ABBEVILLE… Patricia Lynn Wilkinson Furniss, a resident of the Screamer Community near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Saturday night, May 30, 2026, at her home. She was 79.
A memorial service will be held 11:45 A.M. Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Lakeside Christian Fellowship, with Reverend Mickey Skinner officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Furniss was born in Richmond, Indiana to the late Harold Wilkinson and Nellie Day Bane Wilkinson. She graduated from Centerville High School. She had previously lived in Bonita Springs, Florida before moving to Abbeville, Alabama over twenty years ago. She retired as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years. She was a dedicated member of the Lakeside Christian Fellowship Church.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Eugene Tubesing; and her sister, Rosemary Jack.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her husband, Robert James “Bob” Furniss; her son, Monty Lee Tubesing (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Joseph Daniel, Adam Jacob, Lauren Faith, Mandy Leigh, Kendal Ann, and Zoey Lynn; her great-grandchildren, Amelia Grace, Henry Owen, Gracie Rayne, Maximus James, Theodore Malcolm, Kylie Lynn, Luella Rose, and Sophia Enola; and several friends and neighbors.
Mr. LaDon “Donnie” Robinson, age 82, a resident of Clio, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Flowers Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Calvary Church in Clio with Dr. Randy Adams and Pastor Henry Reynolds officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in the Pea River Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the church.
Mr. Donnie was born in Barbour County, Alabama on December 18, 1943 to the late William Robinson and Mary Elizabeth Arnold Robinson. He grew up in Clio, and married the love of his life, Charlotte Hall, on December 18, 1970 and together they made a family of their own. Mr. Donnie was a mechanic for the State of Alabama for forty years. He enjoyed mechanic work and gardening. He spent most of his time tinkering with things out in the yard. He could make something out of anything. Mr. Donnie was a hard-working man, but most of all he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Donnie is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife of fifty five years, Charlotte Robinson; son, Chad Robinson (Courtney Bass) of Midland City; two daughters, Cheri Murphy (Duke) of Clio and Chandra Robinson (Geoff Whittington) of Elba; special daughter, Tricia Turvin of Dothan; one brother, James Robinson of Clio; five grandchildren, Bryce Sawyer (Gwen), Dalton Murphy, Linkoln Robinson, Brianna Murphy, and Alyssa Wood; nephew, Gary Robinson; niece, Stacey Bunn; many great nieces and nephews, and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Toby Bragg, Brent Walker, Duke Murphy, Bryce Sawyer, Dalton Murphy, Linkoln Robinson, and Gary Robinson.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Mary Roberts Herring, a resident of Skipperville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Ozark Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 93 years old.
Funeral services for Mrs. Herring will be graveside 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Hagler officiating. Interment will follow, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mrs. Herring was born April 29, 1933 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late Tom and Myrtle Roberts. Mary was a kind-hearted and loving woman. She was an excellent cook who, as a girl, was tasked with taking time away from the cotton patch so that she could prepare dinner for her large family. Her fried chicken, steaks and pork were legendary. Her gravies could make any meal better, and her chicken and rice was so good that you were tempted to empty the entire bowl. Her cakes, pies and puddings (especially huckleberry) brought great happiness to her friends and family. She utilized her culinary gifts by working for many years in the lunchroom at G. W. Long School where she was a very conscientious employee. As talented a cook as she was, Mary’s greatest gift was her Christian faith which she passed down to her son. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Herring; her sister, Miriam Roberts; and four brothers, Delmar Roberts, Olin Durrel Roberts, Harold Roberts and Bennie Roberts.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Nancy Herring; and one grandson, Taylor Herring.
The family would like to express their deepest and most heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Ozark Health and Rehabilitation and Gentiva Hospice. Their kindness, professionalism and assistance during this very difficult time will always be remembered and appreciated by the Herring family.
SHORTERVILLE. . .Melinda Partin Cisco, a resident of Shorterville, passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2026. She was 60.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 5, 2026, in the Holman-Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Randy Stokes officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the mortuary in Abbeville
Melinda Cisco was born in Easley, South Carolina and was raised in Hazlehurst, Georgia. She lived in Citra, Florida before moving to Hardridge Creek on Lake Eufaula in 2009 and later to Shorterville in 2025. In earlier years, Melinda was self employed as a concrete finisher. She was a member of Chester Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Melinda was preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Lamar Cisco and her father, Robert C. Partin.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Annie Walls (Curtis Jones), Shorterville; Christina Cummings (Kenny), Ft. Myers, FL; Tabatha Merritt (Adam), Slocomb; and Julia Cisco, Hazlehurst, GA; sons, Ashley L. Cisco, III (Lisa), Keystone Heights, FL; and Robert Cisco, Gainesville, FL; her mother, Hazel Kersey Partin, Abbeville; a brother, Dewey Partin (Casey), Douglas, GA; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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.
ABBEVILLE… Traci Price Gershom, a resident of the Screamer Community near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away early Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, at her home. She was 59.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 04, 2026, at Old Zion Baptist Church in Abbeville, Alabama, with Brother Ronnie Kelley officiating.
Traci was born in Moultrie, Georgia, to George Price and the late Frances Strange Price. A proud member of the Colquitt County High School Class of 1984, she carried with her the values of hard work, kindness, and dedication throughout her life.
For many years, Traci worked as an administrative assistant, where her strong work ethic, organizational skills, and friendly personality made her a valued colleague and friend to many. She took pride in helping others and was always willing to lend a hand whenever needed.
Traci was a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on her favorite team. Whether watching a game at home or discussing the latest season with family and friends, her love for baseball brought her great joy.
Above all else, Traci’s greatest love was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. She found happiness in family gatherings, celebrations, and the simple everyday moments that created lasting memories. Her love, laughter, and unwavering support touched the lives of all who knew her.
Traci will be remembered for her caring heart, her strength, her sense of humor, and the deep love she shared with her family and friends. Her memory will forever be treasured by those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her husband, Robbie Gershom; children, JP Hilley (Allana), Hailee Sheppard (James), Tristan Edmondson, Brian Edmondson, Elaina Coach Frederick (Lawrence), Brianna Edmondson, Stefanie Edmondson, James Edmondson (Deanna), Ryan Wiggins (Nikki), Taylor Cook (Jason); grandchildren, Ayden-Allin Sheppard, Lillyanne Sheppard, Jamie Sheppard, Lila Hilley, Ruby Hilley, Gabriel Edmondson, Ayla Coach, James Edmondson, Jr., Marie Edmondson, Noah Edmondson, Colton Wiggins, Ava Wiggins, Lane Wiggins, Cohen Cook, Eli Edmondson; father, George Price; father-in-law, Herman Norman; several other loving family members and friends.
“Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, Unheard, but always near. Still loved, Still missed and Always Dear.”
SKIPPERVILLE…Cody Alan Enfinger, a resident of Skipperville, died Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, in Dale Medical Center. He was 33.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Ozark First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Brian Presley officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will follow in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the church.
Cody was born on December 3, 1992, in Ozark, Alabama, and grew up surrounded by the people and places that shaped him into the man he became. He graduated from G.W. Long High School in Skipperville in 2011, but even before walking across that stage, Cody had already chosen a path of service. He joined the United States Army while still in school and went on to serve his country for seven years, earning the rank of Sergeant. He carried a deep sense of pride in his service, and those who knew him understood how much it meant to him.
After completing his military career, Cody continued working in fields that required courage, skill, and a steady hand. He worked for both a cell phone tower company and a windmill tower company, installing and repairing towers that kept communities connected. It was demanding work, but Cody never shied away from a challenge. He approached every job with the same determination and grit that defined so much of his life.
Outside of work, Cody had a big heart and a wide range of interests. He loved listening to music, cheering on Alabama football, and spending time outdoors—whether he was hunting, fishing, climbing trees with his daughter, Bae, or simply enjoying the fresh air. He had a natural curiosity about the world and a genuine love for history. But more than anything, Cody loved being with his family. Time with them was what grounded him, and the moments he shared with his daughter were the ones he treasured most. She was the light of his life, and he carried that love with him every day.
Cody was preceded in death by his mother, Brandy Christa Phillips; his grandfather, Phillip Joseph Duncan; and his great‑grandparents, Daniel Franklin “Ponnie” Enfinger and Emily Lenora Brown Enfinger, Ernest “Hansell” Smith and Edna Smith, and Jeanette Tilley (Bobby). Their memories were woven into his life, and now his memory joins theirs—held close by all who loved him.
Surviving relatives include his daughter, Bae Elizabeth Enfinger; father, Ken Enfinger (Traci Valdez), Bertha Community; maternal grandmother, Stephanie Duncan, Skipperville; paternal grandparents, Dan and Reba Smith Enfinger, Echo Community; four sisters, Kayden Blevins, Troy, Kaylee Bracewell, Ozark, Kendra Enfinger, Dothan, and Isabell Vazton-Addams (Hazel), Las Vegas, Nevada; four brothers, Caleab Bracewell, Ozark, Dylan Enfinger, Echo Community, Corey Patton (Jennifer), Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Alexander Patton, Snowhill, North Carolina; nieces and nephews, Aiden Demmer, Braylen James Bracewell, Elizabeth Patton, and Brynley Christa Bracewell; aunt, Emily Roberts (Rick), Echo Community; step-mother, Tracey Enfinger, Dothan; step-grandfather, Ronnie “Papa” Elmore, Echo Community; numerous cousins and friends.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Dylan Enfinger, Carson Roberts, Fletcher Roberts, Bubba Wallace, Stacey Hughes, Ben Garner, and Rick Roberts.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
