DOTHAN. . .James Lewis Hilson, a resident of Dothan, passed away early Friday morning, September 4, 2026, at his home. He was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 7, 2026, in the Timbers Drive Church (1461 Timbers Drive, Dothan), with Pastor Josh Horton officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Monday in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the Dothan City Cemetery. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Timbers Drive Church, 1461 Timbers Drive, Dothan, AL 36301 or Gentiva Hospice, 2431 West Main Street, Suite 1102, Dothan, AL 36301.
Lewis Hilson was a lifelong resident of Dothan, son of the late Warren G. Hilson and Mozelle Evans Hilson. He was a graduate of Dothan High School and attended Troy University. Lewis was retired from Southeast Alabama Medical Center as a Radiological Technologist after forty years employment. He was a member of Timbers Drive Church and Dothan Elks Lodge. Lewis was an avid Alabama football fan.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Donna Gilbert Hilson; a daughter, Tabitha Penn (Andy), Midland City; a sister, Sharon Ann Hilson, Rainsville, AL; brothers, Warren Wesley Hilson (Diane), Dothan; and Mark Evans Hilson, Rainsville, AL; grandchildren, Braidden Bagwell, Tanner Cole, Gaven Cole, Olivia Cole and Stephen Woodham; a great-grandchild, Kingsleigh Bagwell; a special former sister-in-law, Donna Irene Bell Hilson, Dothan; a niece and two nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Andy Penn, Braidden Bagwell, Gaven Cole, Stephen Woodham, Tanner Cole, Michael Gilbert and Buddy Birge.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Jerry Hart King, age 80, of Howard Creek Community, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1945, in Pinckard, Alabama, where he spent his early years and formed the foundation of a life marked by steady work, quiet strength, and deep appreciation for the simple things.
Jerry lived a life that reflected dedication, humility, and a strong sense of responsibility. He graduated from Riverside Military School and later served his country in the Army Reserves for four years. After completing his military service, he returned to Pinckard, where he resumed the life he knew best and devoted himself to farming. His work ethic and commitment to his community were evident in everything he did, and he eventually purchased the K & N Peanut buying point, where he worked for several years until his retirement in 2006. During that time, he also served as president of the peanut buying point association, a role that reflected the respect he earned from those who knew him and worked alongside him.
Those who knew Jerry will remember him as a man of few words, very quiet in nature, with a dry sense of humor that often revealed itself in subtle and memorable ways. He kept to himself, but his presence was steady and dependable, and those closest to him understood the kindness and sincerity that lived beneath his reserved manner. He did not seek attention, but he had a way of leaving a lasting impression through his character, his work, and the consistency of his life.
Jerry deeply loved the outdoors and found great peace in the natural world around him. Fishing was one of his greatest joys, and he especially enjoyed sheepshead fishing nearly every day. Being near the water brought him comfort and contentment, and he cherished the quiet moments that came with it. He also loved sitting on his porch with his friends, a simple pleasure that suited his reflective nature and appreciation for life’s quieter beauty.
Family was an important part of Jerry’s life. He is survived by his daughter, Brandi Andrews and her husband Eric, as well as three grandchildren, Hardy Ethridge, Hank Ethridge, and Ranah Kate Ethridge. He also leaves behind his loving companion, Diane Henderson, who shared in his life and companionship. His family will remember him with love and gratitude for the example he set through his steady presence, his work, and the values he carried throughout his life.
Jerry’s life was one of quiet perseverance and unwavering devotion to the path he chose. From his beginnings in Pinckard to his years of service, farming, and business leadership, he lived with integrity and purpose. He found meaning in honest labor, in time spent outdoors, and in the company of those he loved. Though he was not a man who spoke often, his life spoke clearly through the legacy he leaves behind.
He will be remembered with affection by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Jerry King’s life was a testament to the dignity of hard work, the value of humility, and the lasting comfort of a life lived faithfully and well.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at his daughter Brandi’s home on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Ms. Doris Alberta Sellers Brannon, age 97, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30pm on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Faith Tabernacle Church with Brother Tim Simmons and Brother Greg Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Wicksburg Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Faith Tabernacle Church one hour prior to the services, from 1:30pm until 2:30pm.
Flowers will be accepted.
Ms. Brannon was born in Wicksburg, Alabama on November 2, 1928, to the late William Green and Elvie Peters Sellers. She was raised in Wicksburg during her early years of life and later lived in the Lovetown community. She worked as a seamstress in the textile industry for Wex Tex in Ashford for forty-five years. She served in children’s ministry as a teacher for over fifty years, at Faith Tabernacle Church and Love Hill Assembly. She was a faithful member at Faith Tabernacle Church. Ms. Brannon was passionate about anything she did, she had a heart for others and loved to serve. She always put others before herself. Her love and legacy will forever be remembered by those who she loved and served.
Ms. Brannon is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel Turmon Brannon; infant granddaughter, Pamela Jean Moore; great granddaughter, Brittany Hollis; son in law, Ralph Moore; three brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include her two daughters, Deloris Wambles and Doris Moore, both of Ashford; six grandchildren, Buddy Moore (Connie), Sammy Moore (Amanda), Kenny Moore (Sonya), Wendy Burdeshaw (Greg), Jill Hollis, Jenny Hallford; thirteen great grandchildren; seventeen great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Buddy Moore, Sammy Moore, Kenny Moore, Greg Burdeshaw, Joseph Brackins, and Kade Blackmon. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Kameron Blackmon.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Dorothy Louise (Powell) Johnson, 74, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her home in Dothan, following an extended illness.
Dorothy was born April 17, 1952, in Danville, Illinois to the late Harry & Hellen (Lamb) Powell. She attended Danville High School in Illinois and worked, spent the early years of her life as a homemaker and later worked as an associate for Kmart. Dorothy loved cooking and found great joy in making quilts for others to enjoy. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Harry Johnson of Dothan; her children, Windy Vedder (Josh) of Paris, IL, and Theresa Rollings (Eric) of Champagne, IL, Timothy Johnson (Sara) of Oblong, IL, and Daniel Johnson of Dothan; her eight grandchildren, Brittany Mosley, Christopher Hoult, Emily Thompson, Hailey Bednar, Dakota Johnson, Bailey Johnson, Keeley Johnson, and Benjamin Johnson; and four great-grandchildren.
Per her wishes no services will be held at this time.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Mary Ellen Benefield Brown, a resident of Ozark, passed away early Friday morning, September 4, 2026, at her home. She was 85 years old.
A memorial service for Mrs. Brown will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with her grandson, Ben Ward, officiating. Interment will be in Fort Mitchell National Veterans Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Thursday from 1:00 P. M. until service time.
Mrs. Brown was born March 21, 1941 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late Robert Bennett Benefield and Mary Frances White Benefield. She attended Eufaula High School and moved to Ozark in 1963. Mrs. Brown worked as a seamstress with Judy Bond Manufacturing in Ozark for over twenty years. Later she was employed for over thirty years with Michelin Tire Company in Midland City in Quality Control until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, adventures and travels with her husband. Mary Ellen adored her children and grandchildren, always putting their needs first whether sewing clothes or cooking their favorite meal. She loved square dancing! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Billy Ross “Bill” Brown; three brothers, John Robert Benefield, Billy Charles Benefield and James Reid Benefield; one brother-in-law, Bodie Herring.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia “Ellen” Macri (Tony) of Midland City and Donna Webb of Ozark; three sons, Bennett Ward of Dothan, Kenny Greathouse (Donnie Chandler) of Wicksburg and Nick Brown (Heather) of San Diego, California; two sisters, Jackie Herring of Eufaula and Sheila Nolin (Sammy) of Eufaula. Nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10306.
Jacob Andrew Moore, 41, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on August 22, 2026.
Jacob was a loving father, brother, bonus dad, son, and friend. His greatest joy was his children, Caiden and Adalynn Moore, whom he loved dearly. He also shared a loving relationship with his girlfriend Brie and was a cherished bonus dad to her son, Bryson.
Jacob was known for his great smile, outgoing personality, and hardworking spirit. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing soccer and made many lasting memories and friendships along the way. He graduated from Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama.
He is survived by his children, Caiden and Adalynn; his father, Scott Moore; his grandmother, Janice; his brothers, Adam and Carsyn and sisters, Anna and Sarah; his loving girlfriend Brie and bonus son, Bryson; his nieces and nephews, his loving in-laws, Barry and Marcel; and many cousins, friends, and loved ones who will miss him deeply.
Jacob was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Jill Moore.
His memory will live on in the hearts of his children, family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. May he be remembered for his smile, his big personality, and the love he had for those closest to him.
The family will celebrate his life with a drop-in memorial on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10:00am – 11:30am at
Ms. Doris Alberta Sellers Brannon, age 97, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
