Philip Morgan Casto, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 79.
Phil was born on January 20, 1947, and grew up in Dunbar, West Virginia. He attended West Virginia Tech, joined Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, and graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After college, Phil took a year to drive across the country with a buddy in a convertible and backpack across Europe. He eventually made his way to Georgia where he attended Woodrow Wilson Law School, married, and raised a family. Phil had a successful career in law, practicing 50 years before he retired. Phil was known for his humor, strength, patience, and dedication to his family and friends. He found joy in restoring and building classic hot rods, spending much of his free time in his large shop. Entering numerous car shows across the country, he almost always came home with a trophy or plaque—often best in show.
Phil was a beloved recreational and travel team soccer coach, and called all home high school soccer matches. He was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist church where he served on the Council for many years. Phil gave his money and time to Eagle Ranch which helps troubled kids, even fostering children for many years.
Phil is preceded in death by his father, Milford Morgan Casto; mother, Ella Marie Casto; and sister, Patricia Armstrong.
Phil is survived by his spouse of fifty years, Rebecca Casto; four daughters: Donna Lynn (Bruce) of Dothan, AL, Michelle Cooney of Cranberry Township, PA, Tricia Dille (Todd) of Cullman, AL, and Andrea Knybel (Kelly) of The Woodlands, TX. “Papa” is also survived by ten grandchildren who he was so proud of: Sean Dudish (Caroline), Autumn Dozier, Tyler Dozier, Reagan Coon, Dylan Cooney, Morgan Fuller, Mason Fuller, Caroline Knybel, Ella Knybel, and Chelsea Knybel.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.
In memory of Phil Casto, memorial contributions may be made to Hot Rodders Children’s Charity, 354 Front Street, Cornelia GA 30531.
Phil will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Margaret Ann Hatchett Cheney, 93, passed away peacefully in Dothan, Alabama, after a long and well-lived life devoted to faith, family, and service to others.
Ann will especially be remembered for her warmth, hospitality, and generous spirit. She and her husband Bob created a laughter-filled home, demonstrating love to family and friends. Ann always had room for one more at her table. As decades-long sponsors of Foreign Officers at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ann and Bob welcomed many from abroad who became lifelong friends that they visited when they traveled the world. Her home was a gathering place where all were welcomed with open arms.
Ann was deeply involved in her church community throughout her life. She was an active member of Capitol Heights United Methodist Church and later Whitfield United Methodist Church, where she faithfully served in many roles. She led the Missions Ministry, served on the church’s official board, sang alto in the choir, and participated in Circle meetings. Her church family was a priority in her life. Her very last Sunday, she streamed the services of her new church, First United Methodist of Montgomery. She also prioritized reading her Bible every morning to start her day.
Above all, Ann was devoted to her family. She had a lifelong passion for genealogy and spent many years carefully researching and preserving her family’s history so that future generations would know the stories of their ancestors and origins. Even well into her nineties, Ann remained active and independent, continuing her genealogical work and supporting the organizations she loved. Among others, she was a member of the National Societies of Daughters of the American Revolution, United States Daughters of 1812, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, The Colonial Dames of America, Colonial Dames XVII Century, and the Alabama Company of the Jamestowne Society. She also served as president of the Montgomery Civinettes Club.
Ann was born May 6, 1932, in Lincoln, Alabama, to Benjamin Franklin Hatchett of Athens, Alabama, and Dorothy Schmidt Hatchett of Lincoln, Alabama. She was raised with her siblings Thomas Lawrence Hatchett, Benjamin Franklin Hatchett, and Elizabeth Arlynn Hatchett Weir.During her childhood, Ann’s family moved to Columbiana, Alabama, where she graduated from Shelby County High School as salutatorian. She went on to graduate with a degree in history and business from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now Auburn University, where she was a proud member of the Delta Zeta sorority.
While at Auburn, Ann met the love of her life, Robert Martin Cheney of Montgomery, Alabama, a United States Marine Corps veteran. The two were married on July 3, 1954, at Columbiana United Methodist Church in Alabama. Together they built a life in Montgomery, raised their three children and traveled the world.
She is survived by her children, Robert Martin Cheney Jr. (Karen), Elizabeth Lee Cheney Sewell (the late William), and John Franklin Cheney (Deborah), as well as her grandchildren Laura Shannon Phillips (Chris), Benjamin Garrett Cheney (Jordy), Garrett Franklin Cheney (Christine), and Samantha Paige Clement (Neil).
Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, John Edwin Phillips, Mildred Ann Phillips, Anna Joyce Cheney, McAllister Grace Cheney, Chloe Marie Cheney, Harper Ann Cheney, Jackson Lyndon Cheney, Valerie Rose Clement and Martin Richard Clement. Ann’s life was a testament to faith, family, and the enduring bonds of love that she nurtured throughout her ninety-three years.
Ann is entombed at Greenwood Cemetery, in Montgomery, Alabama alongside her husband. The family held a private graveside service on April 1, 2026.
You are invited to a Celebration of Ann’s life on April 26, 2026, at First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, Alabama, 2416 W Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106. Visitation will be held in the Main Sanctuary at 12:00 noon, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Ann requested that donations be given to one of the following:
Embrace Alabama Kids, 925 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Jamestowne Society, William M. Kelso Archaeology Fund, 3901 Midlands Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2575
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
William “Bill” Dale Cantlin, 84, a resident of Ashford, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Bill was born April 1, 1941, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late George William & Mildred (Hodnett) Cantlin. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Petersburg High School and attended the local junior college following his graduation. Bill then continued his studies at Florida State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After college, Bill began his career, and went to work for City of Clearwater as an accountant, working until his retirement in November of 1996. Following his retirement, he began some European work which took him to Budapest, Hungary, for a brief period. Outside of his work, Bill loved to travel, spend time outdoors hunting, and making financial investments; Bill and his wife Linda, relocated to Alabama in 2006.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David L. Cantlin.
He is survived by his wife 46 years, Linda L. Cantlin of Ashford; his sister, Ann Cantlin; and his niece, Larissa Rae Cantlin-Plemons (Sean).
Per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Stephen D. Godby, born June 21, 1957, in Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. He lived a life marked by devotion to his family, loyalty to his friends, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures that brought him joy.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Carolyn Sue Chaney; his grandfather, George Hughes; and his son, Christopher Eric Godby.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gail Godby, who stood beside him through the many seasons of life they shared together. He also leaves behind his sons, Cameron Godby and his wife Gina, Corey Tucker and his wife LaKresha, and Steve Taylor and his wife Angela; his daughter, Christy Bartlett and her husband Brian; his half-sister, Susan Mahan and her husband Steve; and his half-brother, Dwight Chaney. He was a proud grandfather to Christopher and CJ Godby, Stellan and Clara Tucker, Shelby Slaughter, and Spencer and Wyatt Taylor. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, as well as lifelong friends, Emmitt Dalton and Keith Reams, all of whom will carry forward his memory with love and gratitude.
Stephen found happiness in the outdoors and in the traditions he enjoyed throughout his life. He loved fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, and collecting Case knives. These interests reflected his appreciation for craftsmanship, adventure, and time spent in the company of those he loved.
He leaves behind a family and circle of friends who will forever treasure the time they were given with him.
ABBEVILLE. . .Joyce Offenstein Mullins, a resident of Abbeville, passed away early Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was 87.
A private graveside service for the family was held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, near the Edwin Community with Reverend Danny Hendeson officiating. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mullins was born in Decatur, Illinois. She lived in Romeoville, Illinois before moving to Abbeville in 1991. She was a member of New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth L. Offenstein, her mother, Ann Boenig Stout, her husband, Everett Dean Mullins, a son, E. Dean Mullins and a great-grandson, Emmanuel Hornsby.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Debra Turner (Jim), Edwin, AL; Dawn Trawick (John), Abbeville; and Dana Hornsby (Howard), Huntsville, AL; a brother, Kenneth Offenstein (Rachel), North Carolina; grandchildren, Jimmy D. Turner (Amy), Jonny Turner (Iwona), Jesse Turner (Kristen), Latishia Alderman (D.J.), Preston Banister (Layce), William Bysiek (Jen), Elaine Hornsby, Emma Lynn Hornsby and Boaz Horsnby; ten great-grandchildren
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
