NEWVILLE… Henry Ladon “Don” Jones, a resident of Newville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 78.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers and food, the family request that contributions be made in Don’s remembrance to the Henry County Volunteer Fire Association, P.O. Box 575, Abbeville, Alabama 36310.
Mr. Jones was born in Newville, Alabama to the late Leon Jones and Geraldine Cureton Jones. He lived in Newville, Alabama his entire life. He was a 1965 graduate of Newville High School. After high school he worked in construction. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural carrier. He served his community as a member of the Newville Volunteer Fire Department where his last position was Chief. He was a member of the Union Springs Baptist Church in Newville, Alabama.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Carol Jones; his son, Jonathan Eugene Jones; and his sister, Willowdean Tharpe.,
Leaving to cherish his memories are his son, Huey Jones (Rena); his daughter, Melinda Jones; his sister, Barbara Stanton (Chuck); his brothers, Linward Jones (Helen), Nathan Jones (Janice), and David Jones; and his grandchildren, Alyssa Jones Simonson (Caleb), Brianna Jones, Tabitha Brackin, Joshua Ebert, Nicholas Mathis, and Megan Mathis.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, angels came and carried Penny Sue Wood into the loving arms of her Lord. She was 65.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at The First Baptist Church of Slocomb with Minister Diane Dowling officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday one hour prior to service time.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made in Penny’s honor to, Wiregrass Humane Society P.O. Box 1045 Dothan, AL 36302 or Mission of Mercy Vet Clinic, 3505 Montgomery Hwy STE 5, Dothan, AL 36303.
Penny was born on November 4, 1959, to Nancy Beth Hyman Wood and the late Lonnie Alfred Wood in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She grew up, attended school, and was a member of the 1st Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Penny was involved in many church activities including the youth group, choir, and the church band. After moving to Slocomb in 1977, she finished high school and graduated from Slocomb High School. Penny never forgot her spiritual needs, even as a teenager, because she became a member of Slocomb Baptist Church and became deeply involved again in the youth group of the church. She also continued to be involved with the public and people by working for years in the grocery business and then at Dove Christian Supply in Dothan. Penny never had any children of her own but considered and loved all of her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children.
Lonnie Alfred Wood, her father; grandparents Rufus and Addie Hyman, Richard and Annie Wood; several aunts and uncles all preceded her in death.
Penny is survived by mother, Nancy Beth Wood; brothers: Fred Wood (Alicia), Phil Wood (Bobbi), Jimmy Wood (Lela); sister, Virginia Meredith (BJ), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Reverend William Carroll Senn, a resident of Midland City, Alabama was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his home under ACG Hospice Care surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old.
Funeral services for Reverend Senn will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 8, 2025, from Midway Assembly of God Church with Reverend Michael Senn, Reverend Steve Senn, Reverend Tommy Moore and Reverend Mark Jakelsky officiating. Interment will follow in Newton City Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends in the church Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service time. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Senn, Micah Senn, Josh Dixon, Lennie Wade, Jimmy Hallford and Adam Chancey.
Reverend Senn was born April 20, 1938 in Ewell, Alabama to the late George Washington Senn and Foy Mobley Senn. His humble spirit and love for God touched the lives of all that knew him. His life was a testament to his unwavering faith. Whether you knew Pastor Carroll as a church member, neighbor, at the grocery store, or just throughout the community – in every interaction, no matter how small, he met each individual with a genuine and captivating smile. Reverend Senn was an avid mandolinist. God truly placed an exceptional talent on him to play. He spent hours perfecting his ability. He and his family traveled for seventeen years evangelizing and singing for the Lord. Reverend became a Pastor in 1955. His life and ministry was characterized by his deep faith in Christ, his kind-hearted spirit and selfless dedication to the Lord and his people. He pastored twelve churches throughout the years; where he made a profound impact on lives and a lasting legacy of compassion and service that will be felt for generations still to come.
He is remembered in love by his wife of nearly 69 years, Beverly Senn; children, Reverend Steve Senn (MaryAnn) and Reverend Michael Senn (Sheryl); grandchildren, Matthew Senn (Carole), Micah Senn (Riley), and Anna Dixon (Joshua); great grandchildren, MaKayla Dixon and Eleanor Senn; sister, Eathel Jordan (Windsor). A host of nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, G. W. and Foy Senn; grandfather and grandmother Senn and grandfather and grandmother Mobley.
Although Carroll’s physical presence may no longer grace our lives, his spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us. May his memory be a blessing and may we carry forth his legacy of love and compassion in all that we do.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in his memory to Midway Assembly of God Church, P. O. Box 608, Midland City, Alabama 36350.
Alice Mae Hudspeth, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on December 22, 1935, in Henry County, Alabama, Alice’s life was a testament to the power of kindness and devotion.
Alice, fondly remembered by all who knew her, was the cherished wife of the late Eddie Lee Hudspeth. Their enduring love story began in 1956 and spanned 63 beautiful years until Eddie’s passing. Together, they nurtured a family that grew to include their loving children Shirley Granger (Herman), Freddie Miller, Gregory Hudspeth (Janet), Phyllis Dawsey (Todd), Tonjula Pittman, and Michelle Daniels (Juan). As a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Alice’s legacy of love will forever flourish through the generations.
Preceded in death by her parents, Willie “Dye” Malone and Willie B. Malone, and her siblings, Emma Brown, Rosie Malone, Ammarene Martin, Mary Malone, and Earl Malone, Alice’s memory will be honored by her surviving siblings, Betty Shells (Minister Freddie Shells Sr.), Shirley Flynt, and Catherine Malone, all of Daytona Beach, FL and sisters-in-law, Futcher Floyd and Ruby Nell Knight. She also leaves behind a circle of close church family members, including Sarah Duboise and Rachel Barnes, who will miss her dearly.
Alice was a pillar of strength and compassion within her community. After dedicating many years as a loving wife and mother, caring for her home, she embarked on a career at Wex Tex. For over two decades, Alice’s work ethic and camaraderie were an inspiration to her colleagues until her well-earned retirement.
A devout Christian, Alice was deeply involved in her church, First Holiness Church in Dothan, where she faithfully served as an usher and contributed to many other areas of ministry within the church. Known as a prayer warrior, she loved her church family, was devoted to reading the Word of God, and lived her life as a testament to her faith. Alice’s interests reflected the richness of her character; she was a high school basketball player, a talented seamstress who crafted beautiful dresses for her daughters, a superb cook who welcomed anyone in need into her home, and a lover of nature who took joy in tending to her flowers.
People watching was a favorite pastime, as it allowed her to observe the tapestry of life unfolding around her. With a sparkling sense of humor, Alice delighted in making people laugh, spreading joy effortlessly. She was a simple, kind, and selfless lady, whose presence enriched the lives of those around her.
Words like loving, faith-filled, and selfless only begin to capture the essence of Alice Mae Hudspeth. Her spirit will continue to guide and comfort her family and friends. Alice’s life was a beautiful reflection of her heart: open, generous, and full of grace. She will be profoundly missed, yet her light will continue to shine in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at First Holiness Church with Pastor Bobby Frison officiating. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm prior to the service at the church. First Holiness Church is located at 902 Webb Road, Dothan, AL, 36303.
The family will gather for a repass following the graveside in the Sunset Memorial Park Reception Center.
Bobby Childree, a resident of Destin, Florida, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in Destin. He was 83.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 13th, 2025, in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage in Dothan, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., prior to the service.
Mr. Childree was born in 1942 in Dothan, Alabama, to the late R. D. Childree and Mary Bell Lamb Childree. Bobby was a 1960 graduate of Rehobeth High School and married the late Linda Gail Stone in 1961. During this same time period, Bobby proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force, and after he was honorably discharged, he and Linda built a life and raised their family in Dothan. In 1990, they moved to Chipley, Florida, and after Linda’s passing in 2018, Bobby relocated to Destin to be closer to family. No matter where he lived, though, he always called Dothan home.
Bobby found great joy in tending his yard and garden. He always said he never felt closer to the Lord than when he was working in the beauty that the Lord created. He was a loving and attentive father and grandfather who will be greatly missed, but because Bobby became a Christian as a child and lived his life as such, his family finds peace in the certainty that he is now enjoying the glorious promise of Heaven.
Along with his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Weston, and his brother, Billy Childree.
He is survived by his children, Mary (Brian) Hudson and Greg (Tammy) Childree; his grandchildren, Avery Lamb, Ryan Childree, and Regan Childree; his brothers, Ronnie Childree and James Lamb; along with numerous in-laws that Bobby always counted as his own family.
Please rejoice with the family that though Bobby is gone from this earth, he is now living his best life in the presence of Jesus, and they take great comfort as believers that they will see him again one day in Glory!
