Obituaries

Darna Faye Jones

Darna Faye Jones

May 9, 2026

Darna Faye Jones, a true woman of God, transitioned to her final resting place on May 9, 2026 in Dothan, Alabama. She was born February 5, 1950 in Evergreen, Alabama to the late Sampy and Mary Moye. She was the youngest sister of 11 siblings. She was a wife, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, an aunt, and a mentor to many.

Darna...

Garry William Thomas

Garry William Thomas

Apr 30, 2026

Garry William Thomas A.K.A. "Blue" was born September 10, 1958 to the late Willie B. Thomas and the late Inester Smith in Dothan Alabama.

Garry was a beloved son, husband, brother and friend. He was an avid lover of music, especially old school rhythm and blues.

Garry leave to cherish his memories, his wife Barbra "Bobbie" Thomas; three children, Angela (Fred) Alford,...

Terry Lee Thomas

Terry Lee Thomas

Apr 20, 2026

Terry Lee Thomas was born November 19, 1952, in Headland, Alabama, to the late Henry Lee and Elizabeth Ward Thomas. He was one of six children born into the Thomas family and shared close ties with his siblings throughout his life. At an early age, Terry joined St. Peter A.M.E. Church and remained a devoted and faithful member. He served...

Betty Floyd

Betty Floyd

Apr 13, 2026

Betty Floyd was born on April 11, 1939 to the late John Lee Hammock and Ruby Pitts in Headland, Alabama. Betty entered Heaven's Gate on Monday, April 13, 2026.

At an early age Betty accepted Christ and was a lifelong member at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Golden Saints and Silver Sneakers class.

Betty is preceded...

Robert Gene Peterson

Robert Gene Peterson

Apr 12, 2026

Robert Gene Peterson passed away on April 13, 2026 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He lived in St. Petersburg Florida most of his life. He worked for the City of Ashford and CSX Railroad.

Robert was born to the late Theodore and Cora Lee Peterson on June 1, 1943.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Clemmie McGriff...

Geraldine Dokes

Geraldine Dokes

Apr 7, 2026

Geraldine was born January 15, 1945 to the late Jay Smith and Ester B. Lattimore.

Geraldine departed her life Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at her home in Dothan, Alabama. She in preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Nathaniel Thornton; one sister, Annie Lee Thornton McCray

Geraldine graduated from Barbour County High School. She worked for the postal service for a...

Lawanda Coston

Lawanda Coston

Apr 2, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lawanda Coston, age 46 of Jacksonville, Florida, who left us on April 2, 2026.

Lawanda was a kind, funny, strong-willed, and hardworking woman whose giving spirit touched everyone around her. She had a way of making people feel seen, supported, and loved - whether through her humor, her honesty, or...

Earl Jerome Lawrence

Earl Jerome Lawrence

Mar 30, 2026

Earl Jerome Lawrence, was born April 22, 1955, to the late Earlie B. and Beaudell Lawrence of Dothan, Alabama. He was lovingly known as Tincy by his family. Earl was married to his devoted wife of 38 years, Mrs. Sherian Hill on July 31, 1987, but a lifetime of 45 years together.

Earl loved fishing, working, and outdoor sports, and most...

Bertha Hill Frazier

Bertha Hill Frazier

Mar 26, 2026

Mrs. Bertha Frazier was born on November 30, 1941, to the late Rev. Sylvester and Ruth Hill. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Bro. James Frazier from October 1997 until his transition in 2016.

Mother Bertha Frazier was a God-fearing woman who loved the Lord with her whole heart. Her life was a testament to her faith, quiet...

Etta May Pender

Etta May Pender

Mar 25, 2026

Mrs. Etta Mae Pender was born on November 13, 1946 to the late Mr. Huey Lee Sr. and Mrs. Roberta Gordon. She was born and raised in Gordon Alabama and joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church at an early age. She later married the love of her life, the late Mr. Edward "Skeet" Pender on April 20, 1974. She departed this...

Romona Jean Wilcoxson

Romona Jean Wilcoxson

Mar 3, 2026

Romona J. Wilcoxson went home to be with the Lord born April 18, 1947 to the late Mr. Simon J. Woods and Dorothea McKenzie Woods.

She was a faithful servant of the Lord, married to the late Mr. Billy Wilcoxson right after high school on May 19, 1965.

Romona leaves to cherish her  memories a sister, Sharmone Woods  three daughters, Andrea Wilcoxson,...

Patricia Ann Neal Hamilton

Patricia Ann Neal Hamilton

Mar 1, 2026

Ms. Patricia Ann Neal Hamilton was a beloved mother, grandmother, believed in God and was a prayer warrior on the battlefield for the Lord. She was born September 3, 1952 to the late Mr. Willie Neal and Mrs. Mary Ellen McSwain Neal. She departed this Earthly life on March 1, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.

Ms. Patricia was a woman...