Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Millport, AL

Serving Lamar County

Kenneth Ray Pennington

Kenneth Ray Pennington

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...

Mitch Mcgee

Mitch Mcgee

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...

Betty Fowler

Betty Fowler

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...

Jack Edward (Eddie) Propst, Jr.

Jack Edward (Eddie) Propst, Jr.

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....

David L. Jones

David L. Jones

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...

Emma Jean Richards

Emma Jean Richards

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.

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Wonda Mitchell

Wonda Mitchell

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.

Mary Ella Watson

Mary Ella Watson

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....

Jimmy Brock

Jimmy Brock

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...

Douglas Rector

Douglas Rector

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...

Judy Hudson

Judy Hudson

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...

David Conklan

David Conklan

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.

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Mareya Hannah

Mareya Hannah

Jun 10, 2023

Mareya "Mario" Hannah, 43, passed away on June 10, 2023 in Decatur, AL. Funeral arrangements are Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at New Grove Baptist Church in Kennedy, Alabama with Rev. Michael Brock officiating. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery under the direction of Dowdle Funeral...

Clinton "Red" Freeman

Clinton "Red" Freeman

May 31, 2023

Clinton Leo "Red" Freeman (89), of Millport, AL, passed away in the comfort of his home on May 31, 2023.

Red was born on March 29, 1934, to Fletcher and Abbie Freeman in Lamar County, AL. He played football throughout high school and was a 1953 graduate of Millport High School. After earning his associate degree, Red...

Lucinda Mitchell

Lucinda Mitchell

May 30, 2023

Lucinda Ann Poole Mitchell, affectionately known as "Cindy", was born on September 27, 1956, to the late Robert Lee Poole and Selene Cooper Poole in Pickens County, Alabama.  On Tuesday, March 30, 2023, she answered the call into eternal rest.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mickey and brother, Benjamin Poole.

From the beginning,...

James Sansing

James Sansing

May 28, 2023

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James Allen Sansing, 88, died peacefully at his home in Columbus, MS on Sunday, May 28th, 2023.

James "Switchy" Sansing was born March 17, 1935, in Columbus, to the late Jobie Fletus Sansing and Emma Mae Bush Sansing.  He was a retired educator and a lifelong resident of Columbus MS.  "Switchy" had a life...

Earnest Barton, Jr.

Earnest Barton, Jr.

May 10, 2023

Earnest Barton, Jr., 83, of Ethelsville, AL passed away at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Earnest loved gardening and especially loved cutting his grass. He loved Alabama football and Southern gospel music and was a great fan of the "old red hymnbook". He loved to play the guitar and regularly played for the residents at...

Bill Mcdaniel

Bill Mcdaniel

May 9, 2023

William (Bill) McDaniel, 63, of Kennedy, Alabama, passed away on May 9, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Jeff Long officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Higdon Cemetery in...

Billy Brown

Billy Brown

May 4, 2023

Billy Brown, 85, passed away at Elite Nursing Care in Birmingham, AL, May 4, 2023. There will be a graveside service Monday, May 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Kennedy City Cemetery in Kennedy, AL.

Billy loved his family and Alabama football. He loved to watch old westerns and old movies. He enjoyed listening to country music...

L.C. Steedley

L.C. Steedley

Apr 28, 2023

Laverne Clifton Steedley, 88, of Millport, AL. passed away April 28, 2023 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Northport, AL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. with Bro. Danny Thompson officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the chapel. Internment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

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