Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Millport, AL

Serving Lamar County

Linda Mitchell Kuhn

Linda Mitchell Kuhn

Oct 31, 2017

Linda Mitchell Kuhn, 71, of Millport Al. passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at her home in Millport Al. Mrs. Kuhn was born at home in Brent, AL. on April 1, 1946 to the late Mr.Clyde Mitchell and Jesse Bushy Mitchell.  She attended Birmingham Baptist school of nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. She worked a the...

Sarah Johnson Adkins

Sarah Johnson Adkins

Oct 29, 2017

Sarah Edree Johnson Adkins, 94 of Vernon, Al passed away October 29, 2017 at BMH-GT. Born in Lamar County to the late William Ed Johnson and Sarah Wheeler Johnson. She was an amazing woman who sowed a legacy of faith in her family. All who entered her home were loved and accepted unconditionally. They were not only served some of...

Emmer Jean Black

Emmer Jean Black

Oct 25, 2017

Mrs. Emmer Jean Black, 87 long time resident of Millport, Al died Wednesday October 25, 2017 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon Friday October 27, 2017 at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with  Sonny McLellan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 12:00 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Millport City Cemetery. Born August 7, 1930...

Frances Elaine Mccrary

Frances Elaine Mccrary

Oct 19, 2017

Mrs. Frances Elaine Bell McCrary, 71 of Millport died Thursday October 19 at her daughter's home in Vernon, AL. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 Sunday at the church. Frances was born July 30, 1946 to the late Hugh and Lela Mae Bell in...

Robbie Dean Washington

Robbie Dean Washington

Sep 30, 2017

Mrs. Robbie Dean Washington, 73 of Millport, Alabama died on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at her Residence in Millport, Alabama. Born Monday, February 7, 1944 in Millport, Alabama to the late Mr. Robert & Olivia Strawbridge Washington. Surviving are sons, Steve Washington, Marcus Washington, Barry Washington, Christopher Washington, Robert Washington and Fredrick Washington, daughters, Janice Cobb of Millport, AL, Katherine...

Donna Mcdonald Collins

Donna Mcdonald Collins

Sep 26, 2017

Mrs. Donna McDonald Collins, 63 of Kennedy, Alabama died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at her Residence in Kennedy, Alabama. Born Wednesday, June 30, 1954 in Winfield, Alabama to the late J.C. McDonald and Verna Louise Box McDonald. She was the wife of David Collins. She was a member of Kennedy Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents,and one brother...

Virginia Arnell Trull

Virginia Arnell Trull

Sep 20, 2017

Mrs. Virginia Arnell Burgess Trull, 84 of Kennedy, Al died Wednesday September 20, 2017 at Fayette Long Term Care in Fayette, Al. Funeral services will be Friday September 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Chris McCool And Raymond Spann  officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 at Dowdle...

Cameron Wade Ferguson

Cameron Wade Ferguson

Aug 23, 2017

Mr. Cameron Wade Ferguson, 63 of Millport, AL died Wednesday August 23, 2017 at his residence. Cameron was born December 7, 1953, to the late Charlie Dean and Ruby Hazel Shepherd Ferguson of Steens MS. and was Married to his wife of 36 years, Linda Blakney Ferguson. Cameron was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Grady Steven Ferguson,...

Bobby Ray Ogden

Bobby Ray Ogden

Aug 20, 2017

Bobby Ray Ogden, 73 of Millport died Sunday at his home in Millport, AL. Funeral services will be Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Brock and Rev. Jerry Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Born in Millport, Al to...

William "Larry" Whitson

William "Larry" Whitson

Aug 17, 2017

William "Larry" Whitson, 76, of Kennedy Ala. departed this life Thursday, August 17, 2017 at DCH Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Whitson, Daughter, Pamela Lisowski, (Dave). Son, Tim Wade Whitson, (Tina), Sister, Ava Sue West. Step-Children, Scott Driver, Sherlaine Stull (Louie). 2 grandchildren; 3 Step-Grand children. He is preceded in death by his grand parents....

Annie Wylodene Rushing

Annie Wylodene Rushing

Aug 16, 2017

Annie Wylodene Rushing, 90, of Millport Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 16 2017, at her home in Millport AL.

Mrs. Rushing was born on December 31, 1926, to the late Harvey Cooper and Mattie Moore Cooper, she was the Wife of the late JC Rushing. She was a wonderful mother...

Laverne Lawrence Estes

Laverne Lawrence Estes

Aug 7, 2017

Mr. Laverne Lawrence Estes, 89 of Millport, Alabama died on Monday, August 7, 2017, at his Residence in Millport, Alabama. Born Thursday, October 13, 1927 in Millport, Alabama to the late U.S. Estes and Mrs. Jessie Vail Estes. Mr. Estes worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife:...

Betty Ruth Cunningham

Betty Ruth Cunningham

Aug 6, 2017

Betty Ruth Cunningham, 75 of Tuscaloosa, Al died Sunday August 6, 2017 DCH of Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 am. Ms. Cunningham was born May 14, 1942 in Lamar County, AL to the late Howard & Ira Kathleen Sanders...

Ray Donald Stokes

Ray Donald Stokes

Aug 5, 2017

Ray Donald Stokes, 78, of Ethelsville AL., passed away on August 5, 2017 in Pickensville AL. Born April 20th, 1939 to the late Vade Stokes and Beatrice Smith Stokes, he was married to Imogene Shaw Stokes. Ray Donald Stokes was a loving, hard-working man dedicated to providing for his family. He was a chicken farmer with his loving wife of...

Mary Dell Green

Mary Dell Green

Aug 3, 2017

Mary Green, 86, of St. Petersburg Florida passed away on August 3, 2017 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg FL. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday  at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to service. Mrs. Green was born September 4, 1930 in Lamar County,...

Margie N Gaught

Margie N Gaught

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Margie N. Gaught, 84, of Gadsden, Al died Wednesday August 2, 2017 in Moody, Al. Funeral Services are Saturday, 2:00 pm at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove. Cemetery Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm prior to service. Mrs. Gaught was born September 27, 1932 in Reform, Al...

Clarice Nethery

Clarice Nethery

Jul 24, 2017

Clarice McNees Nethery, 88, of Millport Alabama, passed away July 24th, 2017, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29 2017, at 2:00 PM at the Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00-2:00PM at Dowdle Funeral Home, with Rev. Neal Hodo and Rev. Buddy Irving  officiating. Burial will be...

Donald Cecil Conner

Donald Cecil Conner

Jul 17, 2017

Donald Cecil Conner, age 76, died July 17, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS surrounded by his family and friends.

Donald was born on February 21, 1941 at home in Millport, AL.  He was the youngest child of Henry Barton Conner and Annie Lou (Leonard) Conner.

Donald joined the United States Marine Corps...

Edward Lee Aldridge

Edward Lee Aldridge

Jul 11, 2017

Edward Lee Aldridge, 75, of Vernon, AL died Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Generations of Vernon. Funeral Services will be Thursday July 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm from Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00. Born August 14, 1941 to the late Wayman Lee & Maudie Emmaline Conner Aldridge...

Glinda Elaine Whitten

Glinda Elaine Whitten

Jul 6, 2017

Glinda Elaine Whitten, 65, passed away at her residence on July 6, 2017.  Funeral services  will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Dowdle Funeral Home at 11:00a.m. Burial will be at the Kennedy City Cemetery with Dowdle Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Whitten, a resident of Kennedy, Alabama, was a devoted and loving teacher for thirty-five...