Obituaries

Jan 11, 2017

Sidney Howard Lawrence, 62, of Red Bay, AL died January 11, 2017 in Batesville, Ar. Born in Tecumseh, Michigan to the late Sidney Lawrence and Jo Ann Lawrence, he was the husband of Debra Welch Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Debra Welch Lawrence, daughters, Elissa Lawrence Poores and Tammy Lawrence, son, Anthony Lawrence, and grandchildren Kailyn...

Jan 9, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Burkhalter, 71 of Brookville, Ohio died on Monday, January 9, 2017, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Alabama. Mr. Burkhalter was born on  Wednesday, May 30, 1945 in Millport, Alabama to the late Bruce Burkhalter and Willette Newell Burkhalter. Surviving are, Wife, Coetta Noble, sons, Scott Burkhalter (Pamela) Bruce Burkhalter (Shannon) and Joey Burkhalter, daughter, Kimberly Buchanan;...

Dec 29, 2016

Mr. Jessie Lee Neal, 102, of Millport, Al died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Al. Funeral Services will be held, Friday January 6, 2017,  1:00 pm at Holly Grove Baptist Church with burial in Holly Grove Cemetery. The body will lie-in-state from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm at the church. Rev. Jerry Bridges & Rev. Kevin...

Dec 28, 2016

Mr. Lloyd Greenwood Cobb, 86, of Kennedy, AL died Wednesday December 28, 2016 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL. Funeral Services will be Monday  2:00 pm at Kennedy Baptist Church, the body will lie-in-state- from 1:00 - 2:00, with burial in the Kennedy City Cemetery. Rev. Keith  Martin will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 from 5:00 - 8:00...

Dec 26, 2016

Mr. Rodger Dale Watkins, 69 of Millport, Alabama died on Monday, December 26, 2016, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Funeral Services will be held on December 29, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at Dowdle Funeral Home of Millport AL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. Bro. Nick Cannady will conduct the...

Dec 11, 2016

Mrs. Lelia Mae Medley Johnson, 94, of Millport, Alabama died on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Aliceville Manor. Born Sunday, October 1st, 1922 to the late Mr. Perry Medley and Mrs. Martha Hall Medley. She is preceded in death by her parents and spouse Surviving are Son, Daniel Medley, God Daughter, Sandy Cobb, Grandchildren Danielle Bradford and Destiny Medley, and...

Dec 6, 2016

James "Jamie" Edward Elliott, Jr., 41, of Reform, AL died Tuesday December 6, 2016 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm with visitation from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  from Arbor Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in Arbor Springs Cemetery. Jamie was born June 2, 1975 in Eutaw, AL. A graduate of...

Nov 30, 2016

Mrs. Careolean C. Fields, 81, of Millport Alabama, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her residence in Millport, Alabama. Born Wednesday, June 19, 1935 in Millport, Alabama to the late Marshall Lonzo Campbell and Velma Carmack Campbell. She was the wife of Brooks Fields. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Surviving are husband, Brooks Fields, Millport, AL,...

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. Alton Friday, 77, of Millport, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus MS.

Born June 9, 1939, to the late Alton Brooks Friday and Susie Anderson Friday. He is preceded in death by his parents, a baby brother, mother and father-in-law Dewel and Francis Leonard, and sister-in-law, Marilyn Scott.

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Nov 28, 2016

Mr. Buster Wright, 93 died today, November 28, 2016 at Fayette Long Term Care. Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm from Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with Burial in Meadow Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Complete arrangements will be announced later.

Nov 28, 2016

Mr. Buster Wright, 93 of Millport, Alabama died on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Fayette Long Term Care. Born Thursday, September 27, 1923. to the late Mr. Alex Wright and Mrs. Rebecca Ann Robertson Wright. He was the husband of Dorothy Wright. Surviving are wife Dorothy Wright , son, Steve Wright  (DeWanda) of Millport, AL, sisters, Rita Pennington and Jean...

Nov 22, 2016

Wesley Ray Barrett, 82 of Kennedy, Alabama died on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Arbor Woods Health and Rehab in Reform, Alabama. Mr. Barret was born Thursday, August 16, 1934 in Kennedy, Alabama, to the late John Wesley Barrett and Pearl Porter Barrett. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life and became a minister at...

Oct 29, 2016

Christine Adger Fay Knighten Sykes, age 86, of Atlanta, GA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.  A true coal miner's daughter, Christine was born in Cullman, AL, to the late Edgar and Martha Knighten.  Following college, she worked as an office manager for the United States Army at Ft. McPherson, retiring there in 2002.  Christine, a true Southern Lady,...

Oct 25, 2016

Mrs. Patricia Ann Sanford, 72 of Millport, Alabama died on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Hospice of West Alabama. Born Tuesday, July 25, 1944 in Carrollton, Alabama, to the late Annie Rae McDaniel and Harvey McDaniel. She was married to the late Gentry Sanford. Mrs. Sanford was proceeded in death by her parents, spouse and all of her brothers...

Oct 15, 2016

Mr. William Lowell Atkins, 74 of Millport, Alabama died on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Generations of Vernon in Lamar, Alabama. Born Tuesday, March 17, 1942 in Kennedy, Alabama to the late Grady and Aldie Atkins. He was the husband of Jewel Atkins. Mr. Atkins was a member of Light House Church Surviving are Wife, Mrs. Jewel Atkins  sons,...

Oct 12, 2016

Benny Paul Mordecai, of Millport, Al passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. He was 72. He was born August 3, 1944, to William Paul  and Francis Leola Blanton Mordecai. He was a graduate of Millport High School, a member of Alabama National Guard, the Millport and Lamar County Sports Hall of Fame, Springhill  Baptist...

Sep 19, 2016

Roland Wayne "Badeye" Brewer went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday September 19, 2016 in Tupelo, MS. Mr. Brewer was born January 5th 1939 to the Late Hobson & Julia Maughn Brewer in Fernbank, Al. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Rebecca Sudduth Brewer, sister Marie Lawson, brothers Robert, Fred, Bobby and James...

Sep 14, 2016

Mrs. Lettie F. Hogan, 91, of Millport, AL died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Fayette Medical Center, Fayette, AL. Funeral Services will be Saturday Sept. 17, 2016 at 4:00 pm with Rev. Nick Cannady officiating, burial will be in Millport City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00 pm until 4:00. Born September 19, 1924 to the Late Robert W....

Sep 8, 2016

Mrs. Annie Ruth Wallace, 94, formerly of Millport, Alabama died on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Generations in Vernon, Alabama. Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Finch officiating burial will be in Kennedy City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday September 10, 2016 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Mrs. Wallace...

Sep 6, 2016

Mrs. Martha Ann Partain, 75, of Millport. Al died September 6, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 9, 2016 at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lenwood Gilland officiating burial will be in Millport City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday September 8, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Mrs. Partain was born September 8, 1940...