Visitation will be at the church Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Reverend Russell was born February 27, 1932 in Ensley, Alabama to the late Wallace Wales and Jeannetta Whitlow Russell, Sr. Reverend Russell began as interim pastor of Pleasant Valley Church in Attalla, after being ordained to the Gospel ministry by Steele Baptist Church, Steele. He graduated from Ensley High School and Auburn University. He will always be remembered for his zest for life and his very humorous, yet compassionate personality. Feb 19, 2023. He was 89. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Jimmy Ralph Parker, a resident of Dothan, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at his home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2014 at the funeral home. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Fredrick Joseph Colby, a resident of Cowarts, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his residence. Survivors include a daughter and three sons, Patricia Kaye and husband, Wade Everett, Gregory Doyle and wife, Kim Holland, Steven Morgan Holland, Keith Allen and wife, Amanda Holland; two sisters, Shirley and husband, David Carrol, Brenda and husband, Pat Bradley, brother, Hugh and wife, Mary Peacock; ten grandchildren, Amber Holland-Smith and husband, Justin Smith, Patricia Roberts, Lee Ann Roberts, Marcee Holland, Heather Lane, Syndi White, Isabell Holland, Brooke Holland, Colt Holland, Gracie Holland; and five great-grandchildren, Micheal and Clayton Bass, Holland, Hudson, and Henley Smith. Let us show you how. She graduated from Phillips High School and earned the Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology at Howard College (Samford University) in 1957. She was currently attending Providence Christian School and was in the 5th grade. Carolyn is survived by thirteen children; Linda Melton, Jimmie Moore and Linda, Chester Moore and Gladys, Nettie Townsell and Lloyd, Melba Chandler and Eugene, Gloria Cunningham, Ronald Moore, Elaine Chandler and Bobby, Wayne Moore and Debbie, Angie Cunningham, Charles Chandler and Penny, Donna Nelson and Larry, Patricia Hancock and Danny; 43 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Services are being planned for a later date. He worked for Norrell Heating & Air before starting and operating his family business, Ethridge Heating & Air. Joe was also an avid Auburn Tigers Football fan. Obituary/Death Notice. Mary Jo Borgini-Nicastro was born on February 4, 1930 and passed away on March 3, 2023 and is under the care of. Funeral Home website by. She loved her pets and enjoyed fishing and reading. Lowell Ferguson, a faithful man of God, and resident of Dothan, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016. The celebration of Jeffs life will be held at 3 p.m. on January 13, 2016 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Rev. Her hobbies included shopping and playing Bingo. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Ricky Plummer officiating. Sixteenbeloved grandchildren mourn the loss of their Nana LaJean: Haylee Givens, Myra and Kalon Delk, Megan Jones and Ashley Roberts, Chason and Cal Williams, Katelyn and Emily Delk, Allison Parker, Emma Delk and Ella Gilbert, Jack and Max Whitaker, Kinsey Powell, and Kyla Harry. Burial will follow in Howard Grove Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cottonwood, Alabama. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Resource Center, PO Box 1170, Dothan, AL 36302. Warren O. Abraham, 90, a resident of Dothan and formerly of Crestview, Florida passed into Glory on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Sent through postal mail service, signature required. Born in Geneva County, Alabama, Maudie was a daughter of the late Malcolm Leroy and Bonnie Lou Jane Vanlandingham Forrest. Danny Ralph Hall, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born April 27th 1931, he was an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Ray McKenzie officiating. He was 52. Mr. Hodges enjoyed the farm living in Cottonwood but also loved living and working at the beach where he resided for 50 years. Mrs. Kirkland was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Shorty Kirkland, SR; a son, Harold Kirkland JR and a granddaughter, Christy Kirkland. He enjoyed his travels around the United States with his parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Clearman Chapel of Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Putnam officiating. She was 11 years old. He was 71. Elmer served in the US Air Force for twenty years and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant. She worked with Woodmen of the World Insurance, Coleman American Moving Service, Maxines Office Supply and taught at KinderCare Day Care prior to her retirement. 609 Bear Creek Pike. For the last 25 years, she shared her love for children through service as a kindergarten teacher at Cottonwood High School and retired September 1, 2015 due to illness. He was 61. Burial will follow in Eastside Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. in memory of Christine Wilson Proctor, please visit our floral store. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Henry Russell Meggs, SR.; mother, Katherine Meggs Brown; father in law and mother in law, James and Mary Nell Kirkland. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. Graveside services for Mrs. Wozow will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Ashford City cemetery with Reverend John Smith officiating. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be held at 10 AM Monday February 23, 2015 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Pastor Olan Trawick officiating. Jeanette Loudermilk. We also host an annual Tree of Remembrance service and reception in December, giving families an opportunity to place ornaments on our holiday tree in honor of their loved ones. Mr. Warren later moved back to Montgomery and graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery. He attended Cottonwood High School and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. Graveside services for Mr. Carter will be held at 10 AM Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Crestlawn Memorial cemetery. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren who she loved, cherished and enjoyed. Nola Elmore Whitehead, a resident of Cottonwood, died Thursday March 3, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Memphis Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Tate officiating. Private family services will be held at Springhill Baptist Church in Blue Springs, Alabama at a later date. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Visitation will be Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home from 2-3 p.m., followed by A Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Surviving in addition to his wife Dolly are a son and daughter-in-law, David Lee (Joanne) Upton, Mobile, AL; three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Gail Upton (Mury) Salls, Orlando, FL, Catherine Elaine Upton (Randall) Bogart and Sandra Kaye Upton (Bernard) Quinnelly all of Lees Summit, MO; a sister, Wanda Huffstetler, Dallas, NC; two sisters-in-law, Mary Tucker Upton, Gastonia, NC and Desma G. Upton, Stanley, NC; seventeen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association Alabama Chapter, PO Box 2888, Huntsville, AL 35804. She was 78. Mr. Mann retired from the Broward County Sheriffs Office in Sunrise Florida. 36302. Steve Trail officiating. Christine was a very caring person who always put her patients and their family first. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. March 31, 1961 - March 1, 2023. She was 75. April 23, 1982 - February 23, 2023. What's more, our chapel and parlors have large flat-screen televisions for slideshows and multimedia tributeswhich we are happy to create for you. She was 93. The family would like to say a special thanks to Bernestine Oliver, Lupe Vasquez, and Wiregrass Hospice for all the care and love they shared with Peggy. A celebration of his life will be held at Memphis Baptist Church, 4595 Eddins Road, Dothan, AL on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. with Reverend Jim Tate officiating. He is of the Assembly of God Faith. Left to cherish her memory is a son, Chad Proctor (Christina); four brothers, Thomas Toe Wilson Jr (Sarah), Jerry Wilson, David Wilson (Cherie), and John Wilson (Donna); Four sisters, JoAnn Dollar, Alesia Hammond (George), Glenda Crutchfield (Ed), and Patricia Cureton (Larry); three grandchildren, Jonathan Proctor, Christopher Proctor, and Benjamin Proctor; a very special friend, Donald Thweatt; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Following high school he graduated from john Patterson College with a degree as an Electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 443 for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, J.L. The cemetery offers a range of burial options, from ground interment to cremation niches to community mausoleum entombment. She was 96. Miss Morgan Nicole Hasty, passed away peacefully in the arms of family on Friday, April 3, 2015 and was immediately healed and in the presence of Jesus. Marie Dowling Obituary Jeff grew up in Hartford, Alabama, and was a graduate of Geneva County High School and Troy University. In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her husband, Virgil Harrison Deatherage, JR, Hodgesville; three sons, Kevin (Wendy) Deatherage, Cottonwood, Keith Deatherage, Dothan and Beau (Kristy) Deatherage, Hodgesville; a brother, William Armstrong, Dothan; a sister, Gail Danford, Dothan; three grandchildren, Dakota, Kendyle and Colier Deatherage. He was 65. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. The family wishes to offer a special thank you to the Terrace staff and nurses. Linda Gayle Stone Johnston, a resident of Taylor, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her residence. Calvin Martin, Obituary - Pelham, AL *Promotions are for trust-funded contracts only. She was 68. The family wishes to thank Jacob Brown, Samantha Brown and her fianc, Ronnie Higgins and Juanita Metcalf for their love and care of Ms. Brown. Burial will follow in Memphis Baptist Church cemetery. Homer Junior Aman of Ashford, Alabama passed away at home on June 13, 2015 at the age of 88. In addition to his parents, Mr. Upton was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Jean Upton; two brothers, Lawrence Howard Upton and Harley Wayne Upton; two sisters, Mary Kathleen Cook and Pauline Mavis Hudson and a brother-in-law Douglas Huffstetler. The family will receive friends tonight Monday, February 23, 2015 from 6 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home. Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee are represented here. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory cemetery with Southern Heritage directing. Floyd was born in Cumberland, Maryland on July 3, 1946 to Floyd and Dolores Leighton. She fought a courageous battle against cancer for almost 5 years. Serving as active pallbearers will be Troy Barnes, Jr., Chip Allen Crooms, Robert Lucas Tice, Trevor Grey Edge, Benjaman Yon Floyd, David Rex Floyd, and Terry Dean Edge. Born in Arab, Alabama, she was the daughter of Mertie Edwards and the late Leo Frank Edwards. She was 76 years old. Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Crestlawn Cemetery with Hospice Chaplain Paul Cowley officiating. Mrs. Agnes Garner, a resident of Cottonwood, died Saturday July 11, 2015 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at 3 PM Friday, March 18, 2016 at Wayside Baptist Church with Youth Pastor Erik Varnum officiating. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery in Cowarts, Alabama. It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help. She worked for the Ashford Power for 35 years and then the Enterprise Ledger and the Dothan Eagle. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory cemetery with Southern Heritage directing. Funeral services for Fredrick will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Rev. Mr. Daniel Alton Hall, Sr., a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. Survivors include a brother, Paul (Vicky) Averill, Lacrosse, WI; two sisters, Julie (Tim) Bigham, Dothan, AL, and Gail Cooley, Hanford, CA; many cousins, nieces, and great nieces and nephews. He was a 1968 graduate of Cottonwood High School and worked as a dispatcher for Lane Trucking Company, Bowman Trucking Company, and his own company, TBM Trucking Company. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Fariss. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Morgan loved gymnastics, playing basketball, painting, arts and crafts, playing with her dogs and especially aggravating her big brother. Surviving are four sons, Clayburn Matthew Vaughn, John B. Vaughn I, Charles R. Vaughn and Joseph J. Vaughn all of Dothan, AL; two daughters, Rebecca Skipper and Rhonda Mayhall both of Dothan, AL; thirty two grandchildren, twenty great- grandchildren and two great great- grandchildren; two nephews, Albert Rhea Smith, Muskegon, MI and Larry Hornsby, Pensacola, FL; three nieces, Brenda Bailey, Verna Cohen and Beverly Smith all of Pensacola, FL. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Southern Heritage funeral directing. Mr. Strickland is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Strickland. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Texas. Surviving are his wife, Cindy Cooper Booth, Cottonwood, Alabama; two sons and daughters-in-law, Adam (Regina) Booth, Rehobeth, Alabama, and Aaron (Tanya) Scott, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two daughters and sons-in-law, April Booth (Jason) Shiver, Dothan, Alabama, and Rhonda Bass (Paul), Cottonwood, Alabama; a brother, Kenny Booth, Mobile, Alabama; nine grandchildren, Tyler & Jase Booth, Kim, Megan and Ryane Scott, Hannah and Jacob Shiver, Haley Bass, Marshall Scott- Kellie; two great grandchildren, Bailey and Olivia Ethridge. William T. Hart passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Our founders had an interest in the Civil War, and a few sections of the cemetery are named after the men who played significant roles in the historic event. We will do this . The family will receive friends immediately after the services. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 pm prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial services for Alice will be held at 1 PM Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Southern Heritage with Reverend Scott Cox officiating. Feb 13, 2023. She considered her life was a gift so she spent most of her life giving love to others. She will be remembered as a caring and loving mother, Nanny, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. From there he helped his dad build significant structures on campus and was the artist for several venues. He owned Meggs BP for many years and also owned Meggs Bait & Tackle. He was born in Durham County, NC to the late Charles Clifford Earp and Mollie Landon Earp. Essie Mae Bridges Kirkland, 82, of Cottonwood, Al, passed away at her home Monday, December 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Raines is preceded in death by her husband, C.T. She was 98. (Fullwood) Mann. She worked as a bookkeeper in suburban Philadelphia and spent most of her life as a caretaker of her mother. Burial will follow in the Mt. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Harpers Joy Assembly of God Cemetery. Graveside services for Mr. Wiggins will be held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Cedar Springs Baptist Church cemetery with Brother Ray Cobb officiating. Mr. Wiggins was a route salesman for Colonial Baking Company and following his retirement he owned and operated Kwik Food Store in Ardilla. If you have need of our services, please call us, day or night, at: Funeral Home Software Powered by FrontRunner Professional. Tammy Lynn Bacher Seagle, age 46, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her home in Dothan, Alabama. Published by The Birmingham News from May 11 to May 13, 2022. He was 86. Mrs. Cureton was born June 18, 1945 in Dothan to the late Ernest Neal and Kathryn Duke Hall, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Dothan and worked as a dispatcher at Dothan Cab Company, Shutes Pecan and DeanCo Auction. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at Bethel Baptist church. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin M. Brooks, JR, Cottonwood, AL, Curtis ONeal (Phyllis) Brooks, Elba, AL, John Dewayne (Stephana) Brooks, Dothan, AL and Delmar Rudolph Bucky (Melinda) Brooks, Cottonwood, AL; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson is preceded in death by her husband, Warren J. Anderson; two daughters, Dorothy Jean Trawick, Sarah Nell Veazey; granddaughter, Cathy Cosby and a great grandson, Cameron Turner. The family wishes to thank AlaCare Hospice, SAMC 3rd floor staff and the Mexican Connection staff. The family wishes to thank, Wendy Kirkland, Josephine Shipes, Rachael Tate, Lynda Campbell and Doug Jacobs for their care and support of Mr. Wiggins. 72 Results. Deans mom contributed greatly at the holidays and we would love for this to continue. Mr. Bertagnolli was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 653 for 63 years. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. He is preceded in death by his son, Rodney Aman and his daughter in law, Diane Aman. After retirement they settled back in Dothan to be near family. Scott Cox officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Robert Charles Mann, 83, originally from New Castle Pa., passed away at his home in Dothan, AL on December 22nd, 2014. Durell, Russell and Willie Douglas; sisters, Betty Baker and Lucille Hatcher. Carolyn was from Dothan and retired as a Stock Room Supervisor from JC Penny. He retired from the Alabama U.S. Army National Guard and PEMCO. Following high school, he began a career in the grocery business as a meat cutter. The family wishes to thank Mr. Graddys caregivers, Mrs. Lillian Deese, Joe and Katrina Mathews and Jodi Grayson. Southern Heritage Funeral Home welcomes people of all belief systems and cultures, and we are dedicated to creating personalized funerals and memorial services. Obituary | Curtis Wayne Carroll | Southern Memorial Funeral Home He later moved to Panama City Beach where he owned restaurants, real estate companies and was a general contractor. She was born to Randal W. Simmons and Brenda J. May you find peace in God during this most difficult time. I worked with Gail at Carraway for many years until her retirement. Haley Forrest Obituary She was a foreign missionary with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for over 20 years and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Southern Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the Fariss family. Complete the form, and a funeral planning advisor will contact you right away today. Graveside services for Mr. Parker will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Cottonwood City cemetery with Reverend John Smith officiating. Graveside services for Mrs. Rolen will be held at 11 AM Monday, April 20, 2015 at Memory Hill cemetery with Dr. Johnny Fain officiating. John Gunter Obituary - Pelham, AL Survivors include his wife, Brenda Jean Robinson, Dothan, who will always refer to him as MY JOE; son, John Brooks Robinson, Clermont, FL, granddaughter, Miss Ellie Rose Robinson; two brothers, Lawrence Robinson, Cowarts, Leon Robinson, Washington State, sister, Yvonne Von Owens, Cowarts; very special Aunt Net Vordenbaum; three stepdaughters; ones stepson; seven step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; his very best friend Tim and Wanda Lewis whom he loved like another brother; several nieces, nephews, cousins also survive, along with a host of other very good friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Reverends Ray Jones and Homer Davis officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Stacy Ellen Mounce and her husband, Steve, Haley Wiggins; son, Tracy Allen Wiggins; grandchildren, Samuel Parker Mounce and Sarah Beth Mounce; sister, Irma Ruth Parker and her husband, Joe, beloved poodle, Bambo. She was 93. Imagine it: From hiking to hunting, guitars to golf balls, pie baking to pageants, we take the things that mattered to someone and string them together to create a singular, heartfelt memorial. James Henry Carter, a resident of Chipley, Florida died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Washington Rehab & Nursing. Bill pastored several churches in Oklahoma through the years, and later in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow in Cowarts Creek Church Cemetery on Lucy Grade Road. Johnny Thomas Dykes, 74, of Cottonwood, Alabama, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center with his loving family at his bedside. Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Southern Heritage Cemetery host funeral planning ahead seminars throughout the year. Visitation will be Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home from 2-3 p.m., followed by A Service of Remembrance at 3 p.m. at the funeral home's chapel, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. We accommodate services and gatherings of all sizes. Mr. Helvey was born April 29, 1956 in Jefferson County, Missouri to Herman and Ruby Viola Hawks Helvey. Offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial for free. Peggy Timmons Fariss, 75, of Cowarts, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at her residence, with her loving family at her bedside. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Friday, August 14, 2015 at the funeral home. Mr. Kelly was preceded in death by a brother, Foy Mack Kelly and a sister, Connie Kelly Meyer. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SouthernHeritageFunerals.com for the Ethridge family. Karen was born to the late Thurman Nicholas and Goldie Ethel Dye Tanzey on January 31, 1938 in West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to any animal shelter or humane society of your choice, or to Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation 306 West Brock Avenue Bonifay, Florida 32425. A 1987 graduate of Midfield High School, James' professional background included several years in the HVAC business.