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William Kenneth Campbell

William Kenneth Campbell

William Kenneth Campbell, a resident of Louisville, Alabama passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his residence. He was 88 years old.

There are no public services to announce at this time.

William was born on December 29, 1936, in Panama City, Florida to the late Talmadge William and Mattie Lee Dykes Campbell. He obtained an associates degree from Florida State University and worked in the floral design business and taught floral design for many years. He enjoyed working on the farm with his animals and flowers.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, AD Richburg and Horace Richburg; sister, Daisey Lee Richburg.

Survivors include his daughter, Christine Campbell (John Cromer) of Lousiville, Alabama and a grandson, Joshua Emanuel; his two dogs, that he loved dearly, Rocky and Rusty.

Perry Dean Weems

Perry Dean Weems

TALLAHASSEE, FLORDA. . .Perry Dean Weems, a resident of Tallahassee, Florida, died Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, in the Lake City V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Florida. He was 77.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 28, 2025, in the Haleburg Cemetery with Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating, Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Perry Weems was born in Abbeville, Alabama and was raised in Haleburg, Alabama and Jacksonville, Florida. He served his country in the U. S. Navy. Perry lived most of his adult lifetime in Tallahassee, Florida. He was retired as an Automobile Salesman with Werner Kia in Tallahassee. He was a member of Killearn Methodist Church in Tallahassee. Perry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Frank Weems, his mother, Jeanne Trawick Weems, his step-mother, Gail Weems, a sister, Jane Mickler, two brothers, Robert Weems, Jr. and Thomas Wayne Weems, a step-sister, Wylene Blair, a step-brother, Orville Harrison, half-brothers, Jackey Lynn Weems and Johnny Ben Kendall.
Surviving relatives include his daughters, Abbie Weems Tyson (Jeremy), Lee, Florida; and Amanda Grace Weems, Tallahassee, FL; a grandson, Wyatt Finch; a brother, Wiley Joe Weems (Tina), Woodville, FL; a step-brother, Allen Harrison (Charlotte), Andalusia, AL; an Aunt, Martha Weems Sanders and the Mother of Perry’s daughters, Benita Bailey, nieces, Alden Smith, Amy Faith, Aneita Shaw, Megan Michaels, Kelsey Kyle and Brandi Chace, a nephew, Sean Weems, numerous cousins who Perry was very close to in Alabama, a special friend and caretaker, Doris Clark of Tallahassee.
 HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com.  This establishment does not own a crematory.

Pamela Renee Flowers Money of Gulf Shores

PAMELA RENEE FLOWERS MONEY

GULF SHORES, AL… Pamela Renee Flowers Money, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away from an extended illness on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at her home. She was 69.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend James “Dusty” Gray officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2506 SR-134, Headland, Alabama 36345, or www.give.tithe.ly.

Mrs. Money was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Milton Flowers and Doris Farmer Flowers. She lived in Headland, Alabama for childhood and young adult lifetime. She was a 1974 graduate of Headland High School, where she was very active in the NJROTC. In 1973, she was crowned Miss Headland. The following year, in 1974, she held the title of Miss National Peanut. In 1975, she became Miss Alabama USA, placed as 1st Runner-Up at the Miss USA pageant, where she also won the Miss Photogenic award She pursued a successful modeling career for years. She served as the President of the GOP campaign headquarters in Collier County, Florida. She had also lived in Naples, Florida before moving to Gulf Shores, Alabama seven years ago.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Flowers, Jerry Flowers, and Robert Dell Flowers.

Leaving to cherish her memories are her husband, Steve Money, Gulf Shores, AL; her daughter, Laina Posey (Neville), Spanish Fort, AL ; her grandchildren, Bria DeLong, Olivia Posey, Emilia Posey, and Thomas Posey all of Spanish Fort, AL; her sister, Margaret Pitchford of Abbeville, AL; her sisters-in-law, Ruth Flowers, Macon, GA, Sylvia Flowers, Macon, GA, and Donna Flowers, Alexis, IL; her brothers-in-law, Richard Money (Terri), Shane Money (Janet), and Chris Money (Susan) all of Headland, AL; her special nephew, Glen Pitchford (Leisa) of  Rehobeth, AL; and her several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Deborah Westmoreland “Debbie” Jennings

Deborah Westmoreland “Debbie” Jennings

Deborah “Debbie” Westmoreland Jennings of Samson, Alabama passed away April 17, 2025.

A celebration of life service will be held at Piney Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00pm.  The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00pm.

Debbie was born November 23, 1954, in Tryon, North Carolina to the late Ray and Margaret Westmoreland.  She was a loving and devoted wife and mother.  She had a passion for gardening and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Debbie found joy in every situation and saw the good in everyone she met, never once finding fault, only grace.

In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Phillip Dewayne Jennings, one daughter Tonya Jennings, and a brother Junior Westmoreland.

Debbie is survived by three sons, Joe Jennings (Pam), Jeff Jennings and Jason Jennings; seven grandchildren, Kassidy Hester, Karlee Hester, Nate Jennings, Ty Jennings (Bayley), Magen Jennings, Kaden Owens and Sunny Jennings; three great-grandchildren, Rhett Jennings, Warren Messer and Winston Hollobaugh; and a younger brother, Thomas “Tommy” Westmoreland (Jody).

“Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

 

Margie Welch

Margie Welch

Margie Welch

November 1, 1943 – April 24, 2025

Mrs. Margie Holloway Welch, age 81, of Opp, Alabama passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Mizell Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Welch is survived by her son, Vann Welch & wife, Tina; daughters, Tammy Welch Buckelew & husband, Jeff, and Yvette Welch; sisters, Betty Scofield and Fay Benton; and grandchildren, Ty Buckelew & Sheena, Amanda Ellison & Jonathon, Vann Halford & Shayne, Kristen Stinson & Dustin, Jamie Lawson, Tristian Pace, Matthiew Pace and Cade Lawson; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Welch; son, Mike Welch; brother, Johnny Holloway; sister, Sue Holloway; and parents, Merle Moulton Holloway and Willis Holloway.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Holloway Welch will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 28, 2025 from Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Dwayne Seay and Aaron Hightower will be officiating.

Michael C. Durham

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Michael C. Durham
Michael Durham age 75 of Dothan passed away April 17, 2025.
Michael was born October 20, 1949 in Ocala, Florida to James Z. Durham and Constance R. Walker Durham
He worked for many years as an ASE Certified auto technician and 14 years as night auditor at Fairfield Inn.
Michael was an avid reader enjoying science fiction books   He also enjoyed old classic black and white movies and westerns  such as his favorite Rio Bravo.
Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Sharlene Paramore Durham; son Alexander Durham; daughter Sephy.