Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Millport, AL

Serving Lamar County

John D. Dollar

John D. Dollar

Oct 27, 2026

John D Dollar, 83, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at his residence.

John D. was born on June 3, 1943, to Plezie M. Dollar and Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Dollar and was raised in Lamar County. He married Cynthia Vice of Kennedy, AL, in 1962, and they lived in Birmingham, AL, where he worked as a welder...

Teresa Dison

Teresa Dison

Oct 23, 2026

Teresa Regina Dison, 71, of Millport, AL, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her residence.

Teresa Dison was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose life was centered around her faith, family, and helping others. She dedicated over 25 years of hard work and service to South Lamar Schools, where she demonstrated the same dedication...

Edward Mayo Wharton

Edward Mayo Wharton

Oct 17, 2026

Edward Mayo Wharton, 90, of Millport, AL, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Baptist memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.

There will be a memorial service held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Andrews Chapel Church in Pickens County, AL, with Pastor Rubi Weems officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from...

Rebecca Dutter

Rebecca Dutter

Oct 13, 2026

Rebecca Dutter, 54, of Belmont, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence. 

Rebecca was a woman of many passions. Her love for Alabama football was matched only by her dedication to her family. Though she jokingly admitted that her green thumb wasn't the best, she found immense joy in gardening. Her home was often filled with laughter,...

J.A. Williams

J.A. Williams

Oct 12, 2026

Joseph Ardus “J.A.” Williams, Jr., 78, of Millport, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, on the sun porch he built onto his home, his favorite place. To his sons, he was “Daddy.” To his grandchildren, he was “Granddaddy.” And to generations of students and athletes across West Alabama, he was simply “Coach.”

He was born November 8, 1947,...

Ruby Livingston

Ruby Livingston

Oct 4, 2026

Ruby Livingston, 88, of Reform, AL, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. 

Ruby was born on November 24, 1937, to Hobson and Lillian Stocks in Demopolis, Alabama. She moved to Fayette, Alabama at the age of two. In 1962, she married Landon Livingston and she lived in Lamar and Pickens County for...

Kathy Moucha Moore

Kathy Moucha Moore

Oct 3, 2026

A Celebration of Life. In Loving Memory of our sister Kathy.

Please join us as we remember our beloved sister, Kathy and celebrate the life and memories we shared Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 1:00 Pm - 3:00 PM. This will be held at Springhill Church, 503 Springhill Rd. Millport, AL 35576. 

Family and friends are invited to gather with us to...

Rebecca Hancock

Rebecca Hancock

Sep 28, 2026

Rebecca Hancock, of Brookwood, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Rebecca was a devoted Christian and a woman with the sweetest and most caring soul. She was always there for anyone who needed her, offering love, kindness, comfort, and support without hesitation. Her greatest joy was her family, and she treasured every...

Elizabeth Ann Carroll

Elizabeth Ann Carroll

Sep 18, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Ward Carroll, age 87 of Millport, AL passed away peacefully to her eternal home on Friday, September 18, 2026. There will be a visitation Sunday evening September 20,2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with the funeral service starting at 3:00 PM With Bro. Gary Seay officiating. The interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery.

Ann was born March 21,1939,...

Mary Angelyn Hughes

Mary Angelyn Hughes

Sep 14, 2026

Mary Angelyn Aldridge Hughes passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Fayette, AL.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Tommy Hughes, her parents, Nathan and Jennie Faye Aldridge, her brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Linda Sue Aldridge.

Angie, as she was known, leaves behind two children, Risa Gena Bond Rast (Christopher) and Sonya Hughes Stegar (Tyrone). She had...

Linda Ann Gordon

Linda Ann Gordon

Sep 11, 2026

Linda Ann Gordon, 81, of Vernon, AL, passed away on September 11, 2026 at Generation Care Center in Vernon, AL.

There are no arrangements scheduled at this time.

Ralph Bee Shaw

Ralph Bee Shaw

Sep 8, 2026

Ralph Bee Shaw, 81, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. There will be a visitation on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Assembly Church in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Assembly Church in Columbus, MS, with...

Peggye Faulkner

Peggye Faulkner

Sep 2, 2026

Peggye Hicks Faulkner, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Reform, Alabama, on September 2, 2026.

Peggye was born in Alabama on March 21, 1938, to Simpson and Vera Hydrick Hicks. She attended Liberty High School before transferring to Lee High School in Columbus, where she graduated with high honors. Peggye was first married to Charles Terry, and together they had...

Eugene Brown

Eugene Brown

Aug 6, 2026

Eugene Carter "Gene" Brown, 89, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Ethelsville Baptist Church with Bro. Trey Reese officiating and with Bro. Gary Seay overseeing the music. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service...

Linda Blanton

Linda Blanton

Jul 31, 2026

Linda Faye Blanton, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 12:50 p.m. Funeral services will held Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery...

Mickie Harrison

Mickie Harrison

Jul 31, 2026

Mickie Harrison, 81, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. There will be a funeral service on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Liberty, AL, with Bro. Joey Lucas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Andrews Chapel Cemetery. 

Mickie loved Jesus and her...

Michael Gilliam

Michael Gilliam

Jul 27, 2026

Michael Lee Gilliam, 59, of Kennedy, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1966.

Michael was the kind of man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. Whether he was fishing, hunting, or spending time with family and friends, he was happiest outdoors or surrounded by the people he loved. He had a playful personality and was...

David Homan

David Homan

Jul 15, 2026

David Homan, 67, of Millport, AL, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his residence. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Belk Baptist Church in Belk, AL, with Rev. Gene Nabors officiating and Trevor Ford assisting. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m....

Viola Little

Viola Little

Jul 12, 2026

Viola Little, 93, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. There will be a funeral service on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Long officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Higdon Cemetery in...

Rick Potash

Rick Potash

Jul 6, 2026

Rick Potash, 72, passed away on July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.Born in Rochester, New York, Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a lifelong passion for bowling, traveling across the country to compete. His dedication to the sport earned him the title of State Singles Champion, and he also competed...