Margie Bass Holland, of Enterprise, AL passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 in Enterprise with her family by her side. She was 93.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 7, 2025 Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Walker and Rev. Bryan Simoneaux officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4127 Rucker Blvd, Enterprise, AL 36330.
She retired from the Enterprise City School system as a lunchroom worker at College Street Elementary School.
Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Oscar E. Holland, son Rickey E. Holland, sisters Willene McLean, Audie Murdoch McLean, Flora Mae Holt, Thelma McLean and Will Dalrymple, and brothers Howard Bass, Edd Bass, and Harold Bass.
Survivors include her daughter, Faye Waters (Jerry); daughter-in-law, Sandra Holland; two grandchildren, Amanda Waldrop (Steve) and Drew Holland (Nina); two great-grandchildren, Blake Waldrop and Cayson Holland all of Enterprise, AL.
Serving as pallbearers are Drew Holland, Jerry Waters, Blake Waldrop, Cayson Holland, Col. Steven Waldrop and Todd Waters.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Sam Sawyer and DaySpring Hospice.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com .
Phillip Renee Gainey, of Enterprise, AL, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was 66.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Phillip was preceded in death by his father David Gainey, daughter Jessica Gainey, and granddaughter McKenzie Speigner.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Gainey, Enterprise, AL; grandson, Trey Pittman, Panama City, FL; sister, DeeDee Harris, Dahlonega, GA; niece, Allison Harris, Wilmington, NC; two nephews, Tyler Harris, Gainesville, GA; John Harris (Ashley), Chicago, IL.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com .
NEWTON…Mr. Larry Burcham, a resident of Newton, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Griggs officiating. Burial will follow in Newton City Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church.
Mr. Burcham, son of the late Arnold McClellan Burcham and Ida Mae Goad Mazzeo, was a native of Galax, Virginia. He moved to Newton in 1975 and was retired from Quality Ready Mix in Midland City as the Office Manager. In earlier years, he was employed with Couch, Incorporated. Mr. Burcham always enjoyed being with his family and was a loving and caring husband, daddy, and Papa. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Newton. Mr. Burcham was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Mae Grimsley and an uncle, Arthur “Buck” Burcham.
Surviving relatives include his wife of forty-six years, Paula Beasley Burcham, Newton; two daughters, Misty Cherry (Mike), Newton and Kristy Barefield (Patrick), Brown’s Crossroads Community; two granddaughters, Madelyn Cherry and Reese Barefield; three nephews, Aaron Gartlan, Wicksburg, Patrick Gartlan, Australia, and Jesse Beasley (Wendy), Newton; niece, Jolie Beasley (Devin Fields), Pinckard; great nieces, Ashlyn Beasley and Emersyn Fields; great-nephew, Aaron Beasley; several aunts and uncles, including Shirley Burcham, and her daughter, his cousin, Lydia Sutphin (Hal), all of Galax, Virginia; his mother-in-law, Nell Bodiford (David), Newton; brother-in-law, Pete Beasley (Kim), Midland City; his “work family”, the workers at Quality Ready Mix.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Patrick Barefield, Mike Cherry, Aaron Gartlan, Ben Johnson, David Bodiford, Pete Beasley, Aaron Beasley, and Jesse Beasley.
He always be remembered as “Man’s Man, but a gentle girl dad and Papa”. “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
James Christopher Dodson, of Level Plains, AL, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home. He was 56.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until service time.
James enjoyed working on vehicles and tinkering in the garage. He also loved to fish, have cookouts, and listen to country music.
James was preceded in death by his parents James Dodson and Ann Morehead, step-father Paul Morehead, and a sister Deborah Nell Bowers.
Survivors include his son, Shawn Kerry Dodson, Daleville, AL; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sherri Peeples (Howard), Daleville, AL; Lisa Strickland (Kenny), Seale, AL; two brothers, Shawn Dodson, Enterprise, AL; Robert Dodson (Sarah), Enterprise, AL; several nieces and nephews; step-mother, Linda Dodson, Birmingham, AL.
You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at our website: www.searcyfuneralhome.com .
Mr. Marion Ray Gilley of Slocomb passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home after an extended illness. He was 81.
Mr. Gilley was born on February 9, 1943, in Houston County, to the late Emon Edward and Kathryn Hanners Gilley.
In addition to his parents, son, Mark Gilley; brother, Gerald Gilley; and granddaughter, Hannah Gilley, all preceded him in death.
Ray is survived by two sons: Marion Ray Gilley, Jr. (Leslie), and Darren Gilley (Andrea); four grandchildren: Caitlyn Gilley, Aselyn Griswold (Collier), Averie Gilley and Trey Gilley; two great-grandchildren, Skylar Wimbush and Graham Griswold; sister, Mary McAllister (Don), three brothers: Gary Gilley, Robert Gilley (Liz) and William “Billy” Gilley; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a memorial contribution in Ray’s memory to the charity of your choice.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb
(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements.
“Because We Care … Is Making A Difference” To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneral.com.
DOTHAN… Martin David Weiler, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home. He was 90.
No services planned at this time.
Mr. Weiler was born in New York, New York, to the late Aaron Weiler and Helen Weiler. He worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a statistician for over 34 years.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers and a nephew.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife, Judy Weiler; his son, Seth Weiler; and his several nieces and nephews.
