Doris Butler Pittman, known lovingly as Doris, passed away on September 11, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 89.
She was born on July 23, 1937, in Dothan, Alabama, to Tom and Johnnie Butler. Doris attended Rehobeth High School and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and faith throughout her life.
Doris devoted many years of service to Dothan City Schools, where she retired as a bookkeeper. She was known for her dependability, care, and dedication to her work.
Doris was a member of Covenant Methodist Church and took part in the Faithful Fingers sewing group, where she found fellowship, purpose, and friendship. Her church family was an important part of her life, and she, in turn, was a blessing to those around her through her. Doris was known as a faith-filled and loving woman, and those qualities were evident in the way she lived, served, and cared for others.
Doris also enjoyed the simple things in life. She was an avid Braves fan and followed her team with enthusiasm. She enjoyed sewing and gardening, finding joy in working with her hands and spending time outdoors.
Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, William A. Pittman; her second husband, Bobby Newman; her parents, Tom and Johnnie Butler; her brother, Talmadge Butler; and her sisters, Ella Mae Dawsey and Mary Ethridge. Their memories remained a part of her life, and she carried the bonds of family with her always.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Pittman Wall; her grandson, William Pittman Wall (April); and her sisters, Betty Baxley of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Martha Walding of Midland City, Alabama, and Lonnell Matthews of Ozark, Alabama. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends who will remember her with love and gratitude. Her family was a source of great pride and joy to her, and she treasured the relationships she shared with them throughout her life.
Doris Butler Pittman will be remembered for her love for her family, and the kindness she showed to those around her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Doris’s life will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 10am in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doris’s memory to the Westgate Branch of the Dothan Houston County Library System, 535 Recreation Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303. Doris enjoyed reading and especially loved visiting the Westgate Branch, where she would often check out books and spend time enjoying one of her favorite pastimes. A contribution to the library would be a meaningful way to honor her memory and her love of reading.
Dallas Wayne Thomley, 77, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and heart disease.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with his son-in-law Andy Bush officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Dallas proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. Following his military service, he began a long career with the telephone company, where he worked from 1971 until 2005. He later continued serving his community as a security guard at Jeffers Pet Supply from 2006 until 2023.
Dallas was a quiet, humble man with a big heart who believed in helping others and taking care of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His kindness, strength, and willingness to lend a helping hand will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallis and Christine Thomley; his son, Dallas Lee; and his siblings, Grace Gilley and Jean Clark.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Doris Thomley; his children, Karen Bush (Andy), Lisa Pandori (David), Chris Thomley (Melissa), and Erin Sineath (Eric); grandchildren Keith Collins (Julia), Tiffany Pandori, Anthony Pandori, Addison Bush, Alex Bush, Ivy Sineath, Addy Sineath, and Milo Sineath; great-grandchildren Cassidy Collins and Levi Bush; sister; Judy Sorrells (Pat) and other extended family and friends.
Dallas leaves behind a legacy of love, service, humility, and devotion to his family. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who were blessed to call him husband, Dad, Papa, and friend.
Shellie Ann Meadows Holloway, age 70, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in the early morning hours at her home.
Shellie was born February 14, 1956, in Alabama to the late James Potter and Rebecca Meadows. She worked for Hobo Pantry as a deli manager.
In her free time, Shellie enjoyed watching television, especially westerns and horror movies. She also found enjoyment in watching and caring for her pet fish.
Shellie was preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Meadows, and father, James Potter.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Robert Wade (Nattlie); daughter, Stacy Meadows; two grandchildren, Sirlathian Meadows and Tyqwan Meadows (Jasmine Church); a host of great-grandchildren; and her sisters Linda Horne, Renee Smith,
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shellie’s caretaker, Precious Bennett, for the care and compassion shown to her.
A simple cremation will be performed, and no formal services are planned at this time.
Connie Lindsey Cox, a resident of Ft. Gaines, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, September 10, 2026, at her home. She was 74.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. (EDT) Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, near Ft. Gaines, with Reverend Randy Stokes officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted.
Connie Cox was born and raised in Clay County, Georgia, near Ft. Gaines, daughter of the late Vernon Eugene Lindsey and Louella Colvin Lindsey. She lived in Abbeville for many years before returning to Clay County in 2013. Connie was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church where she formerly played the piano. In earlier years, Connie owned and operated The Abbeville Florist. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Julius Edward Cox, III.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Stewart Michael “Mike” Ussery; three daughters, Gena Blackford (Mark), Dothan; Barbara Jones (Eric), Headland; and Julia Pearson (Ken), LaGrange, GA; a brother, Billy Lindsey (Jana), Ft. Gaines; grandchildren, Matthew Jones (Holly), Madison Jones, Connor Jones, Avery Pearson, Karsen Pearson and Drew Pearson.
Serving as active pallbearers will be the grandsons and Paxton McCoy and Lawton Bevis.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
Cortney Nicole Reddick, of Bonifay, FL, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was 35 years old.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Oak Grove Pentecostal Ministries, with Rev. Tracy Hobbs officiating.
Cortney was born in Tampa, FL, on September 17, 1990, to Lloyd Trent Reddick and Carol Earnest Stiller. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Burney Lloyd Reddick.
Cortney loved music and cats, especially her two beloved cats, Q-tip and Damon.
Cortney is survived by her mother, Carol Stiller (Chad); her father, Lloyd Trent Reddick; two brothers, Justin Reddick (Samantha) and Keaton Levins; one niece, Mya Graves; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Carol Earnest; paternal grandmother, Minerva Reddick; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
Don Allen Walker (Dothan, AL) was born April 23, 1937, the son of Josephine and George Walker, and grew up in Bessemer, AL.
Mr. Walker attended St. Aloysius School in Bessemer, Al beginning at the age of 3 years old where he was affectionately known as “Donny Boy.” He graduated from Bessemer High School in 1955. Mr. Walker began working at the age of six years old selling food from a cart marked “Don’s Tamales” on the sidewalk outside of the Post Office in Bessemer, AL. Mr. Walker was a professional dancer with the Birmingham Ballet Company. He worked behind the counter making milk shakes in his teens and worked at US Steel as a young adult. Mr. Walker was transferred to Dothan, AL in 1969 when he began working for the Pilsbury Company. He concluded his work career as a guard at Farley Nuclear Plant retiring in 2000.
Don Walker was a very active member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Dothan. He was the last surviving founding member of the Dothan Chapter of the Knights of Columbus where he held many offices over the decades. He sang as a cantor and in the choir at St Columba for many years under multiple directors. He was one of the first lay ministers of Extra Ordinary Communion selected in Dothan. His many humanitarian efforts included sponsoring a family of 17 in 4 generations of Vietnamese fleeing communism in the 1970’s. He remained close to this family and their descendants.
Mr. Walker passed away from Covid related complications on September 10, 2026. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Walker, his children Paula Jo Kucich (spouse Umberto Kucich), Chris Walker (spouse Jennifer Walker), and Sarah June Bright. Also survived by his grandchildren, Margaret Neas (spouse Brian Neas), Konnor Bright (spouse Alyssa Bright), and Veronica Walker. Mr. Walker also has great-grandchildren Ben, Andrew, Theodore, and Luca.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, September 14, 2026, at St. Columba Catholic Church in the Sanctuary. The family will be receiving friends at Sunset Memorial Park on Sunday evening from 4:00pm-5:45pm. A rosary prayer service will be held on Sunday at 5:45pm-6:00pm following the visitation. Don will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery at 2:00pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604