Jonnie Ruseda Price Baker, age 78, of Louisville, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2026.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Louisville Cemetery with Rev. Mike Whiteman officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Glover Funeral Home in Clayton, Alabama. In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions to be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital- 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to Louisville Baptist Church- PO Box 115 Louisville, AL 36048.
She was born on September 3, 1947, in Louisville, Alabama to Dewey Price and Bobbie Price. Ruseda dedicated 30 years of her life to serving as an elementary school teacher. She had a deep love for children and was especially passionate about helping those who needed extra care and support. She never forgot a single student she taught. Her impact reached far beyond the classroom, as she was also actively involved in her community, giving her time and energy to help those in need, including the homeless.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Charles Gaston Baker Jr.
She is survived by her daughters, Ruletha Baker Hartfield (Dwayne) and Charla Baker. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charlton and Johnathan Hartfield, and her beloved brother Donnie Price (Faith). Ruseda will be remembered for her dedication to education, her commitment to serving others, and the many lives she touched throughout her years.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Wilven “Earl” Johnson, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 24, 2026. He was 62.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Keener Bachelor officiating . Burial will be held immediately following the service in Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 10AM to 10:45AM.
Earl was born to the late Wilven Johnson and Linda Nix Jaggers on April 6, 1964. He was raised in Columbia Alabama. His hobbies included playing corn hole and listening to country music. Earl was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan and you could always catch him on Saturdays in the fall cheering on his beloved Crimson Tide “Roll Tide”. His most precious times were making lasting memories with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Earl was preceded in death by his father; a son, Johnathon Johnson and a sister, Sue Williams.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Michelle Johnson, Dothan; his mother, Linda Jaggars, Ashford; five sons, Jeffrey Johnson (Heather), Wesley Johnson, Justin Johnson (Courtney), Micah Johnson (Kirstie) and Zachary Johnson; one daughter Kilie Johnson; stepchildren, Amber Armstrong, Kristen Newby, Dustin Newby and Alisha Rhodes; one sister Dawn Mazan (Ron) Ashford; three brothers Bobby Johnson (Ruby) Abbeville, Michael Dyson (Hope) Ashford, Robert Johnson (Missy) Riverside, CA; 21 grandchildren; special brother-in-law, Ronald Williams along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Morgan Roddam, Katelynn Danzy, Amber Armstrong, Alisha Rhodes, Kali Newby and Meredith Purvis.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Delilah “Na” Odom Deese, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home. She was 78.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:00 am, at Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brad Hardy officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home and Crematory of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends Wednesday at 9:45 am to 10:45 am, prior to services, at Glover Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.
Mrs. Deese was born in Dothan on April 25, 1948, to C. H. and Edna Odessa Whitehurst Odom. She grew up in Dothan and was a 1966 graduate of Dothan High School. She retired from Pemco after 25 years as a Planning Manager. She worked with her husband at his cabinet shop until his retirement. Mrs. Deese enjoyed sewing, embroidery, shopping and chauffeuring her 3 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Vickie Deese Holland, a brother Charles Odom and a brother-in-law Mike Deese.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Tony Deese, Dothan; a son David Deese (Elicia), Headland; a daughter Nicky Deese, Dothan; a brother Paul Odom, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister Paula Jackson (Franky), Skipperville; sister-in-law Dale Deese, Headland; brother and sister-in-law Dan and Cyndi Deese, Dothan; 3 grandchildren Ethan Holland (Juliette), Dothan, Shelby Deese, Wicksburg, and Anna Grace Holland (Cody Enfinger) Dothan; several nieces and nephews; her best friend since 4th grade Gayle Meredeth, Dothan, her special canine companion “Mollie”.
The family would like to thank caregivers Priscilla White, Patricia Johnson, Ruby Crews, Bridget Barber and Day Springs Hospice. A special thank you to her devoted caregiver and life-long family friend Cathy White.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mrs. Linda Faye Wells Bowen, age 77, a resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday April 28, 2026, at the Union Hill Baptist Church in Cottonwood with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Glover Funeral Home and Crematory of Dothan directing.
The family will be receiving friends at church from 10:00 am until 10:45 am, Tuesday prior to services. Flowers will be accepted.
Mrs. Bowen was born on February 28, 1949, in Hartford, the daughter of George Harvey Wells and Gladys Lucille Gilley Wells. She grew up in Wicksburg and was a graduate of Wicksburg High School in 1967. She was a homemaker where she enjoyed cooking, making quilts, fishing, and shopping with her grandchildren. Mrs. Bowen always had a joke to tell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, George Wells, Bill Kiser, and Bob Kiser.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Rex Bowen, Cottonwood; two daughters, Latricia Lynn Womack (Doug), Midland City; Amanda Kay Hasty (Mark), Greenwood, FL.; a son, Victor Rex Bowen, Cottonwood; a sister, Norma “Polly” Wood, Wicksburg; three brothers, Junior Wells, Johnny Mack Wells and Gerald Wells, all of Wicksburg; eight grandchildren, Victoria Nicole Palmer, Jessica Shae Johnson, Ashleigh Brynn Parker, Tristan Womack, Jacob Hasty, Krista McDaniel, Savannah Hasty, and Sarah Hasty; seven great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be: Doug Womack, Mark Hasty, Caleb Palmer, Jake Johnson, Jacob Hasty and Gage Parker.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Sam McDaniel and Tristan Womack
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jayson Christy on April 24, 2026. He was a beloved father, grandfather, family member, and friend whose memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Jayson was the proud and loving father of Ashley Birdsell, Eric Christy, Summer Christy, Caleb Christy, and Sadie Christy. He was also blessed with five grandchildren who brought happiness and pride to his life.
He was known as a great dad and a hardworking painter who dedicated many years to his trade. Jayson believed in providing for his family through honest work and took pride in everything he did.
He loved spending time with family, talking with friends, and enjoying the company of those closest to him. Jayson never met a stranger and could always brighten a room with conversation and laughter.
His love, strength, and presence will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Please keep Jayson’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
WICKSBURG… Annie Lee Woodham Dodgen, a resident of Wicksburg, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home. She was 98. A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
Jonnie Ruseda Price Baker, age 78, of Louisville, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2026.
