ABBEVILLE… Carl Brooks, Sr., a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away early Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 76.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Sunday at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Apostle Gloria King officiating. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Brooks was born in Henry County, Alabama, to the late Johnny Brooks and Pearline Hardge Brooks. He had lived in Abbeville most of his lifetime. He was a graduate of the Henry County Training School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Carl was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Brooks.
Leaving to cherish his memories are children, Richard Brooks, Carl Brooks, Jr., Timothy Brooks (Stephanie), Cynthia Brooks, Latonya Brooks, Kenyetta Brooks, Maurice Brooks, and Shaterra Brooks; his fifteen grandchildren; his 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Carl Brooks, Jr., Jamal Mills, Arthur Richardson, Keith Mills, Jeremy Price, and Johnny Mills.
ABBEVILLE. . .Jane Brannon Murphy, a resident of Abbeville, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, at her home. She was 91.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 5, 2025, in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Henry Fullington, Darden Kirby and Reverend Justin Aultman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 Thursday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, c/o Claudia Trawick, 213 McClendon Drive, Abbeville, AL 36310 or to Old Center Church, c/o Nancy Woods, 1169 County Road 89, Newville, AL 36353.
Mrs. Murphy was born and reared in the Old Center community of Henry County, daughter of the late Morgan Arthur Brannon and Mary Ella Snell Brannon. She was a graduate of Newville High School where she was crowned “Miss Newville”. Mrs. Murphy lived in Abbeville all her adult lifetime. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and its W.M.U and was also a member of the Bowen Homemakers Club. Mrs. Murphy worked formerly with her husband in the operation of Murphy Farm Center. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hughes, five brothers, Marvette Brannon, Felix Brannon, Perry Brannon, Terry Brannon and Arthur Lee Brannon.
Surviving relatives include her husband, George Edgar Murphy, two daughters, Lisa Murphy Trawick (Chuck), Newville; and Ann Murphy, Huntsville; a son, Lee Murphy (Nancy), Enterprise; a sister-in-law, Jane Messick Murphy; grandchildren, Amanda Aultman (Justin), Claudia Trawick, Eliza Trawick, Cal Trawick (Laurel), Justin Murphy, Josh Murphy (Mallory), and Julie Butterworth (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Dalton Aultman (Katie), Branden Aultman, Evelyn Murphy, Abigail Murphy, Mary Margaret Murphy, Jackson Butterworth, Cade Butterworth and Mary Ryan Butterworth; a great-great-granddaughter, Josie Aultman; numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be the grandsons and Andrew Hartzog and Matthew Hughes.
The family would like to express their appreciation to SouthernCare Hospice, Southeast Home Health Care and special caregivers, Nina, Stella, Sarah, Mary, Brenda and Andrea, for the loving care and kindness shown to “Miss Jane”.
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.
Anna Roberts Quattlebaum, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the venerable age of 91. Born on July 10, 1933, in the close-knit community of Rockwood, Tennessee, Anna’s life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and the joy of simple pleasures.
Anna, often endearingly referred to as Gypsy by those who knew her best, was the loving wife of the late Edker D. Quattlebaum and a devoted mother to her children. She was predeceased by her beloved son Keith Brannon and daughter Donna Hall. Her legacy continues through her daughter Anna King and her husband Mark, her adored grandchildren Leigh Cook (Kevin), Brandon Brannon, David Holland, Todd Holland (Sherry), Nickie Anderson (Andy), and Jason Hall (Allison), as well as her cherished great-grandchildren Hunter, Kylie, Zach, Brittney, Ashley, Dustin, Dylan, Anthony, Travis, Christopher, Isaiah, Seth, and Kaylee; and numerous great great grandchildren. Anna was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Annie Watova Roberts and her brothers, Ray Roberts, Roland Roberts, George Herbert Newman, Eddie Newman, James Newman, and Harold Newman.
Her formative years were spent in the halls of Rockwood schools, where she laid the groundwork for a life of hard work and dedication. Anna’s career was defined by her love for the food industry, where she served with a smile and a generous heart. She brought warmth to every corner of the Troy University Cafe and later, her caring presence was felt by all who visited the Lazyboy establishment where she worked.
A woman of many talents, Anna was an exceptional seamstress. Her adventurous spirit led her to travel, often visiting a friend in West Virginia, and she loved the beach. Anna’s zest for life was infectious; she was a true Southern lady with a readiness to experience new things, always willing to try anything once.
In the kitchen, Anna was unparalleled; her cooking was a testament to her love for her family and friends. Her laughter was a melody that resonated in the hearts of those who knew her.
Anna’s life was a lesson in love and tenacity. She faced life’s challenges head-on and always emerged with grace. Her stories, filled with wit and wisdom, will be passed down through generations, and her memory will be a treasure in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
A graveside service to honor Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Sunset Memorial Park.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Wesley Place for the compassionate care they provided to Gypsy. Your kindness and the way you treated her like family will always be remembered with gratitude.
Mr. Gary Wayne Munn, a resident of Ozark, died Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home. He was 39 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Munn will be 11:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Fort Mitchell National Veterans Cemetery with Reverend Clayton Garner officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mr. Munn was born November 12, 1985 in Ozark, Alabama to Daniel Wayne Munn and Monica Cheryl Peacock. He was raised by his grandparents, John Edward Munn and Linda French Munn. Gary was a 2004 graduate of Carroll High School and attended Alabama Aviation and Technical College for Air Frame and Power Plant. He joined the United States Army where he served in Afghanistan and worked with the Transportation Department as a mechanic. Following his military service, Gary worked with his family at J. W. Construction Company. He loved to go fishing, camping and play video games. Gary was an avid Alabama fan and adored his children.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Edward Munn and Linda French Munn and one uncle, Billy Munn. Survivors include one daughter, Khloe Alexis Munn; one son, Landon Colt Alexander Brown; his father, Daniel Wayne Munn; his mother, Monica Peacock Carr; and two brothers, Christopher Wayne Munn and Brandon Scott Carr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to help with funeral expenses to Holman Funeral Home, 995 South Union Avenue, Ozark, Alabama 36360.
Mickey Dort Snellgrove, age 77, of Vidalia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at Meadows Park after an extended illness.
The funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025, at 3:00 (Eastern Time)in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home in Vidalia, Georgia with Pastor Brian Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Vidalia.
The family will receive friends at funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 until just prior to the service.
Pallbearers are Nick Hayes, David Brown, Steve McLeod, Tyler Rowland, George Lucke, and Landon Lott. Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
Mickey was born on July 30, 1947, in New Brockton, Alabama. He attended Carroll High School in Ozark, Alabama, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1971 as a radioman. He married the love of his life, Janice Chalker, on March 25, 1966. Together they shared nearly 53 years of marriage until her passing.
Mickey earned his Associate degree from Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. Over his long and varied career, he worked many jobs but spent the majority of his professional life helping build nuclear plants across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. In his later years, Mickey found joy in the simple things — fishing with his brother-in-law, Joe Wayne Price, sipping coffee on the back porch, and above all, spending time with his beloved wife, Janice. He was a member of Vidalia Baptist Temple and later joined Calvary Grace Baptist Church in Ailey, where his faith remained an important part of his life.
Mickey is survived by his children: Michelle Hayes and husband Lucky of Lyons, and Melody Hayes and husband Brad of Dublin; grandchildren, Kasey Rowland and husband Tyler Dublin, Katie McLeod and husband Steve of Lyons, Kara Lucke and husband George of Lyons, Sydney Hayes and fiancé Landon Ott, and Sophie Hayes, all of Dublin; great-grandchildren: Haisleigh, Harper, Tripp McLeod, Duane Rowland, Presley, and Payton Lucke; his sister, Sharon Price; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Snellgrove; his parents, Dort Snellgrove, Dolores Sollie, and Mike Sollie III. Mickey will be remembered for his jokes, comical poems, and all the funny things he did to make those around him laugh. His humor and lighthearted spirit will live on in the memories of everyone who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Calvary’s Grace Church, PO Box 154, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445.
Mr. Winston Churchill Howell, a lifelong resident of Hartford, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 83.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 6, 2025 at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Hartford, Alabama (Black Road) with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
In lieu of flower, contributions may be made to Geneva County High School Track and Field, 301 Lily Street Hartford, AL 36344, Phone # 334-588-2923.
Winston was born on Thursday, January 22, 1942, in Hartford, Alabama to the late T.B. and Jennie Mae Cobb Howell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy J. Howell Estes; a brother, James Franklin Howell; and nephew, Christopher S. Howell.
Survivors include nieces: Beverly Estes (David), Loretta Estes Spainhoward, Linda Howell Cherry; nephews: Bobby Mitchell Estes (Debbie), Mike Estes (Denise); sister- in- law, Patricia Owens Howell; step-nephew, Steve Owens, and numerous other extended family and friends.
Anna Roberts Quattlebaum, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the venerable age of 91. Born on July 10, 1933, in the close-knit community of Rockwood, Tennessee, Anna’s life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and the joy of simple pleasures.
