Mary T. Freeman, 97, a longtime resident of Dothan, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Extendicare Health Care.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2005, at Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Stephanie Cox officiating. A private burial will follow in Memory Hill
Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. on Friday prior to service time. Flowers are being accepted.
Mrs. Freeman was born August 16, 1927, in Florida to Austin and Maggie Terrell Tomlinson. After graduating with a Masters degree, she taught school for over 25 years in the Dothan School system prior to her retirement. She truly loved children and while teaching always directed them to the Bible in the classroom. She loved antiques and flowers. She was also a talented seamstress and a wonderful cook. Mrs. Freeman was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church where she and her husband were involved in the youth ministry and she taught Sunday School for 50 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a woman of remarkable faith.
She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Judson Lee Freeman, and a daughter, Mary Jan Freeman.
She is survived by a daughter, Mark Ann Stanford of Dothan; three grandchildren, David Neal Stanford (Tami), Jamison Lee Sims (Brad) and Jenifer Diane Williams (John); twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; five brothers and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers will be Judson Stanford, Nick Shimoda, Vince Edge, Tommy Tolleson, Tim Tolleson, Carlton Baldwin and Larry Tolleson.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Reagan Colleen Brewer, a beacon of joy and generosity, graced this world with her presence on November 19, 2004, in Enterprise, Alabama. Her journey, marked by a profound zest for life and a heart full of love, tragically ended on March 8, 2025, in Webb, Alabama. Though her time with us was brief, the impact she had on those around her was immeasurable, and the legacy she leaves behind is one of warmth, compassion, and boundless enthusiasm.
Born to Ricky Brewer and Christine Affan, Reagan grew from a bright-eyed child into a remarkable young woman who embodied the true spirit of kindness. Her infectious smile and gentle nature made her a friend to all, never meeting a stranger and always seeing the best in people. Her family, the cornerstone of her life, includes her loving father, Ricky Brewer (Niki), her devoted mother, Christine Affan (Sean), her cherished fiancé, Matthew Duke, and her dear siblings, Mack Carroll (Lilly), Britney McCullough, Brittany Nichole Anderson (Riley), and Claudia Affan. Reagan was a beacon of hope and joy to her nieces and nephews, Beau, Ashley, and Charlie Carroll, and she was a beloved granddaughter to Robert Carroll. Her memory will be treasured by her uncles, Shane Brewer (Susan), Shane Cook (Kay), and Billy Carroll; her aunt, Carolyn Schildgen; cousins, Ryan Schildgen, Kalyn Brewer, Ransom Brewer, Cheyenne Brewer, Jake Brewer, Kevin Cook, Hanna Richardson, and Haleigh Richardson; fur babies, Bart and Betty; and several other loving family members.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rebecca Ann Bowen (Charles Gaddy) and Jack Richard Brewer, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Sharon Carroll; grandmothers, Sharon Sullivan and Katie Sullivan; and uncle, Timothy Allan Brewer.
Reagan’s passion for life was evident in everything she did. A proud graduate of the Rehobeth Class of 2023, she carried the same determination and work ethic into her career. As a manager at Panera Bread, she not only worked hard for her money but also found joy in the independence her role afforded her.
Among the many hearts she touched, Reagan’s high school sweetheart, Matthew Duke, held a special place. He was her first true boyfriend and her first love, a testament to the depth of her affection and loyalty. Together, they shared a bond that was unmistakably pure and profound.
Her interests were as diverse as they were heartfelt. From cooking, particularly crafting delicious pasta meals, to diving into the worlds of computers, gaming, and anime, Reagan embraced her hobbies with fervor. She was an old soul who cherished the simple pleasure of reading, often retiring by 8:00 PM to immerse herself in books. Building Legos, chasing butterflies, and loving animals were not mere pastimes; they were expressions of her creative spirit and caring soul.
Reagan’s life was one of giving. She always chose gifts with thoughtful consideration, ensuring they were perfect for the recipient. Her generosity extended beyond material things; she gave her time, her support, and her unwavering positivity to everyone she encountered. Reagan was the epitome of a giver, always there for you, always ready with a smile, and always willing to lend a helping hand.
In her 20 years, Reagan taught us what it means to be genuinely alive. She was a testament to the power of living with an open heart, fully and fearlessly. Her spirit was a reminder that life is a precious gift, to be cherished and shared with others. Reagan’s legacy is a tapestry woven with threads of kindness, friendship, and generosity—a legacy that will continue to inspire and guide us.
A celebration of Reagan’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, where Reverend Doug Seale will officiate. Interment will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery. Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their respects from 11:00 until 12:00 PM in the chapel, where we will honor the memory of a soul who was, and always will be, one of a kind.
As we remember Reagan, let us carry her light within us—let us be gentle in our strength, friendly in our encounters, and generous in our deeds. May her story continue to motivate us to live fully, love deeply, and always find the joy in every moment. Reagan Colleen Brewer, your spirit will forever dance among us, just as you once chased butterflies under the Alabama sky.
BRANTLEY, ALABAMA. . .Rene Danford Herring, a resident of Brantley, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her home. She was 99.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Travis Johnson and Reverend Mark Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwood Cemetery, near Headland. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the mortuary chapel Headland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 33, Brantley, AL 36009.
Ms. Herring was born in Midland City, Alabama, daughter of the late Allen Andrew Danford, Sr. and Myrle Dick Danford. She lived in the Tolbert Church community of Henry County many years before moving to Brantley in 1992. Ms. Herring was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was formerly employed by WestPoint Stevens in Abbeville. Ms. Herring was preceded in death by three sisters, Fauviette Thompson, Hazel Reagan and Betty Jo Golden and two brothers, C. L. Danford and Randall Danford, a grandson, Reggie Claar, and sons-in-law, George Pearman and Arthur Wilson.
Surviving relatives include three daughters, Geraldine Pearman and Margie Johnson (Reverend Travis), all of Brantley; and Vicki Wilson, Dallas, Texas; a son, Nolan Herring (Jaime), Troy, AL; two sisters, Faye Bruner and Ouida Schulman, both of Dothan; a brother, Allen A. Danford, Jr., Panama City, Florida; grandchildren, Casey Wood (Samantha), Denise Pearce (David), Ricky Johnson, Todd Johnson (Rhonda), Sharee Bloodworth (Scott), and Shea Pressley; ten great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. 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.
SATSUMA, ALABAMA. . .Betty Jean Riley Williams, a resident of Satsuma, Alabama, died Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025, in the Seabrook Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Daphne, AL. She was 87.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 14, 2025, in the Old Center Church Cemetery, 764 County Road 89, Newville, AL 36353, with Pastor Anita Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 12:45 PM Friday in the sanctuary of Old Center Church. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Williams was born and reared in Henry County, Alabama, near Newville, daughter of the late Carl William Riley and Lilly Bell McClenny Riley. She was a graduate of Newville High School. Mrs. Williams formerly lived in Eight Mile, Alabama before moving to Satsuma in 1967. She was an active member of Generations Church in Satsuma. In 1976, Mrs. Williams and her late husband, Jerome Williams, established Saraland Printing. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Carpenter, and three brothers, Reverend Olen Riley, Bernice Riley and Clyde Riley.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Kathy Lundy, Spanish Fort, AL; a son, Perry Williams (Sondra), Phenix City, AL; sisters, Valeta Chancey, Ozark, AL; and Patricia Douglas Satsuma, AL; grandchildren, Wesley Williams (Jennifer), Brittany Jones (Brandon), Courtney Lundy and Riley Lundy (Brittney); great-grandchildren, Hudson Williams, Oliver Williams, Cadie Lane Jones and Aubrey Lundy; many nieces and nephews.
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.
Mrs. Sheron (Sherry) Doster Powell, age 81, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday March 8, 2025, at her residence after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with Dr. Bradley Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing.
The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 am until 9:45 am on Tuesday at the church prior to services. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 2864 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305.
Mrs. Powell was born on November 1, 1943 in Dothan, the daughter of Howard Benjamin Doster and Joyce Johns Doster. She retired as a cosmetic sales associate after 40 years, during that time working at Claudines, Gayfers and Dillards. Sherry was an active member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church where she, along with her husband, served as Sunday School teachers and were active in the Senior Adults Group, Young at Heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Suellen Payne and a brother, Benny Doster.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Charles Powell, Dothan; 1 daughter Denice Papac (Steve) of Rehobeth; 2 sisters Joy Doster Mostellar (Jack) of Mobile and Lee Doster Chandler (Kenneth) of Huntsville; 5 grandchildren Mindy Bui (Daniel) of Freeport, Jamie Whitehurst of Webb, Shelby Kiker (Kalen) of San Angelo, TX, Ashleigh Papac of Rehobeth and Lacey Papac of Rehobeth; 7 great-grandchildren Harper Bui, Lennox Bui, Cameron Whitehurst, Serenity Whitehurst, Josiah Whitehurst, Madelyn Kiker and Tripp Eason; 5 nephews and 4 nieces.
The family would like to extend a special thanks Gentiva Hospice and her sitters Taretha, Mary and Trina.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
DOTHAN. . .Stephen Wesley “Steve” Floyd, a resident of Dothan, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 76.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the Balkum Cemetery, 1153 County Road 55, Headland, AL., with Dr. Cecil M. Sanders, Jr. officiating. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:30 P.M. Monday at the mortuary in Headland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Headland “Bridge To Tomorrow” Building Fund, 301 East Church Street, Headland, AL 36345 or to the Balkum Cemetery Fund, c/o Beulah Morgan, 4153 County Road 56, Headland, AL 36345.
Steve Floyd was born in Dothan and was reared in the Tumbleton Community of Henry County, son of the late Cecil Wesley Floyd and Ellen Lane Floyd. He was a 1966 graduate of Headland High School. Steve received a B. S. Degree in Botany and later a degree in Pharmacy both from Auburn University. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War era. Steve lived in Dothan since 1974. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Headland. Steve retired in 2015 as owner, operator and Pharmacist of Headland Pharmacy.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Linda Blount Floyd, two sons, Wess Floyd (Melissa), Franklin, TN; and Blount Floyd (Annie), Ashland City, TN; a brother, Ken Floyd, Dothan; grandchildren, Gus Floyd, Logan Floyd and Lily Floyd; a niece, Erin Bedsole (Will), a nephew, Lane Floyd (Mara).
Serving as pallbearers will be Wess Floyd, Blount Floyd, Lane Floyd, Andrew Roney, Wes Bell, Brandon Dempsey, Chris Morrison, Chris Woodham, Richy Robinson, Andrew Nelson, Anthony McCord and Nathan Roland.
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.
Mary T. Freeman, 97, a longtime resident of Dothan, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Extendicare Health Care.
Mrs. Sheron (Sherry) Doster Powell, age 81, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday March 8, 2025, at her residence after a brief illness.