It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we remember and celebrate the life of our beloved matriarch, Joanna Gregory, who was born in April 1942 in New Jersey. A woman of incredible strength, warmth, and grace, she dedicated her life to her family, always putting others before herself. She passed on surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, unity, and unwavering devotion.
Joanna grew up in a large, close-knit family Father Harry Van Ness and Mother Vivian Van Ness with her cherished siblings: Butch, Charlie, Bill, Wendy, Amanda, Dee, and Pam. Together, they built a foundation of love and support that would carry on through generations.
As a mother, she was nothing short of extraordinary. She raised her wonderful daughters, Terri and Mystie, and her loving son, Robert, with boundless patience, unconditional love, and a heart full of kindness. Her pride in her children was only matched by the joy she found in her grandchildren: David, Dustin, and Kristina. Each of them carries a piece of her heart and spirit.
Her love multiplied with the arrival of her great-grandchildren: Donovan, Italia, Luis, Boosie, Jacob, Karlie, Ciara, Ellie, Kaylee Jo, Neala, and Nero. She adored them all deeply, always ready with a warm embrace, a sweet smile, and words of encouragement.
To us, Joanna was the stitching that held the fabric of our family together. Through every hardship and celebration, she was the steady light that guided us, the safe place we all returned to. Her love knew no limits, her heart knew no bounds, and her door was always open.
She was the most loving and caring person in the world — a woman who gave so much of herself to others and asked for nothing in return. Her legacy will forever be felt in the lives she touched, the traditions she created, and the love she inspired.
We will miss her deeply, but we will carry her in our hearts forever. We Loved each other the most so until next time it’s a draw .. To be Continued ….
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, May 12, 2025 and Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Panama City Boardwalk Beach Resort. All friends and family are welcome.
DOTHAN. . .Michael Wayne Graves, a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at his home. He was 72.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Chaplain Kathy Stumbaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwood Cemetery, near Headland. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the mortuary in Headland.
Michael Graves was born in Birmingham and raised in Cold Springs, Alabama, son of the late Olvin Graves and Martha Fannie Lewis Graves. He served his country in the Army National Guard. Michael formerly lived in Cullman County, Alabama before moving to Dothan in 1980. A retired truck driver, Michael was an avid Alabama football fan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joey Graves.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Anice Hodges Graves; a daughter, April Graves Watkins (Micah), Rehobeth, AL; two sons, Christopher Michael Graves, Dothan; and Jason Wayne Graves (Leah), Taylor, AL; a step-son, Ricky Lassetter, Dothan; a sister-in-law, Debra Graves, Cold Springs, AL; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law from the Hodges family, Janice Hodges Green and Diane Hodges and Joe Lane Hodges (Patricia); and mother of Michael’s children, Melissa Shapleigh.
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.
Mr. Dennis Lamar Cole, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Littlefield, Bro. Thomas Harrison and Bro. Benny Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society P O Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or The Alzheimer’s Association P O Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090.
Mr. Dennis Lamar Cole was born in Dothan on June 9, 1950 to Mr. John Wesley and Mrs. Ardeth Mylan Marchman Cole. He spent his early years growing up in Napier Field. He graduated from Dale County High School in 1969. He was a truck driver for several years, then later became a bus driver for Dothan City Schools. For many years, he also umpired men’s softball. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Harpers Joy Assembly of God. In the fall, you could always find him cheering on his Alabama Crimson Tide. “Roll Tide!”
Mr. Dennis Lamar Cole is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David Cole and Douglas Cole.
Survivors include his wife of fifty three years, Sandra Cole; two daughters, Hailey Cobb (Marty), Dothan and Jennifer Cole, Ozark; one brother, Allen Cole (Clairece), Dothan; two sister in laws, Marilyn Cole, Georgia and JoAnn Cole, Dothan; two sisters, Linda Jones (Edgar), Pensacola, Fl and Dianne Forrester (Ronnie), Webb; four grandchildren, Sydney Brooks (Caleb), Nathan Cobb, Oliviah Jett, Bryson Burks; great grandson, Carter Brooks; many other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Andrews, Scott Andrews, Martin Forrester, Ken Stinson, Tony Mallory, Wade Stinson, Ashley Cole, Johnathon Cole, Patrick Mallory, and Derek Mallory, and Michael Jones.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Thomas Carrell Teeple, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 15, 2025, in Eufaula, Alabama. Born on June 26, 1938, in Burbank, California, Thomas lived a vibrant life filled with love, dedication, and joy.
Thomas’s early years in Burbank set the stage for a lifelong career in the entertainment industry, where he worked diligently for the movie studios in cast and crew transportation for 50 years. His work ethic and personable nature made him a well-respected figure on set, and his contributions to the industry were celebrated by many who had the pleasure of working alongside him.
In 1979, Thomas married the love of his life, Jeannette, on his birthday, June 26, in a union that would flourish over the next 45 years. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, love, and the joy of raising a family. Thomas was a loving man and a true family man, always happiest when surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Thomas’s family was the cornerstone of his life. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jeannette Teeple; his sons, John Teeple and his wife Maureen, and Anthony Holladay; his daughters, Suzanne Jacolby, Jeanine Lerma, and Felissa Schneider; as well as nine grandchildren who will carry on his legacy of kindness and compassion. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Carrell Teeple and Suzanne Louault Teeple, and his sister, Jeri Courtney.
Thomas passions included fishing, tending to his garden, and hosting lively barbecues for friends and family. Thomas found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as swimming in the family pool and engaging in yard work. Weekends were a special time when he loved having his grown children come over, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
Thomas’s presence was a source of stability and love. Known for being a loving and family-oriented man, he was the heart of every gathering, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
Funeral services to honor the life of Thomas Carrell Teeple will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. A burial with Military Honors will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery, where Thomas will be laid to rest with the respect and gratitude befitting a life so well-lived.
Mrs. Janice Wilkinson Strickland, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Wesley Place in Dothan.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Bluff Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Kory Knight officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM in the church on Thursday prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bluff Springs Baptist Church Choir or Youth Department, 1990 Bluff Springs Road Ashford, Alabama 36312.
Mrs. Janice Wilkinson Strickland was born in Houston County and grew up in Rehobeth. She attended Rehobeth High School and graduated in 1961. She was the lunchroom manager for Ashford High School and attended Bluff Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Janice Wilkinson Strickland is preceded in death by her parents, LeeAnder Wilkinson and Opie Odelle Simmons Wilkinson; brothers, Johnny Wilkinson, Cecil Wilkinson, Rufus Wilkinson and William Wilkinson.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Strickland; two sons, Keith Strickland (Stacy), Pansey and Paul Strickland (Megan), Dothan; one daughter, Vicki Norris (Steve), Rehobeth; five grandchildren, Jennifer Teague (Brian), Nathan Norris, Seth Strickland (Katherine), Sabrye Strickland, Landrye Strickland; five great grandchildren, Connor Teague, Daniel Teague, Evan Teague, Andrew Teague, Kash Strickland; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Marcus Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson, Kevin Knight, Brian Teague, Seth Strickland, and Jim Folkes.
Special thank you to the staff at Wesley Place and Southern Care Hospice.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mrs. Jimmie Frances Rogers Pike of Pansey, AL, formerly of Dothan, AL passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was 98 years young.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, April 18, 2025 at Liberty Baptist Church with Reverend Jeff Peacock officiating. Burial will follow at Hodgesville Baptist Church Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at Liberty Baptist Church on Friday, from 12:30 to 2 P.M. prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s Ministry Building Fund at Liberty Baptist Church, 477 Liberty Rd., Pansey, AL.
Mrs. Pike, known to most as Granny Pike, was born May 6, 1926, in Jefferson County to the late Carl and Alaga Rogers of Wylam, AL. Mrs. Pike was a loving and dedicated Navy wife to her husband, Walter H. Pike, of 70 years. Her life was a testament of her enduring love for the Lord and her family. She served the Lord as a Sunday School teacher, leader and member of Hodgesville Baptist Church for many years and currently attended Liberty Baptist Church. She was cherished and loved by many.
Mrs. Pike is survived by her loving family: daughter, JoAnn Pike Hutton (late husband Pete Hutton); son, Walter and Janice Pike; grandchildren, Kelli (Josh) Harper and Jason (Deede) Pike; great-grandchildren, Blake (Sierra) Harper, Jordan (Dalan) Harper, Cooper and Kennedy Pike; and great-great-grandchildren, Ivy and Lawson Harper; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Pike; three sisters, Doris Hendricks, Louise Waldrip, and Margaret June Stewart.
Mr. Dennis Lamar Cole, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Mrs. Janice Wilkinson Strickland, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Wesley Place in Dothan.
