MIDLAND CITY… John Cidney Landreau, a resident of Midland City, Alabama, passed away Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025, at his home. He was 82.
Memorial services will be held 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Pastor Evan Kohen and Reverend Charles Goldsmith officiating. A eulogy will be given by his cousin, Jimmy Landreau. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Landreau was born in Hatchechubbee, Alabama to the late Elbert Cidney Landreau and Mary Etta Sanders Landreau. He was a graduate of Russell County High School. He was employed as a laborer and logger all his life. He has lived in the Wiregrass area for thirty-four years.
Mr. John was known for his unwavering love for New York Yankees baseball and Alabama football. These two teams were his constants, and he always found time to cheer them on. His heart loved the roar of the crowd of Yankees games and the triumphs of Alabama’s football team.
When he wasn’t watching a game, you could find him outdoors, enjoying the simple pleasures of life. His love for fishing and hunting were second only to his devotion to his dogs, who were always by his side. The bond he shared with his pets was one of true companionship, as they joined him on many of his outdoor adventures.
But beyond his love for sports and nature, Mr. John had a deep affection for his family. His greatest pride and joy were working tirelessly to support and care for his loved ones. He understood the value of hard work and instilled this same dedication in his family, always striving to provide for them, no matter the challenges life presented.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Landreau Johnston; five brothers, Wilber Preston Landreau, Elbert Glen Landreau, Clarence Eugene Landreau, Raymond Luther Landreau, and Herman David Landreau.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Carol Landreau; his son, Kelly Landreau (Laci); his step-son, Kevin Suggs of Cullman; his two grandchildren, Audri Landreau and Aftin Landreau; his special cousin, Jimmy Landreau; his nephews, Scott Landreau and Page Landreau; his niece, Susan Landreau; and his many other loving family members and friends.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Austin Hill, Blake Walden, Bryan Peters, Chris Mason, David Dozier, Heath Morehead, and Ryan Hammond.
Gary Jones, of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home. He was 85.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 24, 2025 at Searcy Funeral Home Chapel, Enterprise, AL with Pastor Johnny Bryant, and Pastor Joey Turman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time.
Mr. Gary loved fishing, listening to music, and working with electronics. He treasured time with his family, enjoyed reading, and was a devoted Alabama football fan. Always tinkering, he found joy in learning and creating. He will be remembered for his love of life, family, and his many passions.
Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Carla Jones; parents, Harry and Mrytle Jones; sister, Shirley Moore; brother, Wayne Jones; and, brothers-in-law, Jim York, and Don Moore.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Christine Jones, Enterprise, AL; daughter, Tana Warren (Matt), Enterprise, AL; 4 grandchildren, Sierra Rice (Mitchell), Enterprise, AL, Parker Warren (McKenzie), Troy, AL, Mattison Warren, Enterprise, AL, Taylor Warren (Kobe Williams), Enterprise, AL; 2 great-grandchildren, Bella, and Braxton; sister, Martha York, Chancellor, AL.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Robert Everett Hammack, age 88, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Noland Extendicare Facility.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Glover Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Robert was born in Georgia on November 24, 1936 to John Bruce Hammack and Lillie Mae Turner Hammack. He was a salesman for Lewis Hardware in Dawson, Georgia for thirteen years. Mr. Robert was a great musician with a talent for playing the piano, saxophone, and drums. He played with various artists and bands over the years.
Mr. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy Bruce and Marvin Hammack; sister, Elizabeth Hammack.
Survivors include his special friend, Frankie Gillman of Dothan; daughter, Connie Vance (Michael) of Dothan; brother, Walter Hammack (Carolyn) of Whingham, Georgia; niece and nephew.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mrs. Theresa Dancy Sorrells of Hartford passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 87.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Cox and Rev. Bruce Spivey officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
Interment will be at Hartford City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
Mrs. Sorrells was born January 16, 1938, in Geneva County Alabama to the late James Cary Dancy and Florrie Elizabeth Ward Dancy. She graduated from Geneva High School. She was a member of Hartford Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and touched many lives for numerous years. She was a devoted wife of 69 years as well as a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Sorrells; sons: Robert Sorrells (Kay) and Jeff Sorrells (Laura); daughter, Sandy Brackin (Larry); grandchildren: Andrew Brackin (Jodi), Grant Sorrells (Magen), Lee Sorrells (Kacee), Anna Bates, Logan Sorrells (Jacey), and Mandi Vera (Jay); 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Sonnenburg (Leon); and other extended family and friends.
Theresa lived her life always focused on Heaven. Her family and friends trust and know she is now with our Father in Heaven.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Day Spring Hospice for their love and care that was shown to Mrs. Sorrells; especially to her nurses Tabetha, Lauren, Patrica, and Nicole.
Mrs. Bobbie Lorraine Thomley of Wicksburg passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with her grandson, pastor Dustin Lee officiating, a loving remembrance from grandson, Hunter Young, and Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Interment will follow in the Goodwater Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
Mrs. Thomley was born March 13,1939, in Ozark, Alabama to the late Robert D. and Lucille Smith Ammons. Her greatest pride and joy were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She cherished her family deeply and was a source of warmth and affection, always nurturing and supporting those she loved. Along with love for family, she had a passion for gardening and flowers and found serenity and joy in the beauty of nature. Whether tending to her plants or watching the birds, she found peace and contentment in these simple pleasures.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dolphas Thomley, two brothers: James Ammons, and Robert Lawrence Ammons; two sisters: Gladys Gray, and Ollie Belle Cavitt.
Survivors include her daughters: Wanda Parker (Larry), Brenda Young (Tony), and Lynn Lee (David); son, Dolphas Jarrard Thomley; grandchildren: Joseph Parker (Magan), Wesley Parker (Ashley), Jared Young (Christina), Hunter Young (Christie), Dustin Lee (Danielle) Drew Lee (Lindsey), and Cody Lee (Madison); great-grandchildren: Jackson Parker, Gracyn Parker, Harper Maddox, Camp Young, Vivi Young, Shep Young, Wells Young, Kate Lee, Brady Lee, Brydie Lee, Andrew Lee, and Annie Lee; sisters Jeannie Parker and Bertha Lee Strickland; sister-in-laws: Christie Thomley and Margie Ammons, and numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Mr. William Robert “Bill” Parris of Dothan passed away Thursday, March 20,2025 at the age of 94 surrounded by his family
Graveside services will be held at 1 P.M. Sunday, March 23,2025 at Memory Hill Cemetery with Reverend Bobby Elliott officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Parris was born November 19,1930 to the late Kenneth and Stella Ellen Parris. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Nina Shipes Parris, son Danny Parris, son-in-law, Michael Watford, and a sister.
He is survived by his sons Mike Parris (Delane) of Birmingham, John Robert “Bob” Parris of LA., daughter Linda Hayes (Charlie) of Columbia, daughter-in-law, Pam Parris, 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice and a very special thanks to Jodi and Mollie for their care and support.
Mr. Robert Everett Hammack, age 88, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Noland Extendicare Facility.
