Eugene Brown
Aug 6, 2026
Eugene Carter "Gene" Brown, 89, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Ethelsville Baptist Church with Bro. Trey Reese officiating and with Bro. Gary Seay overseeing the music. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service...
Linda Blanton
Jul 31, 2026
Linda Faye Blanton, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 12:50 p.m. Funeral services will held Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, Alabama. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery...
Mickie Harrison
Jul 31, 2026
Mickie Harrison, 81, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. There will be a funeral service on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Liberty, AL, with Bro. Joey Lucas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Andrews Chapel Cemetery.
Mickie loved Jesus and her...
Michael Gilliam
Jul 27, 2026
Michael Lee Gilliam, 59, of Kennedy, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1966.
Michael was the kind of man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. Whether he was fishing, hunting, or spending time with family and friends, he was happiest outdoors or surrounded by the people he loved. He had a playful personality and was...
David Homan
Jul 15, 2026
David Homan, 67, of Millport, AL, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his residence. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Belk Baptist Church in Belk, AL, with Rev. Gene Nabors officiating and Trevor Ford assisting. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m....
Viola Little
Jul 12, 2026
Viola Little, 93, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. There will be a funeral service on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Long officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Higdon Cemetery in...
Rick Potash
Jul 6, 2026
Rick Potash, 72, passed away on July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.Born in Rochester, New York, Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a lifelong passion for bowling, traveling across the country to compete. His dedication to the sport earned him the title of State Singles Champion, and he also competed...
Robbie Dean Vail
Jul 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Robbie Dean Vail, who entered her heavenly home at the age of 88.
Dean was born on December 13, 1937, in Vernon, Alabama, to William Jefferson Glasgow and Edna Earl Glasgow, one of thirteen children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose life was...
Shirley Fields
Jun 27, 2026
Shirley Ardean Watkins Fields passed away from this life to her heavenly home on June 27, 2026 at the age of 89 years old. She lived a wonderful life, and was loved by everyone who knew her, and especially by her family and friends.
She was born on October 2nd 1936 near Brownville, Alabama in Tuscaloosa county. She had beautiful curly...
Gerald Perrigin
Jun 18, 2026
Gerald Perrigin, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 18, 2026,
He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lucille (Sentell) Perrigin and a brother, William Marshall Perrigin. Gerald is survived by his daughter, Starla and his girlfriend Jerry.
Gerald loved his Lord and his church family at Union Chapel Baptist Church. He retired from Jimmy...
Randy Moore
May 27, 2026
Randy Carl Moore, age 69, of Millport, Alabama, passed away due to natural causes in his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Randy was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Fred and Doris Moore. He survived by his son, Zach Moore; his daughter, Sara Miller (Treyce); his sister, Jan Brown (Mike); eight grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces.
Randy...
Effie Rose Cooper
May 14, 2026
Effie Rose Cooper, 78, of Millport, AL, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her residence. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Dixon officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at...
Louise Freeman
May 6, 2026
On May 6, 2026, Louise “Lucy” Turner Freeman of Millport, AL, passed away in the comfort of her home with her loved ones at her side. She was 90 years old.
A Lamar County native, Ms. Lucy was born on January 4, 1936 to Grover andVirginia (Sloan) Turner of Millport, AL. She was the youngest of eight children. In her younger...
Hansel Jones
May 6, 2026
Hansel Jones, 81, of Kennedy, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Hansel was born on March 29, 1945, and was raised in Kennedy, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leevoid and Eulene Jones, and brothers, Randall and Harold Jones. Hansel is survived by his children, Rodney Jones (Emily) and Shannon Sanford (Byron); 6 grandchildren; and 9...
Brenda Sue Peeks
Apr 27, 2026
Brenda Sue Peeks “MaMaw”
To be away from the body is to be at home with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8
MILLPORT, AL - It is with broken hearts that we tell you our mother Brenda Sue Peeks departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family and her loving pet Roscoe.
She was born on June...
Barbara Conner
Apr 21, 2026
Barbara Gail Wiggins Conner, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She lived a long and meaningful life defined by her strength, kindness, and deep love for her family. Above all, Barbara was a woman of unwavering faith, walking closely with her Savior and living a life that reflected His love. Those who knew...
Nancy Bradford
Apr 20, 2026
Nancy Bradford, 76, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her residence in Columbus, MS. There will be a funeral service on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Beckon officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow...
James Porter Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
James Cleon Porter Jr., 72, of Kennedy, AL, left to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence. There will be a funeral service on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Higdon...
Douglas Clardy
Apr 15, 2026
John Douglas Clardy, known as “Doug”, 72, of Millport, AL., passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on April 15, 2026.
Doug was born in Millport, AL where he lived the majority of his life. As a young child, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with family. In his adult years, you could find him running his...
Margaret Hodges
Apr 13, 2026
Margaret Hodges, 80, Kennedy, AL, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born on March 11, 1946, in Kennedy, Alabama, to Gray and Effie Trull. She was a devoted daughter, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.
Known affectionately as Maggie, she was a woman...
