Mrs. Elizabeth “Lee” Wilson Oppert, age 90, transitioned to her heavenly home in the very early hours of February 24, 2025 at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. She was a lifelong resident of Dothan, AL.
Lee was born December 2, 1934 in Dothan to John T. Trawick and Elizabeth Lee Andress Trawick. A few years later Elizabeth Andress married Luther Wilson and he became “Daddy” to Lee. As a child she enjoyed sitting under a giant oak tree reading her books. Her love for reading would continue long into her adult years. Lee grew into a teenager and graduated in 1953 from Dothan High School. During this time she would go on a blind date with Carlos Oppert. She would go on to marry and stay married for seventy-two years, until her last breath in this world. In her adult years Lee ran an in-home daycare for fifteen years where countless children would affectionally know her as “LeeLee”. When she wasn’t caring for children, Lee was utilizing her green thumb to care for a variety of southern plants including camellias, azaleas, and fragrant gardenias that she would cut to display in crystal bowls around her home. She even had heirloom daylillies that had been passed on to her from her very own mother’s garden that continued to thrive in her care. Lee was passionate about Jesus, the Bible, and was a faithful member to Harvest church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Charles Carlos Oppert Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Carlos Oppert Sr. of Dothan; daughter Betty Cannon (Terry) of Montgomery, AL; son John Wilson Oppert (Jessica) of Taylor, AL; four grandchildren, Ezekiel John and Isaiah David Oppert both of Taylor, AL and Anissa Rudd (Ben) of Wetumpka, AL and Allen Cannon (Kassie) of Tallassee, AL; two great-grandchildren, Ella Grace Wooten of Glenwood Springs, CO and John Franklin Cannon of Tallassee, AL; one sister Anne Vallette (Lewis) of Montgomery, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
The family of Lee would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation for the staff at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. They provided loving and selfless care to Lee in her final years and some became like family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to:
Wesley Place on Honeysuckle SNF 718 Honeysuckle Road Dothan, AL 36305
Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025 Harvest Church Chapel with Pastor Larry Anderson Officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Harvest Church prior to services.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
NEWVILLE… Nancy Sue Dicks, a resident of Newville, Alabama, passed away Monday afternoon, February 24, 2025, at her home. She was 68.
No services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Dicks was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Clare Overholser, Jr. and Ruth Emily Hartmann Overholser. She had previously worked as a fabricator for Mercury Outboard Motors and also Home Depot before her retirement.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Anthony; and her brothers, Bobby Overholser and Lawrence Overholser.
Leaving to cherish her memories is her husband, Henry Gamble; her daughters, Danita Sullivan (Amanda Hill) and Courtnay James (TJ Cook); her son TJ Dicks (Ashley); her sister, Sandra Wheelee (Glenn); her brothers, Mark Overholser, Billy Overholser, and David Overholser (Geraldine); her grandchildren, Wrigley Dicks, Gandalf Dicks, Braelynn James, Meagan Tuttle (Tye), and Tia Sullivan (Allen Dansby); and her great-grandchildren, Kobe Jones, Axel Dansby, and Liam Dansby.
DOTHAN… Regina C. Stafford, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her home. She was 59.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 28, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Jim Tate officiating. Burial will follow in the Memphis Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Stafford was born in Alabama to the late Mary Carolyn Braswell Burnsed and Shelby Ketchum. She was a 1983 graduate of Baker County High School in Baker County, Florida. She was a cosmetologist with Sports Clips Haircuts of Dothan. She was a member of the Memphis Baptist Church.
Leaving to cherish her memories is her son, Philip Monds; her grandmother, Gaybon Braswell; her sister, Penny Wilkerson, her six grandchildren; her several aunts and uncles; and her several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Billy Steve Coker of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was 72.
Memorialization, as per Mr. Coker’s request, will be by cremation.
Mr. Coker was born March 2, 1953, at Fort Rucker/Fort Novosel, Alabama to the late Willie J. and Flora Butler Coker. Steve was a respected Mental Health Counselor for over 40 years. He retired from Southeast Health after a fulfilling career. He enjoyed Alabama football, fishing, hunting, and was an avid outdoorsman. He also took pride in and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Edward Earl Coker.
Survivors include his children Amanda Smitherman, Cole Coker, and Carly Coker; grandchild, Henderson Smitherman; nephew, Jesse Coker (Kendal); great nieces: Rossi Coker, Alex Ann Coker, Charlianna Coker, along with a host of extended family and friends.
Mrs. Minnie Faye Godwin Dean, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, February 24, 2025. She was 80 years old. Funeral services for Mrs. Dean will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, from Good Hope Baptist Church near Troy with Reverend Wayne Locklear officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
The family will receive friends in the church Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time.
Mrs. Dean was born November 17, 1944 in Troy, Alabama to the late Ralph Audice Godwin and Annie Belle Holmes Godwin. Minnie married Jerry Don Dean in 1961 and together they raised three children: Dannie, James and Darren. She was a loving mother-in-law to Holly and also a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren. Minnie enjoyed spending her time gardening, cultivating beautiful flowers and plants that brought joy to all who knew her.
She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and unwavering love for her family. May Minnie’s memory live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Good Hope Baptist Church, 1093 County Road 1165, Troy, Alabama 36079.
DOTHAN… Joanne M. Krist, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at a Dothan hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered her eternal home. She was 83.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Reverend Chuck Locke officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at the church. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Krist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Edward James Leewe and Ethel Miles Leewe. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1959. For over 30 years, Mrs. Krist was a dedicated employee for Troy University of Dothan. She loved her Ridgecrest Baptist Church family and was very active in many of the church’s ministries. She spent her life in dedicated service to others.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, James Leewe, and his wife, Nancy Leewe.
Leaving to cherish her memories is her husband of sixty-one years, Wayne F. Krist; her son, Reverend Kevin Krist (Valerie); her daughter, Michelle Lewis (David); her brother-in-law, Tom Krist (Penny); her grandchildren, Megan Whitson (Marcus), Jonathan Lewis, Jared Krist, and Jake Lewis; her great-grandchildren, Presley Whitson, Eliza Whitson, and Anna Whitson.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jonathan Lewis, Jared Krist, Jake Lewis, Marcus Whitson, Ken Klatt, and Lance Whitehurst.
Mrs. Elizabeth “Lee” Wilson Oppert, age 90, transitioned to her heavenly home in the very early hours of February 24, 2025 at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. She was a lifelong resident of Dothan, AL.
