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Martha Reeder

Martha Reeder

 

Martha Jean Tew Reeder, of Hartford, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Hartford Health Care with her loving family at her bedside. She was 77.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at New Teamon Baptist Church with Reverend Lee Chorn officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.

The family will receive friends, at the church, one hour prior to service time.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to New Teamon Baptist Church: 3813 South Co. Rd. 85 Slocomb, AL 36375.

Martha was born on December 17, 1947 in Geneva County, to the late Clifton E. and Essie Mae Hardy Tew. She co-owned and operated Reeder’s Bait Farm in Slocomb for many years. She retired from Stanley Home Products as a regional sales manager with more than 30 years of service to her community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Joe Tew; nephew, David M. Tew.

Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Reeder; Son, Glenn Reeder (Teresa); grandchildren: Alex Reeder, Brittany Brannon (Hunter) Jacob Sellers (Kristen); sisters: Betty Gail Overton, Sandra Thrasher (Jay); and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.

 

 

Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb

(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements.

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Blonnie Leavins Monk

Blonnie Leavins Monk

Mrs. Blonnie Leavins Monk of Bonifay, FL, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. She was 84.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 from the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Brian Benjamin officiating and her brother, Donald Leavins, delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Blonnie was born on October 01, 1940 in Holmes Co., FL to the late Onie and Voncille Clemmons Leavins. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed cooking for her family, canning fresh vegetables and sewing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Jack Lawhorn, Sr. and DT Monk; one brother, O’Neal Leavins and one grandson, Brett Elledge.

Blonnie is survived by four children, Jack Lawhorn, Jr. (Denise) of Summerdale, AL, Sarah Nell Miller (John) of Ponce de Leon, FL, Sharon Elledge (Michael) of Lillington, NC and Samuel DT Monk (Matea) of Fishers, IN; five siblings, Wren Leavins, Sonia Anderson and Donald Leavins (Pamela), all of Bonifay, FL, June Leavins of Arkansas and Julie Cox (Palmer) of Bonifay, FL; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a number of special nieces and nephews.

Mr. Brent Golden

Mr. Brent Golden

SOUTHERN HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

1000 HODGESVILLE ROAD

DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36301

334-702-1712

www.southernheritagefh.com

James Brent Golden,  a resident of Dothan died unexpectedly Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Columbus, Georgia. He was 51.

Private family graveside services will be held at 10 AM Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Big Creek Church cemetery with Dr. Ricky Plummer officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4 PM until 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Brent was born February 22, 1974 in Dothan, Alabama to the late James Whitehurst and Chanda Jo Riley Rabon. He was a 1992 graduate of Dothan High School and started a career in the trucking business, most recently Terminal Manager for Ruan in Marianna, Florida. He also enjoyed fireworks, hunting and Alabama Football.

Brent is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Dana Golden; children, Lauren Golden and Chandler Golden (Averi); brother, Jeffrey Golden (Misty), and niece and nephews, Hunter, Wyatt and Madison.

Joseph Lee Muccio of Dothan

JOSEPH LEE MUCCIO

DOTHAN… Joseph Lee Muccio, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 37.

A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Obituary for Mr. Rickey C. Hughes of Enterprise (formerly of Asbury Community, near Ozark)

ENTERPRISE…Mr. Rickey C. Hughes, a resident of Enterprise (formerly of the Asbury Community, near Ozark), died Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 65.

A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.

You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com