MSGT. Jonah “Ray” Kornegay, USAF (Retired) a dedicated Air Force Veteran, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2025.
Born January 10th, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama, Ray enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 20 where he served for 20 years as both a vehicle operator and parachute fabrication supervisor.
During his time of service, including The Vietnam War, he earned many commendations and awards, including: The Air Force Overseas Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with Device, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, NCO Professional Military Education Graduate with Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the National Defense Service Medal.
After retiring as an E-7Master Sergeant, he moved to Abbeville, Alabama to live the lake life with the love of his life, Jan. Ray was an avid sportsman, Crimson Tide fan, proud grandfather, and dedicated family man.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years; Jan Kornegay, Parents; James Amos Kornegay and Pearlie Lee McCollough Kornegay, brother; John “Dudley” Kornegay, and sister; Martha Helon Kornegay Woodham (Tom).
Survivors include his daughter Kim Miller (Danny), his grandson; Blake Miller (Abbey), great-grandson; Luke Miller, sister; Linda Rena Kornegay Harrison (Jimmy), sister-in-law; Susan Kornegay, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him dearly.
He will be remembered for his unwavering devotion and pride to his family, his country, and the values he held dear.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to a charitable organization of your choice.
Billy Jack “B.J.” Lisenby, age 69, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ozark Health & Rehab.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association at PO Box 61420 Staten Island, NY 10306.
B.J. was born in Munich, Germany on May 13, 1955 to Jack Wells Lisenby and Syble Roney Lisenby. He grew up most of his early years in Enterprise and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1973. B.J. obtained an Associates Degree in Electricity as well as an Associate Degree in Electronics. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a member of Westview Baptist Church in Enterprise.
B.J. is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Johnny and Lois Roney, and Arthur and Willie Lee Lisenby.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Brown Lisenby of Dothan; and two sons, Jared Lisenby of Mobile and Cameron Lisenby (Caroline) of Satsuma.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
James Edward Knight, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence. He was 83.
Services for Mr. Knight will be held at 10 AM Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Pastor Mark Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 AM until 9:50 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Knight was born November 27, 1941 in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Reubon J. and Marie Walker Knight. He was a man that was the head of his family and enjoyed taking care of their needs. Mr. Knight was devoted to his church, Christian Home Church of Christ, enjoyed reading the Bible and taking care of his church family. He loved life and taking care of those in it!!
Mr. Knight is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Adrian Knight, Perry Townsend; sisters, Willie Myrl Wright, Barba Joe Knight; brothers, Robert Knight and Walter Knight.
Survivors include his wife, Martha N. Knight; children, Gregory Townsend (Maranda), Terrence Townsend (Natalie); grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Janell, Myles, Chris, Greg Jr., Malcum, Cierra, Jamal, Terrell and Terrance Jr.; close friends, Annie Lois Lane and Shedrick Jones, Jr.; great grandchildren, Liam and Kimora; sisters, Maggy Knight and Ruby King.
HEADLAND… Lisa Ann Wright Riley, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her home. She was 55.
No funeral services are planned at this time.
Ms. Riley was born in Barbour County, Alabama to Brenda Brannon Cowart and the late Paul Thomas Wright, Sr.. She had previously lived in Dothan, Alabama and Ozark, Alabama before moving to Headland, Alabama.
Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Paula Campbell.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her sons, Dale Dominick (Heather Cook) and Cody Dominick; her mother, Brenda Brannon Cowart; her brother, Paul Thomas, Jr.; her grandson, Lincoln Dominick; her aunts, Jeantte Rodrigue, Carolyn Boone, Loretta Brannon, and Ruby Hall; her uncles, Jim Hall, Daniel Boone, and Rema McCraney; her niece, Ashley Strickland (Adam); her nephews, Jonathan Suggs, Dillon Suggs, Christopher Shore, and Matthew Hendrix;
Mary Adkins of Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11am at Fowler Family Funeral Home (965 Woodland Drive, Dothan, Al) visitation will begin at 10am. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery.
Mary was born November 29, 1936 in Ozark to R.A. and Alice Belle Langford Childree. She was the fourth born of eight children. She graduated from Ozark High School in 1955. She married Hilson Luther Adkins.
Preceded in death by her husband Hilson Adkins (2018); son Randall Adkins (1991); brothers J D Childree, Harold Childree, Don Childree, Billy Childree, Charles Childree.
Survivors include her daughter Patricia Adkins McAliley (Franklin) Of Loudon, Tennessee; Grandchildren Christopher Adam Puciloski, British Virgin Islands, John Stephen Puciloski (Jessie), Tuscaloosa, AL, Jamie Adkins Starling (Steven), Georgetown, GA, Benjamin McAliley (Kris-Ann), Eufaula, AL, Daniel McAliley (Michelle), Trussville, AL; several great-grandchildren; Sister Sara Bowman (Billy) (Ozark, Alabama), Brother Larry Childree (Betty) (Ozark, Alabama); Brothers in Law – Billy Joe Adkins (Kathy). Douglas Adkins.
Mary was employed all of her adult life as a secretary and bookkeeper. Her last employment was with Tom West Company of Dothan, Alabama where she worked for 34 years.
After retirement and the death of her husband, Mary moved to Loudon, Tennessee near Knoxville with her daughter and son-in-law. She loved living in Tennessee. She was friends with everyone she met.
Mary’s life was filled with great love and great loss. She was a model of a strong woman with faith in God and love for life. She was always compassionate to others and we may never know the unspoken kind deeds she did.
Mary will be sorely missed. Her memory is deeply cherished by all who knew her.
Pallbearers will be Adam Puciloski, Stephen Puciloski, Steven Starling, Randall Starling, Ben McAliley, Matt Qualls.
Estelle Thompson Ward, age 93, of Dothan, Alabama passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025.
Born in Andalusia, Alabama on December 24, 1931 to parents Gaston and Willie Thompson, Estelle was born one of seven other children. Being the child of a large family in the Great Depression, she was taught from an early age to appreciate and make the most of everything she was given. Those are qualities that stayed with her until her final breath, along with the ability love boldly and walk humbly with her God. Estelle was a loving and determined woman, who did not desire public attention, was stubbornly independent, and was tough as nails when she needed to be.
Estelle met and later married the love of her life, Marion Winston Ward, on June 28, 1952, The couple went on to have two beautiful daughters together. She worked tirelessly for many years as a bookkeeper, but her most beloved and important role in life was to always first be a wife, mother, and later a grandmother. Her family was everything to her, a fact that she always made abundantly clear each time she was with them. Estelle also got joy from the simple things in life and always loved attending summer fish fry’s with friends, working in her garden, and enjoying a late afternoon walk in her neighborhood.
Estelle was a dedicated Christian who loved her lord Jesus Christ, and exhibited this through her life, thoughts, and deeds. She always made sure to read her Bible faithfully and pray for her family daily. She was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church of Dothan, where she regularly attended and loved being a part of the Joy Whaley ladies Sunday school class.
Estelle is preceded in death by her parents, Gaston and Willie Thompson, her husband Winston Ward, her brothers Tommy Thompson and Gene Thompson, as well as her sisters Shirley Ellison and Genese Gatlin. She is survived by her daughters Carol Ward Hartley (Alan) and Sherry Ward Drake. Siblings: Frances Prater, Voncile Tidwell, and Joan Gwynne. Grandchildren: Amy Richards Cox (Bill), Alex Richards (Tracy), Elizabeth Hartley, and Stuart Hartley (Amber). Great Grandchildren: Bailey Garner, Megan Garner, Allie Cox, Will Richards, Thomas Hartley, and Eli Hartley.
Services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home in Dothan, Alabama with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. and graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church of Dothan, Alabama.
Billy Jack “B.J.” Lisenby, age 69, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ozark Health & Rehab.
