Mr. James D. (Jimmy) DePriest of Dothan passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the age of 52.
Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, May 2, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Jimmy is survived by his parents, David and Angela DePriest, sister, Lee Bodiford and brother, Joey (Tammy) DePriest.
Jerry Wallace Kennedy
February 28, 1946 – April 3, 2025
Jerry Wallace Kennedy passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 28,
1946, Jerry lived a life of service, commitment, and quiet strength.
He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967, with
assignments in Okinawa and North Dakota. Following his military service, Jerry continued
to serve his community as a dedicated officer with the Albany Police Department from
1972 until his retirement in 1990.
In his retirement, Jerry made his home in Ft. Gaines, Georgia, where he enjoyed a quieter
pace of life on Lake Eufaula.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Edmon Kennedy; his mother, Nell Johnson
Kennedy; his sister, Genella Kennedy Hancock; and his brothers, Thomas Edwin and Jackie
Wayne Kennedy.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Kennedy; his daughter, Nicole Knights (fiancé Patrick
Kinzel); and his cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie Willis (Clay) and Christian Knights
(fiancé Marylen Kennedy); and his great grandchildren Jaxon, Lilly and Sadie. He is also
survived by his brothers-in-law, Danny Williams (Leigh) and Jackie Williams (Elaine), who
were especially supportive during his illness.
He will be remembered for his service, his devotion to family and country, and the legacy he
leaves behind in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Sandra “Sandy” Butler Schlueter from Taylor, Alabama passed away
peacefully on April 12, 2025 after an extended illness. She was 83 years old,
born and raised in Huntsville, AL.
Sandy loved spending time with her friends at the Taylor Senior Center,
where she was an enthusiastic member of the Taylor Senior Dancing Team.
They often visited various Assisted Nursing facilities to spread joy through
dance. She also had a passion for traveling and playing BINGO at the Elks
Lodge. Mrs. Schlueter cherished being around people and was a devoted
member of Grandview Baptist Church. After retiring from civil service at Ft.
Rucker, AL, she continued to touch hearts with her sweet and kind nature.
She had a special fondness for chocolate and Diet Coke, which always brought
a smile to her face.
Mrs. Schlueter was preceded in death of her husband Walter Schlueter; her
parents Foster and Lillian Butler.
She is survived by her beloved children: Denise (Ron) Wilkins, Cottonwood,
AL, Ralph (Rachael) Pritchard, Tampa FL, daughter in law Delanie Pritchard,
Bonifay, FL.
Grandchildren: Charlotte Wilkins, Cottonwood, AL, Bradley Wilkins
(Courtney) Dothan, AL, Michelle (Jeff) Bosse, Panama City, FL, Meredith
Pritchard, Bonifay, FL, Ethan Pritchard, Silicon Valley, CA and Cameron
Pritchard, Tampa, FL.
Great-grandchildren: Colton and Emmie, Cottonwood, AL, Ellie and Lily
Panama City, FL.
Brother: Senator Tom (Karen) Butler, Huntsville, AL.
A family private memorial service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery,
Huntsville, AL.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Sodalis Senior Living,
Defuniak Springs, FL for the care they provided.
Mary Elizabeth Wheeler of Geneva, AL passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was 79 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 02, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Jadon Schank and Rev. Dennis Schank officiating. Burial will follow in the Geneva City Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted.
Elizabeth was born on November 01, 1945, to the late Daniel DeWitt and Lottie Elizabeth Posey Chalker. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was at her happiest when she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She cherished spending every available moment with her family. She retired from Clinton Mills in Geneva where she worked in the spinning room for several years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church for years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Wheeler; two daughters, Sandra Free and Rhonda Galloway; one brother, Jerry Chalker and one sister, Sue Brown.
Elizabeth is survived by three children, Teresa White (Steve), Wanda Harrell (Mike), all of Geneva, AL and Kevin Wheeler (Ashley) of Hartford, AL; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; several extended family members and friends.
The family wishes to thank Kindred Home Health and Gentiva Hospice for their devoted love and care of their loved one.
Patricia Ann Jackson, 63, of Samson, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 01, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Bro. Donnie Earles officiating. Burial will follow in Travelers Rest cemetery in Samson, AL with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5 -7 p.m.
Patricia was born on October 9, 1961, to the late Ethel Lee and Arthur D. Jackson in Florala, AL. She was most well-known for working at the Big/Little Store (Sunstop) in Samson for many years. Prior to that, she worked at the sewing factory until it closed. She carried many names throughout her life, but her favorites were Mama, Nana, and Grandma. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandbabies, family and friends. In the years following her inability to work, she loved taking care of her grandson, Rhykar Snyder, watching game shows, and sharing her faith and testimony of what Jesus has done for her. Patricia always let that little light shine everywhere she went and to whomever she talked to.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Jackson; three sisters, Estelle Ramos, Luvinia Parker and Adell Jackson; two nieces, two nephews and one great grandson; and the love of her life for 35 years, Hubert Alford Adams.
Patricia is survived by two daughters, Denise Moore and Deanna Snyder (Zach), all of Samson, AL, two step daughters, Sherry Addison (Eric) of Talladega, AL and Virginia Harris (Trent) of Panama City, FL; son, Travis Adams of Defuniak Springs, FL; two sisters, Lorene Carr of Samson, AL and Mary Nell Shay (Carl), of Apopka, FL; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and other extended family; a very special nephew, Micheal Adams (Rachel) and their daughter, Chelsea, who she called her own and who was willing to help in any way and at any time.
The family would like to thank all of those at Dayspring Hospice for the care and devotion they have provided over the past few years.
Mr. Burnice Havard Phillips of Samson, Alabama passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He was 89 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 01, 2025, at Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donnie Earles and Rev. Kevin Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 p.m. Thursday and continue until time for service. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church in his memory.
Mr. Havard was born on January 06, 1936, to the late W. M. and Elzie A. Carpenter Phillips. He was a lifelong and faithful member of the Piney Grove Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for a number of years. He was a member of the Samson Masonic Lodge #624 and the Blue Lodge. He retired from Ft. Rucker after 38 years of service, retiring as an aircraft maintenance inspector. He served 4 years in the US Navy and in the Alabama National Guard for several years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bird and coon hunting. When he wasn’t hunting and fishing, his passion was playing a good game of pool.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Weston Phillip Smith and two sisters, Chapell Ellenburg and Sarah Blair.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Shelby Jean Strickland Phillips of Samson, AL; four daughters, Cynthia Pittman (Robert), Gayla Bowden (Max), Lynn Smith (Chris Prescott), all of Samson, AL and Lydia Rogers (Shane) of Dothan, AL; 10 grandchildren, Broc Barnes (Lindsay), Bailey Herrera (Mike), Kelsie Alford, Kylie Weeks (Nick), Mikayla Cloud (Sean), Seth Rogers (Macy), Lane Pittman (Shaley), Bailey Fisher (Chris), Marty Bowden and Jake Bowden; 12 great grandchildren, Amelia Barnes, Luke Barnes, Cali Barnes, Jude Herrera, Harlan Herrera, RaeLee Thompkins, CharLee McCollough, Connor Dean, Hadley Dean, Khloe Weeks, Emmie James Rogers and Wrenley Mae Rogers; a number of special nieces, nephews, extended family and friends also survive.