Larry James Chesnut, age 81, of Pansey, AL, passed away Saturday evening, May 31, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL.
The family will hold a private graveside service. You may sign the online guestbook at www.evansskipperfh.com
Mr. Chesnut was born on July 26, 1943 in Dothan, AL to James Willis Chesnut and Mildred Mozelle Merritt Chesnut. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Chesnut served his country as a Nuclear professional, building and maintaining nuclear power plants to deliver clean energy as part of our national energy security.
He is survived by his children, James Larry Chesnut (Doris), Tony Michael Chesnut (Teresa), and Pamela Michaele Hostinsky (Ron); his grandchildren, James Larry Chesnut, Jr., Joshua General Chesnut (Kristen), Adam James Hostinsky (Kaitlin), Kevin Christopher Hostinsky and Whitney LaFaye Wilson (Eric); his great grandchildren, Aiden Matthew Wilson, Adelynn LaFaye Wilson, Asher Tony Wilson, Saylor Renee Hostinsky, and Emma Grace Hostinsky; his siblings, Terry Chesnut (Dina Joy), Nina Jo Horn (Gene), and Walter Charles Chesnut (Shirley).
Mr. Chesnut preceded in death by his parents, James Willis Chesnut and Mildred Mozelle Merritt Chesnut; and his wife, Emma LaFaye Cannon Chesnut.
In lieu of flowers the family ask memorial contributions be made to Springfield Baptist Church 6677 Hwy 39 Jakin, GA 39861
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
OZARK…Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson Beaty, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Sophia in Tuscaloosa. She was 67.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Rebekah Annette Staley of Geneva, AL, a devoted woman of God, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and faithful prayer warrior, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was 89.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 05, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Annette was born on October 03, 1935, living a life marked by grace, strength and unwavering faith. A deep spiritual woman, her life was a testament to the power of prayer. Her daily walk with the Lord touched many lives with her kindness, wisdom and unwavering belief in God’s promises. Psalm 91 was a constant source of strength and comfort to her, and she lived each day under the shelter of the Most High.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Staley and her cherished grandson, Chris Staley.
Annette is lovingly remembered and survived by her daughter, Debbie Staley Friend and husband, Jerry, her son, Danny Staley and wife, Cindy. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Amy Williamson-Bowling and husband, Josh, and Travis Maund. Her legacy of love continues through her great grandchildren, Ariel Staley, Tylee Zuckerman and Grace Bowling.
Annette’s presence was a blessing, and her prayers were a covering for her family. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing she now rests in the presence of her Savior.
“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me”
James “Richard” Tice, 82 a resident of Graham, NC died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at UNC hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Dothan, Alabama and lived there most of his life until 2021, when he and Jeanette then moved to North Carolina. He is preceded in death by Willie Mae (Luther) Jones and Namon Tice, son Ricky LaDon Tice, daughter Sherri Lynn Tice McKeel, two sisters Martha Peacock and Shirley Comeford, and brother Ralph Tice.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette McCardle Tice and daughter Donna Jean Tice. He was affectionately called “Granddaddy” by his grandchildren Britney (TC) Killingsworth, Jamie (Merilyn) Dowling, Kevin Tice, Jacob Thomas and great-grandchildren Kara Brooke Killingsworth, Briley Killingsworth, Nathan Tice, Whitten Bradley, Jameson Dowling, and Elijah Tice. Also survived by a sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Dothan, AL. He attended church at First Baptist Church of Mebane, NC. He retired from Houston County Road and Bridge Department as Garage Superintendent. After his retirement, he enjoyed several years relaying vehicles with Bondys Ford. He loved the Lord, his family, fishing, the Crimson Tide, a good joke, and banana pudding! He believed in honesty, standing by your word, having a strong work ethic, and providing for your family. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10am Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Memory Hill Cemetery.
WEBB, ALABAMA. . .Janice Rials “Jan” Sumerlin, a resident of Webb, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 70.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday June 6, 2025, in the Webb Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Sumerlin, Reverend Shawn Fanchette, Reverend Tim Willis and Reverend Tim Gay officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 5:00 P.M. Friday in the sanctuary of the Webb Baptist Church.
A second funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 8691 Old Pascagoula Road, Theodore, Alabama 36582. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Serenity Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mobile Memorial Gardens, 6100 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL 36619.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Webb Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Webb, AL 36376.
Jan was born in Panama City, Florida and was reared in Panama City and Theodore, Alabama, daughter of the late Frank Davis Rials and Roberta Huffman Rials. She graduated with honors in 1972 from Theodore High School. Danny and Jan were married June 8, 1974 in Grand Bay, Alabama. Following their marriage, she followed Danny to Montgomery while he served in the U. S. Air Force until 1978. After moving to Montgomery, Jan developed a career in Office Management and served as an Office Manager in various businesses and Baptist Churches, serving as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement in 2017. From 2002 until 2014, she rehabbed orphan squirrels and was affectionately nicknamed “The Squirrel Whisperer”. Jan loved being “Mom” to Jessica, “Nana” to Taylor and Brayden, sister to John and Jimmy and friend to many. Most of all, she loved being Danny’s wife and best friend for almost fifty-one years. Jan loved children. Throughout their ministry together, she worked with children, started and built children’s ministries, and made lasting friendships with children. Jan is frequently called a “Kid Magnet”. They all knew she loved them. At Webb Baptist Church, she picked up children and brought them to church on Sundays and Wednesdays, taught a Children’s Sunday School Class and a Wednesday night children’s class. At the time of her homegoing, Jan was mentoring a sweet twelve year old young lady whom she dearly loved . She has made a lasting, profound, positive difference in countless lives and only eternity will reveal how many. Her last ministry assignment was teaching a Senior Adult Ladies Class whom she dearly loved. Jan had a loving appeal to people of all ages, an infectious sense of humor, a genuine warmth, and a delightful laugh.
Jan was a generous and selfless lady who was much loved and will be sorely missed.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Reverend Danny Sumerlin; a daughter, Jessica Sumerlin Donaldson (Michael), Dothan; grandchildren, Taylor Hope Zirlott and Brayden Alexander Donaldson; a brother, James Rials (Linda), Montgomery; a sister-in-law, Susan Rials, Pensacola, FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law from the Sumerlin family, David and Rita Sumerlin, Debbie Sumerlin, Donna Sumerlin and Tim Sumerlin, several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be David Sumerlin, Tim Sumerlin, James Rials, Jamar Ivey, Trey Wright and Aaron Cornett.
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.
