SKIPPERVILLE…Mrs. Mary Lois Ivey, a resident of Skipperville, died early Saturday evening, July 26, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 84.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Bobby David Meredith, age 84, a resident of Slocomb, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Glover Funeral Home with DJ Rollan officiating. The family will receive friends following the services.
Bobby was born in Houston County on April 2, 1941, to David G. & Zelma Doris McCallister Meredith. He worked as a truck driver for over twenty years. After he retired, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He spent his days on the land riding the tractor and lawnmower, tinkering with anything he could put his hands on and fixing cars. Bobby loved his family passionately, especially spending precious time with his grandchildren.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Annie Laura Hutcheson; his great-grandson, Tripp Donaldson; and his son-in-law, James Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Loretta Meredith; daughters, Lisa Hoffius (Peter), Michelle Chavis (Donald), Barbara Smith, Beckie Donaldson, and Regina Meredith; brother, Benjamin Meredith; half-brother, Davey Meredith; grandchildren, Madison Grace Hoffius, Austin Hovey, Andrew Hovey, Heather Williams, Justin Smith, Eddie Donaldson Jr., Jennifer Donaldson, Tyler Beard, and Tristan Beard; great grandchildren, William James Smith, Smith Williams, Anna-Leigh Williams, Lane Donaldson, and Everett Donaldson; three step-grandchildren, Cassidy Chavis, Jordan Wells, and Abigale Chavis; along with numerous friends.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice for the care and compassion shown to their loved one during this very difficult time.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Linda Faye Bruner Danford, of Dothan, AL. passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday July 26, 2025. She lived a full and vibrant life of 83 years.
Linda was a loving Mother to her four children, Greg Danford, Kathy Harrell (James), Lisa Danford Lake, and Mike Danford, a cherished Grandmother to Kelli Williamson, Justin Cofield, Jodi Roldan , Jamison Danford, Phillip Danford, Jamie Faye Harrell, and Derek Danford. Her great-grandchildren, Storm Cofield, Judah Danford, Lilly Danford, Jesse Williamson, Gage Newton, Axle Roldan, and Luke Danford brought her great joy.
Linda was a gifted Interior Designer, receiving numerous accolades including the prestigious Top Designer award for the state of Georgia. She was adventurous, fun-loving, and compassionate with an unwavering faith, and she savored life. Linda will be remembered for her tremendous love and kindness. She will live in our hearts forever.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Charlie Bruner; sisters Nell Manning and Lucy Baxley; brothers John and William Bruner and one surviving sister Ethel Rabon. Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 5:30-6:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home in Dothan, AL. followed by a private graveside ceremony Tuesday. The family will be accepting flowers in honor of Linda’s life.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory, 1700 Barrington Road, Midland City, AL 36350 (334)983-6604
Freddie Paul Money Sr., 70, a life-long resident of Columbia, passed away on, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at Glover Funeral Home with Reverend Bridgman Harris officiating. A private family burial will follow at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 until 1:15 p.m., prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to, Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, 5871 County Road 65, Shorterville, AL 36373.
Freddie was born October 5, 1954, in Donalsonville, Georgia to the late James Edward & Lucy (Walker) Money. He spent the early years of his life in Columbia and was a 1973 graduate of Houston County High School. After school, he worked as a supervisor for Gates Power Drive for 20 years. Together with his wife, Marilyn, they owned and operated, Marilyn’s Deli in Columbia for 16 years. Most recently, Freddie worked as a school bus driver for the Henry County School System for the last 8 years. Freddie enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and singing karaoke. He was a long-time member and served as a deacon of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandchildren, Colby James Money, and Ashley Jordan Baber; his brothers, Jerry Milton Money, Homer Horrace Money, and Kenneth Wayne Money.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn A. Hardy Money of Columbia; his three children, James Edward Money (Loralee) of Columbia, Marilyn Michelle Dobbs (Christopher) of Dale County, and Freddie Paul Money Jr. (Kasey) of Ashford; his eight grandchildren, Brooklyn Saunders (Julius), James Edward Money Jr., Rachel Rochelle Cobb (Chris), Garett Kyle Lisenby, Brent Ashton Lisenby, Gracie Elizabeth Westbrook (Kaleb), Savannah Ann Money, and Katelynn Grace Money; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Jeanette Chapman Newton, a beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020, in Lexington, SC, at the age of 86. Born on April 7, 1934, in Dothan, AL, Jeanette’s early years were spent in Midland City, AL, where she grew up learning the values of family and community that would guide her throughout her life.
Jeanette’s journey led her to Bainbridge, GA, where she met and married the love of her life, the late Billy Charles Newton. The couple shared a deep and enduring love, one that was the cornerstone of their family. While Billy served in the US Navy, Jeanette dedicated herself to caring for their home and family, creating a warm and nurturing environment for their son Billy Newton and late daughter Cynthia Hubbert. Jeanette’s resilience and independence were further exemplified during her husband’s deployments, as she remained the steadfast anchor of their home.
Her sister, Evelyn Green, fondly remembers Jeanette’s unwavering support and the special bond they shared as siblings. Jeanette’s love extended beyond her immediate family, touching all those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Professionally, Jeanette was a highly skilled transcriptionist at Ft Rucker, where she worked until her retirement. Her colleagues admired her for her dedication and the meticulous care she put into her work. Jeanette’s professional achievements, however, were always secondary to her commitment to her family, whom she placed at the center of her world.
Jeanette’s interests and hobbies reflected her adventurous spirit and her willingness to embrace new challenges. She was a creative soul, engaging in pottery and painting homes and landscapes that captured her imagination. Her artistic endeavors were more than just pastimes; they were expressions of her zest for life and her desire to capture the beauty she saw in the world.
Those who knew Jeanette would describe her as loving and strong-willed. She was always there for her family, offering a helping hand or a listening ear without judgment. Her strength of character was evident in the way she approached life’s challenges with grace and determination.
Jeanette Chapman Newton’s legacy is one of love, resilience, and the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures. She will be deeply missed by all who were touched by her kindness and her unwavering spirit. As we say goodbye to Jeanette, we celebrate a life well-lived, full of moments that will be cherished and remembered by her family, friends, and all who were privileged to cross her path. Her memory will continue to inspire and guide us, just as her presence once did. Jeanette’s life story is a testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit.
A graveside to celebrated Jeanette’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Cox officiating.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 https://www.sunsetmemorialpark.com/obituaries/jeanette-newton
HARVEY REEVES
HEADLAND… Harvey Reeves, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home. He was 89.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at St. Peter A.M.E. Church, with Reverend Joshua Mann officiating and Reverend Bobby Joe Jackson giving a eulogy. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Reeves was born in Henry County, Alabama to the late Christopher Columbus Reeves and Mollie Williams Reeves. He lived his entire life in the Headland, Alabama area. He was engaged in farming his whole life. He worked with the Falkner Family Farm in Headland, Alabama. He and the late Larry Falkner could be seen most of the time driving around checking on the crops and livestock. He was a member of the Peanut Growers Association. He was a devoted member of the St. Peter A.M.E. Church in Headland, Alabama.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-nine years, Rosie Mae Reeves; his daughter, Shirley Reeves; his son-in-law, Jack Austin; his eighteen brothers and sisters; his sisters-in-law, Everlyn Kinard, Veverlyn Thornton, and Freddie Mae Reeves; and his brothers-in-law, Robert Earl Thornton and Jimmy Thornton.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his children, Rose Reeves, Cynthia Austin, Sandra Edwards (Sidney), Paul Harvey Reeves, Shelia Weeks (Harold), and Jennifer Faniel; his sisters-in-law, Ola Bell Hammock, Sarah Ann Copelin, Martha Jewel Fleming, Louise Williams, Mary Ann Thornton, and Mary Reeves; his brother-in-law, Allen Kinard; his fourteen grandchildren; his twenty-six great-grandchildren; and a host of his nieces, nephews, family, and friends, including a very special friend James Larry Falkner.
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