Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Millport, AL

Serving Lamar County

Jennifer Coggin Herren

Jennifer Coggin Herren

Feb 17, 2025

Jennifer Coggin Herren, born on October 9, 1962 in Paragould, AR, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2025. Jennifer was a devoted wife of 41 years, loving mother, proud Granna, beloved sister and friend who loved every moment spent with her people.

Jennifer was an Auburn Pharmacy School graduate who enjoyed cheering on the Tigers and sunny...

Rita Blansett Trull

Rita Blansett Trull

Feb 17, 2025

Rita Blansett Trull, 61, of Kennedy Alabama passed away at her residence on February 17, 2025. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Gene Nabors officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the chapel from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Meadow Branch Cemetery.

Rita enjoyed...

Lucy Elliott

Lucy Elliott

Feb 10, 2025

Louisene "Lucy" Elliott, 82, of Reform, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 10, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Arbor Springs Baptist Church in Reform, Alabama, with Bro. Larry Shelton officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in...

Nell Carroll

Nell Carroll

Feb 8, 2025

Harris Connell (Nell) Carroll, 86, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her residence. Funeral Services will be Monday, February 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL, with Bro. David Long officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the chapel from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Burial will...

Loyd Humphres

Loyd Humphres

Jan 31, 2025

Loyd Humphres, 78, of Millport, AL, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Fayette Medical Center in Fayette, AL. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL, with Bro. David Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Pleasant...

Jerry Kenneth Brewer

Jerry Kenneth Brewer

Jan 17, 2025

Jerry Brewer, 78, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Fayette Medical Center in Fayette, AL. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Bro. Travis Brown officiating and Bro. Dale McGhee assisting. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in...

Johnny Ford Stephens

Johnny Ford Stephens

Jan 15, 2025

Johnny Stephens, 83, of Millport, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Jones officiating and Bro. Andy Tentoni assisting. Visitation will start at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery.

Johnny...

Banks Lawrence

Banks Lawrence

Jan 8, 2025

Charles Banks Lawrence, 82, of Millport, AL, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Aldridge officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Springhill Church Cemetery in Millport, AL.

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Delora Trull

Delora Trull

Jan 1, 2025

Delora Trull, 75, of Millport, AL, passed away on January 1, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. David Long officiating assisted by Bro. Jeff Long. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel....

Katherine Bethune

Katherine Bethune

Dec 24, 2024

Katherine Simpson Bethune, age 84, passed peacefully at home in Centreville, AL, on December 24, 2024, with family by her side. She was born October 29, 1940, in Columbus, MS, to Willie Aubrey Simpson and Eva Mae Beard Simpson. Katherine led a long and happy life with her loving husband, Charles. She loved spending time with family, and had...

Milous Jones

Milous Jones

Dec 12, 2024

Milous Jones, 63, of Millport, Alabama passed away on December 12, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Riley and Rev. Michael Brock assisting. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the chapel. Burial will follow at...

Sidney Plyler

Sidney Plyler

Nov 26, 2024

Sidney Plyler, 97, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, AL. There will be a private graveside service held to honor her life and memory on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Millport City Cemetery with Dr. Bill Thetford officiating.

Sidney worked for Phifer Incorporated for 62 years before retiring at...

Dale Trull

Dale Trull

Nov 26, 2024

William Dale Trull, 53, of Millport, AL, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Millport, AL. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL, with Bro. Adam Smith officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to services at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at...

Belinda Sudduth

Belinda Sudduth

Nov 23, 2024

Belinda Sudduth, 67, of Millport, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Fayette Medical Center in Fayette, AL. Funeral services will be Monday, November 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL, with Kevin Sudduth officiating. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to services at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow...

Becky Aldridge

Becky Aldridge

Nov 9, 2024

Becky Aldridge, 57, of Millport, Alabama passed away on November 9, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Jordan Lollar officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Mt....

Douglas Trull

Douglas Trull

Nov 7, 2024

Douglas Trull, 73, of Kennedy, Alabama, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Northwest Alabama Regional Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Jeff Long officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow...

Brenda Cochran

Brenda Cochran

Nov 6, 2024

Brenda Gail Jones Cochran, 80, passed away on November 6, 2024 at Fayette Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Danny Butler officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Millport, AL....

Johnny Snider

Johnny Snider

Oct 27, 2024

Johnny Snider, 73, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on October 27, 2024, in Kennedy, AL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL, with Bro. Terry Robinson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the chapel from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Higdon...

Candy Daniel

Candy Daniel

Oct 22, 2024

Jo Candace Daniel, 66, of Ethelsville, AL passed away on October 22, 2024 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Monday evening, October 28, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Kennedy Baptist Church in Kennedy, AL with...

Mike Gartman

Mike Gartman

Sep 16, 2024

Michael Wayne Gartman, 73, of Millport, AL, passed away on September 16, 2024, at his residence. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Springhill Baptist Church in Millport, AL, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Springhill Baptist Church in Millport, AL, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Andy Parrish officiating....