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Renea Myers,

Renea Myers,

Renea Myers, 63, of Pansey, Alabama, was born on December 16, 1962, and passed away peacefully at her home on January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Renea was born to her parents, Floyd Mason and Virginia Perkins. She was a graduate of Houston County Schools.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 20 years, John Myers; her children Derick Creekmore (Elizabeth), Kelly Harrison, Isaiah Myers, and Kate Holley; and her cherished grandchildren Tenley and Blakelynn Creekmore, Harrison Brown, Jeremiah and Gabriel Myers, Kye, Aiden, Emma, and Norah Lynn Holley. She is also survived by her siblings Sharon Stevens, Bobby Willis, James Willis, and Lynnette Mason.

Renea was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Doris; and her precious granddaughter, Kennedie Brown—who was waiting with open arms.

Throughout her life, Renea held many jobs, but her true calling was caring for others. She helped raise many children over the years and was in the process of obtaining custody of her granddaughters before her diagnosis. For over ten years, she faithfully served at Watermark Preschool, where she consistently loved and nurtured every child who walked through the doors. Her kindness left a lasting impact on countless families.

Renea will be remembered for her warm smile, her giving heart, and her loud, joyful laugh that could be heard for miles. She loved deeply, lived selflessly, and leaves behind a legacy of compassion that will continue through all who knew her.

She will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Celebration of life will be Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Watermark church in Ashford, Alabama.

7:44 PM   Burglary In Progress – Foot Chase – Dothan

7:44 PM Burglary In Progress – Foot Chase – Dothan

DOTHAN:    7:45 PM    Dothan 911 dispatched a burglary in progress on Deborah Street off South Park. Within 1 minute of the call Dothan Police Patrol was on the scene and in a foot pursuit.

It is under control becase they have cancelled the additional responding units. The outcome is unknown but posting because several Dothan Police Patrol rapid response and in the area.

7:47 PM   Call changed to suspicious circumstances.

7:44 PM RISE AGAIN

HOUSTON COUNTY:    Perhaps my favorite video. RISE AGAIN that was presented by the Memphis Baptist Church Praise Team.

From Left to Right:  Mitzi Hasty, Christa Glenn, Brad Kimbro, Ken Brown, Amber Brown, Cindy Roney.

Video from 7 years ago.

6:38 PM    Accident With Injuries – Dothan – Other Calls

6:38 PM Accident With Injuries – Dothan – Other Calls

DOTHAN:    6:35 PM   Dothan 911 has dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries, 1439 Ross Clark Circle. There is air bag deployment.

Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ), Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police responding.

Today there have been 3 accidents on West Main Street from First Assembly west to Brannon Stand. Two with injuries, one in front of 1st Assembly, one at Grove Park. One without injuries near Brannon Stand.

Ashford Rescue had a medical emergency earlier, with CPR in progress. Dothan Fire was mutual aided with advanced life support.

Headland Fire, Kinsey Fire, Aabama Forrestry had a large outdoor fire on Henry County Road 99 today.

 

6:34 PM  Roll Over Accident – Dale County

6:34 PM Roll Over Accident – Dale County

DALE COUNTY:    Ozark-Dale County 911 dispatched Dale County Sheriff Deputies and other emergency responders to a motor vehicle accident with injuries, roll over vehicle.

The location is Dale County Road 36 and Dale County Road 38. The extent of injuries are unknown.

ALEA – Troopers will be in charge of the investigation, Anyone with information or scene pictures, TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.

6:21 PM    Alabama Legislature – Governor Ivey State of State – Kicks Off Tuesday

6:21 PM Alabama Legislature – Governor Ivey State of State – Kicks Off Tuesday

WIREGRASS:     We are fortunate in this area of the State of Alabama they we have a great – not a good – a great Legislative Delegation. And they will be leaving tomorrow sometime to go to Montgomery to begin the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session.

Alabama State Senator Donnie Chesteen, Alabama State Senator Billy Beasley, Alabama State Senator Josh Carnley ( Coffee County ), Alabama House of Representatives Members Paul Lee, Jeff Sorrells, Steve Clouse, Rick Rehm, Marcus Paramore ( Dale and Pike County ). Rhett Marques is also a State Representative but not seeking re-election to Alabama House but seeking election to U.S. Senate or House.

We have a GREAT Legislative Delegation who have worked to be in key places in the Alabama Legislature. And these key places help make things happen in the wiregrass area.

The Alabama Legislature meets for 30 days, normally in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings on Wednesday’s. If you have ever been it can be wild. There are 105 members of the Alabama House of Representatives and 35 in the Alabama Senate.

Governor Kay Ivey will have the State of the State Address on Tuesday evening.