Wade Hampton Noland, a resident of Bakerhill, Alabama passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Fort Gaines Health and Rehab. He was 77 years old.
The family will have a private memorial service Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton, Alabama.
Wade was born February 23, 1947, in Myrtlewood, Alabama to the late Eldridge and Sarah Frances Noland. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Louisville Baptist Church. In his spare time, he loved hunting, working on cars, and enjoyed food and a good conversation.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Robert E. Sullivan.
Survivors are his loving wife of 52 years, Joan Faye Fuller Noland; son, Tracy Sullivan (Tina); daughter, Tami Sullivan; brother, Bobby Noland (Lynn); two grandchildren, Alexander Murray and Katharine Murray.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Brenda Louise “Nana” Marshall Trawick, a beacon of love and the matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, just one day shy of her 78th birthday, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on February 11, 1947, in Napier Field, Alabama, Brenda was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Louise Price Marshall. Her life was a testament to the power of love, family, and dedication, leaving a legacy that will be treasured by all who knew her.
Brenda was a proud graduate of Dale County High School, Class of 1965, and shortly after, on December 3, 1965, she married the love of her life, James “Honey” Trawick. Their unwavering partnership spanned 59 years, during which Brenda lovingly supported Honey in all his business ventures, including the well-known Honey’s Hotdogs. Together, they built a life filled with joy, hard work, and enduring love.
Their family blossomed with the arrival of three children: James Mark Trawick, Jamie Trawick (James) Lolley, and Tracy Trawick (Dan) Cumbie. Brenda, known affectionately as Nana, was the cornerstone of her family, always ready to play referee during family issues, listen intently, and offer her wisdom with open arms. Her six grandchildren, Ariel (Jordan) Lowe, Molly (Stone) Lasseter, Drew Cumbie (Lillie McCorkle), Korin Lolley, Hunter Trawick, and Sarah Trawick, along with her two great-grandchildren, Reid Lowe and Ellie Mae Trawick, were the light of her life. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her infant daughter. Brenda’s ability to love unconditionally and her role as the family’s glue will forever be remembered by her loved ones.
Brenda’s talents extended beyond her role as a family matriarch. She was a wonderful cook, known for her sumptuous meals that brought everyone together. Her kitchen was not just a place of nourishment but a sanctuary where laughter, love, and sage advice were shared over home-cooked delights.
Selfless, friendly, and loving—these words encapsulate the essence of Brenda Louise “Nana” Trawick. She had an innate ability to make everyone around her feel cherished and important, and her presence was a source of comfort and joy.
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at 2 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, with Brother Danny Williams officiating. Her final resting place will be in the serene grounds of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. Relatives and friends are invited to gather and share memories of Brenda at Sunset Funeral Home on Thursday evening, from 5-7 pm. Serving as active pallbearers will be her grandsons and loved ones, Korin Lolley, Hunter Trawick, Drew Cumbie, Stone Lasseter, Jordan Lowe, and Hunter Golden, all of whom held a special place in her heart.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the care and compassion shown to them by Enhabit Home Health and by her private sitters, Amy, Melissa, and Trenia.
Brenda’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of those she touched, but her spirit will continue to guide and inspire her family and friends. Her unwavering love, kindness, and the joy she brought to life will be the memories that sustain them in the days to come. Brenda Louise “Nana” Trawick will be profoundly missed, but her legacy of love and selflessness will endure forever.
Arthur Webster Austin Jr, a resident of Dothan, Alabama died unexpectedly, Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home. He was 81.
Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Arthur was born to the late Arthur and Mary Stone Austin on December 11, 1943. He served his country in the United States Navy and was deployed during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his military service, he began a career as a firefighter, serving the people of Montgomery, Alabama, retiring after twenty years. After moving to the Wiregrass Area, he began a second tour of firefighting serving the people of Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) for twenty more years before retirement. He was married to the love of his life, Carolyn Evonn McKinley Austin for fifty-eight years. Arthur was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a grandson, Randall Cook Jr; two sisters, Joyce Belyeu, and Melvina Curtis.
Left to cherish his memories are two daughters, Pam Cook (Rob VanDinter), and Teresa Jones (Randell); a son Greg Austin (Lori); five grandchildren, Jessica Cook, Ashley Jones, Charles Jones Jr (Kayla), Taylor Shahin (George), and Carlie Wiggins (Ethan); fifteen great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary Helen Garner Meacham, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1946, in Alturas, Florida to J.D. and Kate Garner. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Hamilton officiating. Burial to follow at Memory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Mary was a devout Christian throughout her entire life. She was a loving wife to her husband, Jerry, for 59 years. She was an overprotective, wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. She is rejoicing once again in the arms of her husband in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee Meacham, of Dothan, Alabama, her parents, a brother, Terrell Garner, a sister, Betty Jo Hurtado, a brother, Jack Garner, a brother, David Garner, and a grandson, Joshua McNelley.
Mary is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Chari and Terry McNelley, and Amy and Doug Shumate; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jessica McNelley, Justin and Tiffany McNelley, Joshua and Olympia Shumate, Mary Hannah Shumate and Matthew Shumate; great grandchildren, Nickolas York, Morgan, Brooklyn, Piersleigh and Oliver McNelley; sisters, Sarah Steedley, Patsy Ayers, and brother, Charles Garner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan McNelley, Justin McNelley, Joshua Shumate, Mary Hannah Shumate, Matthew Shumate and Nickolas York.
John Raymond Ragan, Sr., a resident of Eufaula, Alabama passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula. He was 76 years old.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Bro. Gerald Carroll officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, Georgia. A visitation will be held Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Glover Funeral Home in Eufaula. Flowers will be accepted.
John was born June 10, 1948, in Columbia, Alabama to the late William Raymond and Mallie May Railey Ragan. He worked as an insurance salesman for 30 years. 15 years with Independent Life and retired after 15 years with Mutual Savings, as a Regional Staff Manager. He enjoyed being a Scuba Instructor, airplane pilot, deer hunting, and was known as a great builder.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Echo Elise Tarver; four sisters, Ruth Ragan, Etta Spence, Gwen Grimes, and Miriam McLaney; four brothers, James Ragan, Joey Ragan, Charles Ragan, and Bill Ragan.
Survivors are three sons, John Raymond Ragan, Jr. of Eufaula, Gregory Wilson Scott (Mary) of Eufaula, and Steven Ragan (Jacquline) of Fort Gaines; sister, Mary Olive; twelve grandchildren, David Tarver (Brandy), Crystal Ragan (Rick), John Raymond Ragan, III (Jessica), Brittany Jewel Ragan, Katelyn Sanders (Kody), Emily Ragan, Lillie Ragan, Amelia Ragan, Alyssa Ragan, Joseph Scott, Matthew Scott, and Morgan Scott; eight great-grandchildren, David Evan Ragan, Olivia Charlette Ragan, Russell James Ragan, Elizabeth Virginia Ragan, Andrea Robertson, Braylin Heath, Karson Sanders, and Kameron Sanders; two former wives, Brenda Gallamore and Shirley Ragan; longtime companion, Linda Twitchell.
Active pallbearers are Steven Ragan, Gregory Scott, Danny LeRoy, Joseph McLaney, Arthur Williams, and David Tarver.
Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Fredrickson and Michael McLaney.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Ricky Fred Johnson, age 68, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center.
A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Memory Hill Cemetery with Chad Johnson and Ryan Hill officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends following the graveside services at the cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted.
Ricky was born in Dothan on October 24, 1956 to Barlow Fred Johnson and Allie Faye Mills Johnson. Ricky was a native of Dothan. He was a self- employed auto body technician at Johnson Paint and Body and retired after thirty-five years. Ricky enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was known to his family as a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather. He had a gentle and caring spirit and was tough and hard working.
Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Fred Johnson and brother, Ronnie Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of eighteen years, Pat Johnson; mother, Faye Johnson; two daughters, Elenda Arnold (Seth) and Kelli Hill (Ryan); four grandchildren, Lily Arnold, Lacy Arnold, Jude Hill, and Dylan Hill; nephews, Chad Johnson and Daniel Johnson.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the ICU staff and team at Southeast Health Medical Center for their love, care, and compassion.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Wade Hampton Noland, a resident of Bakerhill, Alabama passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Fort Gaines Health and Rehab. He was 77 years old.
John Raymond Ragan, Sr., a resident of Eufaula, Alabama passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula. He was 76 years old.
Ricky Fred Johnson, age 68, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center.