JoAnn Register Kenimer, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Flowers Hospital. She was 91.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Father Richard Perkins officiating. Interment will be immediately following the service in Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing.
JoAnn was born to the late JC “Cliff” and Sallye Davis Register in Dothan, Alabama on May 29, 1934. She was a 1952 graduate of Dothan High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education at Auburn University and a bachelor’s business degree from Florida State University. She married the love of her life, Ellis “Baker” Kenimer, on September 17, 1955. JoAnn taught in Alabama, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia from 1955 until 1987. She was a member of the Magna Carte, Colonial Dames, DAR, and UDC.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Left to cherish her memories are a daughter, Lee Brantley; grandson, James “Jeb” Brantley; and a great grandson, Carson James Brantley.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Retired Sergeant Major Jimmy Frank Capshaw of Geneva, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 95.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Jimmy was born in Geneva, AL on May 02, 1931 to the late Claudia Caesar and Mary Senchana “Sennie” Thompson Capshaw. After attending Geneva High School, he began his distinguished military career of 33 years serving his country. After serving in the Alabama National Guard for 2 years, he joined the army and attended basic training in Fort Jackson, SC and transferred to Ft. Bliss, TX. He was deployed to Korea and served 10 months with the 15th Field Artillery, later being assigned to the Panama Canal Zone with the 903rd Anti-Aircraft Battalion as Section Leader. He also served as Section Leader in the 3rd Automatic Weapons Battalion in Ft. Bragg, NC.
In 1961 he returned to Korea serving with the 34th Infantry as Platoon Sergeant, after which he served as Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant with the 50th Armored Rifle Battalion while assigned to Wildflecken, Germany. Here he met the love of his life, his wife, Kitty. He proudly served as an ROTC Instructor at Marion Institute in Alabama. Jim served two tours in Vietnam, first with the 1st Infantry Division at Dian and the 7th Cavalry, serving through four campaigns as First Sergeant.
After returning from Vietnam, he became involved in support of the Reserve as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the 156th Infantry and later he served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as Senior Military Advisor, until his retirement in 1982. Jim enlisted as a Private and rose to Sergeant Major in 1975, having completed six tours overseas, training in eight different military academies and completing numerous specialized courses. His distinguished military honors included two Bronze Stars, two Air Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge and Drill Sergeant Badge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Candace Capshaw; siblings, Claudine Starrett, Julia Ivey, Lucile Capshaw, Patsy Skipper and Hershel Capshaw.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kitty E. Capshaw; son, Jimmy F. Capshaw, Jr. (Teresa); grandson, Chase Capshaw; granddaughter, Courtney Mancin (Trey); three great grandchildren, Tripp Capshaw, Matthias Mancin, Ryleigh Capshaw; two sisters, JoAnn Spencer and Cynthia Post; sister-in-law, Vonzene Hand-Capshaw and many special nieces and nephews.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
ABBEVILLE. . .Carrol Grimes, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, at his home. He was 89.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 1, 2026, in the Abbeville Church of Christ with Minister Kevin Blalock officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Monday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Abbeville Church of Christ, P.O. Box 254, Abbeville, AL 36310 or to Abbeville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 427, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Carrol Grimes was born and raised in Geneva County, Alabama, son of the late Rufus Grimes and Annie Bell Kirkland Grimes. He served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1954 until 1962 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He moved to Abbeville in 1961. Mr. Grimes was a member of the Abbeville Church of Christ. He retired as Head Mechanic and Fire Chief with the City of Abbeville and also served as a member of Abbeville Fire & Rescue. Mr. Grimes formerly served as President of the Alabama Rural Fire Protection Association. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marie McCarty, two sisters, Bonnie Merritt and Eleen Creel and two brothers, Roy Grimes and Wayne Grimes.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Sara Merritt Grimes; daughters, Karen Blalock (Bob), Abbeville; and Beverly Elmore (Dane Merritt), Cairo, Ga; a son-in-law, Steven McCarty; brothers, Hayward Grimes, Wicksburg; and Rayford Grimes, Samson; grandchildren, Joshua Blalock (Heather), Kevin Blalock (Mariah), Kay-Anne Morgan (Justin), Hannah Lyons (Andrew), Spenser Johnson (Leslie), Cristi Smith (Chris), and Lucas Elmore; great-grandchildren, Brody, Daniel, Geneva, Jase, Mattie-Lee, Owen Caden, Carleigh, Ari, Hunter, Elvin, J. T. and Kaylee.
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261.You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This firm does not own a crematory.
George Douglas, Jr., passed away on May 27, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 82. He was born on September 10, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama, and lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, devotion to others, and a deep love for family, faith, and education.
George was a man who made a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was loving and kind, and he was deeply respected for the way he worked well with people in every setting of his life. Those who knew him remember a gentle spirit, a thoughtful mind, and a steady presence that brought comfort and encouragement to others. He was very loved by his family, friends, colleagues, and church community, and his memory will continue to be treasured by all who were blessed to share in his life.
George devoted more than 35 years to serving in education, a calling that reflected both his commitment to learning and his desire to help others succeed. His career began as a school teacher, where he influenced young lives with patience, wisdom, and care. He later served as a dean and then as a school principal, continuing to lead with integrity and compassion. Throughout his years in education, he earned a reputation as a dedicated professional who valued excellence, discipline, and the growth of every student under his care. His work left a meaningful and lasting impact on the many people he served.
In addition to his long career in education, George was a man of faith and service. He served as Pastor at Family of God United Methodist Church in Palmetto, Florida, where he shared his faith, offered guidance, and supported his congregation with humility and grace. His ministry reflected the same warmth and sincerity that defined every part of his life. He believed in serving others, and he lived out that belief through his words, actions, and example.
George also pursued higher education with dedication and purpose. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from Florida A&M University, an accomplishment that reflected his intelligence, determination, and lifelong commitment to personal growth. He was also a proud fraternity member of Alpha Phi Alpha at Florida A&M, where he formed connections and friendships that remained meaningful to him throughout his life. His ties to the university were an important part of his identity, and he carried that pride with him always.
He enjoyed simple pleasures and cherished time spent traveling in his RV, especially trips to Franklin, North Carolina, a place that held special meaning for him. These journeys brought him joy and relaxation, and they created memories that will be fondly remembered by those who shared them with him.
George was preceded in death by his parents, George Douglas Sr. and Della Mae Wright. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Douglas; his son, Michael Lamar Douglas; and his stepson, Joseph Cannon and his wife, Brandi. His family was a source of great pride and love in his life, and he leaves behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and kindness that will continue through them.
A celebration of George’s life will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11am in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10am.
Mr. Joseph E. Warren, Sr. of Dothan passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 84.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, May 30, 2026, one hour prior to the service.
Joseph was born in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he also graduated from Saint Mary’s Catholic School. He was a lifelong Aviator. He began his professional flying career with Piedmont Airlines, serving from 1960 to 1963 during a classic era of commercial aviation, combining his passion for the skies with a love for agriculture, he moved into entrepreneurial flying by owning and operating Joe’s Flying Service out of Slocomb, Alabama, where he spent years helping local farming communities thrive. He later transitioned his elite piloting expertise to public service, joining the Georgia Forestry Commission and serving honorably as their Chief Pilot until his retirement. Joseph was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Amelia Williams Warren and a sister, Michie Williams.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Warren of Ocala, Florida; sons, Joseph Warren, Jr. (Silvia) of Crestview, Florida; Stephen Warren (Brandy) of Americas, Georgia; grandchildren, Emily Warren, Jennifer Warren, Jessica Warren, Steven Price, Tiffany Winter, Trinity Warren, Trenton Warren, Emitt Warren, Ellie Warren, great-grandchildren, Oliver Winter, Elliott Winter, special friends, Jerry Killingsworth and Jason Hall.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Killingsworth, Stephen Warren, Jennifer and Jessica Warren, Tiffany Winter, and Joe Warren.
Honorary pallbearers will be Trinity Warren, Jason Hill, and Trenton.
Sawyer Christian Scott of Dothan lived more in nineteen years than most men live in ninety. He was born December 27, 2006, to Matt and Anna Scott; the middle of three, the protector of one, the right hand of the other, and the person who changed every room he walked into. Sawyer was taken from his family and friends at 9:27 PM on May 21, 2026, in a tragic auto accident caused by the error in judgment of another. He was nineteen years old.
At sixteen, Sawyer was already working a full-time job for the City of Dothan at Westgate Park alongside grown men. By seventeen, he was running his own company. He founded Dothan Window Films out of his parents’ garage, and within a few months had moved into commercial office space. He approached business with discipline and maturity. Professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to help anyone who crossed his path were the foundation of everything he built.
He loved saltwater fishing, trucks, cars, boats, and motocross. He loved adding mods to his and his friends’ trucks. He was a master negotiator at buying and selling trucks and boats, somehow always coming out ahead, much to the astonishment of his parents. He loved investing and hated debt. He loved having friends stop by his shop while he worked, often talking late into the night.
After a long day’s work, Sawyer was usually on his dirt bike, eating with friends, or working on his truck, boat, or bike — or helping work on a friend’s. When he made it home, he would often persuade his mom into giving him a Theragun massage after another physically demanding day, even when she was already in bed. She always obliged. Fridays often meant heading to the Gulf for great food and saltwater fishing or leaving town for a weekend of motocross riding.
One thing that set Sawyer apart from most teenagers was how much he loved spending time with his parents. While many kids his age avoided family dinners, Sawyer was often the one convincing his mom and dad to go out to eat, whether somewhere local or a spontaneous drive to Boshamps or Goatfeathers and back in the same night.
He spent his money on experiences rather than possessions — the next trip, the next stretch of water, the next place he had never been. His parents raised all three of their children to travel, and at eighteen Sawyer took his first trip outside the country with two friends to explore on their own.
Sawyer was educated at Northside Methodist Academy and attended Westgate Church of Christ, where his faith shaped not just what he said, but how he treated people. He was known to hand cash or gift cards to those struggling on the street. In one-on-one conversations, he met people in their hardest moments with scripture, encouragement, and invitations to attend church.
Sawyer and his siblings were their own crew — loyal without question, generous without hesitation, and constantly involved in each other’s lives in the best possible way. He was a protector and mentor to his younger sister, Ali, and “ride or die” for his older brother, Cole. Through every plan, project, or predicament, no matter the hour, Cole was always his first call.
He also held a special place in his heart for his Nana in Malvern, constantly checking on her, bringing her dinner, and sharing stories of his travels, fishing adventures, and latest wheeling-and-dealing successes.
Among his friends, Sawyer’s discipline and ambition were deeply admired. Yet in his downtime, he could make everyone around him laugh until they could barely breathe. The number of people who called him a friend is staggering, and every one of them says the same thing about him — because he treated everyone the same. Since his passing, many of his friends have committed to changing their lives, each sharing how Sawyer made them a better person.
“The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” — Jack London
Sawyer used his time. Every second of it.
Sawyer is survived by his parents, Matt and Anna Scott of Dothan; his older brother, Cole Scott; his younger sister, Ali Scott; his grandmothers, Diane Fendely and Merlene Scott; his aunts and uncles, Tim and Tammy Spencer, Laura Dorsch, Christopher and Starla Atkinson, and Abby Hattaway; his cousins, Braden Atkinson, Jordan Dorsch, Anna Blake Pearson, Bruer Atkinson, and Andrew Dorsch; and a special friend from Auburn. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Steve Hattaway and Mark Scott.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Sawyer’s name to Love In Action International Ministries, a cause close to his heart and a continuation of the way he lived — caring for those struggling on the streets of his hometown.
Arrangements are as follows: a visitation will be held at Harvest Church, 2727 Fortner Street, Dothan, Alabama 36305, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with a service celebrating Sawyer’s life to follow immediately afterward. Everyone is welcome to attend.
