Wilmer Floyd Bridges, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was 69 years old. There will be a family service held later.
Mr. Bridges was born on July 5, 1955, to the late Wilmer Floyd Bridges, Sr. and Lillian Brackin Barnett. He worked several years as a manager in the cable industry. He also served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Bridges is survived by many cousins, extended family and friends who all loved him dearly.
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
Mr. Michael R. Jay of Opp, Alabama passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Southeast Health. He was 57.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Tim Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Wicksburg Assembly of God Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Mike’s memory with your contribution to his family.
Mike was born on March 8, 1967, in Alexandria, Virginia to Judith Ross Jay and the late Col. James W. Jay. Following his graduation from Wicksburg High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps and was very proud of his military service. After his enlistment, Mike started his own painting business and had a sterling reputation as a businessman, was known for his honesty, and his word was his bond.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Lundy Jay, Opp; mother, Judi Jay, Wicksburg; children: Tiffany Jay McCulligh (Patrick), Florala, and Josh Jay (Stacey), Opp; six grandchildren; siblings: Cynthia Jay Hatcher, and Kennth G. Jay (Regina); and other extended family and friends.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements. “Because We Care … Is Making A Difference”
Martha Strickland White of Samson, AL passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Jimmy Simpler and Rev. Phillip Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Martha was born on October 18, 1946 in Geneva Co., AL to the late James Marvin and Mary Wise Strickland. She was an exceptional southern cook and was devoted to caring for her family and friends. Martha devoted her life to being a nurturer and care giver to many. Her calling in life was loving others more than herself and seeing their needs were met. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren, especially attending all of their sporting events and competitions. She was always up for a road trip with the family. She was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Martha was a lifelong member of Reese Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin White; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Jordan White; six siblings, Merlion Simpler, Hilda Aplin, Reba Gillman, Franklin Strickland, Roger Strickland and Shelby Simmons.
Martha is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Robert S. White of Samson, AL; three children, Dennis White (Jennifer) of Birmingham, AL, Jenise Bowdoin (Gabe) of Geneva, AL and James White (Leah) of Geneva, AL; nine grandchildren, Mason White (Gracie), Sarah White, Bailey Gillespie, Gwen White, Carson White, Cort Bowdoin, Gabby Bowdoin, Pyper White and Brie Bowdoin; two sisters, Frances Strickland Martin and Diann Thomas (John Bell), all of Geneva, AL and a number of special nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Gentiva Hospice for their devoted care of our loved one.
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
TAYLOR, ALABAMA. . .Cleveland Wayne Mathis, a resident of Taylor, Alabama, died Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 65.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ricky Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Midland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the mortuary in Headland.
Wayne Mathis was born in Brevard County, Florida and was reared in Midland City, son of the late Cleveland James Mathis and Mary Ann Senn Mathis. He lived in Webb for twenty-five years before moving to Taylor in 2012. Wayne was retired, due to disability, from Perdue Farms as a Dispatcher and Truck Driver. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Proctor.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Katie Brannon Mathis; two daughters, Michelle Mobley (Richard), and Mary Mathis, all of Midland City; a sister, Lisa Glover, Ocala, FL; and a brother, James Robert Mathis (Lisa), Dothan; grandchildren, Cheyanne Whitman (Dustin), Justin Mathis and Brandon Mobley; a great-granddaughter, Marleigh “Sunshine” Whitman; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jessie Mathis, Logan Mathis, Tim Mathis, Bubba Hart, Dustin Whitman and Dylan Mathis.
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.
Ms. Cathy Ann Hunt Trimm, age 71, a resident of Dothan, died on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Southeast Health after an extended illness.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Ms. Trimm was born on October 5, 1953 in Marianna, Florida. She moved to Dothan with her family at an early age. Cathy worked as an office manager at Memory Hill and Gardens of Memory for ten years; later working at the Dothan Airport and McLane before retiring due to declining health. She was a 1973 Graduate of Dothan High School and was of Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leon Trimm, brother, Buddy Hunt and son-in-law, Toby Baxley.
Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Baxley, Dothan; grandson, Kyle Baxley (Ashley Stevenson), both of Dothan; a sister, Elaine Finley, Cottonwood; best friend, Rita Jemison (Gerald), Birmingham; an aunt, an uncle, nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
OZARK…Mr. Bruce Robert Williamson, Jr., a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 95.
In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williamson, son of the late Bruce Robert Williamson, Sr. and Hazel Stevenson Williamson, was a native of Woolrich, Pennsylvania. He formerly lived in Swissdale and Altoona, Pennsylvania before moving to Ozark in 2001. Mr. Williamson was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and served during the Korean War Era. The veterans were very special to him and he was instrumental in the planning of the veterans home in Ozark. He was formerly employed with Piper Aircraft and retired from the Conrail Railroad in Pennsylvania, where he repaired rail cars. Mr. Williamson was a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Club Chapter U in Dothan and a former member of the Patriot Guard Motorcycle Club. He was an avid Square Dance Caller, a member of the American Callers Association, and had several gold, silver, and platinum records. Mr. Williamson was a member of the American Legion in Ozark and learned to play a guitar and operate a smart phone at the age of 95. He was a member of Westview Heights United Methodist Church in Ozark. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, D. Eileen Williamson, sons, Don Williamson, Norman Williamson, and Bruce Williamson, III, a grandson, Donald Edgar Williamson, a sister, Betty Hagler, and brother, Jim Williamson.
Surviving relatives include two daughters, Lauvon Stephenson and husband, Tim and Angeline Schenk, and husband, William, all of Ozark; three sons, True James Williamson and wife, Geri, Tennessee, Howard Williamson and wife, Marcia, Pennsylvania, and Glenn Williamson and wife, Melanie Woolet, Marianna, Florida; a sister-in-law, Georgie Bowman, Richard; a brother-in-law, John Yearick and wife, Mary, all of Pennsylvania; sisters, Nancy Mae Karichner, Woolrich, Pennsylvania and Jean Henry, Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania; fifteen grandchildren, Daniel Messenger (Victoria), Andrea Gordon (Scott), Nicole Boynton (TSgt, United States Air Force, Retired) and husband, Jason, John Schenk (Rachel), Angela Solhan (Michael), Billy Schenk, Tiffany Cook (MSgt, United States Air Force) and husband, Brandon Cook (SSgt United States Air Force), Barbara Kropp (MSgt, United States Air Force) and husband, Michael Kropp, Brandi Williamson, T.J. Williamson, Jr. and wife, Alicia, Caroline Williamson, Jennifer Lechner and husband, Rob, Donald Frank Williamson, Jr., Danielle Mosser and husband, Tim, and Bruce Williamson and wife, Rebecca; forty five great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.
Ms. Cathy Ann Hunt Trimm, age 71, a resident of Dothan, died on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Southeast Health after an extended illness.
