Lucille Finnigan Dees, a resident of Clopton, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 2, 2025, with her two daughters by her side. She was 71 years old.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church in Eufaula with Pastor Joey McCreight officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Sykes Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Clio, Alabama. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Anyone wishing to honor Mrs. Lucy can do so by wearing her favorite color, pink to the service.
Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made to The Pregnancy Resource Center- 604 South Eufaula Ave. Eufaula, Alabama 36027.
Lucy was born on August 31, 1953, in Haskell, New Jersey, to the late Walter James and Lucille Gannon Finnigan. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Central Alabama Home Health and prior to retirement she loved working oncology in Florida, Lakeview Community Hospital in Eufaula, Dialysis Clinic Inc. in Eufaula, and really enjoyed her time working at Henry County Health and Rehab in Abbeville. She was very dedicated to the Pregnancy Resource Center in Eufaula and the Barbour County RSVP. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, scrapbooking, crafting, painting, reading, bible studies, but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.
She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 30 years, Michael Lamar Dees; two sisters, Lois Jean Winterfeld and Jenny Moore.
Left to cherish her memories are two sons, Joseph Dees (Tiffany) of Ariton, Alabama and William Thomas Dees (Khristina) of Eufaula, Alabama; two daughters, Suzanne Carlile (Hill) of Midland City, Alabama and Amanda Johnson (Jared) of Clopton, Alabama; brother, Walter James Finnigan, Jr. (Sharon) of Manhawkin, New Jersey; three sisters, Leila Klaus of Indian Trail, North Carolina, Dianna Austin of Iowa, and Caroline Myer of New Jersey; eight grandchildren, Cody Lane Dees (Tori), Carlee Dees, Katie Hubbard (Will), Bryan Dees (Kalee), Tiffany Hartzog, Brandon Carlile (Taylor), Broxton Carlile (Emily Cox), and Addison Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Jesslyn Dees, Remi Dees, Ayden Grace Bradshaw, and John Mark Bradshaw; several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers are Dylan Patterson, Brad Hutto, Aaron Hutto, Wayne Pittman, Jimmy Baxter, Louis King, Tony Baxley, and Bob Cox.
Honorary pallbearers are Chad Stokes, Greg Peel, Michael Williams, Bucky Anderson, and William Sowell.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Bradley Dean Faulk died on February 5, 2025, celebrating a lifetime of enjoying God’s creation. Brad was most at home on a riverbank fishing, in the woods hunting and enjoying God’s handiwork. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the bounty with friends and neighbors. He gave pounds and pounds of fish away. He enjoyed anything that would keep him outside. His dream was realized when he was able to secure the farm owned by his grandparents. His most recent time was spent thanking and praising God for the blessings in his life.
Brad could hardly wait for school to be out in Dothan. He would leave home for the farm in Geneva and spend every summer there with loving grandparents who are now deceased, Andrew and Athalone Faulk and Titus and Ruby Hatcher. Other special family members who preceded him in death were Wade Faulk (uncle) and Robert Still (brother-in-law).
Bradley Dean Faulk was born on January 8, 1970, in Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from Northview High School in 1988 and attended Wallace College and Auburn University. He was employed at Reliable Products in Geneva.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Lanea Weeks Faulk; son, Cade (Leigh Anna) and parents, Wayne and Anndra Faulk; sister, Dina Still; godson, Hunter Helms (Madison); close friend, Danny Brown and a host of relatives and special friends.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Children’s of Alabama Foundation 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 or Geneva County DHR 1831 West Magnolia Ave., Geneva, AL 36340.
Brad’s family wishes to thank ACG Hospice for their devoted love and care they provided during his illness.
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
William Tobias Brinkley Jr., a cherished father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at his residence on February 4, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 22, 1952, in Bluefield, West Virginia, William was known for his kind heart and handy skills.
William retired after 25 dedicated years as a truck driver from Pollo Pallet in Maryland. His mechanical inclination and passion for drag racing were well-known among his friends and family. William’s legacy of kindness and his knack for fixing anything will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
He was predeceased by his parents, William Brinkley Jr. and Flossie Murdock Brinkley, his sister Brenda Rhodes, and his granddaughter Arianna Nicole Brinkley. William’s memory will be lovingly carried on by his daughters, Mary Binkley, Brandy Brinkley Karpov (Andre) and Dawn Anders; numerous grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren Alex Cox and Charlie Buerklin.
William’s life was a testament to the love and care he extended to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by many.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date in Maryland.
OZARK…Mr. Lester F. “Les” Caudill (Command Sergeant Major, United States Army, Retired), a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday morning, February 5, 2025, at his home. He was 86.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
DOTHAN… Margaret Elaine Champion, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Hartford Health Care in Hartford, Alabama. She was 79.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Archie Howell officiating. A eulogy will be given by her grandson, Reverend Billy Champion. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Winslette Chapel Methodist Church, 396 South County Road 9, Newton, Alabama 36352, www.winslettechapelchurch.org.
Mrs. Champion was born in Munson, Florida to the late Luther David McCranie and Clara Estell Caylor. She had lived in Dothan, Alabama for the last fifty-three years. She was retired from Ansell in Dothan, Alabama.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Betty, Mary, Diane, Jean, and Annette; and her brothers, Ronnie, Earl, and John.
Leaving to cherish his memories are her sons, James Champion (René), Johnny Champion (Jill), and Mike Braden (Laura); her brothers, Robert McCranie and Duke McCranie; her seven grandchildren; and her six great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Daniel Champion, Billy Champion, Joshua Champion, Johnny McCranie, Tim Blessman, and Austin Lynch.
Roger William Danley of Samson, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home, with Minister Harry O. Adkison officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Methodist Cemetery with masonic rites and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 7, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted.
Roger was born on March 10, 1935 in Covington County, AL to the late Chottaw and Nancy Elizabeth Adams Danley. Mr. Danley proudly served his country in the US Marines. He was a member of the Samson Masonic Lodge #624 for 60 years. During his working career, he worked for 44 years as a butcher. He worked 20 years with the Riley family prior to purchasing the butcher pen and working another 24 years, along with his wife. They worked hard to serve the community, taking care of all of the butchering needs for folks far and near. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed a good fishing trip with his wife, but especially his grandsons. Many memories have been made in a boat, fishing with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Gerald Danley; one sister, Juanita Fulford; and two brothers, Wayland Danley and Cleveland Danley.
Mr. Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Merline Stafford Danley; one son, Jeffery Danley; two grandsons, Garrett Danley (Alexyis) and Gavin Danley (Maggie); two granddaughters, Macy Danley and Alex Danley Janssen; six great grandchildren, Sophia Grace Danley, James Dawson Danley, Charleigh Danley, Drake Gerald Danley, Adarian Tate Goode and Jonah Banks Goode; one sister, Valinda Lolley; two brothers, Bobby Danley (Betty Sue) and Jacky Danley (Susan); many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Danley, Gavin Danley, Thomas Parrish, Craig Lolley, Wally Wilson and Danny Danley.
Lucille Finnigan Dees, a resident of Clopton, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 2, 2025, with her two daughters by her side. She was 71 years old.
