Lindy Nicole Bailey, 49, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Lindy’s story was and always will be one of strength, resilience, perseverance, laughter, and love. She was an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, and a leader who fought tooth and nail and worked tirelessly to make her dreams come true. Above all else, though, she was a fiercely loyal and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved her family with every fiber of her being, and that selfless love was evident in everything she did. Her beautiful smile, tenacious spirit, and heart of gold will be cherished forever by everyone who was blessed to know her.
Left to miss her and love her from afar are her husband, Brent Bailey, her sons Cameron Griffin (Caitlin) and Hunter Norwalk, her bonus son and daughter, Jackson Bailey and Kamryn Bailey, her grandchildren, Kellan Griffin, Zeke Griffin, Ivy Kate Norwalk, and Kye Norwalk, her mother, Betty Bowden (Fred), her father, Joey Beverett (Mary), her sister and brothers, Brandy Hartzog (Chris, Drew, and Will), Lee Massey (Jessica and Anna Grace), Joseph Beverett (Hailey), and Mark Beverett (John, Lane, and Emma Claire), her parents-in-law, Bill and Jackie Bailey, sisters-in-law Stephanie Faulk (Bailey and Cooper) and Amanda Bailey (Alethia and Tegan) and so many other family members and friends who loved her dearly.
A celebration of Lindy’s life will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
Ingrid Strange passed away peacefully Sunday, March 9, 2025, with her loving husband beside her after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 21, 2025 at Daleville Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Jones officiating and Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time.
Ingrid Erna Berthold was born February 4, 1940, in Eppendorf, Germany, to Hans and Elenore Berthold.
She lost her father when she was just a year old and endured extreme hardships of WWII as a young child, both of which had a profound impact on her life.
She immigrated to the U.S. while still a teenager and later became a naturalized US citizen.
She married Gerald C. Strange in Folkston, Ga., and soon after encouraged Gerald to join the Army as an Army Flight School candidate. Thus began their incredible loving journey together.
Their final Army assignment brought them back to Fort Rucker, Ala., where Gerald retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. Having already settled in Daleville, Ala., they continued to raise their youngest daughter, Kirsten. It was also in Daleville where Ingrid opened her first jewelry and gift shop, which she eventually moved to its current location. Ingrid continued to dedicate her life to her family, community, the US Army and the thousands of Soldiers who transitioned through Fort Rucker, now Fort Novosel. The profound impact Ingrid made on her community will be felt for years to come.
Ingrid is survived by her husband Gerald, two daughters, Kirsten Negard (Michael), Enterprise, AL and Uliana McClanahan (Frank), Dothan, AL; five grandsons, Joseph Negard, Atlanta, GA; Patrick Negard, East Hampton, MA; Matthew Negard, Manassas, VA; Ryan McClanahan, Hoover, AL; Aaron McClanahan, Birmingham, AL; 10 great-grandchildren.
Kaisley Brielle Baker, 9 months of age, peacefully departed this world on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at home in Dothan, AL. Born May 20, 2024 in Dothan, AL, Kaisley was the beloved youngest child of Denzell and Sharelle Baker.
Kaisley was blessed with two brothers, Gavin and Kalyx, whom she loved deeply.
Kaisley leaves her cherished memories to her parents, Sharelle and Denzell Baker. Her two brothers, Gavin and Kalyx, both of Dothan, AL. Loving Aunts: Dayjha, Jaliyah, Ke’Aisa, Mikayleigh, Peyton, and Porcha, all of Dothan, AL and Jasmine of Atlanta, GA. Protective Uncles: Jaden, Jerrell, Kristian, Nicholas, and Paul Jr. all of Dothan, AL. Doting Grandparents: Paul Sr. (Litivia) Kennedy and Brenda (Phillip) Pearce, all of Dothan, AL. Adoring Great-Grandparents: Catherine Rivers, Oradale Walker, George (Ruby) Turner, and Mattie Taylor, all of Dothan, AL. Caring God-mothers: Jalisa Threats and Keshia Berry, both of Dothan, AL. Also, forever mourning her passing are numerous great aunts, great uncles, cousins and a host of relatives, who all loved her dearly.
A celebration of Kaisley’s life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10am in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Billy John Trotter, 93, of Dothan, Alabama was called to his heavenly home on March 11, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Bay Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Green officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
Mr. Trotter was born on December 4, 1931, in Ozark, AL, and served in the Navy from 1951 – 1955. Billy worked for the Dothan Eagle, Thompson Newspapers, and National Health Care. He was a long-time member of Bay Springs Baptist Church. In his retirement, he enjoyed teaching Sunday School. Billy also had the ability to fix almost anything, frequently helping friends and neighbors with home improvement projects. He was also known for his carvings of water birds, selling and exhibiting at area and regional craft shows. Billy grew numerous fig trees and sold his produce to local residents and farmers’ markets.
Billy was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; brother, Charles Trotter; and sister, Minnie Campbell.
He is survived by a sister, Mary Griffin; children: Cindy Keller (Bud), Scott (Patty), Rebecca Dawson (John), Joan Cobble (Crockett), and Judy Worthington (Will); grandchildren: Jared Trotter (Lauren), Taylor Trotter, Caraline Roussos (Stephen), Rachel Pitts (Charlie), Sarah Cobble, George Keller IV (Laurel), Lillie Ann Duke (Dale), Ana Worthington, Crockett Worthington, and Catherine Worthington; great-grandchildren: Everett & Margot Trotter, Miles & Emmy Roussos, and Sarah Jane Pitts; special friends, Kim & Greg Miller; special nephews: Charles Trotter, and Dr. Mike Trotter.
CLOPTON… Martha Nan Rigby Brown, a resident of Clopton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025. She was 87
Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Spring Hill Baptist Church in Clio with Brother Bob Cox officiating.
Mrs. Brown was born in Tallassee, Alabama to the late Judd Rigby and Billie Rigby. She attended High School in Panama City, Florida. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.
She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing. She had a passion for nursing and enjoyed working as a registered nurse. She was employed at Fort Gaines Health and Rehab for many years, where she worked tirelessly in offering comfort and healing to countless patients. When Mrs. Brown retired from Fort Gaines, she had advanced herself to associate administrator.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Brown.
Surviving relatives include her sons, Ralph “Michael” Brown (Stephanie) and Lance Brown (Alicia); grandchildren, Hunter Brown(Brooke), Cody Pace (Megan), Tyler Pace, Taylor Brown (Briana), Joseph Dalton Barron (Randi), Samuel Brandon Barron (Nicole); great grandchildren, Mikey Barron, Chase Barron, Paislee Barron, Zander Trammell, Dillon Trammell, Andrew Pace, Presley Pace, Axel Pace; several nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.
Edward Ross Pritchard, fondly known as Ed to his friends and loved ones, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Lancaster, Ohio. Born on April 30, 1938, in Patterson, New Jersey, to Wynas and Camille Pritchard, Ed was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Ross Joseph, Frank, and John Pritchard; and his sister, Ruth Pritchard.
Ed’s life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, his country, and his community. His marriage to Pat Pritchard spanned 38 joyous years, and together they raised a family that included their children Ross Pritchard, Neely Childrey (Dean), Cynthia Miller (Robert), Shane Yon, and Margaret Yon (Elizabeth). Ed instilled in his children the values of loyalty, respect, and the importance of family bonds. His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Michelle, Meredith, Hunter, JR, and Gabe, and his great-grandson, Zander Allen, affectionately known as “Pookie number 1”, and his great granddaughters, Ella Camille and Lily Bosse.
A proud veteran, Ed served his country with distinction in the Navy for four years and retired from the Army after 30 years of exemplary service. Ed was a recipient of a Purple Heart Medal. His deep sense of patriotism was further reflected in his two years as a medic in Vietnam, where he demonstrated courage and compassion under the most challenging circumstances. His commitment to fellow veterans was evident through his active involvement with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Following his military career he served as Director of The Boys Club of Dothan. Ed continued to serve his community as a Lieutenant at the Dothan Police Department, where he was respected for his integrity and leadership. He was a graduate of Troy University, where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice, which he put to good use in his law enforcement career.
Ed’s interests outside of his professional life were simple yet profound. He loved to fish, particularly at Lake Eufaula, where he spent many peaceful hours enjoying the serenity of freshwater fishing. But above all, Ed’s heart belonged to his family and his country, which were his greatest sources of pride and joy.
Ed’s life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the value of service, and the power of love. His unwavering support for his family, his dedication to his fellow veterans, and his love for his country will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He leaves behind a host of friends, veterans, nieces, and nephews who were fortunate to have known this remarkable man. Ed Pritchard’s life was one of honor, kindness, and an enduring commitment to the principles he held dear. His memory will continue to inspire those who were touched by his generosity and steadfastness.
A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Sunset Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm on Friday prior to service time.
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