Obituaries

Sep 9, 2024

The late Joanne Kelly was born March 21, 1956 to the late Mrs. Pearl Donald in Harlem New York. After battling a long term illness, she left this Earthly tabernacle on March 9, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her son.

Joanne enjoyed working and providing for her family. She was well known and everybody that she came...

Sep 5, 2024

William Allen Blane was born on July 15, 1956, to the late William and Ophelia Blane in Dothan Alabama.

William enjoyed laughing, joking, and being the ultimate grill master. He never meet a stranger, picking up many extra kids and grandkids along the way. He lived by the motto, "If you love them, I love them too."

William served in the United...

Aug 15, 2024

Mrs. Annie Nell Bradford was born in Ashford, Alabama on April 2, 1955, to the late James and Annie Lois Walker.

She was joined in Holy Matrimony to William Douglas Bradford, Sr. on January 3, 1974 in Dothan Alabama. Annie Nell Bradford affectionately called Tina answered her call on August 16, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents: brothers Willie...

Aug 12, 2024

Celia Smith, a beloved mother and grandmother passed on August 12, 2024 in Dothan Alabama at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Celia Johnson Smith was born February 2, 1927 in Barbour COunty, Clio, Alabama to the late Mr. R. B. Johnson and Mrs. Bertha McKinney Johnson.

She gave her life to Christ at an early age beginning at Clio Baptist Church...

Aug 11, 2024

Aug 7, 2024

Felicia Vincent Franklin, a beloved mother, sister and grandmother was born on January 17, 1979 to her loving mother Joyce Vincent and father Leroy Flowers in Florida.

Felicia transitioned from her earthly home on August 7, 2024 at Southeast Health in Dothan Alabama. Felicia was the life of the party, she also loved to have fun and love for her grandchildren.

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Jul 28, 2024

Mrs. Elsie “Monk” Wimes was born on January 11, 1932 to Edna King Oliver and Angus Oliver in Barbour County.

Mrs. Wimes was a faithful and dedicated member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Ashford Alabama.

Mrs. Wimes was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Angus Oliver and Mrs. Edna King Oliver; her husband, Mr. Arlee Wimes; daughter, Mrs. Patricia...

Jul 27, 2024

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Doris L. Akins

“A Mother’s absence shapes us as deeply as her presence”

Doris Akins, 72 passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was one amazing inspirational woman. Doris was born May 19, 1952 to the late Louise Smith and Henry Clark.

She married her husband Mr. James Akins on May 20, 2006 and created some...

Jul 14, 2024

Linda Sue Duncan Critten

 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.” 2 Timothy 4: 7-8

Mrs. Linda Sue Duncan Critten “Sudie Booty” was born on March 3, 1956 to the late Mr. Rufus Duncan and Mrs. Carrie T. Duncan in Ashford, Alabama....

Jul 14, 2024

Stephanie Marcia Smith was born May 7, 1987 in Mobile, AL. She was the youngest child of Marcellus Leonard and Sundra Shealey Smith and grew up in Birmingham, AL. She was baptized, confirmed, and raised in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where she served as an acolyte and participated in various church activities.

Stephanie attended Hoover City Schools and graduated from Spain...

Jul 8, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Renee Kennedy (August 15, 1957 - June 22, 2024) 

Renee Kennedy, age 66 of Dothan passed away on 22 June, 2024. 

Renee was born on August 15, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey to Retha and William Kennedy Sr. She graduated from Irvington High School in 1975 and then attended Essex County College where she received a Degree in Health Sciences. She was...

Jun 19, 2024

Nasire O’Shay Coleman, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Southeast Health. She was 6 years old. 

 

Nasire Coleman was born to Desirea Williams and Antonio Coleman on May 1, 2018 in Dothan, Alabama. 

 

Nasire was preceded in death by her twin, two of her maternal great grandfathers John Henry William and Elbert Lee Dawsey, two of...

Jun 13, 2024

Jordyn was made from scratch on October 16, 2010 at 12:49 AM, weighing 7lbs 15oz and 21 inches long. She was born to Tarshekia Ferguson and Finton Lemorin in North Maimi, Florida.

Jordyn was a healthy and happy baby, affectionately named “FAT” by her mother.

Jordyn is the eldest of her siblings and the only girl. As she grew, Jordyn always had...

Jun 8, 2024

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Virgil Wilkerson Jr. or Baybee as he is lovingly called, was a man of many talents and passions. From a young age, he knew he was destined for greatness. His parents, Mrs. Willie and Mr. Virgil Wilkerson II raised him with love and instilled in him a strong faith in God.

Virgil’s journey began in Bessemer, Alabama where he found Christ...

May 31, 2024

Our beloved Zai'Reonna Ke'Ziya Morris tragically left us on Friday, May 31, 2024Zai'Reonna Morris was a shining beacon of light, a precious Jewel of a daughter who was taken from us too soon. Her beautiful spirit filled the room with warmth and happiness. She liked to watch "Gracie's Corner" and "Coco melon".She was preceded in death by her grandfather, K....

May 10, 2024