Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Millport, AL

Serving Lamar County

Mary Clemmons

Mary Clemmons

Nov 28, 2017

Mary Clemmons, 89, of Millport, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Eutaw AL. Born June 13th, 1928 to the late Frank Edward Bresnaham and Ella Louise Bresnaham, she was the wife of the late Boyd Clemmons for 69 years. She was known as the fried apple pie  lady. She loved to sew and make quilts for her...

Sheldon Burl Butts

Sheldon Burl Butts

Nov 22, 2017

Sheldon Burl Butts, 67, of Vernon, Alabama passed on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Sheldon Butts was born Saturday, February 25, 1950 in Manhattan, New York, to the late James Butts and Dorthy Butts. Mr. Butts is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his Daughters,...

Glenda Smith Watkins

Glenda Smith Watkins

Nov 19, 2017

Mrs. Glenda Smith Watkins, 75 of Millport, Alabama died on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Columbus, Mississippi. Born Tuesday, April 7, 1942 in Millport, Alabama to the late Mr. Johnson Smith and Mrs. Nettie Bea Shackelford Smith. Mrs. Glenda was the owner of Glenda's Grill for over 20 years. She enjoyed keeping her grand kids,...

Carey Brewer

Carey Brewer

Nov 17, 2017

Carey  E. Brewer, 68 of Millport, Al died Friday November 17, 2017 at DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Al. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, November 20, 2017 at Dowdle  Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Godsey officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Dowdle Funeral Home. Born...

Olene Bridges

Olene Bridges

Nov 16, 2017

Sister Olene Sturdivant Bridges was born January 21, 1945 in Millport, Al and departed life at her home on November 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Mitchell, Step Father Leon Mitchell, brothers, Phillip Sturdivant, Terry Mitchell, and her sister Sandra Ann Mitchell. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon Wednesday November 22, 2017 at Holly Grove...

Theron Lee Aldridge

Theron Lee Aldridge

Nov 2, 2017

Mr. Theron Lee Aldridge, 91 of Millport, Alabama went home to be with the lord on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born Saturday, December 19, 1925 in Kennedy, Alabama to the late Mr. Grady Lee Aldridge and Mrs. Ethel Coleman Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge was a long life resident of Millport, AL. He was...

Sheila Frances Sims

Sheila Frances Sims

Nov 1, 2017

Sheila Frances Sims, 66 of Columbus Ms. passed away at her residence on November 1, 2017.  Mrs. Sims was born on January 19, 1951 to the late Mr. Denver Stewart and Mrs. Alice Hildreth Stewart. She is survived by, Sons; Jonathan Earl Martin (Charlie Ann), of Caledonia MS., Corey Dennis of Columbus, MS, Sister; Barbara Chain of Columbus, MS. 7...

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...