Daniel Lee Berry , age 83, went to be with our Lord October 22, 2025 in Dothan Alabama. He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Marie Berry , his only son, Christopher Berry, and his older brother William Berry. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Ronda Jane Berry, three precious grandchildren, Brooke Lynn (Richard) Pescod of Tucson AZ, Samantha Anne Berry of Dothan, Daniel Dean Berry of Dothan, two step grandchildren James Dean Hudson of Dothan, Cody Bevans of Enterprise, Daughter in law Robyn Berry of Dothan, and three precious great-grandchildren, Richie Pescod, Madden Berry, and Lincoln Berry. Surviving siblings are sisters Ruth Marie Berry of Grand Rapids MI, and Virginia Sue Cottone (Joe) of Sterling Heights MI, and brothers Robin Dewey Berry (Janet) of Omer MI, and Don Red Berry (Stacy) of Shelby, MIand many loving nieces and nephews.
Dan was born May 30, 1942 in Saginaw County Michigan. He grew up on a farm in rural Standish Michigan In 1964 he graduated from Michigan State University with a BA degree in Economics, and began his work career as a civilian Government employee in the computer department of the Tank-Automotive Command in a time that computers were room sized. During that time he served 6 years in the Michigan National Guard. Dan and Ronda Williams were married June 18, 1966 in Grosse Pointe Presbyterian Church in Michigan.
He worked for several companies as a Computer Systems Manager, in Dothan he worked for Flavorhouse Corp, TwitchellCorp, and retired from Construction Partners.
Dan was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, adevoted member of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, and served 36 years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary as Flotilla Commander, achieving the rank of Vice Commander of the 8thCoastal Region. As a Coxswain he often led patrols out of both Eufaula (down the Chattahoochee River), and Panama City. He used his boating and teaching skills to serve the boating public, and as an encouraging mentor to young Sea Scouts.
Dan’s family rests in the knowledge that through his selflessness and desire to live according to God’s will, he has now won God’s smile. Dan will be buried in EvergreenCemetery in Omer MI, with a celebration of Life graveside service at a future date.
Thank you to Southern Care Hospice for their support and compassion.
Edgar Neil Baker was born on December 28, 1950, in Dothan, Alabama. He was affectionately known as Neil to many. He was a loving father, brother, son, and loyal friend.
Neil loved nature, especially the water and the ocean, the mountains, and cold weather. He was an avid Alabama football fan and loved talking football with his boys.
Neil lived a life dedicated to serving others. He spent four years in the National Guard, served with the United Nations as an international police officer, and devoted over 25 years to his community as a police officer in Mobile, Alabama. During his career, he proudly served in several specialized units, including the Mounted Unit, the SWAT Team, and as a Homicide Detective. His years of service reflected his courage, dedication, and heart for protecting others.
In retirement, Neil found peace on the water in his beloved houseboat, where he spent his mornings and evenings fishing from the dock in solitude while reading a good book. He was known for finding joy in the simple things: family, Alabama football, and the beauty of the great outdoors.
Eventually, he felt drawn back home to Ashford, Alabama, where he spent his days riding back roads on his motorcycle, cracking pecans from the tree out front, golfing, sharing meals with lifelong friends, and enjoying the small-town life he loved.
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Gwendolyn Baker
He is survived by his beloved sons, Joshua (Natalie) Baker and Zachary (Allyson) Baker, of whom he was so proud; his treasured grandchildren, Blaze (20), Emery (17), Eli (14), Eleanor (12), Emerson (11), and Everett (8); and his cherished sisters, Carol (Omar) Humphrey and Sheila Baker.
He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00am at Dothan First Church of the Nazarene in Dothan, Alabama. Flowers will need to be taken to the church the day of the service.
MIDLAND CITY. . .Hilton Lee Riley, a resident of Midland City, passed away late Tuesday night, October 21, 2025, at his home. He was 86.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon, Friday, October 24, 2025 at Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations.
Mr. Riley was born and raised in Graceville, Florida. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps in 1956. Mr. Riley lived in Dothan before moving to Midland City in 1974. He was a member of Magnolia Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Riley was retired from WestPoint Stevens in Fairfax, Alabama as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father, Levey Riley, his mother, Estell Merritt Land, step-father, Walter Horace Land and a brother, Billy Joe Riley.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Teresa McLendon Riley; three sons, Bobby Riley (April), Hazlehurst, GA; Steven Riley (Melissa), Cottondale, FL; and Darrell Riley (Amanda), Chipley, FL; a brother, James Edward Riley, Slocomb, AL; grandchildren, Leslie Gillis (Mark), Josh Riley (Libby), Caleb Riley (Morgan), Elijah Riley, and Michael Capshaw (Kathy); nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; a sister-in-law, Carla McLendon Sizemore (Tommy); and a brother-in-law, Steve McLendon (Marolyn); nieces, Amanda Wright and Brooke Sizemore and a nephew, Marc McLendon (Sarah).
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Rosa May Anders Thomas, 104, of Dothan, Alabama entered her heavenly home on October 17, 2025.
Born on August 23, 1921, in Blountstown, Florida, Rosa grew up during an era when life was simple but rich with meaning. Words like “turpentine”, “horse and mule trading”, “stockyards”, and “hog killings” were part of her everyday world. Her father, having left Louisiana’s turpentine industry, established a horse-trading business in the Florida panhandle, where he and his bride began their life together.
Rosa attended Florida State College for Woman (now Florida State University), graduating in 1943, and went on to earn her master’s degree in library science from the University of North Carolina in 1944 – the day before D-day. Her lifelong love of learning and service began there and carried her to remarkable places.
During her college summers, Rosa worked at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly in North Carolina, serving as the only lifeguard at beautiful Lake Dew and teaching countless children to swim – many of whom went on to become leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention. Her years at Ridgecrest were filled with joy, faith, and lasting friendships.
Following her graduate studies, Rosa joined the U.S. Navy Library Service during World War II, proudly serving her country by managing and developing libraries at various naval location across the United States. Her distinguished career in library science continued with the Veterans Administration and later with the U.S. Army, where she served as Chief Librarian in Germany and at several major military installations. Her work took her from New York City to Washington D.C., to Germany, and beyond, a remarkable journey for a young woman from Blountstown, Florida.
Rosa was a devoted member of Dothan First Baptist Church and ran the library there for 46 years. She enjoyed lifelong involvement in her community as a member of the Sorosis Study Club, Cherokee Garden Club, The Rosa Thomas Book Club, and the Camilla Society. She also enjoyed gardening flowers and reading.
Rosa was a woman of grace, intelligence, and humor, a storyteller who lived through a century of change yet never lost her curiosity or zest for life. She was devoted to her family and friends and had a special way of making everyone she met feel known and valued.
She is survived by her son, John Thomas ( Dianne); she also leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews; Anne Stroud, Dana Norton (Tom), James Franklin Andres II (Lorie-Duggar), Jane Ruffin, Lee Thomas (Mikell), Libba Owen (John), Jean Dagostin (Mike), Karen Etheredge (Steve), Charles Thomas (Becky), Patricia Thomas, Barbara Hendrix, Cindy Burn (Michael), Mark Thomas (Sylvia), Richard Thomas (Rita); her step grandson, Michael Smith, her god-daughter Elizabeth McGregor (Brian), her loving cousin Madelyn Hoyt, her very special and devoted friend Thelmanne McGaughey. Her very devoted Doctor, Mary Lynn Parker. Her loving and caring caregivers; Jackie Bryant, Tiffany Davis, Rebecca Davis and Deanne Davis. Numerous great nieces and nephews and friends.
Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Shelly Dowling “Red” Thomas, Jr.; her parents Rosa Ruth Smith Anders and James Franklin Anders; and her brother, Charles Leonard Anders and wife Mary Oswalt Anders; her aunt Annie May Woodside (Southport, NC); as well as great nieces and nephews; Marvin Stroud, Charles Herrman, Shane Dagostin, Josh Dagostin and Laura Thomas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in the memory of Rosa to First Baptist Church of Dothan.
Pall bearers are her nephews Jim Anders, Curtis Herrman, Cory Herrman, Stuart Norton, Charlie Norton, Robert Ruffin and Lee Thomas.
Rosa’s life was one of faith, service, and remarkable experiences, a century’s worth of stories, laughter, and love. Her legacy will continue to shine through the many lives she touched.
A celebration of Rosa’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Dothan. Rosa will be laid to rest in Memory Hill Cemetery, which will be a private family graveside service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
EUFAULA. . .Billy Charles “Bo” Wright, Jr., a resident of Eufaula, formerly of Headland, passed away Monday afternoon, October 20, 2025, in Crowne Health Care of Eufaula. He was 64.
There are no memorial or funeral services planned at this time. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wright was born and raised in Headland where he lived most of his lifetime before moving to Eufaula in 2022. He was affiliated with Sardis Free Will Baptist Church in Eufaula. Mr. Wright was formerly employed by the Southeast Alabama Gas District. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Charles Wright, his mother, Mary Lorene Berry Parrish, and a brother, Bobby Farthing.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Anna Wright, Enterprise; two sisters, Debbie Kay Adams (Tim), Mobile, AL; and Patricia Farthing, DeFuniak Springs, FL; a brother, Jimmy Farthing, Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, Ariyana Nix and Bubba Nix; a special niece, Tabitha Wright, and special friends, Lee and Tina Henderson, Eufaula; several nieces and nephews.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
