NEWTON…Meredith Baugh, a resident of Newton, died Friday morning, November 21, 2025, at her home. She was 51.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Stuart Tullis officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Meredith was born on March 16, 1974, in Davenport, Iowa. Over the years, she made homes in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Crestview, Florida, before settling in Newton in 2009. Each place she lived left its mark on her, shaping the caring, spirited woman she became.
Education was important to Meredith, and she worked hard to achieve her goals. She graduated from Okaloosa Walton College, Okaloosa Applied College, and Wallace Community College. With her dedication and compassion, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse, serving patients at Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, Florida. Nursing wasn’t just a job to her—it was a calling. She had a gift for making people feel seen, heard, and cared for, and she carried that same kindness into every part of her life.
Outside of work, Meredith had a playful and creative spirit. She loved shopping trips, whether it was finding something special for herself or picking out little surprises for her loved ones. She could spend hours binge-watching her favorite television shows, laughing, crying, and getting caught up in the stories. She had a love for the arts, especially painting, where she could express herself with color and imagination. Dolphins always brought her joy, and the beach was her happy place—she loved the sound of the waves, the feel of the sand, and the peace that came with being near the ocean. She also had a soft spot for Donald Duck, whose silly antics never failed to make her smile.
But above all, Meredith’s greatest joy in life was her family. Her children and grandchildren were her heart and soul. She loved them deeply and unconditionally and nothing made her happier than spending time with them. Whether it was sharing a meal, celebrating milestones, or simply sitting together and talking, those moments were the ones she cherished most. Her love for her family was the kind that could be felt in every hug, every word of encouragement, and every sacrifice she made.
Meredith’s life was full of love, laughter, and care. She touched the lives of everyone around her with her warmth and generosity, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her best.
Meredith was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Russell Hoban and Mildred Koenig Hoban and her paternal grandparents, William Baugh and Naomi Dillon Baugh.
Surviving relatives include her children, Tiffany Barrett (Brandon), Bonaire, Georgia, Joseph Brewer, Newton, and Alexandria McKee, North Carolina; her parents, Donald and Lorna Hoban Baugh, Newton; sister, Sherri Watson (Wesley), Ewell; brother, Darrin Emerick, California; four grandchildren, Aaden, Ariyah, Renleigh, and Ireland; nephew, James Watson.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
ABBEVILLE. . .Christine Robinson Clenney, a resident of Abbeville, passed away late Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility. She was 90.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 24, 2025, in the Holman-Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Ralph Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbeville Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Monday at the mortuary in Abbeville.
In lieu of flowers and food, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Chuch Cemetery Fund,c/o Dolly Vickers, 204 Dothan Road, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mrs. Clenney was a lifelong resident of Henry County, near Abbeville, daughter of the late Leonad Robinson and Ora Bell Hutto Robinson. She was retired from WestPoint Stevens in Abbeville after forty-two years employment. Mrs. Clenney was a member of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Richard Clenney, a son, Terry Clenney, sisters, Minnie McKinnon, Lois Gilder and Sally Culp and a brother, Ray Robinson.
Surviving relatives include her daughter, Jane Price (David), Abbeville; a sister, Maurine Akins, Phenix City; a sister-in-law, Shirley Elliott Robinson, Abbeville; two brothers, Cecil Robinson and James Robert Robinson, both of Abbeville; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Irby Gilder, Ashley Robinson, Michael Price, Jeff Hembree, Joseph Hodges and Pete Peterson.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Renate Woerner, who was Mrs. Clenney’s caregiver for two years, Henry County Health & Rehab, and Genitva Hospice for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Clenney during her illness.
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.
DOTHAN… Gloria S. Cline, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away late Tuesday night, November 18, 2025, at her home. She was 90.
A private family service will be held at later date, in West Point Post Cemetery, in West Point, New York.
Mrs. Cline was born at Glendale Hospital, in Glendale, California, to the late Melvin May Standley and Mary Elizabeth Bowman Standley. After high school, she earned a business degree. As a late teenager in Bell, California; Gloria Standley Cline, along with her identical twin sister, Patricia S. Mitbo, attended a multi-church youth group dance, where she met and fell in love with a young man (Donald H. Cline), home for the summer from West Point, the Army Military Academy, at West Point, New York. Just prior to his senior year, they became engaged. Gloria’s parents would only allow her to move six thousand miles away, if her twin sister, Patricia, went as well. This was her first adventure in a new place that would define her life as a career military wife. Gloria’s favorite places to be stationed were Osberg, Germany, which allowed them to visit many other European countries by train, Fort Benning, Georgia, and Hawaii. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dothan.
Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Cline; her daughter, Mary K. Buck; and her sister, Judith M. Thomas.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughters, Jennifer A. Campbell (John) and Karen L. Jackson (Jeffry); her son Jeffery S. Cline (Lori); her twin sister, Patricia Mitbo; her six grandchildren; and her seven great-grandchildren.
Tammy Durham Swords, a resident of Ashford, Alabama died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center. She was 66.
Graveside services for Tammy will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, November 24, 2025 at Beulah Baptist Cemetery on Headland Avenue with Brother Harold Southerland officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
Tammy was born April 16, 1959 in Houston County, Alabama to the late Elmer Lloyd and Ethel Louise Clark Durham. She was a graduate of Cottonwood High School and taught ceramics at the Dothan Cultural Arts Center.
Tammy is survived by her husband, Randy Swords and a nephew, Rusty Tolar and niece, Trinda Tolar.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Betty Tew Ready of Hartford, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 87.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Burns Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing, honoring a life dedicated to faith, family, and the enduring values of a true Southern lady and devoted homemaker.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s honor to Gentiva Hospice, 2431 West Main Street, Suite 1102, Dothan AL 36301.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Melvin and Ruth Collins Tew, as well as her devoted husbands, Charles Justice and Junior Ready. She also mourned the loss of her daughter, Vicki Chalker, and her son, Terry Justice.
She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her sons, Rickey Justice (Gail), and Phillip Justice (Deborah); her son-in-law, Mike Chalker; and her treasured grandchildren, Jill Bertella (Brian), Brent Justice (Jenna), Brooke Smith (Will), Corey Justice (Georgia), Shanna Adams (Jonathan), Lorin Gomez (Tony), Brandee Brunson, and Blair Brown (Dave). In addition, she is survived by several great-grandchildren and many special friends, including a host of extended family and friends.
Betty’s unwavering spirit and love for her family will be dearly remembered by all who knew her. As we celebrate her life, we find comfort in the joy she brought to our lives and the faith that guided her every step.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements. “Because We Care … Is Making A Difference”
Franklin Delano Cason, 85, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by loving family.
Born on June 7, 1940, in Dale County, Frank was the eldest son of the late Allen “Buster” and Eunice Maxine Cason. He served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy and another 20 for the City of Dothan, helping to establish our E-911 system. Frank was a lifelong and devoted Philadelphia Phillies and Alabama Crimson Tide fan.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents; brother Wayne; and sisters Fran, Julie, and Susan. He is survived by his sisters, Virginia and Joyce, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, other family members, and countless friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel with military honors to follow. Rev. Kyle Gatlin and Scott Toombs will be officiating. The family will be welcoming visitors beginning at 1pm. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on a date yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Celebrate Recovery at Covenant Methodist Church or your local church in Frank’s memory. https://app.securegive.com/CovenantDothan
