Ms. Ida Pearl Brunnet, beloved wife, devoted servant of Christ, and cherished friend, Ida Pearl Brunnet passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on March 12, 2025 at the age of 92.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1932, Ida graduated from Fremont Ross High School in Fremont, Ohio. With a deep calling to serve the Lord, she pursued her education at Kentucky Mountain Bible College in Jackson, Kentucky. Ida dedicated much of her life to the work of the Lord, serving with World Gospel Mission in Marion, Indiana.
She was a devoted wife to her loving husband, Dean, who precedes her in death. Their marriage was a testament to faith, love, and mutual devotion. Ida’s heart belonged to the Lord, her husband, and her church, where she faithfully worshiped and served.
A woman of prayer and quiet strength, Ida’s legacy is one of unwavering faith and deep love for those around her. She leaves behind two sisters, friends, and a church community who will miss her but rejoice in the knowledge that she is now home with her Savior.
One of Ida’s favorite passages of Scripture was John 14:3. I go and prepare a place for you, and I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. Ida’s family rejoices in a Savior that would lay down his life and that Ida will be with him forever.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Betty Margaret McLure Cox, a resident of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was 79 years old.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Baptist Church in Clayton, Alabama with Rev. Bob Cox and Rev. Hollis Ritter officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Flowers will be accepted.
Betty was born on May 8, 1945, in Clayton, Alabama to the late Quincy Paterson “QP” and Katie Maragret Hartzog McLure. She worked as a teacher’s aide for the Barbour County Board of Education for many years. Betty enjoyed talking on the phone, spending time with family and friends, crossword puzzles, singing, attending church, and watching Hallmark movies. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Bobby Cox; son, Ben Cox; brother, Julian McLure; sister-in-law, Yvonne Wood.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Bob Cox (Emily); grandchildren, Shellie Cox and Molly Cox; two brothers-in-law, Luther Dean Cox (Mirlyn) and Jimmy Wood; two sisters-in-law, Faye McLure and Linda Adams (Toby).
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Shane McLure, Kenny McLure, Marcus Cox, Dustin Wood, Jared Luke Adams, and Josh Adams.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Ms. Gloria Ann (Owens) King, age 66, a resident of Dothan passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Terrace at Grove Park following an extended illness.
A private family graveside will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 at Cedar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Billy Rich officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the home of the daughter, Kristen Lucas 103 Cotton Ridge Lane Dothan, AL 36301.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cure CADASIL.ORG.
Ms. King was born in Pensacola, Florida on August 23, 1958 to Mr. Eugene Owens and Mrs. Betty Louise Smith Owens. She spent her early years in Pensacola and later moved to Ashford. She graduated from Ashford High School in 1976. Ms. King retired as a finance clerk at Ford Motor Credit after thirty years of service. Later worked as a real estate agent with James Grant, then a bookkeeper at Rehobeth Elementary before becoming disabled.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steve King; brothers, Buddy Owens, Roger Owens; sister, Brenda Hobbs.
Survivors include her son; Adam King (Alana), Wicksburg; daughter, Kristen Lucas (Brannon), Dothan; sisters, Francis Peacock (Rex), Dothan; Peggy Gilley, Dothan; grandchildren, Kingsley Lucas, Karas Lucas, Addie King, Kate King; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Terrace at Grove Park for their love and care.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Clifton M. “Cowboy” Eslava passed away on March 11,2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 89.
Born on September 21, 1935, in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, Cowboy spent his early years on a farm, where he developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He attended Magnolia Springs Catholic School and remained devoted to his Catholic faith throughout his life.
As a young man, Cowboy moved to Slocomb, Alabama, where he took a job as a projectionist at the local movie theater. It was there that he met Janet, who would become his beloved wife. He later built a long career working for E. R. Porter Hardware Company, where he was known for his dedication and hard work
Cos/bay nada passion for hunting and fishing, pursuits that connected him to nature and brought him great joy over the years. His love for the outdoors was a defining part of his life, shaped by his upbringing on the farm in Magnolia Springs.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Eslava; his sisters Margie (Andrew) Leon and Judy (Clifton) Stumpt, and his brother Norman (Edith) Eslava. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irma and Almeta Eslava, and his sister Celina (Tony) Winn.
Cowboys memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. May he rest in peace.
NAPIER FIELD. . .Johnny Ray Richards, a resident of Napier Field, passed away Thursday night, March 13, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. He was 70.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Richards was a lifelong resident of Napier Field, son of the late Arby C. Richards and Georgia Lou Trawick Richards. He was a graduate of Dale County High School. Mr. Richards was employed by Baptist Village Retirement Center in Dothan as a Maintenance Technician. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Boyd and Cathy Sprouse and two brothers, Arby C. Richards, Jr. and William Earl Richards.
Surviving relatives include a son, Timothy J. Richards, Midland City; four brothers, George Richards (Edna), Wicksburg; Larry M. Richards (Teresa), Midland City; Michael A. Richards, Napier Field and Marty Richards (Sherry), Dothan; a brother-in-law, Mark Sprouse; Johnny Ray’s former wife and mother of T.J., Sue Glover Richards Gilley, Midland City; numerous 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.
Mary Lou Tate Curenton, 85, loving mother and grandmother, entered her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 12th.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Curenton Christiansen (Bob), Villa Rica, GA; five grandchildren: April Christiansen Rich (Justin), Villa Rica, GA; Adam Christiansen (Hannah), Vail, CO; Angelica Christiansen Gagliardi (Joey), Carrollton, GA; Blake Tillery (Casey), Headland; Whitney Brooke Tillery, Dothan; as well as 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Mrs. Curenton is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Curenton; a daughter, Debbie Curenton Bass; her parents, C.S. (Jack) and Bessie Tate; brothers, C.S. Tate, Jr. and John Tate; and a sister, Betty Tate Temples.
Mrs. Curenton was a lifetime resident of Ashford. In 1958, she graduated from Ashford High School and met her husband at The Sweet Shop. In 1972, she began her career at Alfa Insurance, then known as Farm Bureau, until she retired in 2003. She loved to travel and some of her favorite destinations included Florida’s beaches, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Branson, MO. She particularly loved her helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon, going to Atlanta Braves games, and cruising in the Bahamas. She had a lot of fun and enjoyed notoriety as ’Memaw’ on TV’s “Family Feud”.
She loved spending time with family and friends, especially at Christmas, her favorite holiday and when she made her famous cornbread dressing. For several years, many of her happiest, was when she worked alongside her husband on the farm, tending their garden and caring for the cows.
The celebration of Mrs. Curenton’s life will begin with visitation at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17th, at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home, 2414 Hartford Highway in Dothan. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. with the burial ceremony afterward at Gardens of Memory in Dothan.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Stephen Holliman, Christian Rich, Maddox Tillery, and Brayden Tillery. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Roger Cureton, David Cureton, Roger Long, and Paul Long.
Betty Margaret McLure Cox, a resident of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was 79 years old.
Ms. Gloria Ann (Owens) King, age 66, a resident of Dothan passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Terrace at Grove Park following an extended illness.
