James Earl Tice of Ashford, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 73.
Known as “angraddy” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His interests were simple yet profound, as he found pleasure in hunting, fishing, and dancing. James’s love for music was evident in his appreciation for the tunes of Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, and Merle Haggard. He was a provider who built the foundation for four generations, and his influence will be felt for many years to come.
James was a kind, simple, and gentle man with a calm soul that settled any storm in his presence. He was respected by many and loved by all who knew him. His life was a living example of this scripture, 2 Corinthians 5:8, “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
James is preceded in death by his parents, James Lee Tice, Sr. and Blondell Marie Braswell Tice; his brothers, Willie Gene Tice and James (Rooster) Lee Tice; his nephew, David Tice; and his great-nephews, Matthew Tice and Jessie Tice.
His legacy continues through his beloved wife, Brenda Gail Tice; daughters, Renda Carberry (Joe) and Sylvia Tice Dupriest; grandchildren, Haley House (Michael), Hunter Borden (Anna), Hanna Massey (Jacob), Dillion Tice, and Tyler Dupriest; great-grandchildren, Haystin Allen-James Mallory, Liam Anthony House, Rowan Michael House, and Evelyn Rose Massey. He is also survived by his sister, Diane Palmer.
A graveside service to honor the life of James Earl Tice will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery, with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
Fred McClain was born on August 1, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Edward and Mary McClain. He spent his early years on Underhill Avenue before his family moved to the Howard Houses in Brownsville in 1955.
Fred was educated in the Brooklyn public school system and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. After graduation, he worked in various positions before beginning a long and dedicated career with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Kings County Hospital, where he served as an Office Associate. In this role, he worked diligently for over 25 years, building strong bonds with colleagues, offering steadfast service, and leaving a legacy of professionalism and commitment.
Beyond his career, Fred was a man of many passions. He loved dancing, playing with the drum corps, fashion design as a seamster, photography, and mentoring youth at his church. He was a proud member of the Drum & Bugle Corps, the “Wynn Center Toppers,” and was known as a loyal “Topper brother.” Childhood friends fondly recalled how growing up in the Howard Houses would not have been the same without Fred and his brothers.
Fred was a devoted father who found great joy in raising his son, Eddie Marrero-McClain. He cherished time with family, especially his beloved grandsons, Eddie Jr. and Chase. Holidays, barbecues, and gatherings were among his happiest moments, where his humor, warmth, and unforgettable laugh lit up every room.
Known affectionately as “Freddy,” he was celebrated for his charisma, sense of humor, honesty, and dance moves. He was recognized as an original member of the Howard Houses community and remained deeply connected to his old neighborhood throughout his life.
Fred will be remembered as a kind and supportive man, a mentor, a good neighbor, and a pillar in his church. He spoke his mind with integrity, offered wisdom generously, and touched countless lives with his compassion and lighthearted spirit.
On September 3, 2025, Fred departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary McClain; brothers Herbert (Tennie), Edward Jr. (“Punk”), John, and Robert, Herman (“Shot”); cousin Clifford Prime; niece Diane McClain; and nephew Bruce McClain.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Fred McClain will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel in Dothan, Alabama. The family will welcome friends and loved ones one hour prior to the services to share memories and support each other in remembrance of a life well-lived.
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to provide a register book in memory of Charlie Kirk for those in our community who wish to express their condolences and share a message of remembrance. The register book will be available at our facility through Friday, September 19th, at 5:00 PM.
At that time, the completed book will be sent to Turning Point, where it will be placed alongside the many other register books being collected in Mr. Kirk’s honor. This collection will serve as a lasting tribute to his life, legacy, and the countless lives he impacted.
We invite all who feel led to stop by and sign the book, offering words of comfort, support, and reflection that will remain as part of this memorial. If you are unable to stop by, an obituary has been posted on our website to leave digital signatures or memories of your choosing that will be printed along with the physical register book. Follow the link below to go straight to his page.
Mr. Robert Earl Monday of Dothan passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 84.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Friday, September 19, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church with Dr. Ricky Plummer officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10 to 11:30 A.M. Friday, September 19, 2025, prior to the service.
Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Monday was born November 12, 1940 in Houston County, Alabama, the son of the late Ross and Inez Snellgrove Monday. He was a graduate of Cottonwood High School, where he lettered in football.
He married Sara Taylor on February 10, 1961, which led to a love story that lasted over 64 years. He worked at Colonial Bakery and later started working at Southside Auto and Truck Repair for over 40 years where he was a mechanic and later became the owner.
His life revolved around his family. Whether playing softball, fishing, coaching sports, or attending sporting events, the family was always involved. He was passionate about his yard. He took great pride in making sure they were neat and manicured and the flowers were blooming and bright with Sara’s input. Affectionately known as “Pops,” he loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandson. They loved to visit with Nana and Pops and ride the Jeep or golf cart.
After retirement, golf and vacationing with Sara became his passion. They took trips all over the US with church groups and friends. He played all around the Southeast, but primarily at Roundabout in Cowarts. He played hundreds of rounds there with his buddies and Greg-usually coming out on top.
Above all and most importantly, he was a Christian man who loved the Lord, his wife and his family. Nothing came ahead of family; and he set an example for all to follow and gave all he had to make their lives better.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Ralph Monday, Billy Monday, Chuck Monday, and sister, Hazel Holland.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Taylor Monday, son, Greg Monday (Cindy), daughter, Angie Monday Butler, brother, Roy Monday, grandchildren; Alisha Butler, Garrett Monday, Amber Butler Taylor, Trenton Monday, and great-grandson Ethan Butler.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund in Memory of Mr. Robert Earl Monday.
FT. GAINES, GEORGIA. . .Dawn Taylor Hardwick, a resident of Ft. Gaines, Georgia, passed away Tuesday night, September 16, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (E.D.T.), Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Ft. Gaines Baptist Church with Reverend Jeff Hines officiating. A private interment for the family will follow in the New Park Cemetery. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. (E.D.T.) Saturday in the church sanctuary.
Dawn Hardwick was born in Ft. Gaines and was raised in Edison, Georgia. She was a 1984 graduate of Calhoun County High School in Edison. Dawn was employed by Georgia Giant as restaurant manager for the past twenty-five years. She was preceded in death by her father, Burnie Auburn Taylor, Jr. and Carol Lee Joiner.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Gary Allen Hardwick; daughters, Ashleigh Jimenez (Jose), Ft. Gaines; Amanda Dileonardo (Stephen), Phenix City, AL; Felicia Bowen and Keisha Hardwick (Stephanie), all of Ft. Gaines; a sister, Diane Taylor Daniels (Garrett), Pinckard, AL; grandchildren, Jared Jimenez (Taylor), Julianna Jimenez (Jacob), Jayden Jimenez, Stephen Dileonardo and Sophia Dileonardo, Emily Bowen, Abbie Bowen, Abby White, and a host of other children who referred to her as “Bomba”; a niece, Cailtin Jones (Trey), and a nephew, Caleb McCalla (Ru), and other extended family members; mother-in-law, Dorothy Hardwick, Ft. Gaines.
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.
James Donald Brazzelle, known affectionately as Donald to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at his home in Wicksburg, Alabama. Born on July 18, 1951, Donald lived a life marked by kindness, service, and a deep love for the simple joys. His 74 years were a testament to a life well-lived and well-loved.
Donald was the beloved husband of Merry Brazzelle, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage filled with devotion and mutual respect. Together they raised two wonderful children, Coby and Meghan Brazzelle, who were the center of Donald’s world. His legacy of love and strength lives on through them and the lessons he imparted.
Predeceased by his parents, Onyx Holloway and John Brazzelle, Donald grew up in a lively household with his siblings, brothers Bobby and David Brazzelle, and sister Olivia Brazzelle Rudd. The family expanded over the years to include several cousins, nieces, nephews, cherished pets and his in-laws, all of whom Donald loved dearly. His kind and friendly nature meant that he never met a stranger, and his circle of friends grew wide and deep over the years.
Donald attended Wicksburg High School, where he carried the knowledge of his youth throughout his life. His service to the country as a member of the Army for two years was a source of pride for him and his family. After his military service, Donald dedicated many years as an electrician with Alabama Electric, where his work ethic and reliability were highly valued.
Donald was a man of few words, but his actions spoke volumes. He had a nonchalant and simple approach to life, finding beauty and satisfaction in the small things. Acts of service were second nature to him; he would do anything for anybody, always with a smile. He treasured his family, and he demonstrated his love for them through daily gestures of kindness and support.
Tinkering and working in his shed, sitting with his ‘Sweetie’ in their swing, going to the mountains, and helping others were among Donald’s favorite pastimes. He found solace in these moments of quiet reflection and joy in the beauty of nature. His hands, often stained with the evidence of a project in progress, were a symbol of his dedication to the craft and the people he served.
A celebration of Donald’s life will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11am in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel with Bro. Buddy Hood officiating. A gathering to share memories of Donald’s life will be held following the service from 12:00pm until 1:00pm on Monday.
Donations in his memory may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, to a local hospice, or through blood and platelet contributions at local blood banks or the Red Cross. These gifts were such an important part of his care, a source of comfort to our family, and will continue to bring hope and support to other patients and loved ones walking a similar journey.
