MIDLAND CITY. . .Marvin Douglas “Doug” Quincey, a resident of Midland City, died at midnight, May 2, 2025, in the Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan. He was 55.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Mt. Enon Baptist Church, near Midland City, with Reverend Matthew Quincey and Jason Quincey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Doug Quincey was born in Williston, Florida and moved with his family to Dale County, near Midland City, as a teenager. He was a 1987 graduate of Dale County High School. Doug was formerly employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator in agriculture and Vaughn-Blumberg Center in Dothan. He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Allen Quincey.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Megan Quincey, Ozark; his parents, Reverend Danny and Barbara Quincey, Midland City; brothers, Dan Quincey (Jackie), Ozark; Jason Quincey (Kerry), Clayhatchee, AL; and Reverend Matthew Quincey (Stephanie), Newville; a granddaughter, Skylar Quincey.
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. Wanda Barron, of Slocomb, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home. She was 62.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Reverend Lee Chorn officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Interment will follow at New Teamon Baptist Church in Slocomb.
Family will receive friends starting at 10:00AM and continuing until service time.
Mrs. Barron was born September 21, 1961, in Hillsborough County to the late Dwight L. and Wilma Lee Glisson Ryals. Wanda was employed at Ali Motion for 38 years. She enjoyed camping, shopping, and love spending time with her family and friends, especially her granddaughter, Lacey. She was an avid Alabama Fan and is now shouting “Roll Tide” from Heaven.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, David Barron; daughter, Deanna Yeoman Spivey (Tony); son, Dustin Yeoman; granddaughter, Lacey Mae Spivey; sister, Kathy Conner (Paul); brother, Dwight L Ryals, Jr. (Mickey); numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Joan Frances DeLoach, a life filled with love and laughter, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 84, in Hartford, Alabama. Born on January 4, 1941, in Valdosta, Georgia, Joan’s life was a testament to the joy and warmth she brought into the world.
A Celebration of Joan’s life will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, May 5, 2025 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Stephanie Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Joan was the cherished daughter of the late James K. and Helen DeLoach. She was the beloved sister to Darlene Prickett and was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy L., Bobby C., and Teddy J. DeLoach. Her spirit is carried on by her sister, her very close and dear friend, Jeanette Martin, and several nieces and nephews.
The words “loving” and “funny” and “happy” only begin to describe Joan. Her infectious laughter and kind heart made her a joy to be around. With her wit Joan’s love for her family and friends was boundless, and she nurtured each relationship with care and devotion.
As we say goodbye to Joan Frances DeLoach, we celebrate a life beautifully lived and a woman dearly loved. She will be profoundly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. “I have been happy and I’ll save a place for you.”
Sara Ann Carlisle Hodges went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, in
Graceville, Florida. She was 77 years old. Sara was born May 25, 1947 in Birmingham,
Alabama to the late Whatley and Christine Carlisle, Jr. She was the oldest of 3
daughters. When Sara was a young girl, the Carlisle family moved to Dothan and
became active members of Calvary Baptist Church. Sara was a member of the 1965
graduating class of Dothan High School and went on to pursue a degree in accounting.
Throughout her career, she held multiple positions as accounts payable clerk and was a
member of the American Women’s Business Association.
As a single parent, Sara was devoted to her two children, Cindy and Richard. To help
provide for them, she sometimes worked two or three jobs. During this time, she and her
children attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. For the past 30 years, she attended
Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Bertha-Joy
Sunday School Class. Sara enjoyed supporting various mission projects, including
Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse and of course, VBS. Her heart was big
and her commitment to helping others is a living testimony to how she hoped others
would choose to live day by day.
Sara is preceded in death by her beloved parents, her precious husband, Billy
Hodges, her sister, Jan Carlisle Nall, and her grandson, Cody Jenkins. She is survived
by her daughter, Cynthia Kelly (Brian Knotts) and son, Richard Jenkins (Jamie), her
sister, Christa Carlisle Moseley (Kenneth),and stepson, Hugh Hodges. She is also
survived by her grandchildren whom she loved very much, Chase, Jade (Nate
Ammons), Gracie, Morgan, and Patrick, and her great granddaughter Alora.The celebration of her life will be May 3, at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church on the corner
of Henry County 22 and 55. Visitation will be at 10:00 and the service will be at 11:00.
Memorials may be sent to Alabama Baptist Children’s Home or to The Gideons.
In loving memory of our son, Adam Ryan James, 36, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his residence due to a lengthy illness with diabetes.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Maple Avenue Baptist Church. There will be a meal provided after the service and everyone is invited to attend.
Adam is survived by his parents, William G. and Tonya W. James; one brother, Jeremy James; one daughter, Cassity Anne James; two uncles, Billy Wheeler who Adam loved very much, and Steve James; and last but not least his K-9 companion, Buddy.
Adam is also survived by his “best friends” or who he referred to as his brothers, Wally Wilson, Josh Martin, Joseph Martin, Stephen Hogue, Nick James, Matt James, Morgan Paul, Ben Blakeslee, Jamie Parker, Danny McDuffie, his landlords who he like to call “Ma and Pa”, William and Vallary Kelley.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Caroline Simmons, (Beth), passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 after enduring a lengthy, courageous battle with diabetes. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Geneva, Alabama with Russell Johnson delivering the eulogy and Warren, Holloway, Ward Funeral Home of Geneva Directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made in Beth’s memory to the American Diabetes Association.
Beth was born on April 30, 1963 to William B. Simmons Jr. and the late Janie E. Simmons. Beth was the first grandchild on both sides of her family. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and aunt. Beth was very proud of her nieces and nephews and loved spending time with them. Beth was a very talented and published author of short stories and poetry. She was a member of the Graduating Class of 1981 of Geneva High School. She played the trumpet in the Geneva High School Marching Band and was voted Wittiest by her classmates’ Who’s Who.
Beth was a kind hearted, gentle soul with a free spirit in search of fun, happiness and peace. She loved to make people laugh, and to have a good time. She never met a stranger. Beth loved listening to all genres of music; loved reading, especially Stephen King, and loved animals and all of nature. Her favorite past time from a very early age was fishing. She began fishing in her granddaddy Simmons’ pond as a small child and her love of fishing continued until she passed away. She was fortunate to be able to spend her last Easter Sunday fishing with an old friend when she caught 14 small bream. She was looking forward to spending her birthday on the river, fishing with friends.
In addition to her mother, Beth was preceded in death by her grandparents; W.B. Simmons, Lillian T. Simmons, George M. Echols, and Josephine E. Echols; a very special aunt, Mary Louis Simmons Crews, (Cookie) and a nephew, Christian Simmons Bates. Beth was also preceded in death by her best friend and classmate, Kimberly Ward Johnson.
Beth is survived by her father, W. B. Simmons, brother, Will Simmons, (Karinne), Celia Lee Simmons Schoeller, (Carl), all of Geneva. Nephews and Nieces; William Simmons, Hanna Simmons Waldner, (Ben), Coffee Springs, AL, Kessler Bates, (Shelby), Virginia Beach, VA, Lilli Beth Johnson (TJ), Rehobeth, AL, Jay Greene, (Lacie), Headland, AL, and Wykle Greene, (Alex), Tampa, Florida. Great nieces and nephews, Lyla Belle, Sadie Grace, and Atticus Simmons, Ruthie Elizabeth Waldner, Liam and Evelyn Grace Bates, and Allie Kaye Greene. Beth also leaves behind many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends to cherish her memories.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
