Mr. Abe Norton, Jr., 90, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2024, at Hartford Healthcare, following an extended illness.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Fairview Addition Cemetery in Eufaula with Reverend Rick Campbell officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Norton was born July 25, 1934, in Barbour County to the late Abe Norton, Sr. & Willie Mae Braswell Norton. At an early age he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He later received his education and became a lineman and worked for Dixie Electric Co-Op for 39 years. Mr. Norton enjoyed hunting and fishing, he was a proud member of the NRA, and was known as a true outdoorsman. He was known by all as a hardworker, and deeply loved his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Walter Britt Norton, and John Edward Norton; and his sister, Willie Ruth Norton.
He is survived by his son, Walter Edward Norton of Panama City Beach, FL; his two daughters, Carrie Anita Norton, and Penny Ann Lemcool, both of Panama City Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Chase Wimpee, Holly Saliski, Mallory Norton, and Cody Wimpee; three great-grandchildren, Adysson Larson, Patley Saliski, and Lilly Saliski.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Janice, age 81, passed away peacefully and into the arms of Jesus at her home on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin as well as a friend to many.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (CT) on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Oakview Church of God Cemetery (3595 Oakview Church Post Road, Donalsonville, GA 39845) with Reverend Chuck Locke officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing.
Janice was born in Donalsonville, Georgia on November 7, 1943, to Edward Everett “Doc” Ford and Jewell (Herring) Ford. She was the third of five children. She was a 1961 graduate of Seminole County High School. In her late 30’s she went back to school and earned both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Personnel Management from Troy University while working full-time.
She began her career in 1961 and worked with several companies as a legal secretary and executive secretary before attending Troy University. After graduating from Troy, she worked in the Human Resources department at Southeast Alabama Medical Center before becoming the Houston County Personnel Director. After her time with Houston County, she started her own business as a Human Resource Consultant and continued until she retired.
She was preceded by both parents; her three siblings, Rex Ford, Royce Ford, and Teresa (Ford) Suggs; and her sister-in-law, Martha Ford; a niece, Stacey Chestnut Conoly; and a nephew, Kevin Ford.
She is survived by her only child, Vann Windham (Joy); two grandsons, Taylor Windham and Connor Windham; and her sister, Judy Brooks (Travis). She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews as well as cousins and friends.
Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation to Samantha Casey and Lynn Sawyer from Dayspring Hospice. The family also would like to say a special thanks to Ruth McGriff, Christine Oliver, and Patricia Walker, who helped with mom’s care during the last weeks of her life.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
WEBB… Thomas Colyard, a resident of Webb, Alabama, passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at his home. He was 85.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Colyard was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Thomas Monroe Colyard, Sr. and Mildred Colyard. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk in the Stewart, Florida office. He was a member of the American Legion in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was an avid Ham Radio Operator and a member of The Amatuer Radio Club where he won many awards.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Gail Hauselt and his brother, Robert Colyard.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife, Ingrid Kuhn Colyard; his daughters, Donna Blalock (Andy) and Andrea Wilson; his sons, Thomas Monroe Colyard III (Vicky) and John Robert Colyard (Melissa); his grandchildren, Eric Colyard, Thomas Colyard, Randy Wilson, Doug Wilson, Hanna Greece, Amy Robinson, Maliyah M. Colyard, and Issabella Hunter Colyard; his great-grandchildren, Avery Colyard, Koda Colyard, Randy Wilson, Jr., Max Wilson, and Olivia Wilson; along with many bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
ABBEVILLE… Mary Louise Stevenson Sanders, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Monday morning, December 23, 2024, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was 51.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Wright Funeral Home & Crematory.
HEADLAND… Willie Frank Dennis, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024, at his daughter’s home. He was 67.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hopewell A.M. E. Church Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Willie Frank Dennis was born on August 8, 1957, to the union of Johnny Frank and Almedia Dennis. He grew up in Clopton, Alabama, where he attended G.W. Long School, later graduating from Abbeville High School in Abbeville, Alabama. It was there he met the love of his life, Bobbie Jean Dennis. Their union of 36 years was a testament to love and partnership until her passing.
Willie dedicated much of his life to hard work and service. He was employed for many years at West Point Stevens in Abbeville, AL. Outside of work, he enjoyed grilling, fishing, gardening, and repairing small motors for family and friends. His hands were rarely idle, and his heart was always open to helping others.
A man of deep faith, Willie was a steadfast member of Hopewell A.M.E. Church and a faithful member of the Clopton Circuit. Over the years, he served as a steward, usher, prayer warrior, and groundskeeper, touching countless lives through his commitment to God and his community.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Frank and Almedia Dennis; his beloved wife, Bobbie Jean Dennis; and his sister, Mary Jean Dennis.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with his children, Timothy Dennis of Abbeville, AL, and Tiffany (Dwon) Roy of Headland, AL; his siblings, Ronnie (Jackie) Dennis of Abbeville, AL, Jewel Dennis of Suwanee, GA, and Jeffrey (Lori Ann) Dennis of Edwin, AL; his treasured granddaughters, Jaiden, Riahlee, Makena, and Harmony; his great-aunts, Louise Dennis and Mary Dozier of Abbeville, AL; his great-uncle, Jamar Scott of Newark, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Willie’s life was a reflection of faith, love, and service. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were blessed to know him.
“Well done, good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23
