RSN posted this obit but the CELEBRATION OF LIFE details have been made: Thursday, April 2, 2026, First United Methodist Church in Dothan, Al. The address is 1380 W. Main Street, Dothan, Al. 36301. Time will be 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
Visitation will be at 2:00 PM in the Parlor of the Church.
CELEBRATION OF MIKE: Same date, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Miller Farm, 2305 Woodham Road in Dothan. Wear Crimson and White attire, jeans and boots are perfect.
Doubletree By Hilton will serve as the host hotal for Mike’s Memorial Service. Address is 2740 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Al. 36301; 334-699-1400 – contact Celeste Jones.
Michael “Mike” Dale Marshall
April 2,1962 – March 13, 2026
It is with profoundly heavy hearts that the family of Michael “Mike” Dale Marshall sharesthe news of his untimely passing on March 13, 2026, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. Mike was 63.
Born in Dothan, Alabama, on April 2,1962, to the late Gayle Bostick Marshall and the late Larry Wood Marshall, Mike was a member of the1980 class of Northview High School, where he graduated with honors. Following high school, he attended the University of Alabama on a full academic scholarship majoringin Biology and Healthcare Administration. While at the University, Mike formedmany lifelong friendships, pledged Phi Gamma Delta, taught Biology as a student professor, had a marvelous timeandgraduated with honors. He was exceptionallyintelligent, undeniably fun,mischievous (in a good way) and 100% unpretentious. He was, as one friend said, “gentle as a flower and tough as boot leather”. Mike was a man who demonstrated personal integrity, loyalty, compassion, kindness, and humor in all things. He was a rabid football fan and spent most of his Fall Saturdays cheering on the Crimson Tide.He was a loving and devoted husband to Jo Ann and a committed and caringfather to John Robert. Mike wasdearly loved by his family and friends. He was a person of substance. His laugh was unique and positivelycontagious, and he was known to be thoughtful and generous, especially to thosein need or with disabilities.Mikecared deeply for “his people” and gave of his time and his heartwithout reservation.
Professionally, Mike enjoyed a long and successful career in hospital administration at various hospitals, including Mobile Infirmary, several Health South Rehabilitation hospitals across the southeast, and later, as CEO of Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis, Alabama. He was a gifted leader, assets manager, and troubleshooter. In many instances, he instituted visionary procedures that brought about dramatic positive changes in the facilities he managed and communities he served. His“open door policy” was more than mere words as he literally removed the door to his office to encourage collaboration and openness amongst hospital leadership and fellow team members.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, John Robert Christian III; brother, Marty Marshall (Cindy); and father-in-law JoeMiller (Mary Lou). He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann Miller Marshall; brother, Mitch Marshall; sister-in-law, TeresaMiller Norman (Keith); nieces, Anna Marshall McKnight (Dustin), Dr. Rebecca Marshall, Makayla Marshall, Mariah Marshall, and Johnson Norman; nephews, Byrne Norman, Jr. (Kathryn), Miller Norman (Emily), and Harry Norman (Maggie); and many great nieces and nephews.
The date for Mike’s memorial service, which will be held at First United Methodist Church of Dothan, Alabama, has not yet been finalized. Details will be forthcoming shortly and posted on social media and onthe website of HM Patterson & Sons:
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IndependenceWORKS Day Program at JF&CS, where Mike and Jo Ann’s son, John Robert, spent tenjoy-filled years as a beneficiary of this wonderful special needs program:
HENRY: Henry County 911 dispatched Henry County Sheriff Deputies to a missing 2 year old child. ( Almost 3 years of age ).
The child was autistic and had gone missing from his residence on Henry County Road 32.
Henry County Sheriff Eric Blakenship, Henry County Sheriff Deputy Carlson and ALEA – Trooper Larry Sapp arrived on the scene very quickly. They spread out quickly.
Henry County Sheriff Carlson checked a culvert under the roadway about short distance from the child’s residence. Deputy Carlson spotted the child in the culvert. As the Deputy approached the child he ran. Before Deputy Carlson could reach the child the child reached water. Deputy Carlson went into the water after the child and pulled him out safely.
What could have ended bad, due to the Henry County 911 quick action, and the quick actions of Sheriff Blankenship, Deputy Carlson and ALEA Trooper Sapp, the child was found safe and returned to his parents.
NOTE: The mother was attentive to the child. However, he was able to push a window and escape from the house. When the mother was unable to locate quickly she did as she should and quickly called 911 and summoned help.
DOTHAN: 12:19 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a critical motor vehicle accident, Highway 231 South, just south of Campbellton Highway intersection.
The accident involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.
Dothan Police, Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance on the scene. The driver of the motorcycle is laying in the ditch. While he appears injured he was seen moving around which is a great sign. UNCONFIRMED, it appears serious but not life threatening, UNCONFIRMED.
Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance will transport trauma alert to Southeast Health.
HEADLAND: 04:17 AM Henry County 911 dispatched Headland EMS to The Gathering Place to a vehicle verses a building.
After arrival of Headland EMS it was determined a box truck had entered the building. There was significant damage to the building. Headland EMS requested Headland Fire respond because there was a need for building stablization.
Headland Fire Units responded.
Unknown the extent of injuries. A 60 year old male and the box truck is a milk truck,
The Gathering Place is located at 16070 U.S. 431, just north of railroad tracks on Highway 431 at Headland.
Headland Police on the scene with Headland Fire – rescue.
Anyone with scene pictures TEXT RCKEY 334-790-1729.
DOTHAN: 02:42 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 1904 Stonebridge Road. The person reporting advised Dothan 911 smoke and flames.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police responded.
On arrival, Dothan Fire Engine Company 1- ( West Main ) reported the fence was on fire. All incoming units were instructed to go to Level 1 staging on arrival. Level 1 staging is, do not connect to fire hydrant, but prepare to do so, and wait further instructions from primary fire engine company.
Dothan Fire Engine Company did an aggressive offensive fire attack on the fence and got the fire out. The fire had not reached the structure.
The fire was quickly under control. By 3:06 Am Dothan Fire Engine Company 1 ( Central ) and Engine Company 3 ( Whatley Drive ) had returned to the station.
