Mae Matthews Salisbury, a beacon of kindness and selflessness, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 77. Born on April 19, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, Mae grew up in Maine, where her early life was marked by her grace as a majorette and her musical talent as a pianist. Her gentle spirit and dedication to caring for others defined her life’s work and passions.
Mae’s professional journey as a Registered Nurse was one of admirable commitment and achievement. She provided compassionate care and healing hands at Flowers and Southeast Hospitals. Her dedication to nursing and her desire to improve the lives of others didn’t stop at the hospital doors. Mae’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to start two Home Health Agencies, extending her care to those who needed it within the comfort of their own homes. Upon retiring at the age of 62 in the sunny state of Florida, Mae continued to touch lives through her written words, authoring two books, “The Journey, The Great Sword of Truth” and “The Remnant”.
Mae’s love for her family was the centerpiece of her world. She is survived by her loving children, Rob Salisbury (Jean), Steve Salisbury (Jeana), and Sue Gilliland (Jim). Her legacy of love and kindness lives on through her grandchildren, Sarah Patterson (Britt), Jennifer Salisbury, Rachel Salisbury, Emma Salisbury, Abby Salisbury, Quinn Gilliland, and Ainslee Gilliland, who will forever cherish the memories and lessons imparted by their beloved grandmother. Her brothers, Scott Emery, Doug Emery, and Donald Emery, along with her brother-in-law, Larry Netter, and her niece and nephew, Jessica Emery and Chris Netter, will remember Mae as a guiding light and a source of unwavering support.
Mae rejoins her late parents, Robert and Shirley Emery, and her sister, Sue Netter, leaving behind a legacy of the love and care she bestowed upon everyone she met.
Mae’s interests painted a picture of a woman with a zest for life and a heart full of joy. Her canine companions were never far from her side, and her love for her dogs was a testament to her nurturing soul. From the streets of Boston to the shores of Maine, Mae carried with her the spirit of her birthplace and the values instilled in her during her formative years.
Infant Wesley Matthew Craven, son of Brandon Allen Craven and Avery RheaAnn Williams Craven, was called home to be with Jesus Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Robert Williams (Lindsay) of Washington, Indiana and Rebecca Wagler (Bradley) of Odon, Indiana; his paternal grandparents, Stacey Craven of Jasper, Indiana and Matthew Craven (Aimee) of Bedford, Indiana.
Kim Allen Rentschler, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab. He was 74 years old.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Glover Funeral Home in Eufaula, Alabama with Rev. Stephen Doss and Bro. Dardin Kirby officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.
Kim was born on October 20, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Goldie Gettie Rentschler. He retired as a carpenter from the Warner Robins Air Force Base. Kim enjoyed painting and carpentry. He attended First Assembly of God in Eufaula, Alabama.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and two sisters.
He is survived by three stepchildren, Kenny Greene (Leteica), Teresa Medley (Gene), and Liz Bussey (Terry); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
MIDLAND CITY… John Allen Austin, Jr., a resident of Midland City, Alabama, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025, at his home. He was 82.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Brother Todd Whaley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Austin was born in Dale County, Alabama to the late John Austin and Helen Shupert Austin. He was a 1961 Graduate of Dale County High School. He retired from Pemco World Air Services after forty-five years of service. He was a huge Alabama Fan. He was passionate about the outdoors, whether he was fishing, hunting, traveling, or camping. The beach and the mountains were a few of his favorite places. It made his day to play dominoes with his brothers. He loved his family and the gatherings they had, whether it was a cook-out or a karaoke competition. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Austin.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife of sixty-two years, Twyla Whaley Austin; his daughters, Angela Brannon (Michael) and Donna Barron (Todd); his sons, Steve Austin and Johnny Austin (Susana); his brothers, Ricky Austin (Joyce), Gary Austin (Pam), and Bobby Austin (Cindy); his sister-in-law, Sandra Austin; his grandchildren, Christopher Brannon (Stephanie), Ashley Lewis (Jordan), Haley Barron, and Bruno Miguel; his great-grandchildren, Julianne Richmann, Johanna Brannon, Judson Brannon, and Maggie Lewis; and several nieces and nephews.
ABBEVILLE. . .Robert Lamar Harpe, a resident of Abbeville, died Saturday night, March 15, 2025, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility. He was 81.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with eulogies to be given by Paul Peterson and Jerry Brown. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Abbeville Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary in Headland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church “Rebuild Fund”, P.O. Box 606, Abbeville, AL 36301.
Lamar Harpe was born and reared in Abbeville, son of the late Rubin Foy Harpe and Mary Stone Boatwright Harpe. He was a graduate of Abbeville High School. Lamar served his country in the Army National Guard and retired with rank of Staff Sergeant. He lived in Dothan before returning to Abbeville in 2022. Lamar was a member of Cornerstone Church. He was retired from Circle Pest Control. Lamar was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Harpe and a brother, Jackey T. Harpe.
Surviving relatives include three daughters, Julie Powell (Jim), Dothan; Wendy Blair, Headland; and Tina Overstreet (Jimmy), Dothan; a sister, Emma Rose Perry, Dothan; a sister-in-law, Cleta Harpe, Abbeville; grandchildren, Josh Blair, Dalton Spann, Matthew Powell, Brittany Smith (Skylar), Michael Powell, Mark Powell, Jason Overstreet, Jeremy Overstreet (Meagan), and Justin Overstreet; a great-grandchild, Carter Bedsole.
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.
GEORGETOWN, GA… David Paul Colwell, a resident of Georgetown, Georgia, passed away Friday night, March 14, 2025, at his home. He was 80.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Joey Hudspeth officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
The service will be livestreamed on Wright Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page, for anyone who is not available to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 821 Alpharetta, GA 30009, or www.angelsrescue.org.
Mr. Colwell was born in Portland, Oregon to the late Dayle Alexander Colwell and Florence Nelly Cantrell. Most of his childhood was spent in Walla Walla, Washington and other parts of Eastern Washington as well as part of Southern California. He married Donna N. Brock of Puyallup, WA on September 8, 1962. The family lived in Lakewood, WA where Mr. Colwell worked as a master painter. He joined the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the late 70’s. The Federal Penitentiary on McNeil Island in Washington closed in 1981, resulting a long career that took the family all across the United States, including Bloomburg, NY, Long Beach, CA, Terrel, TX, Jonesboro, GA, Hopatcong, NJ, Petersburg, VA, Canon City, CO, Coal Creek, CO, Ball Ground, GA, and finally Georgetown, GA. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a facility manager, making his home in his beloved mountains of Cotopaxi, CO.
Mr. Colwell lived life on his own terms. He was the definition of a true American with a wide range of lifestyles from a Hippie to Law Enforcement. He took pride in his association with the Tacoma Outsider’s Motorcycle Club. He loved his animals.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Nadine Brock Colwell; his son, Richard Colwell; and his sister, Constance Colwell.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his daughter, Tammy Brewer (Danny); his son, James Colwell (Tammy); his sister, Sylvia Douglas; his brother, Kenneth Colwell; his grandchildren, Brandy Stone, Alanna Jenkins, Jason Decker (Jana), Rachel Gordon (Charles), Russell Decker (Teresa), Nicole Brookshire (Chris), Hunter Colwell, and Dustin Colwell; and his seventeen great-grandchildren.
Kim Allen Rentschler, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab. He was 74 years old.
