Deborah Ann Howell of New Brockton, AL passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. She was 68.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026 at Travelers Rest Cemetery in Samson, AL with Rev. Joe Farris officiating. Burial will follow with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.
Deborah was born in Germany on June 03, 1958 to the late John Dewey Howell and Patsy Ziglar Howell. She enjoyed beautiful flowers and working in her yards. She was an avid animal lover, especially her little dogs.
Deborah is survived by one son, Kenneth Eric Bowden (Tanya Davis) of Goodman, AL; one grandson, Noah Bowden of New Orleans, LA; four siblings, Diann Pearson (Jerry) of Samson, AL, Tommy Howell (Kristy) of Tuscaloosa, AL, Janet Maloy (Clarence) of Samson, AL and Marty Howell of Enterprise, AL and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
HEADLAND… Tami Lyn Harpe Singletary, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home. She was 60.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 21, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Chris Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery on CR-46 in Abbeville, Alabama. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to S.H.A.R.K. (Safe Haven Animal Rescue and Kennels), 205 Industrial Park Road, Abbeville, Alabama, or www.shark37.care.
Ms. Singletary was born in Ft. Gaines, Georgia to Annette Howerton Harpe and the late Jesse Thomas Harpe. She was a member of the Abbeville High School Class of 1984. She had previously lived in Anchorage, Alaska and Palm Springs, California before moving back to the Headland / Abbeville, Alabama area. She was an avid Alabama fan and was looking forward to cheering BAMA on this year. Tami had a green thumb and loved to plant things and watch them flourish. She loved and loved deeply, especially when it came to her family.
Leaving her memories to cherish are her daughter, Kyli Howerton (Jonathan); her son, Mason Singletary (Karina Rodriguez); her sisters, Lora Harpe Stepanovich (Jeff) and Kim Harpe; the father of her children, Craig Singletary; and her beloved fur-baby, Lola Mae.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Mason Singletary, Jonathan Howerton, Jeff Stepanovich, Micheal Aplin, David Gilmer, and Craig Singletary.
Betty Lane (Underwood) Smith, 97, a life-long resident of Houston County, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home & Crematory of Dothan directing. Flowers will be accepted.
Betty was born February 25, 1929, in Houston County to the late Thomas Cody & Myrtle Vashti (Lane) Underwood. She spent the early years of her life in Southern area of Houston County and was a graduate of Dothan High School. Betty worked most of her life as homemaker, helping to raise her family, additionally she worked as a Service Clerk with Sears until her retirement. She deeply enjoyed spending time outside tending to her garden. Betty was a long-time member of Southside Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Daniel Smith, Sr.; her two brothers, Tommy Underwood and James Underwood.
She is survived by her four children; John Daniel Smith, Sr. (Kathy) of Graceville, FL, Nancy Mills (Gene) of Blakely, GA, Lisa Thorne of Auburn, and Thomas Neal Smith of Daphne; her six grandchildren; her two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of SouthernCare Hospice, especially Caylee Hughes, for the love and care shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
George Raymond Revell, known to family and friends as Ray-Ray, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 73 following a brief illness.
Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M. Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Dothan City Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 P.M. Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Ray was born on May 22, 1953, in Dothan, Alabama to the late George W. and Lillian Revell. Those who knew him will remember a man who lived simply, loved deeply, and found joy in the everyday moments shared with the people around him.
Ray spent his life building lasting friendships and making memories with those fortunate enough to know him. He was a man who appreciated the outdoors and found great happiness in the activities he loved most. Hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle were among his favorite pastimes, and he embraced each of them with enthusiasm. Whether he was spending time in nature or traveling the open road, Ray found peace and enjoyment in the freedom those moments brought him.
He also cherished the time he spent with his friends. Ray had a gift for companionship and was happiest when he was in the company of others. One of his favorite ways to spend time was playing Dominoes and shooting pool with his friends, activities that brought laughter, conversation, and fellowship. He was always ready with words of wisdom and advice from his life experiences. He was always ready with a good joke to tell.
Ray worked at Georgia Pacific and Farley Nuclear Plant in his younger years and was a Dothan business man.
Ray will be remembered for his warm spirit, his easygoing nature, and the genuine care he showed to those around him. His life was marked by the relationships he built and the memories he created, and those memories will continue to bring comfort to the many people who loved him.
He is survived by his cousin, Connie Coe, and her husband, Jesse Willcox, as well as many friends who held a special place in his life. Their love and friendship were an important part of his journey, and they will carry forward the memory of his kindness, humor, and companionship.
Though Ray has departed this life, the legacy of his friendship, his love of the outdoors, and his enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures will remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
Lee Roy Shiver, age 82, of Newton, Alabama, passed away at his home on August 17, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1944, and lived a life marked by love, faith, hard work, and devotion to his family and church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Raymond Shiver and Bessie Lee Shiver.
Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Graham Shiver; his daughter, Kimberle Cowden (Danny); his son, John Barry Shiver (Wendy); seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; his brother, Danny Shiver (Janie); his caregiver, Johnnie Hull; his cousin, Joan Seay (Chester); and many special friends, cousins, and his family at Bay Springs Baptist Church.
Their love story began at the local swimming pool, where Lee first caught Mary’s attention in a way she would never forget. He tapped her on the shoulder, splashed her, and then swam away. The next time they saw each other, it was raining. As Lee was rolling up the windows of his car, Mary asked him to roll up hers as well. Lee’s response was, “I would have climbed a telephone pole backwards had you asked me.” From those playful beginnings grew a love filled with laughter, memories, challenges, faith, and devotion to one another.
Lee was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and his family was the center of his world. He and Mary shared a marriage built on love, faith, forgiveness, and commitment, standing beside one another through every season of life and never going to bed angry. Lee’s journey of faith was an important part of his life. For more than 35 years, Mary faithfully prayed for him to accept the Lord, never giving up. Her persistent love and unwavering faith were a beautiful part of that journey, and Lee came to know the Lord and chose to follow Him. And what a life that decision led him to. His faith became an important part of the man he was and the life he lived, shaping the way he loved his family, served others, and lived out his days. Their story is a reminder that love does not give up, faith does not stop praying, and God can work through a lifetime of answered prayers.
Lee was a faithful member of Bay Springs Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Gideon, and on the church security team. His life of service reflected the same selfless nature he showed at home and in his community. He loved his church family and found purpose in serving others.
Lee retired as an aircraft mechanic and took great pride in the work he did throughout his life. He enjoyed staying busy and lending a helping hand whenever it was needed. Whether working on something around the house or helping his son with a race car, Lee approached every task with skill, patience, and a willingness to serve.
He loved fishing, camping, gardening, and watching racing, especially NASCAR and the Snowball Derby. He was also a devoted Alabama fan who loved Alabama football and proudly cheered, “Roll Tide.”
Lee had a special love for the simple joys of life, including frying turkeys at Thanksgiving and enjoying good food as a true foodie. He was known for his great sense of humor and for being a man who never complained, even during his year-long illness. When asked how he was doing, he would always reply, “I feel good.” That spirit of optimism and strength remained with him until the end.
Those who knew Lee will also remember that no matter what the trip held, Lee was always going to fall out of his boat. It was one of those memories that became part of who he was and will continue to bring laughter and smiles to the hearts of those who loved him.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Taylor McNeil and the staff of ACG Hospice for their care, compassion, and support during this time.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Bay Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Green officiating. A private burial will follow in Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Blanche “Sunshine” Baxter Whigham died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home in Fairhope, AL. She was the first-born child of Ralph and Mildred Baxter of Louisville, AL. She was 87 years old.
Blanche met the love of her life, Boyd Whigham, in Louisville. Their story began in third grade and continued for 67 wonderful years of marriage. Boyd often sang “You Are My Sunshine,” to Blanche, giving her the nickname that would stay with her for a lifetime.
Blanche and Boyd were avid Auburn fans, attending football and basketball games as often as possible, always wearing their colors. When not attending she was watching from home with friends and neighbors.
Sunshine was always a beauty. According to Boyd, her highest accolade was winning the Fabulous Fanny Contest at the Sigma Nu house.
Sunshine also treasured the lifelong friendships made in Louisville. A member of the unofficial, Barbour County Young Matrons Society, a group of women now in their 80’s and beyond, they continued to meet yearly and share laughs and tales.
She loved creating beautiful moments. Some of her grandchildren’s favorite memories were made around Christmas, when Sunshine would always bake a special birthday cake for Jesus.
She loved hosting family and friends at the beach house, but most of all, she enjoyed a glass of wine with Boyd at sunset.
Blanche was predeceased by her husband, Boyd Whigham, and is survived by her brother, Buck Baxter (Haldine); daughters Lisa Whigham Taylor and her husband, Jerry, and Allison Whigham Kendall and her husband, Edward, both of Fairhope, Alabama; six grandchildren, Boyd Taylor (Elizabeth), Critter Taylor (Callie), Casey Panza (Ryan), Ted Kendall, Rob Taylor, and Ben Kendall; and one great-granddaughter, Genevieve Taylor.
Sunshine will be laid to rest beside her beloved Boyd, returning to the place where their story began and where their love will continue.
A burial will be held at Louisville Cemetery Tuesday, August 18.
Memorial contributions can be made in Blanche’s honor to her grandson’s school/home or the Louisville Cemetery Fund.
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Mobile, Alabama 36593
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Louisville Cemetery Association
PO Box 4
Louisville, AL 36048
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