by Wright Funeral Home | Sep 15, 2025 | Obituaries
LYDIA ANN THOMAS
CLOPTON… Lydia Ann Thomas, a resident of Clopton, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. She was 61.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Elder Larry Newman officiating. Burial will follow at the Macedonia Church of God in Christ Cemetery, at 4338 County Road 54, Clopton, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday evening, September 19, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Thomas was born in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Elijah Jr Taylor and Willie Beatrice Glanton Taylor. She lived her youthful years in the Bethlehem Community of Abbeville, Alabama. She attended Abbeville High School. Her adult life was lived in the Clopton, Alabama area. She was a Culinary Chef where she used her expertise in her cooking and catering business. She loved to play softball. Not many people knew, but she was an exemplary pool player.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, George Glanton, Lash Taylor and her twin brother, Charlie Leon Taylor.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husband, Arthur Thomas of Clopton, Alabama; three children, Elijah Taylor (Sherrica), Karlita Taylor, and Jalisa Thomas; and ten beloved grandchildren—Arthur Thomas, LeiAndria Thomas, Iyuana Blackmon, Kyler Johnston, Karlee Taylor, Mackenzie Carter, Kamryn Taylor, Prince Carter, Elli Taylor, and Cordero Carter. She also leaves behind her brothers and sisters; Jimmy Lee Taylor, Frankie Lee Taylor (Beverley), Nathaniel Taylor (Yolanda), Lori Ann Dennis (Jeffery), Walter Taylor, Janie Taylor, Rosie Taylor and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.
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by Glover Funeral Home | Sep 14, 2025 | Obituaries
Randa Hoover Judy
Randa Hoover Judy, a resident of Dothan, Alabama passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was 81.
A private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in the chapel at First United Methodist Church. In honor of Mrs. Judy donations can be made to First united Methodist Church, 1380 West Main St., Dothan, Al. 36301.
Mrs. Judy was born in Hesston, Pennsylvania on January 10, 1944, to F. Dale and Dorothy Hoover. After graduating high school, she attended and completed her nursing degree at Philipsburg State School of Nursing in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. She married the love of her life Mr. Charles E. Judy in 1964. Charles and Randa then welcomed their sons, Eric, in 1966 and Brad, in 1970. The Judy’s and their two sons moved to Dothan, Alabama in 1979.
Mrs. Judy worked at the Houston County Health Department and served as an Alabama State Immunization nurse prior to her retirement. She was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church of Dothan. She enjoyed her time volunteering at the church, the FUMC knitting group, delivering meals to shut-ins (Meals on Wheels), helping to make the Thanksgiving dressing for meals during the Thanksgiving holiday and her United Methodist Women’s group. She loved trips to the beach with her family and time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Charles E. Judy, Dothan; two sons, Eric Judy (Kim), Dothan and Brad Judy (Dana) , Hoover; four grandchildren, Madeline Wheeler (Matt), Pike Road, Wyatt Judy (Madison), Dothan, William Judy (Anna), Hoover, and Grayson Judy, Hoover; two great grandchildren, Evelyn and Eloise Wheeler, Pike Road; a brother, Roger Hoover (Shay); three sisters, Pamela Heim (Lowell), Ann Edgin (Glen), and Susan Hancock (Jim); two sisters-in-law, Janice Petrie (Claude) and Marsha Cressman along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces ,great nephews and many friends.
A special thank you to Wiregrass Home Care and Gentiva Hospice for the care, love, and compassion provided for Mrs. Judy and her family.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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by Sorrells Funeral Home | Sep 14, 2025 | Obituaries
Mrs. Shirley Hall Thomley passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Blountstown Health and Rehab. She was 82.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, September 19, 2025, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Brother Dwayne Banks officiating. Interment will follow in the Goodwater Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. (CST) until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Shirley’s memory with your contribution to One More Child, PO Box 8190 Lakeland, FL 33802.
Mrs. Thomley was born January 26, 1943, in Geneva County to the late Troy and Ruby Sasser Hall Thomley. Shirley, Miss Shirley, Mama, Nana, or Granny… whatever you called her, she was a shining light in the world. She treasured her family, which she built, under God, alongside her devoted, loving husband of 65 years. She loved the 100 plus children she cared for, over a span of 35 years in her in home daycare. She lived her life serving and caring for others. Her life on earth was marked by love, compassion, and faith in God. She was also and unwavering fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the many lives she touched. Her family asks that you now remember the way she lived; full of love for others, and the profound impact she had on those blessed enough to know her.
Survivors include her loving husband, James Terrill Thomley, Sr.; daughters: Lori Chancy (Keith), and Tiffany Nichols (Scott); sons: James “Jamie” Thomley, Jr., and Jared Thomley (Katie); grandchildren: James Nichols, Ethan Chancy, Lorelei Chancy, Kayleigh Thomley, and Eric Chancy; sister, Sara Trott; other extended family and friends.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
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by WHW Funeral Home | Sep 14, 2025 | Obituaries
Marcie Ann Taylor Reynolds of Samson, AL passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 68 years old.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Wes Davis officiating. The family will receive friends at funeral home on Tuesday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Marcie was born in Lakewood, FL on July 21, 1957, to the late Willard Cecil Taylor and Martha Carolyn Bass Russell.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Reynolds; one brother, David Morrison; son-in-law, Jimmy McCluskey; and one great grandson, Drue Loyed.
A true southern cook, Marcie’s kitchen was the heart of her home, where the aromas of her famous dishes brought together family and friends. Her love for cooking was only matched by her joy in sharing it with others, especially her cherished grandchildren, who were the light of her life.
Marcie’s connection with nature was evident in her love for fishing, gardening, and tending to her flower beds. Her green thumb brought beauty to the world, both in the vibrant blooms that adorned her garden and in the fresh produce she canned and put up for her family. Her hands, always busy, worked with love to nurture and sustain the lives around her.
Known for her candid nature, Marcie was a woman who spoke her mind. Friends and family always knew where they stood with her, and they loved her all the more for it. Her straightforwardness was a hallmark of her character, a trait that earned her deep respect and admiration.
She is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth McCluskey, Amy Taylor (Wayne Warren) Jennifer Loyed, all of Samson, AL, and Kelly Taylor (Dale) of Opp, AL; eleven grandchildren, Tyler Bowers (Tierra), Austin Bowers (Mickayla), BreAnna Gibbs, Savannah Baine (Stephen), DeAnna Gibbs, Seth Gibbs (Rose), Nicole Sisk (Natrel), Chelsey Loyed, Aren Loyed (Shelby), Jeff Wilson (Shannon), and Cam Wilson; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sherrie Meredith (Scott); and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
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
by Sunset Memorial Park | Sep 13, 2025 | Obituaries
Yolanda Ann Jones, known affectionately as “YoYo” to all who knew her, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the age of 58 in Dothan, Alabama. Born in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, on January 24, 1967, Yolanda’s early years were filled with the warmth and vibrancy that would come to define her entire life.
Yolanda was a beacon of love and joy, not only to her cherished family but to everyone she encountered. Her 35-year marriage to her beloved husband, Dr. Stephen Jones, was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Wesley Parker (Anastasia) Jones and Mabry Anne Jones, and delighted in the joys of their grandson, Max Monroe Jones. Yolanda’s close-knit family also included her devoted brother, Stephen Clarke (Wendy) Johnson, her adored nieces and nephews, Stephen (Margaret) Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Cara Johnson, and Morgan Johnson and a beloved cousin, Belinda McAda. Yolanda was preceded in death by her brother, Marion Vernon Johnson.
After graduating from Choctawhatchee High School, she resided in Atlanta, Georgia and Augusta, Georgia. Yolanda and Stephen resided in Pensacola, Florida for several years before settling in Dothan, where they spent 25 fulfilling years. Her passion for design and artistry led her to start her own successful interior design business, through which she brought beauty and inspiration into the lives of others. Yolanda’s creativity was not confined to her work; her love for painting and her artistic talents were evident in the beautiful spaces she created and the lives she touched.
A woman of deep faith, Yolanda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dothan, where she shared her love and light with her church family. She was the embodiment of love, always selfless and dependable, brilliant in her insights, and beautiful both inside and out. Yolanda was a constant presence in the lives of those she loved, always finding time for them, no matter how busy she was. Her ability to see the beauty in everything and everyone made a lasting impact on those around her. She was a natural creator of beautiful things and a beautiful family.
Yolanda and her husband, Stephen, were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, their lives intertwining into a beautiful narrative of shared vision and mutual support. She made everyone around her richer in spirit and joy, and her legacy of love and creativity will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
A Celebration of Yolanda’s life will be held at 5 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Dothan with Dr. Taylor Rutland officiating. Friends and loved ones are invited to join the family at the church on Thursday from 4-5 pm to share in remembering and honoring Yolanda’s extraordinary life. Yolanda will be laid to rest in Ramah Cemetery in Gordon, Georgia, on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2 pm EST.
Yolanda Ann Jones was the epitome of a life well-lived, filled with love, faith, and creativity. Her spirit will forever be cherished and her memory will continue to be a source of comfort and inspiration to all. She will be profoundly missed, yet her light will never fade.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory, 1700 Barrington Road Midland City, AL 36350 (334)983-6604
by WHW Funeral Home | Sep 12, 2025 | Obituaries
Mr. Posie Dee Vaughan of Westville, Florida (New Hope community) passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Derek Price officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to New Hope Baptist Church or to any Holmes County, FL School System Basketball program in Mr. Vaughan’s memory.
Posie was born in Holmes County, Florida on May 07, 1937, to late Charlie C. and Emma Lee Smith Vaughan. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed the outdoors and working in his flower garden, raising chickens, watching the birds feed and just being in nature. He was an avid basketball fan, who earned the title of Holmes Co. “Super Fan” and was awarded a plaque in his honor in 2023. He proudly attended and supported his alumni, wholeheartedly. He was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Posie Vaughan was a good man-the kind of innate goodness which many people will spend their lives trying to imitate without ever achieving it. He never stopped being a teacher, but rather than imparting words of wisdom, he lived them, both in how he viewed the world and treated the people around him. There is no doubt that his absence will echo through many, many people, as he never met a stranger and always offered kindness even to those that will never pay it back.
In addition to his parents, Posie was preceded in death by two brothers, James Lee Vaughan and Johnny C. Vaughan; four sisters, Charlene Hawthorne, Ruth Forsythe, Cumi Vaughan and Eudene Hughes.
Posie is survived by two daughters; Kim Lee (Don), Westville, FL and Emmy Mosser (Jason), Bonifay, FL; four granddaughters, Ciara Lee, Westville, FL, Kiannah Mosser, Jayden Mosser and Lorelei Mosser, all of Bonifay, FL; one sister, Rachel Heath, Cantonment, FL and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
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
