Clara Blanchard, 87, of Headland, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Dothan. She was born on February 9, 1938, to Norris Oder and Nodine Hobbs Oder.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Blanchard; and her seven siblings. Her loving legacy continues through her children: Barbara Ann Trammell, Jerry Blanchard, Rickey Blanchard, Melvin Blanchard, Penny Sanders, Jeremy Blanchard, and Timothy Jones.
A devoted mother, Clara dedicated her life to her family. Following the untimely passing of her husband in 1971, she raised her children with remarkable strength, grace, and unwavering love. She was also a cherished member of Antioch Baptist Church, where her faith and kindness touched many lives.
In keeping with her wishes, a private burial has been held to honor her memory.
Christy Ann Bailey, age 54, formerly of Dothan passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center is Opelika.
Christy was born December 16, 1970 in Alabama to the late William R. Bailey, Sr. and Charlotte Law Bailey, Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, William R. Bailey, Jr.
She is survived by her step-mother, Kathy Bailey, and two uncles, Dustin and Riley Bailey.
Ernest William Davis, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Southeast Health. He was 54.
Ernest was born April 6, 1971 in Milton, Florida but moved to Dothan at an early age and lived here the remainder of his life. He was a Truck Driver for AMX and will be remembered as a hard working man.
Ernest is preceded in death by parents, Billy Wayne and Mary Crump Davis and a brother, Jackie Allen Davis.
Survivors include his daughter, Courtney Davis; sisters, Charlene Davis, Danielle Weeks; aunt, Charlotte Boyette, cousin, Becky Garry and a sister in law, Leaanne Davis.
ECHO COMMUNITY. . .Niria Stevens Ammons, a resident of the Echo Community of Dale County, passed away late Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 90.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church (2570 County Road 67, Midland City, AL 36350) with Pastor Tim Rabon and Pastor Luke Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Jo Ann Ammons, 508 County Road 46, Midland City, AL 36350.
Mrs. Ammons was a lifelong resident of Dale County, near the Echo Community, daughter of the late Perry Henry Stevens and Annie Baxley Stevens. She was an active member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church where she participated in most church activities. Mrs. Ammons formerly served as Treasurer of the Brown’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department and served as Prayer Chairman for the Florida State Line Association of Free Will Baptist Women Active for Christ. She was retired from Ansell, Inc in Dothan as a Supervisor. In earlier years, Mrs. Ammons was employed by Wex-Tex Manufacturing Co of Headland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Derl Ammons and a brother, Reverend Earl Stevens.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Cathy Deaton (Doug), Echo Community; Sharon Rabon (Tim), Raleigh, NC; and Jennifer Tharpe (Kyle), Echo Community; a brother, Bill Stevens (Orlinda), Echo Community; grandchildren, Ryan Deaton (Kash), Amanda Gurman (Mike), Tim Rabon, Jr. (Laura), Philip Rabon (Nichole), Joy Edmonds (Chris), and Leah Shirley (Dustin); great-grandchildren, Jackson Ann Deaton, Zay Deaton, Emma Grace Gurman, Kade Gurman, Riley Rabon, Connor Rabon, Owen Rabon, Aubrey Rabon, Selah Rabon, Ezra Rabon, Landon Edmonds, Braelynn Edmonds, Bryson Edmonds, Laila Kate Shirley and Kaia Shirley; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law from the Ammons family, Jerry Ammons (Jo Ann), and Jack Ammons (Eldora); several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be the grandsons, grandsons-in-law and nephews, Robert Stevens and Joshua Stevens.
The family would like to express their appreciation to SouthernCare Hospice and especially Ashley, Caneisha and Ramona for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Ammons during her illness.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Mr. John Earl Chance, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, and formerly of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Wesley Place. He was 96 years old.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethsaida Church Cemetery in Clayton with Brother Larry Sowell officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bethsaida Church Cemetery Fund- Attn. John Phil McLaney, Jr. 35 Caraway Lane Louisville, AL 36048.
Earl was born on September 12, 1929, in Barbour County, Alabama, to the late John and Carrie Johnson Chance. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the Korean War. As hobbies, he enjoyed fishing and tinkering. Earl was a farmer by trade.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, C.W. Chance; one sister, Oberen Jones.
Left to cherish his memories are his son; Richard Chance (Elizabeth) of Headland, Alabama; mother of his son, Sara Cole Chance; niece, Barbara Ann Ellis.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Estelle “Stella” Henderson Sessions of Samson, AL passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL, surrounded by her loving family. She was 68.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 04, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Wayne Brannon officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Stella was born on September 09, 1957, in Elba, AL to the late James Franklin and Inez McClendon Henderson. She worked in the Cotton industry for 30 years. She enjoyed being with her family and watching The Andy Griffith Show, Green Acres and True Crime shows.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert E. Sessions; six brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by one son, Chadrick E. Sessions (Lindsey) of Geneva, AL; two daughters, Jeanne Harrison of Geneva, AL and Julie Coleman of Samson, AL; seven grandchildren, Emma, Everett and Elliot Sessions, Robert A. Sessions, Amber Harrison, Devin and Andrea White; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. John Earl Chance, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, and formerly of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Wesley Place. He was 96 years old.
