Mary Magdelene Weeks “Maggie” Hughes of Geneva, AL passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was 91 years old.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Darlington, FL with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing.
Maggie was born in Hartford, AL on September 16, 1934, to the late Esker and Mazie Weeks. She loved going to church and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Hughes and one son, Larry Hughes.
She is survived by three children, Wayne Hughes (Linda), Ronnie Hughes (Rita), and Jeannie Miller (Ronnie); four grandchildren, Nyoka Wilson (Ricky), Alisha Troyer (Sean), Katie Hughes, and Michael Hughes; nine great grandchildren, Dillon Galtney, Macy Williams (Tara), Phoenix McAllister (Joseph), Brandon Wilson (Riley), Trevor Wilson, Cameron Troyer, Brodie Troyer, Cash Mainbusan, and Weston Mainbusan; four great-great grandchildren, Khaleesi McAllister, Tabri Camp, Clae Camp, and Prestyn Nix; one sister, Janice Cason.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
Jimmy Howard Rosser, a resident of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on July 11, 2026. Jim was 76 years old.
He was born in Dothan, Alabama on August 16, 1949. He attended Dothan Schoolsand graduated from Dothan High School in 1969. He was employed by Wilbro’s for a time and was transferred to their store in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. After Wilbro’s closed, Jim went to work for Walmart in Ft. Walton Beach in 1991. He retired from Walmart after 24 years.
In 2022, he moved to Orange Beach, Florida, to be near his sister, Mary and her family. Jim loved the Atlanta Braves, the San Francisco Giants, and the Auburn Tigers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Evelyn Howard Rosser of Dothan, Alabama.
Survivors include his sister, Mary Vinson, and husband, Joe Vinson of Orange Park, Florida, his nephew, Joe H. Vinson of Orange Park, Florida, his niece, Emily Vinson, and her husband, Stephen Farnsworth of Durham, North Carolina, grand-nieces, Bailey Landis and Breylin Vinson of Orange Park, Florida, Allison Farnworth of Durham, North Carolina, and grand-nephew, Matthew Farnworth of Durham, North Carolina.
There will be a family service on July 17 at Memory Hill Cemetery.
DOTHAN. . .Virginia “Jean” Carter, a resident of Dothan, passed away Wednesday night, July 15, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 85.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Holman-Headland Mortuary. A private graveside service for the family will follow at 4:30 P.M. in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 1550 Parramore Road, Dothan, with Reverend George Bryan officiating.
Mrs. Carter was a lifelong resident of Dothan, daughter of the late Buck A. Skipper and Virgie Hall Skipper. She was a graduate of Dothan High School and attended Wallace Community College. Mrs. Carter was formerly employed by Spectracare and the Vaughn-Blumberg Center. In earlier years, she had a daycare for children in her home. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Allen Carter, a sister Dora Bagwell and a son-in-law, Michael Barnett.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Carla Barnett, Dothan; and Camille Norris (Sammy), Tallahassee, FL; a son, Glen Carter (Donna), Charleston, SC; two sisters, Cherry Lewis (Mack) and Jo Singletary (Harold), all of Dothan; two brothers, Jerry Skipper, Dothan; and Phillip Skipper (Sonja), Headland; grandchildren, Ashley Barnett (Gretchen), Sydney Barnett (Colby), Josh Barnett (Hannah), Bethany Oggenfuss (Chris), Chandler Carter, Jaymin Carter, Nathan Callahan and Erin Scherder (Matthew); great-grandchildren, Carter, Sam, Amelia, Maverick, Nico, Magnolia, Brielle and Margot; several nieces and nephews.
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.
Melvin “Mel” Thomas Dixon, Jr. of Slocomb passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was 68 years old.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama with David Glover officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time.
Mr. Dixon was born November 3, 1957 to the late Melvin Thomas, Sr and Anne Sutcliffe Hummel Dixon in Virginia.
Melvin “Mel” Dixon proudly served his country in the United States Army for more than 20 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4). As an Army Aviator, he served honorably during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His distinguished military career earned him numerous decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and several campaign and service medals recognizing his courageous and faithful service.
While he was deeply honored to serve his country, those who knew him best knew that his greatest calling was loving his family. Mel was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Army veteran, and faithful friend. He was known for his gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. To those who knew him, he was a man of integrity whose life reflected humility, faithfulness, and selfless love. His greatest joy was caring for those he loved, and his legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched through his compassion, wisdom, and steadfast character.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves behind a loving family including his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Carlson Dixon; children: Julie Dixon, David Dixon, Krista Humble (Kyle), Luke Barber (Kendall), Kayla Phelps (Bradley), Kimberly Barber, Laura Phelps (Steven), Amy Barber, Laike Barber (Jamie); Grandchildren: Tyler, Keira, Emily, Aubrey, Jackson, Juliana, Paisley, Hudson, Lilah, Princeton, Macie, Bonnie, Lillian, Isaac; sisters: Beth Dixon (Andy), Suzanne Grady (Aaron) and numerous other extended family and friends.
Mr. Charlie Thomas Green passed away on July 14, 2026.
Charlie was born in Barbour County, Alabama. He spent several years working in the logging industry before opening his own mechanic shop in Clio. A hardworking man throughout his entire life, Charlie also farmed crops and raised cattle. He was known for his incredible mechanical ability and could fix just about anything. He knew every part of a tractor and piece of farm equipment inside and out, and if something was broken, Charlie could usually get it running again.
Charlie believed in doing things the right way—and that usually meant his way. He was a man of his word, and if he told you he was going to do something, you could count on it without question. Every conversation with Charlie seemed to include a lesson, whether about work, life, or simply doing your best. His wisdom, determination, and unwavering work ethic will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Ann Powell Green; his children, Betty Jean Adams (Dr. Randy Adams), Billy Green (Janine), Becky DuBose (Paul), Donnie Green (Jack Polk), Tony Green, Michael Cartner (Vanessa), and Cheryl Jaimes (Alfredo); 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren, with one more expected soon; his faithful right-hand man, Luz Regino; his brother-in-law, Robert Earl Powell (Martha); his sister-in-law, Mary Stidham; along with numerous other relatives and friends who will cherish his memory.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Green and Gustavia Phillips Green; his infant son, Charles Ray Green; and his siblings, James Aaron “Peewee” Green, Lavon Green, Dimple Powell, Olivia Thomas, Rachel Cartner, and Blanche Sutton.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home, Clio Chapel, with Bro. Curtis Rich and Bro. Heath Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, Alabama.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kaleb Wiggins, Neal Tew, Michael Shehane, M.J. Shehane, Steve Price, and Luis Beltrain.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Tothero and John Shehane.
Joseph François Alain Coutu of Geneva, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was 62 years old.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Meadowlawn Cemetery in Enterprise, Alabama, with Father Zachary Greenwell officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.
Flowers are gratefully accepted; however, memorial donations in Alain’s memory are encouraged to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) at pancan.org, the American Cancer Society, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Alain was born on August 12, 1963, in Montréal, Québec, Canada, to the late Paul-Eugène Coutu and Marie Carmen Labranche Coutu.
Alain was a devoted husband, brother, Godfather, uncle, and faithful friend. He was known for his warm personality, generous spirit, and willingness to help anyone in need. He never met a stranger and genuinely enjoyed spending time with others. He was also the loving guardian of his beloved little Moondoggie, who held a special place in his heart.
A lifelong learner, Alain attended the Collège Militaire Royal (CMR) in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada, from 1980 until 1985. He later earned a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from Florida State University in 2003.
Alain proudly served his country in the Canadian Forces Air Force Branch for 26 years, from 1980 until his retirement in 2006 as a Captain. As a Communications Electronics Engineer (CELE), he held several distinguished postings throughout his military career, including the NORAD System Support Facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida; the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta; and the North American Air Defense Modernization Program at National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario.
Following his military service, Alain continued to build an impressive career in software development and management. From September 2006 until July 2017, he held various leadership and technical positions with Nortel Networks, Avaya, and Truck Right Data Management in Belleville, Ontario. In 2017, he joined Synergem Technologies, Inc. of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, where he faithfully served as Director of Software Development until his passing.
Alain was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Belleville, Ontario, and was actively involved with the Knights of Columbus in Trenton, Ontario. His faith and commitment to service were evident throughout his life.
An avid sports enthusiast, Alain enjoyed participating in and supporting a wide variety of athletic activities. Whether playing intramural hockey at CFB Cold Lake, helping lead volleyball and badminton teams at Tyndall Air Force Base, or enjoying a round of golf with friends, he embraced every opportunity for fellowship and competition. Of all his athletic pursuits, he was especially proud of his certification and years of dedicated service as a soccer referee.
Throughout his life, Alain received numerous honors and professional distinctions. Among them were the United States Air Force Commendation Medal, the Minuteman Award, and the Florida State University Software Directorate Good Design Award. He was a member of the Florida State University Garnet Key Honor Society, a certified SCRUM Master, a member of the Agile Alliance, and held a patent as well as several publications related to software design and development.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sheila Coutu; his sister, Sylvie Coutu; his brother-in-law, René Gagnon; his niece and Goddaughter, Jade Gagnon; his Godfather, Julien Coutu; his Godmother, Lorraine Coutu; nieces and nephews, Valérie, Francis and Anthony and Goddaughter, Isabel; numerous extended family members and friends whose lives were enriched by his kindness, wisdom, and friendship.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.net
