Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025

Deborah Ann Cobb, 73, of Millport, Alabama, was born on August 7, 1951 in Oakland, California to Ora Mae and Cleveland Cobb, Jr. She departed this life on April 22, 2025 at Fayette Long Term Care. Deborah confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She is a 1969 graduate of Todd...

Apr 21, 2025

Lawrence Shirley "Larry" Savage, age 83, passed away on April 21, 2025, in Columbus, Mississippi. Born on September 17, 1941, in Kennedy, Alabama to Fred and Yvlette Davis Savage, Larry lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.

Larry graduated from Kennedy...

Apr 10, 2025

Troy Lee Griffin, 82, passed away on April 10, 2025 at his residence. Graveside services were held April 10, 2025 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Millport, AL. with Bro. Jeff Long officiating under the direction of Dowdle Funeral Home.

Troy was born August 7, 1942 in Belk, Alabama. He served 4 years in the United States Navy...

Apr 7, 2025

Jewel Atkins, 83, of Millport, AL, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Generations of Vernon. She had finally gained her crown! Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Humphries officiating. Vistation will be one hour prior to services from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the chapel....

Mar 18, 2025

Donald Aaron Harton, 69, passed away at his residence in Kennedy, AL on March 18, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at New Grove Baptist Church in Kennedy, AL.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at New Grove Cemetery, in Kennedy, Alabama, under the...

Mar 12, 2025

Betty Jones Leonard, 66, passed away on March 12, 2025 at her residence in Millport, AL. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Gary Seay officiating. Visitation with the family will be 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the chapel.

Betty was born in...

Feb 27, 2025

Arthur Lee "John" Foster, 94, of Millport, Alabama, transitioned peacefully at Fayette Nursing Home, in Fayette, AL, on Thursday, February 27, 2025.  Funeral services will be Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm.  Burial will follow at New Grove Cemetery,...

Feb 27, 2025

Nancy Rector, 79, of Millport, AL, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her residence in Millport, AL. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Mt....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...