Larry Landers Morris passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. The family finds comfort in knowing he is now at home with the Lord, reunited with cherished loved ones who have gone before him.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Dothan, with Reverend Charles Cummings officiating. Following the service, burial will take place at Memory Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Heritage Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends starting at 11:30AM at the church parlor.
Born on September 4, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, Larry was the second of four siblings, the son of the late Walter and Mary Morris. In 1942, the family moved to Dothan, Alabama, where Larry developed a deep love for the community that he would always consider home.
Larry graduated from Dothan High School in 1955, where he was an active participant in various sports, excelling in football, basketball, track, and baseball. He was proud to be a member of the state championship basketball team and earned a football scholarship to the University of Alabama, where he graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Upon returning to Dothan, he joined the family business, Rimson Furniture Store, and Morris and Sons Insurance. Larry also co-founded a beloved local restaurant, “The Cellar,” while serving part-time in the Air National Guard.
On April 8, 1962, Larry married his high school sweetheart, Jo Ann (Youngblood) Morris, at First United Methodist Church in Dothan. Their love story spanned 62 wonderful years, during which they welcomed two children, Landy and Joey. In 1970, Larry moved his family to Florida to pursue a successful career in real estate. He began in Fort Myers before relocating to Clearwater, where he became President of Sales at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Tarpon Springs. After a fruitful tenure there, he sought to return closer to Dothan but settled in Destin, Florida, in 1983, where he served as President of Sales and Marketing at the Destin Yacht Club. Later, he launched his own real estate firm, Investment Marketing, specializing in condominium and property sales and development. In 2023, following his retirement, Larry and Jo Ann moved to Fairhope, Alabama, to be nearer to their son Joey.
Larry was a dedicated member of Foster Street United Methodist Church and later First United Methodist Church during his time in Dothan. He also became an active member of Destin United Methodist Church, contributing to various committees and singing in the choir. Family and faith were the cornerstones of Larry’s life. He cherished every opportunity to gather with friends and family, especially his parents, siblings, cousins, and his beloved grandchildren: Andrew, Patrick, William, and Anna Louise. Larry was a proud grandfather who took an active role in his grandchildren’s lives. His loyalty to friends and family was unwavering, and he always went above and beyond to offer support and help those he cared about.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Morris; his son, Larry Landers Morris II (Landy); his brother, Walter “Jack” Morris, and sister-in-law, Glenda Morris; sister Mary Morris Juergens and brother-in-law, Everett Juergens; sister Martha Nix and brother-in-law, James Carlton Nix, Jr.; and nephew James Thomas Joyce Jr. (Jim). He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Youngblood Morris; his son, Joey Morris, and fiancé, Tonya Gollotte, of Fairhope, Alabama; and grandchildren Andrew Morris, Patrick Morris, William Morris and fiancé Katie Morand, and Anna Louise Morris. Larry also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins who he loved dearly.
HEADLAND… Robert Lee “Juicy” Turner, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, at his home. He was 52.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, with Dr. Reverend Dwylan Glover officiating. The family receive friends following the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Turner was born in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late Waymond Johnson and Mary Lizzie Turner. He had previously lived in Baker Hill, Alabama before moving to the Haleburg, Alabama area about fifteen years ago. “Juicy” worked with Clarence Brown Concrete and C-Dock Construction, before being medically retired. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Abbeville, Alabama.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his niece, Lizzie Green.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife, Roxanne Brooks Turner; his children, Alysia Brooks, Rodney Brooks (Brittany), Nakesshia Battle, and Kareem Brooks; his sisters, Kimberly Turner Hardamon (Les) and Shannon R. Turner; his brothers, Donnie E. Kelley (Gloria) and Cedric Johnson (Brittany); his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lillie Wheat, Annie Dean Craddock (Floyde), Henry C. Brooks (Christine), Charlene Glover (Dwylan), Lola B. Spann, and Flecia Turner (Eric); his several grandchildren; his special nephew, Naquinton Graham; his special nieces, Serenity Turner and Remy Turner; his good friends, Scott & Deb Barron, Chris & Faith Barron, Andrew & Courtney Barron, Holley O’Bannon, Tab Ritter, Chris Bryant “Coach”, George Grace, George Samuel Miller, Bill & Vicki Norton, and Linda Tharp.
Ms. Mary “Peggy” Elizabeth (Fennell) Clark Reeder, 84, a life-long resident of Dothan passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Southeast Health following a brief illness.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Glover Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Harden and Brother DJ Rollan officiating. Burial will follow at Madrid City Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m., prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted.
Ms. Peggy was born November 20, 1940, in Dothan to the late Farmer & Ruby Lee (Rhodes) Fennell. As an adult, she worked at Dothan Hosiery, General Cigar, and as a seamstress, but spent most of her life as homemaker. She was member of Madrid Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Pauline Killingsworth, and Carolyn Garner; and her brother, William Fennell.
She is survived by her son, Jay Jueckstock of Dothan; her two daughters, Larie Ingle, and Tina Stephens (James) both of Dothan; three sisters, Betty Barfield of Cottonwood, Barbara Bush (Carter) of Cottonwood, and Dian Lee of Dothan; four grandchildren, Emily Ingle (Karel Gonzalez), Whitney Stephens, Jessie Jueckstock, and Nicole Patterson (Stephen); eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be David McCord, John Rogers, Karel Gonzalez, Skylar Corbin, DJ Rollan, and Paul Tanton.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Paul Lewis Watkins passed away on February 23, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. He was 79 years old.
Paul was born on March 11, 1945, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He served honorably in the United States Army in Korea and at Fort Rucker, where he met his future wife of 56 years. Both before and after his Army service he served in many roles providing aircraft maintenance support to the U.S. Army flight training mission. First at Fort Wolters, Texas, then at Fort Rucker, Alabama until his retirement in February 2011. Paul loved to fish and hunt, and enjoyed sharing his skills and passion with his two sons. He was also an excellent cook, and was celebrated and appreciated for sharing his talents at family fish fries and barbeques.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Waitmon and Oleta Watkins, his brothers John David and James “Jim” Watkins, and his sisters Carolyn “Sis” Faulkenberry (Chess) and Sandra Springwater (Wilkie).
Paul is survived by his wife, Shirley Ayers Watkins, two sons, Paul Lee (Dolores) and James (Eva) Watkins, his grandson William Watkins, his granddaughter Kaye Watkins, and many extended family members, friends, and neighbors whose lives he touched over the years.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public funeral services.
On Friday night, February 21, 2025, the stars were shining brightly as Willie Dell (Gray) Flowers closed her eyes and went to be with the Lord. Born August 13, 1942, in Elba, Alabama to the late Benjamin Gray and Ovetta Gray Flakes.
Willie Dell was known by her affectionate name “Sweetie”. She had a passion for cooking for her family that she treasured so dearly. She was known for her homemade banana pudding. The delight of her six-layer cakes was made with love on each layer. Early in her years, she was a seamstress and took great pride in her work. Because of her lifelong passion and love for cooking, she was inspired to open her restaurant, “Sweetie’s”, where she greeted many people with her smile. She was known for her outgoing personality and for never meeting a stranger.
Willie Dell was a member of North Highland Missionary Baptist Church and served on the usher board until her health declined.
She held a special relationship with her grandchildren. Some of her greatest memories with them included staying up late at night baking cakes, playing monopoly and having date nights at the Waffle House. They shared real-life experiences and testimonies. She instilled in them, “not to let anything or anyone silence your voice”. She also enjoyed traveling with her family, seeing the places that brought them happiness and new adventures.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son; Derrick Lee and 21 siblings.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Harvey Flowers Sr. Willie Dell leaves her legacy to be cherished; one daughter: Patricia Flowers (Glen) of Dothan, AL; two sons: Willie Lee (Barbara) of Hoschton, Ga; James Lee (Delorise) of Huntsville, AL. Her extended children: Lindsey Walker, Steven Wilson, Harvey Flowers Jr. (M’leka), Andre Flowers (Valencia). She leaves a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and countless friends.
A celebration of Willie Dell’s life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Ann Berry officiating. The family will be receiving friends an hour prior to the service from 1-2pm in the Chapel. Willie Dell will be laid to rest in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton, Alabama.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com
Phyllis Jean Bancroft, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 21, 2025, in Hartford, Alabama. Phyllis was born November 4, 1938, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Forrest and Myrtle (McBride) Bancroft.
Phyllis never forgot the years she spent in Liberia, Africa as a missionary nurse. She spoke of it often and continued to pray for the ministry there. After retiring from nursing at the Indiana Veterans’ Home, she lived her life simply so she could tell more people about Jesus. She encouraged, housed, and gave to missionaries at every opportunity. In her later years, she even saved pennies for the children to give to their “pennies for missions” offering. From Ohio to Alabama; wherever she lived, her church was her family whom she loved dearly. She crocheted daily as a ministry. Her rose patterned quilts can be found in many homes around the world. Her wry sense of humor remained strong to the end. Many chuckles will be had over the memories.
To cherish her memories, Phyllis is survived by a brother, Richard Bancroft; a sister, Betty Spreeman; and countless nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her brothers: James Bancroft, George Bancroft, and John Bancroft; and her sisters: Barbara Brink, Ruth Whisnant, and Nancy Haeussler.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Faith Independent Baptist Church, 4481 Rucker Blvd, Enterprise, AL. Visitation will follow the service.
Phyllis loved Jesus and missions. In lieu of flowers, please give a gift in her memory to a mission organization of your choice.
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
