Danny Dewayne Wood passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Macon, Georgia, surrounded by love. Born on November 24, 1953, in Ashford, Alabama, to William and Ettis Mae Wood, Danny lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family.
Danny was a proud graduate of Ashford High School and went on to attend Wallace Community College before transferring to the University of Alabama, where his passion for Alabama football took root. After beginning his career with the United States Postal Service in Dothan, he followed his brother Cecil into the automobile sales industry. This decision launched a successful 24-year career in automotive sales and management, spanning dealerships across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. A born salesman with a gift for connecting with people, Danny excelled in his work, eventually rising to the position of General Manager. Although health challenges led to an early retirement, he always dreamed of returning to work, “selling cars.”
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ettis Mae Wood; his siblings, William Wood, Lois Wood Sallas, Charles Wood, Cecil Wood, and Otis Wood; and his beloved wife, Kay Smith Wood.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Jon) Marsh of Caldwell, Idaho; his son, Jason (Melissa) Wood of Headland, Alabama; his stepsons, Justin (Kimberly) Smith of Thomasville, Georgia, and Rick (Kristy) Dunn of Dahlonega, Georgia. He was the proud grandfather of JP Wood, Emily Wood, Alison Wood, Baylee (Jake) Marsh Thornton, Tucker Marsh, Payton Marsh, Mary Quinn Marsh, and Colton Marsh. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Wood of Dahlonega, Georgia, and many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will remember him with fondness.
In his later years, Danny found joy in spending time with his brother Joe in Dahlonega. He continued to cheer on his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide, indulge his lifelong love for Pepsi, and, most importantly, celebrate the love and accomplishments of his family. He will be remembered as a man of integrity, humor, and an unwavering devotion to those he held dear.
A Memorial Service to honor Danny’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel on Hartford Highway in Dothan, Alabama. Friends and family are invited to come together to share memories and celebrate a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the American Stroke Association. Danny’s family would like to express gratitude to the caring staff of Affinis Hospice and Bolingreen Health and Rehab in Macon, Georgia.
Ms. Serethia Hildress Miller Qualls of Coffee Springs, AL passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 69.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Bruce Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Serethia was born on December 17, 1955, in Covington Co., AL to Edsel and Mary Lou Miller. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an outstanding southern cook who showed her love by feeding her family and friends. Serethia enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was gardening, working in her yards and flowers or spending time with Tommy, fishing. She loved her canine companions and spent many hours spoiling them.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sophie Jean Miller and a stepson, Johnny Tice.
Serethia is survived by her husband of 45 years and love of her life, Tommy Tice of Coffee Springs, AL; two daughters, Jennifer Cheatwood (Ronnie) of Enterprise, AL, and Nerissa Tedders of Geneva, AL; one stepdaughter, Jodi Lynn Tice of Level Plains, AL; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
“Beverly Moss Hall, (Belle) a resident of Dothan, passed away on 01/12/2025. She was 83 years old..
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emett and Eurell Moss, and a daughter, Kecia Hall. She is survived by her sister, Kay Moss Johnson (Kenneth) of Birmingham and two granddaughters, Jessica Plummer and Sydney Childress, both of Dothan and numerous other relatives.
A graveside service in honor of her life will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Memory Hill Cemetery, with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
In Lieu of flowers, Beverly asked that memorial donations be made to the Wiregrass Humane Society.
Beverly Hall graduated from Dothan High School and later obtained her BS from Judson College. She also received her Master’s of Library Science from Florida State University. She was a librarian whom worked at Houston Academy in Dothan before finishing her career as head librarian at the Army Aviation Technical Library at Fort Rucker (now Ft Novosel). She participated in special projects within the Library of Congress
Beverly was known for her wittiness and intelligence. She was passionate about reading and learning. She showed how big her heart was as she opened her home up to help raise her grandchildren after their parent’s death. Her 18-yr old dachshund, Lulu will always hold a special place in her heart.
The family would like to thank the staff of Wesley Place in Dothan for the care they showed Belle in the past few years of her life.
Robert Earl Burkett of Geneva, AL passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was 52 years old.
Earl was born in Florida on August 30, 1972 to Ruby Lee Bass Burkett and the late Morris Burkett. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Earl was known by family and friends to be a hard worker, loving to build and work with his hands. He enjoyed driving semi-trucks and working in construction, which afforded him the ability to use his building talents. He was employed at Outdoor Aluminum in Geneva for the past year. Earl will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Earl is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 16 years, Amber Sims Burkett; two daughters, LaDawn Smith and her husband, Skyler and Paige Burkett; three grandchildren, Kaelyn Brewer, Camryn Smith and Zackary Smith, all of Geneva, AL; mother, Ruby Burkett of Geneva, AL; five siblings, Gale Harrison (W.M.), Burt Burkett and Patricia Burkett, all of Geneva, AL, Dwayne Burkett (Candace) of Florida and Hilder Burkett of Tennessee; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Dorothy Foxworth Barton of Geneva, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. She was 80 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Ricky Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Midway Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Dorothy was born October 19, 1944 in Geneva, AL to the late Walter Andrew and Ruby Pearl Jacobs Foxworth. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed working in her flowers, fishing, dancing, watching her hummingbirds and spending time with her canine companion, “Bubba”. Her love and devotion to her family was her sole goal in life, which she excelled in. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. She was a member of Devco Baptist Church and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Barton; three brothers, Frank, A.W. and Junior Foxworth and three sisters, Nell Cronkite, Doris Gilmore and Eloise Hughes.
Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Sandra Barton of Geneva, AL; two sons, Joe Barton (Jennifer) of Panama City, FL, and Jeff Barton (January) of Geneva, AL; grandchildren, Nathaniel Barton, Joanna Barton Bennett (Joey), Breanna McDuffie, Justin Bacon, Bryson Barton and Ashley Dunn; great grandchildren, Case Barton, Cane Barton, Gracie Baker and Skylar Grace Blackman; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Mathews of Westville, FL, Gail Johnson Barton of Samson, AL and Sylvia Foxworth Hand of Geneva, AL; and a number of special nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Nathaniel Barton, Joanna Bennett, Bryson Barton, Reed Wilson, Reagan Brannon and Trent Smith.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Hilda Owens for her love and kindness shown, as well as, Dr. John Simmons, Sr. and staff and Wiregrass Medical Center for your devoted care for our mother.
Callie Boykin, of Dothan, AL passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on July 15, 1983, her life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and devotion to her family and friends.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
She is predeceased by her parents, Leonard Boykin and Olivia Johnson Boykin. She was cherished dearly and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Sylvester Jackson Jr., a sister, Holly Taylor, a special nephew, Everett Jackson, mother-in-law, Betty Jackson, and her best friend, Kimberly Jackson.
Dorothy Foxworth Barton of Geneva, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. She was 80 years old.