ABBEVILLE. . .Barbara Campbell Price, a resident of Abbeville, died early Monday evening, January 20, 2025, at her home. She was 81.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 24, 2025, at Sardis Baptist Church with Reverend George Bryan officiating. Entombment will be at a later date in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. Friday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda Roberson, 1791 County Road 133, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Barbara Price was born and reared in Barbour County, near Clio, daughter of the late Huey Campbell and Louise Welch Campbell. She was a graduate of Clio High School and attended Wallace Community College where she received an Associates Degree in Business. Barbara lived in Henry County all her adult lifetime. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Price worked with her husband and sons in the operation of Price Farms. She was preceded in death by a brother, Benny Frank Campbell.
Surviving relatives include her husband of sixty-two years, Thomas Floyd “Bib” Price; four sons, Clay Price, Jon Price (Michelle), Jarrell Price (Jaime), and Cary Price (Kellie), all of Abbeville; grandchildren, Sarah Grace Quinlan (Devin), Parker Hyatt, Hudson Price, Caleb Price (Madison), Katie Price, Karlee Price, Ava Price, Jack Price, and Tucker Price (Caylee); great-grandchildren, Reese Strickland and Bo Price; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Key and a brother-in-law, Jack Price (Nelda).
Serving as active pallbearers will be Barbara’s four sons and Tucker Price and Caleb Price.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
HEADLAND… Enrique Rodriguez, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was 75.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Coahuila, Mexico. He had worked with 4-L Trucking and Wiregrass Construction before his retirement. He was lovingly known as “Papi” by family and “Pop” by coworkers. He was a hard worker who preferred to keep busy over taking it easy. He loved to fish, care for animals, and the many fruit trees he planted over the years.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife, Vicki Marie Jones Rodriguez; his daughter, Ruth Furman (Gill); his sister, Endelia Rodriguez Mato (Isiclronio); and his grandchildren, Adalina Furman and Victoria Furman.
HALEBURG. . .Robert Earl “Robbie” Roberson, Jr., a resident of Haleburg, died Saturday afternoon, January 18, 2025, at his home. He was 43.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M Thursday, January 23, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Mark Bristow and Pastor Luke Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow in the Haleburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the mortuary in Headland.
Robbie Roberson was a lifelong resident of Haleburg. He was 1999 graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia. Robbie was retired, due to disability, and was formerly employed by Columbia Peanut Company. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elbert and Beatrice Bristow, Pearl Weaver and William Hancock, a brother, Ernie Amos, his step-father, Jackie Elliott and his special canine friend “Blue”.
Surviving relatives include his mother, Joy Bristow Littlefield (Roy), Haleburg; his father, Earl Roberson (Ruby), Shorterville; his sisters, Beth Altman, Shorterville; and Tammy Amos (Aaron Campbell), Abbeville; a brother, Lee Roberson, Mobile; nieces, Addison and Kaylee Roberson, and Kelcy Evans; nephews, Corey Amos, Taylor Blair and Trent Evans; great-nephew, Reece Amos, uncles, Gill Bristow and Mike Bristow; several cousins, and special cousins who he thought the world of, Frankie Money, and Tommy Lee Money, who died October 5, 2022.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Casey Anderson, Ashley Trammell, Taylor Blair, Jefferey Smith, Justin Smith, Levi Littlefield and Corey Amos.
Robbie will be very much missed. He was known as a prankster and loved to aggravate any and everybody. Robbie struggled with life due to his disability but he never let it slow him down or stop him. He was a very hard worker and dearly loved and cherished his mother and father. At the time of his death, he was employed with Columbia Peanut Company. Robbie loved to fish, and in earlier years, hunting and playing baseball and pool. He dearly loved his nieces, Addison, Kaylee and Kelcy. Robbie was loved by all who knew him and he especially loved children.
Rest In Peace, Robbie. We all love you and will miss you dearly.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Jane B. Thompson, passed away peacefully in Pansey, Alabama, on January 19, 2025. She was 90 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Rev. Ricky Plummer officiating. Jane will be laid to rest at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 1-2 pm.
Survivors include her sons, Tim Thompson, Joe (Paula) Thompson, and Jimmy Thompson; her daughter, Alice (Wayne) Whitman; her adored seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, who all brought immense joy to her life. Jane also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Delores O’Keefe; her lifelong friend, Celia Piccini. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Elizabeth McFadden Bieber; her beloved husband of 65 years, John E. Thompson; her three brothers and one sister; grandson, Adam Thompson; and by her daughters-in-law, Debbie Thompson and Connie Thompson.
After her early years in Indiana, Jane moved to Miami, where she embraced life as a dedicated homemaker. She poured her love into her home, creating a warm and welcoming space for all who entered. Her hands were rarely still, as she was constantly engaged in crafting, sewing, painting, and ceramics. Each piece she created was a testament to her skill and passion for art.
Jane had a heart of gold, and she made everything fun. Her laughter was infectious, and her ability to find joy in the simple things was a gift she shared generously. She was the embodiment of a loving, faith-filled, and creative spirit, and these words best describe the legacy she leaves behind. Jane was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice for the love and compassion shown to them in their time of need.
Tommie Lou Byrd, affectionately known as Tommie to her friends and family, left this world to join her beloved husband in eternal rest on January 17, 2025, in Hartford, Alabama. Born in the quaint town of Black, Alabama, on March 30, 1942, Tommie’s life was an inspiring tapestry woven with love, creativity, and a spirited passion for the simple joys of life.
Tommie’s early years in Black were the foundation of a life characterized by her handy and artistic nature. She carried these traits throughout her life, and they shone brightly in her work as a dietary manager at Flowers Hospital, where she dedicated 25 years of service. Tommie’s work ethic and involvement in the hospital community were testaments to her commitment to care for others.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Tommie was a woman of many interests. Her feisty spirit was perfectly complemented by her love for painting and transforming thrift store furniture finds into beautiful pieces for her home. She was particularly proud of the headboard and medicine cabinet she built with her own hands, both emblematic of her creative and passionate soul.
Family was the cornerstone of Tommie’s world. She is survived by a loving family, including her son, Thomas (Anita) Clausen, daughters, Dawn Bryan and Sandra (Tommy) Tregaskis, and her cherished eight grandchildren, Amanda Schwab, Daniel Millwater, Amber Fields, Jeffrey Clausen, Amy Bryan, and Courtney Lane. Her legacy also continues through her 15 great-grandchildren, who will carry forward the love and life lessons she imparted. Tommie’s sister, Lucy Wood and several nieces and nephews, will fondly remember her vibrant spirit.
Tommie’s life narrative includes moments of sorrow, as she was preceded in death by her mother, Cleola Henderson, by her husband, Bobby Byrd, by her son-in-law, Ray Bryan, her grandchildren, Michael Millwater and Robbie Clausen, her great-grandchild, Jeffrey Clausen, Jr., and her siblings, Billy Bell, James Beall, Johnny Bell, Ronnie Bell, Geneary Bell, and Judy Johnson. Each of these losses marked a chapter in her story, but her strength and resilience always shone through.
Tommie’s essence can best be described by the words handy, creative, and passionate. She had a remarkable ability to see the potential in the old and worn, breathing new life into every project she undertook. Her passion for life was contagious, and she inspired those around her to appreciate and find happiness in the simplest of things.
A celebration of Tommie’s life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, where family and friends will gather to share memories and honor her extraordinary journey. Tommie will be laid to rest next to her husband in the peaceful embrace of Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for a time of remembrance from 1-2 pm at the funeral home on Saturday, before the service begins.
Tommie’s departure leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and an indomitable spirit that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Her life was a beautiful portrait of dedication, both to her family and her community, and she will be deeply missed by many. Though she has left this earthly realm, the memories of her warmth and zest for life will endure, a comforting presence for all who were touched by her spirited presence.
Barbara Gail Adams, known affectionately as Gail to her friends and family, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on April 18, 1953, in Troy, Alabama. Her final days were spent in Dothan, Alabama, surrounded by the love and comfort of her children.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents Gaston and Violet Bailey Hagan, husband Greg Adams, brother Larry Gaston Hagan, and sister Loretta Elease Hagan Simmons. Her memory will be treasured by her children, Scott Alexander Sanders (Amy) of Dothan, Alabama and Christy Gail Williams (Wayne) of Valdosta, Georgia. Her legacy of love continues through her grandchildren, Cody Wayne Williams (Karly), Caroline Gail Williams, Scott Alexander Sanders II, Finnigan Braswell Sanders, and Hampton Hershel Sanders. Gail’s brothers, Merrill (Ouida) of Montgomery, Alabama, and Jerry Hagan (Pat) of Lewis, Delaware, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins along with her beloved fur babies Muffin, Bailey, and Punkin.
As we bid farewell to Barbara Gail Adams, we celebrate a life lived with love. Those who knew Gail will remember her for her loving nature, ability to listen, share, and give from the heart.
Funeral services will be at 4pm, Friday, January 24, 2025, in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3-4pm Friday prior to the services. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
