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Cody Charles Lynn of Headland

Cody Charles Lynn of Headland

CODY CHARLES LYNN

HEADLAND… Cody Charles Lynn, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, at a Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. He was 79.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, with Minister Roy Glenn officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Lynn was born in Barbour County, Alabama, to the late Lonnie Charles Lynn, Sr. and Mary Lois Skipper Lynn. He lived most of his lifetime around the Headland, Alabama area. He was a farmer by trade and had recently been working with Rushing Farms of Headland.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jimmie Lynn, Willie Muriel Lynn, Addie Lois Lynn, and Willie East “Man” Lynn.

Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife, Betty Dawkins Lynn; his daughters, Cynthia Brown (Avery) and Sylvia Horsely (Carlos); his son, Corey JaQuan Lynn; his bonus sons, Nicholas Brown and Amos Brown (Melissa; his sisters, Willie Mae Parker (David), Nettie Lynn, and Nellie Mae Turner; his brothers, Lonnie Charles Lynn, Jr. and Freddie D. Lynn; his grandchildren, Zaylin Brown, Jajuan Brown, Nadia Horsely, Trinity Horsely, and Kyleigh Horsely; his bonus grandchildren, Kara Nicole Brown and Alisha Renee Brown; bonus great grandchildren, Tylvrin Brown and Israel Javon Brown;  and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving family members.

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Theresa Ann Clark, a resident of Dothan, died Monday, August 11, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center. She was 76.

Funeral services for Mrs. Clark will be held at 2 PM Friday, August 15, 2025 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Reverend Richard Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until 1: 45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Clark was born April 26, 1949 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Wilburn Lester and Gracie Lee Hicks Kimbrough and moved to Dothan in 1959. She drove a Special Needs bus for Dothan City Schools for 33 years and loved and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Clark is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest Wayne Clark; son, Bryan Keith Clark, and siblings, Richard Kimbrough and Tina Massey.

Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Ann Broxton; grandchildren, Jerrah Ann Briggs, Chelsea Nicole Broxton, Cross Scott Ingram; five great grandchildren; sisters, Janie Van Slyke (Herb), Vanessa Adkinson Line (Doug) and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

 

 

 

Norman David Haney

Norman David Haney

Norman David Haney of Geneva, AL passed to the top of his mountain on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was 69 years old.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cottondale, FL with Rev. Zach Dodson officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Norman was born in Las Vegas, NV on September 05, 1955 to the late Coy and Gwendolyn Cotton Haney. He worked along side his father in the bakery business while growing up. Later he was employed at the poultry processing plant prior to his retirement. After retirement, he relaxed and started to enjoy his life, simply going and doing things he enjoyed.

Norman was a special soul who touched everyone he knew in a very sweet way. He had a passion for playing drums at church and served the Lord in doing so. He was loved by many and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Gail Haney.

Norman is survived by three sisters, Brenda Rouse (Fred) of Daleville, AL, Ruth Jett (Owen) of Albany, GA, and Patricia Burns (Danny) of Geneva, AL and many nieces and nephews.

Bradley Charles Wolf, Jr. “Charlie”

Bradley Charles Wolf, Jr. “Charlie”

Bradley Charles Wolf, Jr. “Charlie” of Geneva, AL passed away Thursday, August 07, 2025. He was 31.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, August 15, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral in Geneva, AL. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Line Brothers Keeper Organization at linebrotherskeeper.org.

Charlie was born in Somerset, KY on July 20, 1994 to Bradley Charles Wolf, Sr and Trina Jean Bowers Wolf. He was employed as a lineman with Power Grid and been a well-respected power lineman for 10 years. He was an avid naturist and collector of coins, an animal lover and just an overall gentle spirit. He loved his family, especially his nephew and his nieces. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Charlie was preceded in death by a niece, Jasmine Berry.

Charlie is survived by his father and stepmother, Bradley Charles Wolf, Sr. (Shannon) of Geneva, AL; his mother, Trina Bowers Wolf of Milton, FL; two sisters, Scarlet Leanna Wolf of Milton, FL and Lauren Noel Keeney (Donny) of Pensacola, FL; one nephew, Tonio Mackall of Milton, FL; two nieces, Alivia Almendariz of Milton, FL and Aaliyah Keeney of Pensacola, FL.

Michael Alan “Mike” Gilley, 63, of Ozark, Alabama

Michael Alan “Mike” Gilley, 63, of Ozark, Alabama

Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama

 Michael Alan “Mike” Gilley, 63, of Ozark, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.   Funeral services for Mr. Gilley will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Tim Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Friday from 12:30 P. M. until service time.   Serving as pallbearers will be Dustin Gilley, Clayton Phillips, Bowen Gilley, Tad Dunlap, Kenneth Cherry and Nathan Hilburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Double M. Property Service employees; Tony DeSausa, Julio Tello, Orlando DeJesus, Wilmer Gonzalez, Sammy Hernandez and “Shamu”.

Born on March 5, 1962, in Ozark to the late Jimmy Rex Gilley and Joyce Cherry Gilley, Mike lived a life devoted to his family and the simple joys he loved most. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and cheering on Alabama football. A proud husband, father, “Pappy,” and dog dad, Mike treasured time spent with his children, grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Abby. He especially loved fishing at the lake with his grandboys or simply being by their side for whatever adventures they dreamed up.  Mike worked for many years with Dale Farmers Co-op before starting his own maintenance and remodeling business, where he took pride in his work and serving his community.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Albert Lee Padgett.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Malissa Denise Gilley of Ozark; daughter, Shanna Gilley of Ozark; son, Dustin (Amber) Gilley of Ozark; four beloved grandchildren, Clayton David Phillips, Bowen Myles Gilley, Griffin Wade Gilley, and Wiley Hank Gilley; and his faithful canine companion, Abby. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends who will miss him dearly.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses of Enhabit Hospice and to Sandra and Kenneth Cherry for their compassionate care and support.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in his memory to  the American Cancer Society, 3054 McGehee Road, Montgomery, Alabama  36111.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com


 

Shannon Merrell Tanner

Shannon Merrell Tanner

Shannon Tanner, 54, of Enterprise passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Southeast Health.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 15, 2025 at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory with Dr. Michael Mynatt officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory Directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Shannon was a devoted member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church and a beloved member of the community, a man of strong faith and unwavering values, Shannon loved his church family dearly. His life was firmly rooted in his devotion to God, family, and community, always putting those priorities first, closely followed by his passion for Alabama football, Roll Tide.

Shannon graduated from Enterprise High School in 1989 and went on to build a successful career at Fort Rucker, where he faithfully served for 26 years. Outside of work, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing, and was well-known and respected as a high school football official.

He was preceded in death by his father Merrell Tanner and brother Jimmy Austin.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years Amber Tanner; daughter, Emma Tanner, Enterprise, AL; son, Tyler Tanner, Enterprise, AL; mother, Sally Tanner, Enterprise, AL; brother, Keith Austin (Lori), Lynn Haven, FL; nephew, Brandon Austin, Dothan, AL; sister-in-law, Kristy Austin, Coral Springs, FL; nephew, Trevor Austin, Coral Springs, FL; mother and father-in-law, Robbie and Patty Nix; sister-in-law, and Zoe Rogers (Zane), Crawfordville, FL; brother-in-law, Elijah Nix (Makenna), Tallahassee, FL; along with several aunts and uncles.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Austin, Yancy Shaver, Josh Hackett, Mark Taylor, David Luckett, Billy Hadden.