Jerry Mathis “Mat” Gilliam, Jr., age 67 from Ashford, Alabama passed away peacefully in his home October 17, 2025.
Celebration of Life services will be announced held at a later date.
Mat was born May 14, 1958 and was a die hard Alabama fan who loved spending his days relaxing at Lake Eufaula fishing and boating.
Mat is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Mathis Gilliam, Sr and a son, Dustin Colt Gilliam.
Mat is survived by his mother, Wilma Jean Gilliam; son, Jerry Mathis Gilliam, III (Shanda); grandsons, Trent Blake Gilliam (Izzy), William Bradley Clements and a great grandson, Danny Mack Clements; sister, Pam Leverette (Ben); brother, Steve Gilliam (Ashley) and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
The family offers special thanks to his sitters, Betty Dixon, Sharon McLeod, Brianna McLeod, Tywana McLeod, Monica Brascomb and Hattie Johnson for their love and care of Jerry.
HEADLAND… Richard “Ric” Howard Money, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Friday morning, October 17, 2025, at his home. He was 75.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Reverend Joel Laseter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Money’s honor to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2506 SR-134, Headland, Alabama 36345.
Mr. Money was born in Headland, Alabama to the late Joe Howard “Pete” Money and Joan Hamm Money. He was a 1968 graduate of Headland High School. He attended Troy State University. He served his country and retired from the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant as nuclear engineer. Ric loved to travel. There was not and will not be a bigger Alabama Football Fan. He was a member of the American Hemerocallis Society (American Daylily Society). He was a dedicated member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Pamela Flowers Money.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife Terri Craft Money; his brothers, Steve Money, Shane Money (Janet), and Chris Money (Susan); his nieces and nephews, Leigh Watson (Tyrone), Samantha Garrett (Chipper), Kristin Money (Amanda), and Jolie Money; his great nephews and a great niece; and his beloved canine companion, Milli.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Charles Reneau, David Gulledge, Jack Watson, Chipper Garrett, Tyrone Watson, Rick Woodfin, Joey Brown, Curry Parker, Bill Jack Granberry, and Morris Parr.
Ms. Marilyn Brookins Waller, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Pruitt Health Care in Milton, Florida, following an extended illness. She was a long-time resident of Dothan, before relocating to Milton.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Reverend Tim Willis and Brother Gene Kirkland officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing.
Marilyn was born on July 10, 1932, in Dothan, to the late Norton & Edith (Branford) Brookins. At the age of eight, her mother passed away, and her father remarried Etta Brookins, who raised her along with her siblings. She was a graduate from Ashford High School. Following graduation, she married Patrick Waller, and they lived in numerous places due to his military service. Marilyn worked in clerical positions in the medical field. She volunteered at Extendicare Nursing Home and Rehab and was an active choir member at Ridgecrest Baptist Church before moving to Milton, Florida in 2020.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dothan Animal Shelter, 295 Jerry Drive, Dothan, AL 36303, or Wiregrass Humane Society, 255 Jerry Drive, Dothan, AL 36303.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Patrick Waller; her stepmother, Etta Brookins; her two sisters, Melba Addison Kremple, and Imogene Addison; her brother, Larry Brookins.
She is survived by her three sons, Gary Waller (Cindy) of Milton, FL, Stan Waller (Pat) of Dothan, and Jim Waller (Jennifer) of Milton, FL; her five granddaughters, Kaity Waller, Cassie Waller, Lily Waller, Caroline Love, and Alex Love; her sister, Glenda White (Jack) of Quincy, FL; her sister-in-law, Miriam Brookins; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Pruitt Health Care for the love and care shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Raymond Dempster, a long-time resident of Dothan, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 93, in Midlothian, Virginia.
Funeral services will be held at Glover Funeral Home of Dothan on Friday, October 24, 2025. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation and viewing from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Elizabeth Hinton of First United Methodist of Dothan officiating. A private family burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. Flowers may be sent to Glover Funeral Home of Dothan. Ray was a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and flowers with Crimson and White would be especially appreciated.
Ray was born on November 6, 1931, in Mobile, Alabama, to George Gilbert and Catherine Clark Dempster. After graduating from Murphy High School, Ray enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1951-54, during which time he received a National Defense Medal. Following his discharge, Ray took accounting classes at Spring Hill College and began employment at GMAC, where he worked for 37 years until his retirement in 1991. He moved to Pensacola, Florida, and met his future wife of 65 years, Mathilda (Tillie) Johnson, at this time. They were married on April 25, 1959.
Raymond and Tillie moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in June of 1969, and raised two sons, Douglas and Gregory, before retiring to Dothan in 1992. They moved to Midlothian, Virginia, in January of 2023 to be close to their youngest son, Gregory, and his wife, Michaux.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents George and Catherine Dempster of Mobile; his beloved wife, Mathilda, of Midlothian, Virginia; his sister Rita Neira of Fairhope, Alabama; and his brother James Dempster of Mobile. He is survived by his sons, Douglas, of Dothan, and Gregory, of Midlothian, Virginia; his niece, Becky Neira, of Fairhope, Alabama; and one grandchild, Douglas Schilz, of Boise, Idaho.
Ray’s legacy is one of kindness, compassion, and love for his family, friends, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His caregivers and friends at Brookdale Midlothian often recall that he ended every conversation with “I love you.” His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
It is with great love and deep sadness that we share the passing of Marjorie “Margie” Faye Johnson, affectionately known as “Nana”, on October 14, 2025 at the age of 82. To everyone who knew her, Margie was the kindest, most caring person—a gentle soul whose warmth could fill any room.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Wicksburg Assembly of God Church with the Reverend Benny Lindsey officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time.
Margie lived her life with grace and endless compassion. She always had time to listen, a smile to share, and a way of making everyone feel special. Her family was the center of her world, and she found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Margie will be remembered for her loving heart, her patience, and her unwavering faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her kindness touched everyone she met, leaving a legacy of love that will continue to guide us.
Margie is preceded in death by her husband Earl Johnson, parents Verne and Sadie Gilley, brother Randall Gilley, and sister Eura Harrell. She is survived by her sons Tony (Michelle) Johnson and David Johnson, grandchildren Courtney (Jordan) Dow, Brady (Madison) Johnson, and Aunna Johnson, great-grandchildren Hunter, Walker, and Turner Dow, Rowen Johnson, sisters Betty Sue Gilley, Martha Dykes, and Diane Jones, brother Pete Gilley, and several nieces and nephews who will forever cherish her memory.
In lieu of flowers, our Nana would like everyone to attend church on Sunday morning.
