HEADLAND. . .Laura “Lolo” Feldhauser Kennedy, a resident of Lakeside Trailer Park at Hardridge Creek, Lake Eufaula, formerly of the Blackwood Community, near Headland, passed away Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, at the home of her son. She was 69.
Graveside services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Blackwood Cemetery with her son, John Espy Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends at Holman-Headland Mortuary from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M Friday. Holman-Headland & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Serving as pallbearers will be, James McMillian, Sammy Popwell, Dewayne Kennedy, Seth Goree, Dan Murphy and Todd Anderson.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to SouthernCare Hospice, 2576 Montgomery Highway, Suite 2, Dothan, AL 36303 or Blackwood Church, 429 County Road 44, Headland, AL 36345.
Mrs. Kennedy was born in Michigan. She lived in the Blackwood Community before moving to Hardridge Creek in Henry County in 2021. Mrs. Kennedy formerly owned and operated Lolo’s Mini Mart in Dothan. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Lynn Miller, her father, Jack Feldhauser, her mother, Dorothy McGillis LaMarre, her step-father, A. J. LaMarre, and a brother, Curt Feldhauser.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Theophilus Kennedy; a son, John Espy Kennedy (Ramona), Headland; a sister, Gayle Dawson (Steve); grandchildren, Gracie Kennedy and Samantha Kennedy.
The family would like to express their appreciation to SouthernCare Hospice for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Kennedy 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.
Mrs. Doris Virginia Whitman Creel, age 94, a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Westside Terrace in Dothan.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery with the Reverends Bob Gross and Tim Willis officiating. The family will visit with friends following services at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 West Main St., Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Mrs. Creel was born on January 1, 1931, in Ozark, the daughter of the late Orie Whitman and Lucille Andrews Whitman. She grew up in Ozark and was a 1949 Graduate of Dale County High School in Ozark. Doris was a southern lady of many talents. She enjoyed needlework, such as embroidery and cross stitch. She was an excellent seamstress, making beautiful clothing for her daughter, Beverly, and her first granddaughter, Laura. Mrs. Creel had a love and talent for designing flowers, along with making art and designs from different types of leaves. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Dothan for over 60 years, where she served in many capacities.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Eugene Creel; daughter-in-law, Susan Creel; four sisters, Elizabeth, Maureen, Merle and Helen.
Survivors include her son, Douglas Creel (Patti), Dothan; daughter, Beverly Tally (Bill), Scottsboro; four grandchildren, Jake Creel (Jordan), Dothan; Katie Bridell (Griff), Birmingham; Laura Hobbs (Alex), Kansas City, Mo.; Will Tally (Samantha), Atlanta, Ga.; 4 great-grandchildren, John Tally, Lottie Bridell, Susie Bridell and Jac Creel; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to share its appreciation for the loving care she received from Grand South Senior Living, Westside Terrace and Dayspring Hospice.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements, (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mr. Robert Steven Welk, of Newton, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Columba Catholic Church in Dothan, Alabama with Father Patrick Gallagher officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to St. Columba Catholic Church: 2700 W. Main Street Dothan, AL 36301 or to The Ark Dothan: 475 W. Main Street Dothan, AL 36301.
Mr. Welk was born March 26, 1957, in Dothan, Alabama to the late Nick I. and Lanell Summers Welk. Robert attended Dothan City Schools and had a career as an inspector of railcars for the railroad.
In addition to his parents, maternal grandparents: Jesse and Lottie Summers; paternal grandparents: August and Doris Welk; and nephew, Eric Welk, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Cynthia Deshazo Welk; daughter, Sabrina Bonner (Shelley); Sons: Danny Hicks, Donny Hicks, and Waylon Welk (Kayla); Fourteen grandchildren, Six great grandchildren; sister, Donna Elliott; brothers: Larry Welk (Janet) and Frank Welk (Jennifer); several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, and other extended family and friends.
Wanda Delores Kirkland, a resident of Webb, Alabama transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal life with her heavenly Father, Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Marianna, Florida. She was 76.
Graveside services for Wanda will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Gardens of Memory cemetery. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
Wanda was born in Dothan, Alabama January 28, 1949 to the late Kilby and Dannie Mozelle Ryals Kirkland. She lived in Houston, Texas for a brief time but moved back to Webb, Alabama where she resided until her passing. Wanda was in retail sales for various department stores during her career.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kirk Kirkland.
Survivors include her sister, Carol Kirkland Wilisch (Alex Wilisch); brother, Foster Kirkland (Linda Kirkland); sister in law, Sandra Kirkland; nieces, Jessica Kirkland, Krisitne Coburn; nephew, Scott Drinkwater and a special friend, Ann Ford (Larry Ford); great niece, Taylor Kirkland and great nephews, John and Cody Kirkland.
David Anthony Skipper, age 67, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan surrounded by his loved ones.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Memory Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Dean and Rev. Jim Tate officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM in the parlor at Glover Funeral Home on Friday prior to the graveside.
Flowers will be accepted.
David was born on April 22nd, 1958 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama to David Earl Skipper and Bette June Skipper. He graduated from Houston Academy in 1976 and went on to receive his associates degree from Wallace College followed by his PPL & IR certifications from Alabama Aviation. He worked at PEMCO as an aircraft fabricator and went on to work as a welder and motorcycle engineer. David was a person of faith, known for his love of family, and his love and knowledge of airplanes and motorcycles. In his free time, he enjoyed hanging out with his dog Earl, cooking for his wife, sharing music with family, watching his TV shows, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Earl Skipper and his stepfather, John Ellis Harrison and his brother Ronnie Stokes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Pentz Skipper, his mother Bette June Harrison, his daughter Lauren Elizabeth (Daniel) Holder, two sons David Harrison (Rachel) Skipper and Benjamin Wade (Claire) Skipper, his brother Roger Stokes, his seven grandchildren Ava Caroline, Watson, Elijah, Ezekiel, Ezra, David Judah, and Owen, and many other beloved family members and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Harrison Skipper,Wade Skipper, Daniel Holder, Roger Stokes, Alan Lindsey, Mike Henderson, Mike Bastien, and Brian Marquez.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Cecil Roosevelt “Daddy Mack” Cook, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 92, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on November 9, 1932, in Havana, Alabama, Cecil was a man of wit, wisdom, and a heart filled with stories that brought laughter to all who knew him.
Cecil was preceded in death by his loving parents, George W. Cook and Gesna Epperson Cook York, his siblings John D. Cook, Leland Cook, Clifford Cook, Bertha Cook Gay, and Gracie Cook Speed, and his great-grandson, Ryder. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, carried on by his devoted children, Sherline Hudson (Mike) of Columbia, AL, Lynn Laham (David) of Benton, KS, and Bubba Cook (Rebecca) of Dothan, AL. His spirit will continue to shine through his six grandchildren, Jeremy, Paul, KC, Tiffany, Zach, and Tasha, his eight great-grandchildren, Daniel, Jesse, Caitlyn, Hiram, Kennedy, Barrett, Gabe, and Aspen, and his great-great-grandson, Colton.
Cecil’s life was a testament to hard work and dedication. He spent his career as an electrician at Burns Electric, where he not only excelled in his trade but also took great pride in mentoring apprentice electricians, passing on his knowledge and passion for the craft. His work ethic and generosity in sharing his expertise left an indelible mark on the industry and those who had the privilege of learning from him. His dedication to his work was paralleled only by his service to his country, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Cecil was a man of many interests. He was an avid reader, with a particular fondness for westerns and his Bible. His love for the genre extended to the screen, where he enjoyed watching western films. He was a true fan of Auburn Football, exclaiming “War Eagle!” with the kind of fervor only a lifelong supporter could muster. Cecil was known for his banter and his ability to tell tall tales that captivated and amused his listeners. His quick wit and penchant for pranks made him a delightful presence, and he was always ready with a joke or a clever comeback.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Extendicare Health Center and Gentiva Hospice for their compassion and care in Cecil’s final days. Their kindness and support were a comfort to him and his loved ones during this time.
A Graveside Service to honor and celebrate the life of Cecil Roosevelt “Daddy Mack” Cook, Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery. The service will be directed by Ward Wilson Funeral Home, providing an opportunity for friends and family to gather in remembrance of a life well-lived and a man deeply loved.
Mrs. Doris Virginia Whitman Creel, age 94, a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Westside Terrace in Dothan.
David Anthony Skipper, age 67, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan surrounded by his loved ones.
