William David Rollan, age 51, of Pansey, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Southeast Health.
Born on February 1, 1974, in Sylacauga, Alabama, David was the son of D.J. Rollan and the late Joyce Webster Rollan.
After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. Following his initial service, he worked as a paramedic with Care Ambulance before returning to the military, where he proudly served in Iraq. Upon completing his military career with a total of seven deployments , he continued his service as a civilian aircraft mechanic.
David enjoyed camping, listening to music, being outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was passionate about mentoring young people, was an avid Alabama football fan, and loved following the Indiana Fever women’s basketball team. He also enjoyed watching military documentaries.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Rollan.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of ten years, Mary Smith Rollan; his father, D.J. Rollan; his son, Jake Gandy (Emily); his daughters, Ashlee Smith (Dylan), Hannah Rollan (Austin Butler) and Cara Avery (Jacob); grandchildren, Anna-Katherine Smith, Ella Grace Avery, and Jack Avery; his brother, Jeremy Rollan (Sheila); his sister, Misty Shipes (Preston); as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and his beloved fur babies, Oscar, Maggie, Rocky.
Funeral service with military honors will be Friday, September 12, 2025, 12:30 pm EST at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.
Craig Ryan Faulk, a cherished soul whose life was marked by his unwavering faith and joyful spirit, passed away on August 25, 2025, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL. He was 51 years old.
Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Dothan City Cemetery with Pastor Doug Seale officiating. Ward Wilson Funeral Home will be directing.
Craig is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Reba and Bill Faulk. He is survived by his parents, Pat Dennis and Billy Faulk, along with his stepmother, Geri.
Craig was born on February 3, 1974, in Dothan, AL. From a young age, it was evident that Craig’s life was one led by faith and a love for gospel music, with a particular admiration for Jimmy Swaggart’s ministry. He could often be found humming a tune or sharing his favorite songs with friends. Craig’s love for his Christian faith was evident in his active participation at the Sand Hill Assembly of God Church in Panama City, FL, where he was a respected and treasured member of the congregation.
Craig was also captivated by the natural beauty of Lake Martin and its picturesque scenery. It was his sanctuary, a place where he felt closest to God’s creation. He would spend hours soaking in the tranquility of the landscape, often reflecting on the blessings of life and the beauty of the world around him.
His unwavering commitment to his faith, combined with his warm personality, touched the lives of many and inspired countless individuals. Craig’s family and friends will miss him dearly, but the echo of his laughter and the memory of his kindness will remain with them forever.
Sgt. Harley Franklin Jacobs, age 90, a resident of Dothan, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025 at his home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Glover Funeral Home in the chapel with Reverend Larry Magwood officiating. Full military rites will be observed.
Sgt. Harley Franklin Jacobs was born to the late Reverend Oscar and Beulah Mince Jacobs on August 14, 1935 in Missouri. Sgt. Jacobs served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty-two years, his love for his country was unwavering. He was married to the love of his life for thirty-nine years, Mrs. Jessie Mae Boyd Jacobs. Family was his main priority, always making sure that his family was taken care of in every kind of way. He always loved to carry on and joke around with anyone he met. His hobbies included going to the shooting range, working any type of electronic, camping, and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife; parents; a brother, Willard Jacobs; and sister, Margie Wells.
Left to cherish his memories are two sons, Jerome Jacobs and Oscar Jacobs (Stephanie); two daughters, Sadie Roney (James) and Tessie Steverson; two sisters, Ruby Lytle and Faye Mason; nine grandchildren, Larry Eldridge, Nathan Jacobs, Nick Cotillo (Camera), Josh Jacobs, Cherie Allen, Kayla Jacobs, Cameron Jacobs, Katie German (David), Olivia Boatright (Peyton); eighteen great grandchildren, along with many friends.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
James Stanley Bonner, age 73, of Ashford, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Stanley was born August 6, 1952 in Houston County, Alabama to the late Billy Marl Bonner and Grace Adams Bonner. As a truck driver, Stanley enjoyed travelling and seeing different places. He was also an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan and everyone knew where he could be found on those fall Saturdays during football season.
In addition to his parents, Stanley is preceded in death by his brothers, Danny Bonner and Phil Bonner.
Stanley is survived by his sister, Gayle Patterson (Larry); sister-in-law, Sharlette Bonner; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside services for Stanley will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Rocky Creek Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Billy Womack officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Bruce Edward Vining, age 65, of Dothan, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Flowers Hospital.
Born in Lake City, Florida, Bruce was the son of the late Ernest Vining and Pamela Libert Williams. He attended the University of Florida and went on to work as a computer engineer.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Vining. He is survived by his loving mother, Pamela Libert Williams of Dothan, along with other cherished relatives.
A memorial service to honor Bruce’s life will be held at a later time.
Mrs. Evelyn Virginia Hemby Mullins, age 91, a resident of Dothan, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Extendicare in Dothan following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025 at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home with the Reverend Taylor Rutland officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward-Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 1 p.m. one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Mullins was born on February 21, 1934 in Slocomb, Alabama to the late T B Hemby and Francis Opal Dawsey Hemby. Evelyn was a 1952 graduate of Slocomb High School. She began her career working as a teller for Slocomb National Bank and First National Bank of Dothan prior to becoming a homemaker and stay-at-home mother. She was a tremendous caregiver to her immediate and extended families as she cared for many relatives. She was a great cook and kept a loving home. She enjoyed needlepoint and made many pieces including work on the needlepoint decorations in the vestibule of the First Baptist Church of Dothan.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Lewis Mullins, Jr. She is survived by her: brother, Edgar Dawsey Hemby, Panama City, FL; son, John Lewis Mullins, III, Vestavia Hills, AL; grandchildren, Lydia Mullins, Springville, AL, Andrew Mullins (Tori), Murfreesboro, TN, and Clayton Mullins, Vestavia Hills, AL; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Sampson, and Jonah Mullins, all of Murfreesboro, TN; and numerous cousins.
The family would like to share its appreciation for caregivers Melba Chandler and Donna Stolte for their loyal service for several years as well as the loving care she received from Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center and Gentiva Hospice. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 West Main St., Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Sgt. Harley Franklin Jacobs, age 90, a resident of Dothan, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025 at his home.
