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.
Dennis Lee Reeder, age 78, a resident of Dothan passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, after an extended illness.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Big Creek Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Troy West officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing.
Dennis was born to the late John and Deloris Norbert Reeder on October 16, 1946 in Butler, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. He began an extensive career with Westinghouse, known today as Siemens, retiring after fifty dedicated years. His hobbies included gardening, keeping up his lawn, an avid fixer upper, and working extensively with his tools. He loved watching football, especially cheering for his Penn State Lions in the fall. He was married to the love of his life for forty-seven years, Beverly Culbreth Reeder. He loved spending precious time with his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Johnny Reeder and David Reeder.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Beverly Reeder; son, Lawrence Campbell; daughter, Andrea Campbell; three brothers, Kenneth Reeder (Debbie), Joel Reeder (Rilla), Matthew Reeder; sister, Susan Kurtz (Bill); three grandchildren, Adam Peterman, Alyssa Campbell, Andrew Hubbard; two great grandchildren, Levi Bullock and Liam Campbell; along with two nieces, and numerous friends.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Peggie Ann Woodham, a resident of Cottonwood, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Hartford Healthcare in Hartford, Alabama. She was 79.
Graveside services for Ms. Woodham will be held at 1 PM Friday, September 19, 2025 at Hodgesville Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Ms. Woodham was born on August 8, 1946 in Dothan, Alabama to the late William and Lula Mae Sanders Woodham. She lived in Florida for a while before moving back to the Houston County area where she lived the remainder of her life. Ms. Woodham was an accountant and worked for several automobile dealerships in the area. She was a member of the United States Army Women’s Corp and will be remembered as a hard worker and very family focused.
Ms. Woodham is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Arthur Woodham.
Survivors include her daughter, Charity Dulaney; grandchildren, Kayla Roposh (Jeffrey), Devon Dulaney (Katina), Ciera Simmons (Brittany); and eight great grandchildren.
ABBEVILLE… Ronald Scott “Scotty” Hudspeth, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 77.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Liberty Methodist Church in Abbeville, Alabama, with Reverend Tom Skeen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery at a later date. 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. Hudspeth was born in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Richard Scott Hudspeth and Nemmie Miller Hudspeth. Scotty lived his entire life in Abbeville, Alabama. He was a graduate of Abbeville High School. In his earlier years he worked at Denney Vision as an optician. He retired from the Alabama State Troopers after twenty-seven years of service as one of the Chief dispatch operators. He loved his job. He could tell you about the very best routes in Alabama to take no matter where you were going. His last route was going to see his Lord and Savior. Mr. Hudspeth was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He was a member of the Liberty Methodist Church, Abbeville, Alabama.
Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his sweet and kind wife, Paula Faye Sheppard Hudspeth; his infant brother, William Earl Hudspeth; his sister, Cordilla Ruth Lucas; and his best buddy and little dog, Charley.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his brother, Richard Gordon Hudspeth (his best friend); his sisters, Faye Loraine Dozier, Dora Merle Williams, Melanie Capps, and Lucy Jane Brannon (Steve) – his go to handy man; and his many nieces and nephews.
