HEADLAND… John “Ashley” Roberts, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 80.
A private family graveside will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Joel Lassiter officiating. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that contributions be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1550 Parramore Road, Dothan, Alabama 36303; or to First Baptist Church Abbeville, 100 Columbia Road, Abbeville, Alabama 36310 or www.fbcabbeville.net.
Mr. Roberts was born in Abbeville, Alabama to the late John Lowell Roberts and Ella Louise Buckner Roberts. He was a 1962 graduate of Abbeville High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was self-employed, where he sold agriculture products.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Benny Lowell Roberts.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife, Faye White Roberts; his sister-in-law, Gloria Seagers (Joe); and several nieces and nephews.
DOTHAN. . .Mollie Hagler Marshall Cain, a resident of Dothan, died Monday morning, June 30, 2025, at her home. She was 99.
Graveside services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Randy Kuhn officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers and food, memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2431 West Main Street, Suite 1102, Dothan, AL 36301.
Mrs. Cain was born and reared in Echo, Alabama, daughter of the late Joe Hagler and Georgia Bell Hagler. She was a graduate of Midland City High School. Mrs. Cain was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and formerly volunteered at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. She retired in 1995 from the U. S. Postal Service in Napier Field as a Clerk. Mrs. Cain lived in Napier Field from 1947 until 1995 when she moved to Dothan. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rufus Marshall and Elbert Cain, a daughter, Carolyn Bass, a daughter-in-law, Nina Jo Marshall, a sister, Betty Williams and her husband, Leonard M. Williams, and a nephew, Kent Williams.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Martha Leger (Bill), Midland City; a son, Billy J. Marshall, Dothan; a son-in-law, Donald Bass, Dothan; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Tim Williams.
The family would like to express their appreciation to special caregivers, Ruby Malone and Gert Myhand and Gentiva Hospice for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Cain during her illness
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.
William Calvin “Bill” Adams, age 74, of Dothan, Alabama passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Bill was a devoted family man and friend to many and will be greatly missed by all that knew him and loved him.
Born in Dothan, Alabama on July 31, 1950, Bill lived in Dothan most all of his life. He graduated from Dothan High School in 1968, matriculating to The University of Alabama. In 1972, Bill graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He was also an active member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Upon graduation, Bill moved back to Dothan to begin working in the family business Adams Beverages with his father Joe Adams.
Bill was extremely involved, serving on the Anheuser-Busch Panel, National Beer Wholesalers Association Board, and Alabama Wholesale Beer Association Board. Bill was inducted into the Dothan Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in April 2024. Most recently, under his leadership, Adams Beverages received the prestigious Anheuser-Busch Ambassador of Excellence Award. He will also be honored in October of this year at the National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Bill has contributed to numerous organizations, including The University of Alabama Crimson Tide Foundation and in 2021, he was inducted in The University of Alabama Bryant Society.
Bill was a well-respected man in the Dothan community and among all of his peers, both personal and business. He had a genuine respect for everyone he met and treated all with the same kindness and interest regardless of his or her place in life. He lived life two ways. First with no regrets choosing to look at the path ahead and never the rearview mirror. Secondly, he lived for others always deflecting attention from himself. Nowhere was this more evident than his relationships with his family and friends. His greatest accomplishment was the happiness he witnessed amongst his family. He loved animals of all types especially those without a home. He was most happy sinking a putt on the last hole to win a bet from his friends or cruising St. Andrews Bay with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Bill was a man of unwavering character and deep integrity, known for his kindness, generosity, and quiet strength. A devoted protector, encourager, and supporter, he always put his family first, offering constant love, guidance, and support without hesitation. His legacy will live on through those he loved and the lives he touched.
Surviving him are his loving wife Carmen Adams, the mother of his children Mary Adams, his sister Sydney Adams Powell, stepsister Shea Mendheim, his son Clay Adams and his children Collin, Jackson, and Maggie; his daughter Amy Adams Dupree and her husband Chris and their children Mary Peyton, Millie, William, Stone and Spencer; his stepdaughter Kimberly Davis and her husband Brad and their son Charlie.
Bill was preceded in death by his father Joe Adams, his stepmother Barbara Adams, and his mother Rosemary Adams.
The Adams family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Pearleen Corbitt for her care and dedication to Bill.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church, New Promise Cancer Foundation, Southeast Health Foundation, or Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Dothan with Dr. David R. Saliba officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Shawn Ranae Graham Drysdale, age 51, of Dothan, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Southeast Health, surrounded by her loving family.
Shawn was born on November 30, 1973, in Gridley, California, to Sylena Graham. She was a proud and dedicated employee at Westside Publix, where she served as a certified pharmacy technician. Shawn was known for her generous spirit, tireless work ethic, and deep love for her family. She was the kind of person who would give the shirt off her back to help someone in need.
Above all, Shawn was an incredible mother to her two children. She enjoyed the simple things in life—watching crime shows, sipping sweet tea, and cutting grass. She was also an Alabama football fan, cheering on the Crimson Tide. Her favorite characters were Stitch and Baby Yoda, both of whom reflected her playful and loving nature.
She is survived by her son, Dakota Drysdale; daughter, Alexie Drysdale; her mother, Sylena Graham; brother, Dwane Graham; and the father of her children, Richard Drysdale. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Shawn’s memory.
Eva Gant Hammond of Kinston, AL (Revels Store community) passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her home. She was 79 years old.
A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 02, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday beginning at 5:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity in her memory.
Eva was born on October 01, 1945 in Geneva County, AL to the late Buddy and Geraldine Burkett Gant. She was an accomplished artist and painter, who enjoyed doing crafting and all kinds of art. She also spent time sewing, traveling and enjoyed gospel music. Eva was an avid animal lover, but especially enjoyed horseback riding. Her family was her greatest love and she relished in every minute that she spent with them, especially her daughter, Gina and grandson, Bryce. She loved life and lived it to it’s fullest. There was never a dull moment when Eva was near. She will truly be missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hammond; later in life friend, Charles Alford and the very special father who raised her, Wilford Zorn.
Eva is survived by one daughter, Gina Sheffield (Stephen) of Samson, AL; one grandson, Bryce King of Samson; two step grandsons, Shane Sheffield (Jessie) of Coffee Springs, AL and Colby Sheffield (Baylee) of Enterprise, AL; two step great grandchildren, Whitley and Emmie Jane Sheffield, both of Coffee Springs, AL and a number of very special cousins, extended family and friends.
