Obituaries

Aug 25, 2018

Helen Louise Dunn, 85 of Brooksville, Mississippi died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at her Residence in Brooksville, Mississippi. Born January 2, 1933 to the late Elmer Holloway and Hazel Taylor, she was the wife of James Dunn and the mother of Dennis Jones. Mrs. Dunn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was also a member of the...

Aug 21, 2018

Chekota Michael O'Kelley, 23, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma died Tuesday, August 21st, 2018, in Millport, Alabama. Born November 4th, 1994, to Edward O'Kelly and the late Tammy Jo Ables O'Kelley. Chekota was born Jackson, MS But lived in Hartshorne, OK. He spent most of time traveling the United Stat es pipelining with his parents, He enjoyed spending time with friends...

Aug 17, 2018

Delores McCullough Atkins, 87 of Columbus, Mississippi died on Friday, August 17, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus , Mississippi. Born August 30, 1930 in Lamar County, AL to the Late Odell and Ludell McDaniel McCullough. She attended Millport High School before starting a career at Seminole Manufacturing that would last 40 years before her retirement. Mrs. Atkins was...

Aug 16, 2018

Shirley A. Jones, 79 of Cottondale, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Hospice of West Ala. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born Friday, July 9, 1939 in Bibb County Alabama, to the late Mr. Edward Thompson and Mrs. Littia Garner Thompson. Surviving are sons, Phillip Jones(Connie), and Jeff Jones, brothers, Roy Thompson, Ronnie Thompson(Kathy), and Danny Thompson(Janice), sisters, Barbara...

Jul 27, 2018

Norma Wynelle (Nell) Welch Smith, 87, formerly of Millport AL. passed away on July 27, 2018 at her residence in Red Bay AL.

Born October 3 rd 1930, to the late Thomas McDonald and Lena Mae McDonald, She was the mother of the late Larry David Welch.

She is survived by her Daughters; Linda Gater...

Jul 19, 2018

Donald Cobb, 80, of Kennedy AL. passed away on July 19, 2018, at his residence in Kennedy AL. Mr. Cobb was born on March 24, 1938, to the late Furman and Mae Cobb and was the husband of Barbara Trull Cobb. He was the father of the late Chuck Cobb. He was employed by Arvin Automotive and was in maintenance...

Jul 19, 2018

James "Fred" Bryant, 89, of Millport Al., passed away July 19, 2018, at DCH Medical Center of Tuscaloosa AL. Fred Bryant was born July 1st, 1929, to the late Joe Bryant and Eva McGee Bryant and was the husband of the late Mary Ovella Burgess Bryant. Fred was a long-time member and deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was...

Jul 5, 2018

Mrs. LaPhene Spruill, 85 of Millport, Alabama died on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Daughter's Residence in Kennedy, Alabama. Born Wednesday, April 5, 1933 in Pickens County, AL. to the late Mr. L.A. Spruill and Mrs. Josephine Duncan Spruill. Mrs. Spruill is preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are...

Jul 1, 2018

Mrs. Joe Ann (Grammer) Beauchamp, 80 of Aliceville,AL died on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born Thursday, July 8, 1937 in Carrollton, Alabama to the late Mr. William Acie Grammer and Nellie Hilda Stephens Grammer. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Adison Beauchamp; her parents, Acie and Nellie Grammer;...

Jun 12, 2018

Mr. James Wade Cook, 69 of Fayette, Alabama died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born Monday, March 14, 1949 in Millport, Alabama to the late Mr. David W. Cook and Mrs. Mary Mordecai Cook. Mr. James is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Wayne Cook. Surviving are brother,...

Jun 11, 2018

Mr. Randy Paul Rushing, 59 of Fayette, Alabama died on Monday, June 11, 2018, at his Residence in Fayette, Alabama. Born Wednesday, December 3, 1958 in Kennedy, Alabama to the late Mr. John Thomas Rushing and Faustine Parker Rushing. Mr. Randy was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Surviving are brothers, Bob Rushing (Fayette,AL) and Bill Rushing (Kennedy,AL), sisters, Linda...

Jun 2, 2018

Geneva Mordecai Morgan 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her daughter's home in Pensacola, Florida surrounded by family. Services  will be held on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at 1:30pm at  Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at the Millport City Cemetery. Geneva was born September 2, 1932 in...

Apr 29, 2018

Charles S. Bousack, age 81, died April 28, 2018, in Millport, AL.  He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 11, 1936.  Married 49 years to his sweetheart, Barbara S. "Babs" Bousack, who passed in 2004.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for over 23 years and served in the Vietnam War.

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Apr 29, 2018

Harlon Edward Johnson, 81, of Kennedy died, Sunday April 29, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Ms. Funeral Services are Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Meadow Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Tuesday. Mr. Johnson was born May 31, 1936 in Lamar County, AL to...

Apr 23, 2018

Edith Louise Winters West, 97 years old, of Naples, Florida, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. Mrs. West was born on August 23, 1920 in Millport, Alabama. She is survived by her daughter Debra Ward (Naples); daughter-in-law Claudia West (Cape Coral); 5 grandchildren Angela West (Atlanta), Christopher West (Chicago), Meredith Ward (Tampa), Cameron Ward (Naples) and Kelsey Ward (Tallahassee);...

Apr 2, 2018

Mrs. Laudice Holsonback Junkins, 90  of Kennedy, Al passed away Monday April 2, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Al. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm from Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry McAdams officating. Burial will follow in Kennedy City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday at Dowdle Funeral Home. Mrs. Junkins...

Apr 1, 2018

Brooklyn Gainey Kelly, 15, of Kennedy, Alabama, passed away on April 1st, 2018, at The Children's Hospital of Alabama, in Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral Service  will be 1:00 pm Thursday April 5, 2018 at Central Church of Christ in Fayette, AL.  Clergy will be Kevin Pendergrass and Jeremy Houck. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Dowdle Funeral Home  from...

Mar 26, 2018

Dwitte Allen Gartman, 46, of Millport, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018, at his home. Born Tuesday, January 18, 1972 in Columbus, Mississippi, he was the son of Alfred Gartmam and Barbara Gallagher. Dwitte Gartman was a Plumber and Auto Technician. Mr. Gartman is survived by his Parents Alfred Gartman and Barbara Gallagher, Son, Allen Gartman, Daughter, Cayla...

Mar 18, 2018

Mrs. Sara Jarvis Shelton, 71 of Kennedy, Alabama died on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born Friday, April 19, 1946 to the late Mr. A.J. Jarvis and Mrs. Frances Hartley Jarvis. She was a member of Kennedy Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Guin Shelton Surviving are sons, Michael Perry...

Mar 12, 2018

Martha Ann Stripling Waterbury, 69 of Millport, Alabama died on Monday, March 12, 2018, at her Residence in Millport, Alabama. Born Tuesday, July 27, 1948 in Millport, Alabama to the late Mr. J.W. Stripling and Mrs. Bessie Mae Johnson Stripling. Preceded in death by parents and brothers,Jerry Stripling, Ricky Stripling, sister, Ruthie Mae Baswell. She was a member of Higdon...