was a faithful member...

Kathy Haynes was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023 after a long illness.   Kathy was the oldest child of four born to the late Annie Jewel Tillman, who along with her only brother Billy Joe Tillman preceded her in death.     She accepted Christ at an early age,  She sang in the gospel choir, was active in the  missionary outreach auxiliary and was a church school teacher. She loved to attend church and was always “Dressed To...

Clifton Lamar Bolden was born on September 14, 1974 in Newark New Jersey to the late Arletha Bolden and Emory Mays. Clifton was preceded in death by his loving mother Arletha Bolden, Grandparents Eddie and Jewel Bolden Joe and Jennie Mays; three aunts Mable Joann, Georgia; one uncle Eddie Bolden Jr. Clifton Lamar Bolden gained his precious wings on April 25, 2023 at home with his loving family. Clifton received his education in the Newark, NJ public school system and later attended Ashford...

On April 22, 2023, Mr. Joseph Mills Jr. went home with the Angels.           Joseph Mills Jr. was born on May 2, 1941, in Queen New York, to his parents the late Virginia Robinson and Joseph Mills Sr. There were five children in all. Three of Joseph’s siblings proceeded him in death.; one brother Raymond Mills, and two sisters; Carrie Bell Mills, and Passie (Henry) Owens.  Joseph Mills jr. married Betty Mills in New York, then moved...