Mrs. Margie Holloway Welch, age 81, of Opp, Alabama passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Mizell Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Welch is survived by her son, Vann Welch & wife, Tina; daughters, Tammy Welch Buckelew & husband, Jeff, and Yvette Welch; sisters, Betty Scofield and Fay Benton; and grandchildren, Ty Buckelew & Sheena, Amanda Ellison & Jonathon, Vann Halford & Shayne, Kristen Stinson & Dustin, Jamie Lawson, Tristian Pace, Matthiew Pace and Cade Lawson; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Welch; son, Mike Welch; brother, Johnny Holloway; sister, Sue Holloway; and parents, Merle Moulton Holloway and Willis Holloway.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Holloway Welch will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 28, 2025 from Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Dwayne Seay and Aaron Hightower will be officiating.
Michael Durham age 75 of Dothan passed away April 17, 2025.
Michael was born October 20, 1949 in Ocala, Florida to James Z. Durham and Constance R. Walker Durham
He worked for many years as an ASE Certified auto technician and 14 years as night auditor at Fairfield Inn.
Michael was an avid reader enjoying science fiction books He also enjoyed old classic black and white movies and westerns such as his favorite Rio Bravo.
Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Sharlene Paramore Durham; son Alexander Durham; daughter Sephy.
Terry Tedder age 67 of Cottonwood, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 28, 2024, 11 am at Fowler Family Funeral Home officiated by William Irwin and Billy Jean Dickerson.
He was born June 1, 1957, in Dothan, Al to Mary Sanders Tedder and Roy Lee Tedder.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Evelyn Tedder, Mary Alice Fowler and Diane Tedder.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Smith Tedder; son Hunter Tedder (Paige) of Centre, Alabama; grandson Jet Tedder; sisters Ruby Morrison, Sylvia Fischer and Faye Battles (DJ); several nieces and nephews.
Terry worked with Houston County Road and Bridge for 27 years. He retired in 2016. He loved the outdoors. He was happiest when he was fishing and hunting. He also loved Alabama football.
The family would like to thank his nieces Dana and Chelsea Johnson and his friend James for taking care of him during this difficult time. Also, Gentiva Hospice for their support and services.
NORTH PORT, FL… Kelly Alicia Fussell-Denton, a resident of North Port, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Tampa General Hospital, in Tampa, Florida. She was 47.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Reverend Todd Camp officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. at Wright Funeral Home. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Fussell-Denton was born in Tampa, Florida to Barbara Jane Yand Camp and the late Richard Gordon Fussell, Sr.. She lived in the Tampa, Florida area most of her lifetime. She was working with Applebee’s at the time of her passing.
Leaving to cherish her memories is her husband, Matthew William Denton; her daughter, Paige Denton; her sons, Jacob Krzywicki, Matthew Fussell, and Cody Denton; her mother, Barbara Jane Yand Camp (Brian Lee Camp); and her siblings, Richard E. Fussell, Richard Gordon Fussell, Jr., Stacy Crosdell (Shawn), James Anthony “Tony” Fussell, and Charlie Fussell (Jamie).
Mrs. Deborah T. Turner of Newton, AL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Southeast Health. She was 71.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church with Reverend Buddy Hood and Reverend Allen Singley officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing until service time.
Deborah was born on August 3, 1953, in Panama City, Florida to the late Herman and Opal Wilson Taylor. She had a big heart and always put others first. Deborah loved her family deeply and was always there to help them in their times of need. She loved fishing, in her younger years, and doing puzzles. She was a woman of great faith.
In addition to her parents, one daughter, Kesha Turner Kratz proceeded her in death
Survivors include her husband, of 52 years, Charles Turner; son, Blake Turner (Corie); sisters: Kay Duke, Barbara Gordon, and Theresa Parker (Wayne); brothers: Keith Taylor (Libi) and Kent Taylor (Ginger); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family and friends
DALEVILLE…Mrs. Joann Grubbs Browning, a resident of Daleville, died early Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, in Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 85.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Tyler, Texas. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Browning, daughter of the late Ernie Grubbs and Pauline Monroe Grubbs, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her. A native of Tyler, Texas, she dedicated her life to education as an elementary school teacher, shaping young minds and inspiring generations of students. Her patience, creativity, and love for teaching left a lasting impact that stretched far beyond the classroom.
After retiring from teaching, Mrs. Browning and her beloved husband, Charles Browning, embraced a life of adventure, traveling the country in their RV. Their travels were filled with stories, laughter, and memories that would last a lifetime. In 2017, she settled in the Wiregrass area, where Mrs. Browning found comfort in a close-knit community and continued to pursue her passions.
An avid quilter and seamstress, she found beauty in the delicate art of stitching together pieces, much like how she stitched together relationships and cherished moments with those she loved. Whether creating beautiful quilts or working on intricate sewing projects, her work was a reflection of her patience and care, labor of love that she shared with family, friends, and fellow crafters.
Mrs. Browning’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas, and after moving to Alabama, she attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise. She found great strength in her faith and valued the fellowship of her church communities, where she formed deep connections and lifelong friendships.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Browning, their cherished daughter, Charla Browning, grandson, Joseph Terry, great-grandson, Paxon, sister, Joyce Estess, and brother, Richard Grubbs.
Surviving relatives include her two sons, Richard Browning (Lupe), Daleville and Mark Browning; three grandchildren, Thomas Mark Browning (Leslie), Samuel Richard Browning, and Jacob Terry; great-grandchildren, Layne, Login; step-greatgrandchild, Mallory; brother, Robert Grubbs (Susan Rodin), Albuquerque, New Mexico; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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for taking care of him during this difficult time. Also, Gentiva Hospice for their support and services.
