James David Suggs, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his residence. He was 56 years old.
David was born on October 11, 1968, in Eufaula, Alabama to Johnny Franklin Suggs and Sharon Ann McLain Mann. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, four-wheeler riding, and jet skiing. He was known to be a great mechanic that loved working on vehicles. He attended Eufaula Church of God.
His survivors include his parents; four children, Johnathan, Ashley, Dillon, and Devin; sister, Christine Sellers of Eufaula; several grandchildren.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Larry Joe Austin, age 91, resident of Dothan passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home.
A Graveside Service will be held 12:00pm at Memory Hill Cemetery on Friday, February 28, 2025 with Rev. Taylor Rutland and Rev. Bob Gross officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to The First Baptist Church of Dothan, General Fund 300 West Main Street Dothan, AL 36301.
Larry was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia on August 10, 1933 to Benjamin William Austin and Velma Sewell Austin. He graduated from Ashford High School in 1952. Larry became an accountant in his later years and was self-employed. He attended First Baptist Church of Dothan. For sixty-two years of marriage, his hobby was his wife, June. After her passing he began a ministry of his own by visiting others in the nursing home and showing love to everyone he came in contact with. For his ninetieth birthday, he went skydiving and thoroughly enjoyed it. Larry was full of love and full of life.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, June Austin.
Survivors include his son, Joe Austin (Jan) of Huntsville; daughter, Karen Austin Pybus (Billy) of Dothan; six grandchildren, Matt Austin (Brigitte), Ben Austin (Ashley), Logan Austin, Ashley Pierce (Joe), Austin Wells (Ashley), Bradley Wells; six great grandchildren, Carter Wells, Jackson Austin, Zoey Austin, Lily Grace Austin, Heidi Austin, Anderson Peirce; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Austin, Ben Austin, Logan Austin, Austin Wells, Bradley Wells and Carter Wells.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
DALEVILLE…Mr. David Surginer, a resident of Daleville, died late Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 81.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at The Gathering Place, 630 Porter Andrews Road, Ozark, Alabama, with Pastor Michael Woodham officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Thursday at The Gathering Place.
Mr. Surginer, son of the late Lawrence Thomas Surginer and Lera Louise Skaggs Surginer, was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He lived most of his lifetime in Corpus Christi and Dallas, Texas before moving to Daleville in 2018. One of his greatest passions was music, especially playing the Bass Guitar, for the Living Proof Band. Mr. Surginer coached Pee Wee Football for over thirty years and most recently in Daleville for the Daleville Warhawks. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of the Daleville Masonic Lodge #903 where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a Past Master of Portland Lodge, Portland, Texas. Mr. Surginer attended Chalkhead Baptist Church in Ozark. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Surginer, a grandson, Kyle Koffer, two sisters, Helen Humphrey and Martie Armstrong, and a brother, Acie Surginer.
Surviving relatives include his wife of twenty eight years, Phyllis Carpenter Surginer, Daleville; his children, Ailene Koffer (Tony), Corpus Christi, Texas, Audrey Surginer (Marty), Fort Worth, Texas, Samantha Rexrode (Jason), Fort Worth, Texas, Steve Dubose (Karen), Richmond, Kentucky, and Rexanne Johnson (Staff Sergeant, United States Army, Retired, Billy Johnson), Enterprise; sister, Patricia Coleman, Sinton, Texas; two brothers, E.L. Surginer (Margaret), San Antonio, Texas and Larry Surginer (Barbara), Corpus Christi, Texas; twenty one grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
MAGNOLIA CHURCH COMMUNITY…Mr. Warren Arthur Murphy, a resident of Magnolia Church Community, near Skipperville, died early Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025, in Dothan. He was 73.
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
Linda Jean Bullard Ness
June 1, 1943-February 24, 2025
Linda Jean Bullard Ness passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Berkeley, California, with her son and son-in-law by her side.
Linda was born in Dothan, Alabama, on June 1, 1943, at Moody Hospital to Agnes Watson Bullard and Charles Henderson Bullard. She spent her very early years in Henry County before moving to Dothan, Alabama. She attended Minnie T. Heard Elementary School, Young Jr. High School, and Dothan High School. She moved to Greensboro, Alabama, and graduated from Greensboro High School in 1961.
Linda loved talking about her brothers, Ted, Terry, and Matt, or as she called them her “Bubbas”. They were all very close growing up in their hometown of Dothan.
Linda worked in administration at UCSF Hospital in San Francisco before her retirement and then enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, Steve.
Linda loved her family, and even though she lived in San Francisco, she kept up with every member of her family through visits and phone calls. She always ended the phone calls with “I love you! Kisses!”
Those who knew Linda described her as unique, loving, generous, and well-read, especially in British and American literature. She was an expert in grammar and was always willing to provide grammatical tips to her friends and family.
Watching SEC football, especially her Alabama Crimson Tide, cooking delicious meals for her family, and reading were her favorite pastimes.
Linda is survived by her daughter Laine Campbell, her son Rod Fraser (Everett), grandchildren Haley Agnes Demian and Nathanial Demian-Duncan, a great granddaughter, brothers Terry Bullard (Karen), Matt Bullard (Linda), and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Steven Ness, and her brother Ted Watson Bullard.
James Herbert Roney, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, left this world peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the age of 94, in Dothan, Alabama.
Born on July 23, 1930, in Headland, Alabama to the late Herbert Roney and Lucy Owens Roney, James’s life was a testament to his faith-filled and passionate spirit. He was a friendly soul whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him.
James shared a blissful life with his beloved wife, Anne Chapman Roney. Together, they raised a family that included their children, all of whom will cherish the memories of their good Daddy: Mike Roney (Debra), Gary Roney (Christine), Patti Godwin (Joe), and Cheryl Susemichel (Larry). He was a proud patriarch to his grandchildren, Christopher Roney, Stephanie Susemichel, Emily Susemichel, Dajun Godwin (Jamie), Rowan Godwin (Abby), and Kealani Roney; and he delighted in the joy of his great-grandchildren, Vivian, Caroline, Kyle, Lara Leah, Emerson, Cailin, Giovanah, and Bridger. James’s only brother, Tom Roney (Kay), also survives him and continues to cherish the memories they shared throughout their lives. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the sitters, Sherry, Beverly, Gentiva Hospice, and all who provided compassionate support in helping James care for his wife, Anne.
James’s brief stint at Auburn University was cut short by homesickness, but his entrepreneurial spirit was not to be dampened. He found his calling in the grocery business, owning and operating Roney IGA until his retirement at the age of 80. Under his guidance, the business grew to include several stores, each one a testament to his dedication and hard work.
His passion for life was evident in his many interests. James was an avid aviator, having loved to fly small aircraft. His younger years were spent crop dusting for extra money, a job that combined his love for flying with practicality. His voice, a harmonious instrument, found its home in a gospel quartet, traveling extensively to share music that touched countless hearts. An angler at heart, James loved to fish, finding solace and joy in the stillness of nature.
James was also known as a mentor whose wisdom was sought after by many. He had a gift for offering words of comfort and guidance, and his impact on those he mentored was profound. His membership at Cornerstone Church was a reflection of his commitment to his faith and community, where he was respected and loved by many.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Cornerstone Church with Reverend Bobby Marks officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 2 PM, one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s hospital or the Wiregrass Area Food Bank Brown Bag Program.
As we bid farewell to James Herbert Roney, we celebrate a life beautifully lived. His story does not end with his passing but continues in the memories cherished by his loved ones and the countless lives he touched. James’s journey on earth may have concluded, but the love he shared and the wisdom he imparted will forever be etched in the hearts of his family and friends.
James David Suggs, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his residence. He was 56 years old.
Larry Joe Austin, age 91, resident of Dothan passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home.
