ABBEVILLE… Hattie Duppins, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away early Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at her home. She was 89.
No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Duppins was born in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Jordan White and Bonnie Bell Lawrence White. She also had lived in Rockville, MD. She attended the Henry County Training School. She was a certified nurse assistant. She was a member of the New Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her daughter. Patricia Williams; her sons, James Duppins (Michelle) and Henry White (Brenda); her sister, Mae Ormia Grace; her grandchildren, Krystle, Kyle, and Tiffany; and her great-grandchildren, Makayla, Aniya, and Kelvin.
Tammie Rhodes of Ozark, AL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was 62.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 04, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ozark, AL. with Rev. Adam Mulliner officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing.
Tammie was born in Monterey, CA on March 23, 1963 to the late David and Patricia Peacock. She devoted much of her life to caring for others, working for many years as a nurse with Community Hospice of Dale Medical Center. She had a special way of making people feel seen, comforted and cared for.
Tammie’s greatest joy was being “Nana” to her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her warm hugs, easy laughter, and the quiet strength and faith she carried.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Samuel Rhodes; one son, Sidney Dyson; her mother, Martha Peacock and two brothers, Paul Jones and Mark Peacock.
Tammie is survived by her son, Dustin Rhodes (Tara) of Samson, AL and four grandchildren, Hayden Dyson, Alex Dyson, Samuel Rhodes and Mallory Rhodes.
Larry James Chesnut, age 81, of Pansey, AL, passed away Saturday evening, May 31, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL.
The family will hold a private graveside service. You may sign the online guestbook at www.evansskipperfh.com
Mr. Chesnut was born on July 26, 1943 in Dothan, AL to James Willis Chesnut and Mildred Mozelle Merritt Chesnut. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Chesnut served his country as a Nuclear professional, building and maintaining nuclear power plants to deliver clean energy as part of our national energy security.
He is survived by his children, James Larry Chesnut (Doris), Tony Michael Chesnut (Teresa), and Pamela Michaele Hostinsky (Ron); his grandchildren, James Larry Chesnut, Jr., Joshua General Chesnut (Kristen), Adam James Hostinsky (Kaitlin), Kevin Christopher Hostinsky and Whitney LaFaye Wilson (Eric); his great grandchildren, Aiden Matthew Wilson, Adelynn LaFaye Wilson, Asher Tony Wilson, Saylor Renee Hostinsky, and Emma Grace Hostinsky; his siblings, Terry Chesnut (Dina Joy), Nina Jo Horn (Gene), and Walter Charles Chesnut (Shirley).
Mr. Chesnut preceded in death by his parents, James Willis Chesnut and Mildred Mozelle Merritt Chesnut; and his wife, Emma LaFaye Cannon Chesnut.
In lieu of flowers the family ask memorial contributions be made to Springfield Baptist Church 6677 Hwy 39 Jakin, GA 39861
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
OZARK…Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson Beaty, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Sophia in Tuscaloosa. She was 67.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Rebekah Annette Staley of Geneva, AL, a devoted woman of God, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and faithful prayer warrior, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was 89.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 05, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Annette was born on October 03, 1935, living a life marked by grace, strength and unwavering faith. A deep spiritual woman, her life was a testament to the power of prayer. Her daily walk with the Lord touched many lives with her kindness, wisdom and unwavering belief in God’s promises. Psalm 91 was a constant source of strength and comfort to her, and she lived each day under the shelter of the Most High.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Staley and her cherished grandson, Chris Staley.
Annette is lovingly remembered and survived by her daughter, Debbie Staley Friend and husband, Jerry, her son, Danny Staley and wife, Cindy. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Amy Williamson-Bowling and husband, Josh, and Travis Maund. Her legacy of love continues through her great grandchildren, Ariel Staley, Tylee Zuckerman and Grace Bowling.
Annette’s presence was a blessing, and her prayers were a covering for her family. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing she now rests in the presence of her Savior.
“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me”
James “Richard” Tice, 82 a resident of Graham, NC died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at UNC hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Dothan, Alabama and lived there most of his life until 2021, when he and Jeanette then moved to North Carolina. He is preceded in death by Willie Mae (Luther) Jones and Namon Tice, son Ricky LaDon Tice, daughter Sherri Lynn Tice McKeel, two sisters Martha Peacock and Shirley Comeford, and brother Ralph Tice.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette McCardle Tice and daughter Donna Jean Tice. He was affectionately called “Granddaddy” by his grandchildren Britney (TC) Killingsworth, Jamie (Merilyn) Dowling, Kevin Tice, Jacob Thomas and great-grandchildren Kara Brooke Killingsworth, Briley Killingsworth, Nathan Tice, Whitten Bradley, Jameson Dowling, and Elijah Tice. Also survived by a sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Dothan, AL. He attended church at First Baptist Church of Mebane, NC. He retired from Houston County Road and Bridge Department as Garage Superintendent. After his retirement, he enjoyed several years relaying vehicles with Bondys Ford. He loved the Lord, his family, fishing, the Crimson Tide, a good joke, and banana pudding! He believed in honesty, standing by your word, having a strong work ethic, and providing for your family. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10am Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery.
