DOTHAN. . .Jimmy Wayne “Jim” Powell, a resident of Dothan, passed away early Sunday evening, August 16, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 74.
Funeral services, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 P. M. Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Taylor Rutland and Student Minister Will Landsberg officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the mortuary in Headland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ark, 475 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301 or Wiregrass 2-1-1, 567 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301 or First Baptist Church of Dothan, 300 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301.
Jim Powell was born in Colquitt, Georgia and was raised in Blakely, Georgia, son of the late William Carey Powell and Jessie Mae Widner Powell. He was a graduate of Miller County High School in Colquitt, Georgia. At an early age, Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard in the Abbeville unit. He retired, with the rank of Sergeant First Class, after thirty-two years of service, from the Army National Guard in Anniston, Alabama where he served on active duty. Jim received a degree in Business Administration from Faulker University. He was formerly employed as General Manager in radio broadcasting. Jim was an active member of First Baptist Church of Dothan where he served as a Deacon. He volunteered at The Ark and Wiregrass 2-1-1 and was an avid Auburn Football fan. Jim lived most of his adult lifetime in Dothan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Paul Kirkland, a sister, Edith Ann Durham and nephews, Todd Durham and Richard Durham.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Julie Harpe Powell; sons, Mark Powell and Michael Powell, both of Iron City, GA; Matthew Powell (Roberta), Dothan; grandchildren, Ivy Powell, Landre Powell, Savannah Powell and Logan Powell; four great-grandchildren.; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Judy Tew Lurie, sisters-in-law, Wendy Blair, Tina Overstreet (Jimmy), and Heather Pierce (Clay).
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.
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. McArthur Reeves of Slocomb, Alabama, son of the late Wade and Lucille Reeves, was born in Crawford County, Georgia December 20, 1942. Mr. Reeves graduated from Upson County Area Vocational-Technical School, Atlanta Area Technical School and DeKalb Technical School. He was a mechanical engineer.
Mr. Reeves is predeceased by brothers Lincoln Reeves, Russell Reeves, Ross Reeves; sisters, Geneva Pryor, Judy Turner and Janice Smith; granddaughter Danielle Reeves, grandson Johnathon Quick, and stepdaughter Wendy Cotney.
Survivors are his wife, Earlene T. Reeves, daughters Johnna (David Quick, Midway, Ga., Tammy Reeves, Williamson, Ga., Jovie (Chaz) Lawrence, Elkton, Fla., son Tommy (Connie)
Reeves, St. Augustine, Fla; grandchildren Mathew (Kristin) Quick, Evans, Ga., Brittany Carnahan, Williamson, Ga., Shealby (Barrett) Williams, Williamson, Ga., Michael Fritts, Yatesville, Ga., Lindsey Lawrence, Elkton, Fla.;Katie and Eleanor Quick; great grandchildren Allie (Jonathan) Smith, Alex Villa, Tinsley Carnahan, Buck Williams; great-great grandchild Paisley Grace Smith.
Mr. Reeves attended First Baptist Church in Slocomb. There is no planned memorial at this time.
Charles Gregory Sasser, 63, of the Fadette Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Flowers Hospital.
Greg was born on March 14, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Hubert Earl and Myra Sue Brown Sasser.
Greg was a man who simply did not know how to sit still. He believed in hard work, taking care of the people he loved, and leaving things better than he found them. Whether he was working on a roof beneath the blazing summer sun, through the bitter cold of winter, or even in the rain, he was never afraid of a hard day’s work. Work was simply part of who he was. As hard as he worked, nothing was more important to him than his family. For 38 years, he was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Dana. Their life together was built through decades of love, commitment, hard work, family, and countless memories. He was a proud father to his three sons, Danny, Lee, and Joey, and there were few things he enjoyed more than watching his boys play football as they grew up. As the years passed, that joy came full circle as he found himself in the stands once again, this time watching his grandsons play the game he loved so much. He loved Auburn football and could always be counted on to cheer for the Tigers. He loved motorcycles, bike rallies, hiking through the mountains, camping in the motorhome, spending days at the lake with his grandchildren, and simply being outdoors. Some of his happiest times were spent on the open road or in the mountains, enjoying the freedom and beauty of the world around him. He also had a heart for his community. He willingly gave his time and his hands to help build and improve things at the recreation park, baseball field, and football field. If something needed to be built, repaired, cleaned up, or taken care of, he was often one of the first people willing to help. He didn’t need recognition for it. Helping was simply what he did. He took great pride in everything entrusted to him. His home and yard were always immaculate, and his vehicles were kept just as carefully. He believed that if something was worth having, it was worth taking care of. He was also a devoted son and a man who loved deeply, even when that love wasn’t always expressed with words. And then there were his dogs. He could never turn away a stray that needed a home, and his Yorkies held an especially big place in his heart. They were his constant companions and, much to the delight of anyone who saw them, were even known to join him for motorcycle rides. His love for animals was just another example of the tenderness behind the hardworking man everyone knew. He worked hard. He loved his family. He served his community. He took care of what was his and helped others whenever he could. Most importantly, he lived. He lived a full life, one measured not simply in years, but in the people he loved, the memories he made, the work of his hands, and the lives he touched along the way. Though his family would have gladly taken many more years with him, they are grateful for the life he lived and the memories he leaves behind. His legacy will live on in Dana, Danny, Lee, and Joey, in his grandchildren, and in every football field, baseball field, home, project, and person that was made a little better because he was there. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and remembered as a hardworking man who lived life fully, loved his family fiercely, and never stopped moving until the work was done.
In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by his sister, Pam Motley.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dana Hughes Sasser; his sons, Danny Sasser (Brittany), Lee Sasser (Leighanna), and Joey Sasser (Megan); his grandchildren, Weston Sasser, Adilyn Sasser, Wyatt Sasser, Cruz Klapal, Wade Sasser, Wise Sasser, Charles “Avery” Sasser, Lily Sasser, Lottie Sasser, James Grady Sasser, and Beau Sasser; his siblings, Wendy Douglas (Kenny) and Christopher Sasser; his mother-in-law, Jo Welch (James); his brother-in-laws: Danny Hughes (Buffie), and Dewayne Welch (Bobbi); special friends, Mickey Herring, Brian Farley, Ron Barrett, James Helms, and Allen Bond; along with numerous extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb, with Rev. Brad Price officiating. Interment will follow at Wright’s Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Sorrells Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.
Greg leaves behind a legacy of love, family, friendship, and hard work. He will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Marilyn Rene Martinestz, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Geneva, Alabama, at the age of 64.
Marilyn was born on April 22, 1962, in Louisville, Alabama, to the late Joe and Julia Eunice Wilkinson. She spent the early years of her life in Louisville, where she was raised with the values of family, kindness, and perseverance that would remain with her throughout her life. She graduated from Louisville High School and carried the lessons of her upbringing into every season of her life.
Marilyn worked at the airport, where she checked tickets and performed her duties with care and reliability. She was known for her warm spirit and her ability to make others feel welcome. Marilyn met no strangers and carried herself with a friendly and loving nature that left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She was a selfless woman who often put the needs of others before her own, and she was admired for the peace she kept among people and the calm presence she brought into any room.
Family was the center of Marilyn’s life. She loved spending time with her loved ones and treasured every moment shared with them. She especially loved her granddaughter dearly and found great joy in the company of her family. Marilyn also loved her late husband, Maurice Martinestz, with all her heart. Their 15 years of marriage were filled with love, companionship, and devotion. She enjoyed eating his food and held his memory close to her heart. Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Maurice Martinestz, and by her sisters, Betty Campbell and Mary Jane Robinson, as well as her brothers, Edward Wilkinson, Joe Jr. Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson, and David Wilkinson.
Marilyn found comfort and joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved listening to gospel music and sermons, and her faith-filled listening reflected the peace and strength she carried within her. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and took pride in caring for the things she loved. Her pets were dear to her, and she cherished her fur babies, Sammy and Scooter. Marilyn was also a shopper who enjoyed visiting thrift stores, always finding delight in the hunt for something special. She was always smiling, and her cheerful presence brought light to those around her. Even in difficult times, she was a fighter, and her strength inspired those who knew her best.
She leaves to cherish her memory her nieces, Kim Campbell, who was also her caregiver, and Stacey (Keith) Bunn; her great niece, Chloe Bunn; her grandchild, Na’Kaiyah Holmes; her brother, William Wilkinson; her brother-in-law, James Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and three great-great nephews, Anakin, Ambrose, and Sage, who lovingly referred to her as “May May.” She also leaves behind many cherished memories and a legacy of love that will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
Marilyn will be remembered as a friendly, loving, and selfless woman whose presence brought comfort and joy to her family and friends. Her life was a testament to kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength. Those who were blessed to know her will remember her smile, her gentle heart, and the way she made others feel valued and loved.
A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
Ozzie Augustus Bradley, 55, of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1971, in Enterprise, Alabama, to Samuel Bradley and the late Mary Ann Bradley.
Ozzie was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His family was very important to him, and he cherished the time he spent with his loved ones. He especially enjoyed making memories with his family and those closest to him.
Ozzie had many interests and enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved fishing and could often be found enjoying time outdoors. He also enjoyed listening to all types of music and had a talent for drawing. His creativity and appreciation for music reflected his unique personality and the things that brought him joy.
Ozzie was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Bradley; and his grandmother, Foye Pastine Bradley.
He is survived by his loving father, Samuel Bradley; his children, Justin Bradley, Aaron Bradley (Tiffany), Kally George (Marshall), and Ozzie Bradley; eight grandchildren; and his sister, Jennifer Tew (Todd). He also leaves behind extended family and friends who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him.
Ozzie will be remembered for his love of family, his enjoyment of life, and the many memories he created with those he loved. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Barn on Waters Farm, 301 County Road 265, Enterprise, AL 36330.
Family and friends are invited to come together to share memories, stories, and laughter as they honor and celebrate the life of Ozzie Augustus Bradley.
James Alfred House Jr., 51, of Slocomb, AL, passed away August 8, 2026, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV, following a sudden illness.
He was born December 20, 1974, in Dothan, AL, James A. House Sr. and Betty Ann (Johnson) House of Slocomb, AL.
James was a family man and loved his family very much. He was a Correctional Officer for Holmes County Prison in Florida.
James was preceded in death by his father James A. House, Sr. and sister, Wendy Ann
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Hope Ann House, his daughters Aarona House of Slocomb, AL, Amanda Woodham (Charles) of Dothan; Son, Joseph Scott (Chelsea) of Goodman, AL; sisters, Kim House Gallardo, of Slocomb, AL and Jamie Savet (Brandon) of VA. Brothers, David Farmer (Janice) of Kinsey AL, and Christopher House, of Slocomb AL; several grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
