by Ward Wilson Funeral Home | Oct 10, 2025 | Obituaries
Mrs. Bonnie Nell Bain, age 73, of Dothan, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Born April 22, 1952 in Dothan to the late J. R. Littlefield and Miriam Lois Benton Littlefield, Bonnie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her family meant everything to her; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her heart.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse Robert Littlefield, Steven Benton Littlefield, Frederick Barry Littlefield, and Arthur Talmadge Littlefield.
She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Forest Russell Bain; her brother, Paul Howard Littlefield (Rhonda); her children, Denny Wilson, Amy Forrest (Don), Shane McNemar (Jessica), Michael Bain, Jim Bain (Anita), Richard Bain, Janet Molner (Frank), and Charlie Bain (Kim); her grandchildren, Kennith Wilson (Kayley), Devin Wilson, Kayla Rayford, Brenden Wilson (Alaysia), Allison Wilson, Don Forrest (Amber), Angela McNeely (Josh), Byron Rodriguez (Taylor), Kodah Holt, Clay Forrest, Kristian Hill (Destiny), Madysyn McNemar (Josh Bordelon), Logan McNemar, James Bain, Jessica Bain, Courtney Bain, Steven Molner (Carrie Woronick), Rachel Drouin (Joe), Christina Isbell (Chris), Andrew Bain, Joshua Doseck, Greg Doseck (Megean); her many, many great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, October 12, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Don Forrest and Brent Skipper officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until 2 PM, prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.st.jude.org/donate
by Glover Funeral Home | Oct 10, 2025 | Obituaries
Mavis Gail Baker Taylor, a resident of Dothan, Alabama and formerly of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Westside Terrace in Dothan, Alabama. She was 75 years old.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Rev. Stephen Doss officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.
Gail was born on August 10, 1950, in Barbour County, Alabama to the late Joseph “JW or Slim” William Baker and Ruby Lee Hall Baker. She worked for many years as a waitress in the retail food industry. She was known as a wonderful cook, and everyone loved her fried chicken. Gail also enjoyed watching television, especially game shows.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Randall Wayne Dansby; two daughters, Candy Renee Dansby and Angela Faye Dansby; brother, Jessie Wayne Baker.
Survivors include three sons, William Morris Dansby of Eufaula, Barry Eugene Dansby (Renee) of Phenix City, and Larry Gene Dansby of Birmingham; brother, James David Baker (Susan) of Eufaula; two sisters, Linda Joyce Williams of Dothan and Faye Baker of Baker Hill; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Brian Teal, Bladen Teal, Austin Jeffery, Justin Jeffery, Joey Jeffery, and Jeff Marshall.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home | Oct 9, 2025 | Obituaries
SALEM COMMUNITY…Mr. James L. Davis, a resident of the Salem Community, near Skipperville, died Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, in Extendicare Health & Rehab in Dothan. He was 88.
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
by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home | Oct 9, 2025 | Obituaries
ARGUTA COMMUNITY…Mrs. Jo Thomas Windham, a resident of the Arguta Community, died early Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, in Dale Medical Center. She was 85.
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
by Wright Funeral Home | Oct 9, 2025 | Obituaries
COLUMBIA… Gerald Lynn McKissack, a resident of Columbia, Alabama, passed away Wednesday night, October 8, 2025, at a Dothan hospital. He was 78.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Haleburg Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Bond officiating. Burial will follow in the Haleburg Cemetery. 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.
Gerald was born in Alabama to the late George L. McKissack and Helen Carter McKissack. He attended local schools and later earned his A.A.S. Degree in Business in Florida. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later in the National Guard for many years.
Gerald lived a full and hardworking life. In his younger years, he enjoyed racing and never missed a chance to cheer on his Alabama Crimson Tide. He loved being outdoors — whether fishing, gardening, or farming. He spent many years working in agriculture for the State of Florida, focusing on peanut production. Over the years, he also owned and operated the Shell Gas Station in Columbia, as well as owning three restaurants in town including Carol’s Restaurant.
He was a man who enjoyed good company, good food, and simple pleasures. Above all, he loved his family deeply and was proud of each of them.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Hartnagle.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carol McKissack; daughter, Kimberly Lynn McKissack, and step-daughters, Renee Filson, and Amy Pace; step-son, Joshua Terry; grandson, Alex Witham, and step-grandchildren, Shaylea Rodriguez-Valles (Daniel), William Filson (Meghan), Maggie Pace, Mary Claire Pace, and Kalynn Terry; sisters, Adelia Griffin and Nan Blount (Bob); along with nieces, Stephanie Howell (Alan), Jennifer Benefield (Jason ), Carla Swanson and Susan Longstreth, nephew John David Hartnagle; great nieces, Conleigh Benefield, Mary Catherine Howell, Delaney Hollihan (David) and great nephews, Jalan Howell and Braydan Benefield; great great niece, Sara Ann Hollihan.
by Glover Funeral Home | Oct 9, 2025 | Obituaries
John Randall Lehr, Jr. affectionately known as “JJ” to all who knew and loved him, of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly October 6, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was 39 years old.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Pastor Joey Ogletree officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. Graveside services will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Glover Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted.
JJ was born on October 10, 1985, in Eufaula, Alabama to John Randall, Sr. and Terita Gail Hart Lehr. He was a 2004 graduate of The Lakeside School and worked for Flat Iron as a bridge builder. JJ enjoyed riding motorcycles, bird hunting, Alabama Football “Roll Tide Roll”, arrowhead hunting, history, traveling and being adventurous. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul, Sr. and Tracey Nell Lehr; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Brenda Hart; two aunts, Cathy Hardeman and Sandra Brown.
Left to cherish his loving memories are his parents; brother, Curt Lehr; four uncles, Shan Hart (Amy), Paul Lehr, Jr., Scott Lehr (Mavis), and Harry Lehr; five aunts, Debbie Cost, Penny Burns, Mary Hollins, Jodie Stempson, and Phoebie Jernigan; nieces and nephews, Kenzie Lehr, Morgan Matthews (Trever), Corey Hart (Kimberly), Paisley, Liam, Carter, and several nieces and nephews from the Lehr family.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Brock Robinson, Sellers Spurlock, Ethan Wiggins, Kyle Woodfin, Ben Pomeroy, Jaime Hernandez, Danny Champion, Eddie Trammell, and Colt Ludlham.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
