ABBEVILLE… Walter Sporman Knowles, Jr., a resident of Twin Magnolias Assisted Living in Abbeville, Alabama, formerly of Headland, Alabama, passed away early Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 79.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Knowles was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Walter Sporman Knowles, Sr. and Ada Lillian Knight Knowles. He lived his entire life in the Headland, Alabama area, until his health deteriorated and had to move into the Twin Magnolias Assisted Living in Abbeville, Alabama. He was a 1964 graduate of Headland High School, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. Sporman took over the water superintendent position for the City of Headland, from his father.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Gayle Knowles Johns and her husband, Maxwell “Clay” Johns and Linda Knowles; his aunt and uncle, Vivian Knight Starling and James Gwynn Starling.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his daughter, Renea Knowles; his granddaughter, Kaitlyn Knowles; his nieces, Nicole Feggins (Charles) and Jessica Melton (Reginald); his great-nieces and nephews, Tanner McClenny, Taylor Feggins, Kinslee Melton, and Blake Feggins; and his cousin, Susan Starling Harman.
Mrs. Judith Lee Kyle Wolf, a resident of Ozark, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Wesley Place in Dothan. She was 83 years old.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Wolf 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 6, 2025, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ozark with Reverend Chris Boutin officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Thursday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Mrs. Wolf was born July 26, 1941 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Myron Harvey Kyle and Elizabeth Grace Hofmann Kyle. She married W. Merrill Wolf in 1961 and accompanied him during his twenty years of service in the United States Army. Mrs. Wolf worked with Synovus Bank (formerly Ft. Rucker National Bank) handling CDs and IRAs for twenty years. Mrs. Wolf was active at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Ozark for many years in child and adult religious education and the Ministry of Care for the sick and bereaved. She was a board member for the Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Service for twenty years. She enjoyed camping with her family and taking travel tours to many places.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Merrill Wolf. Survivors include two sons, Steven Robert Wolf of Ozark and David Merrill Wolf (Kathryn) of Panama City, Florida; granddaughters, Christina Cline (Christopher) of Ozark, Amanda Wolf (Richard) of Enterprise and Sarah Wolf of Panama City, Florida; great grandchildren, Tyler Cline and Michael Cline of Ozark; and one brother, Robert Edward Kyle (Susan). One nephew also survives.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, P. O. Box 1008, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
MIDLAND CITY… Rodney “Kevin” Green, a resident of Midland City, Alabama, passed away early Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 9, 2025, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Alabama with Reverend Mike Griggs officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
The family is accepting flowers or contributions may be made in Mr. Green’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Mr. Green was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late John Pugh Green and Bettye Powers Green. He lived in the Midland City area his entire life. He was a 1971 graduate of Dale County High School. He retired from Bell Frame & Brake in Dothan, Alabama. He was an avid Alabama football fan. He was a member of the Sylvan Grove Methodist Church.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Ryan Green; and his brothers, Stevie Green and David Green.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his high school sweetheart and wife of fifty-two years, Monti McNeal Green; his daughter, Ashley Green Martin; his son, Brandon Green (Melissa); his sister-in-law, Janice Hodges Green; his grandchildren, Lilly Green, Donovan Green, Hudson Green, Ali Martin, and Gavin Martin; and his several nieces and nephews.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be his son and grandsons.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Gentiva Hospice and especially his nurse, Ellen Strack; and also, the nurses on the fourth floor of Flowers Hospital, for their support and loving care shown to Kevin through his illness.
ABBEVILLE… Carl Brooks, Sr., a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away early Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 76.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Sunday at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Apostle Gloria King officiating. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Brooks was born in Henry County, Alabama, to the late Johnny Brooks and Pearline Hardge Brooks. He had lived in Abbeville most of his lifetime. He was a graduate of the Henry County Training School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Carl was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Brooks.
Leaving to cherish his memories are children, Richard Brooks, Carl Brooks, Jr., Timothy Brooks (Stephanie), Cynthia Brooks, Latonya Brooks, Kenyetta Brooks, Maurice Brooks, and Shaterra Brooks; his fifteen grandchildren; his 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Carl Brooks, Jr., Jamal Mills, Arthur Richardson, Keith Mills, Jeremy Price, and Johnny Mills.
ABBEVILLE. . .Jane Brannon Murphy, a resident of Abbeville, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, at her home. She was 91.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 5, 2025, in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Henry Fullington, Darden Kirby and Reverend Justin Aultman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 Thursday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, c/o Claudia Trawick, 213 McClendon Drive, Abbeville, AL 36310 or to Old Center Church, c/o Nancy Woods, 1169 County Road 89, Newville, AL 36353.
Mrs. Murphy was born and reared in the Old Center community of Henry County, daughter of the late Morgan Arthur Brannon and Mary Ella Snell Brannon. She was a graduate of Newville High School where she was crowned “Miss Newville”. Mrs. Murphy lived in Abbeville all her adult lifetime. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and its W.M.U and was also a member of the Bowen Homemakers Club. Mrs. Murphy worked formerly with her husband in the operation of Murphy Farm Center. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hughes, five brothers, Marvette Brannon, Felix Brannon, Perry Brannon, Terry Brannon and Arthur Lee Brannon.
Surviving relatives include her husband, George Edgar Murphy, two daughters, Lisa Murphy Trawick (Chuck), Newville; and Ann Murphy, Huntsville; a son, Lee Murphy (Nancy), Enterprise; a sister-in-law, Jane Messick Murphy; grandchildren, Amanda Aultman (Justin), Claudia Trawick, Eliza Trawick, Cal Trawick (Laurel), Justin Murphy, Josh Murphy (Mallory), and Julie Butterworth (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Dalton Aultman (Katie), Branden Aultman, Evelyn Murphy, Abigail Murphy, Mary Margaret Murphy, Jackson Butterworth, Cade Butterworth and Mary Ryan Butterworth; a great-great-granddaughter, Josie Aultman; numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be the grandsons and Andrew Hartzog and Matthew Hughes.
The family would like to express their appreciation to SouthernCare Hospice, Southeast Home Health Care and special caregivers, Nina, Stella, Sarah, Mary, Brenda and Andrea, for the loving care and kindness shown to “Miss Jane”.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
Anna Roberts Quattlebaum, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the venerable age of 91. Born on July 10, 1933, in the close-knit community of Rockwood, Tennessee, Anna’s life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and the joy of simple pleasures.
Anna, often endearingly referred to as Gypsy by those who knew her best, was the loving wife of the late Edker D. Quattlebaum and a devoted mother to her children. She was predeceased by her beloved son Keith Brannon and daughter Donna Hall. Her legacy continues through her daughter Anna King and her husband Mark, her adored grandchildren Leigh Cook (Kevin), Brandon Brannon, David Holland, Todd Holland (Sherry), Nickie Anderson (Andy), and Jason Hall (Allison), as well as her cherished great-grandchildren Hunter, Kylie, Zach, Brittney, Ashley, Dustin, Dylan, Anthony, Travis, Christopher, Isaiah, Seth, and Kaylee; and numerous great great grandchildren. Anna was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Annie Watova Roberts and her brothers, Ray Roberts, Roland Roberts, George Herbert Newman, Eddie Newman, James Newman, and Harold Newman.
Her formative years were spent in the halls of Rockwood schools, where she laid the groundwork for a life of hard work and dedication. Anna’s career was defined by her love for the food industry, where she served with a smile and a generous heart. She brought warmth to every corner of the Troy University Cafe and later, her caring presence was felt by all who visited the Lazyboy establishment where she worked.
A woman of many talents, Anna was an exceptional seamstress. Her adventurous spirit led her to travel, often visiting a friend in West Virginia, and she loved the beach. Anna’s zest for life was infectious; she was a true Southern lady with a readiness to experience new things, always willing to try anything once.
In the kitchen, Anna was unparalleled; her cooking was a testament to her love for her family and friends. Her laughter was a melody that resonated in the hearts of those who knew her.
Anna’s life was a lesson in love and tenacity. She faced life’s challenges head-on and always emerged with grace. Her stories, filled with wit and wisdom, will be passed down through generations, and her memory will be a treasure in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
A graveside service to honor Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Sunset Memorial Park.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Wesley Place for the compassionate care they provided to Gypsy. Your kindness and the way you treated her like family will always be remembered with gratitude.
Anna Roberts Quattlebaum, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the venerable age of 91. Born on July 10, 1933, in the close-knit community of Rockwood, Tennessee, Anna’s life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and the joy of simple pleasures.