Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

Harold Edward "Eddie" Leonard, 67, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on October 5, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be Monday, October 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL, with Bro. Terry Robinson officiating with Bro. Jeff Harrison and Bro. David Long assisting. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in...

Sep 19, 2023

Emmit W. Cunningham, passed away on September 19, 2023, at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 at the Lawrence A. Jones & Sons, Kansas Chapel. Final services will be Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Holly Grove Church in Millport, Alabama with burial following...

Sep 16, 2023

James Kovin Shaw, 23, of Millport, Alabama passed away on September 16, 2023 in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be Monday, September 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Andy Parrish officiating assisted by Herachio Washington.    Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. A family only graveside...

Sep 4, 2023

Sandra June Estes, 76, of Millport, AL., passed away on September 4, 2023 at her residence. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Millport, AL. with Bro. Ricky...

Sep 3, 2023

Timothy Griffin, 63, of Millport, AL. passed away on September 3, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Terrance Cleghorn officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the chapel.

Tim...

Aug 28, 2023

Dorothy Nell Fowler, 94, formally of Kennedy, AL., passed away on 8/28/2023 at Generations of Vernon. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Rev. Kevin Dixon officiating. There will be a family visitation one hour prior to the service.

Dorothy, or "Dot"...

Aug 25, 2023

Steven Heyn, 70, of Millport, AL, passed away on August 25, 2023, at his residence in Millport, AL.

There will be no services at this time.

Aug 21, 2023

Lisa Renee Moore, 57, of Tuscaloosa, AL. passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Hospice of West Alabama. There will be a Graveside Service on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Kennedy City Cemetery in Kennedy, AL under the direction of Dowdle Funeral Home.

Lisa was born on April 28, 1966, in Tuscaloosa, AL....

Aug 21, 2023

Kenneth Ray Pennington, 72, passed away on August 21, 2023 at Care Center of Vernon.

Kenneth was born on February 18, 1951 to J.B and Dora Elzia (Warlick) Pennington in Columbus, MS. Kenneth loved everything about big trucks and was a career truck driver. He loved NASCAR and dirt track racing and horse shows and never missed...

Aug 19, 2023

Mitch McGee, 59, passed away on August 19, 2023 in Franklin, TN. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Gary Seay officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Millport, AL.

Mitch...

Aug 15, 2023

Betty Sue Fowler passed away on August 15, 2023 at the age of 80 years old at Windsor Place in Columbus, MS. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery in Millport, AL. under the direction of Dowdle Funeral Home.

Betty was born on March 23, 1943 in Millport, Alabama to...

Aug 15, 2023

Jack Edward (Eddie) Propst, Jr., 77, of Kennedy, AL. died peacefully on August 15,2023 at UAB Hosptial in Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama with Bro. Keith Martin and Bro. Jordan Lollar officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel....

Aug 14, 2023

David L. Jones, of Reform, AL., passed away on August 14, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

David was born November 2, 1962 in Birmingham, Alabama to Tojo McIntosh and Opal Jones. He was a great Alabama fan and he never saw a cat that he didn't like. In earlier years, he worked in parts...

Jul 30, 2023

Emma Jean Richards, 85, of Millport, AL. passed away on July 30, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Randy Raper officiating. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Shiloh (Pinhook) Cemetery near Vernon, AL.

Jul 26, 2023

Wonda Mitchell, 68, passed away on July 26, 2023 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL. There will be a graveside service on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Holly Grove Cemetery in Millport under the direction of Dowdle Funeral Home.

Jul 25, 2023

Mary Ella Watson, 94, passed away on July 25, 2023 at her residence. Visitation will be Friday evening, August 4, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Millport, AL.with Rev. Jerry Bridges and Pastor Kevin Dixon officiating....

Jul 9, 2023

Jimmy Ray Brock, 57 of Fayette, AL passed away July 9, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. Visitation one hour prior to the service at Dowdle Funeral Home. Internment will follow the service at New Hope Cemetery...

Jul 7, 2023

Douglas Rector, 80, of Millport, AL, passed away July 7, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Internment will follow at Mt. Olive...

Jun 21, 2023

Judy Hudson, 79, formally of Kennedy, AL. went home to be with loved ones on June 21, 2023 at her home in Jackson, TN. She was surrounded by friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Ed Nabors and Bro.Gary Seay officiating. Visitation...

Jun 19, 2023

David Wayne Conklan, 66, of Millport, Alabama, passed away on June 19, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Funeral services will be held June 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Kennedy City Cemetery.