Mrs. Quinoma Pridgen Grant, age 83 of Geneva, Alabama died December 29, 2024 after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Geneva with Dr. Ed Scott officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday beginning at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church of Geneva, Alabama.
Mrs. Grant was born July 25, 1941, in Geneva County to the late Lelon and Myrtle Pridgen in the Hacoda Community. She was a graduate of Samson High School, Troy University and the University of Alabama. Mrs. Grant retired with over 38 years of teaching with a majority of those years having served as guidance counselor at Geneva High School. Her love for the students and her desire to direct, nurture and encourage them was an accomplishment for which she took great pride.
Mrs. Grant was a long-time member of First Baptist Church, the Open Door Sunday School Class, the WMU Circle, the Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Athenaeum Club of which in 2016 she was honored as a 50 year member. She also loved her monthly lunch meetings with the Samson High School class of 1959.
Survivors of Mrs. Grant include her husband of over 60 years, Joe Grant, one daughter Jolie Grant Starling and son-in-law Jay, of Montgomery, Alabama; one granddaughter, Gigi Starling Azar and her husband Michael of Birmingham, Alabama; one brother Roger Pridgen of Hacoda, one nephew Shane Pridgen and one niece Randa Culverhouse.
Honorary pall bearers will be Rex Bynum, Dan Campbell, Wynnton Melton, Stephen Smith, Kerry McLaney, Brad Bynum, and Scott Jordan.
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
Mayor Clay King, 60, passed away on December 28th, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Clay was born on July 8th, 1964, in Samson, Alabama. He was a lifelong employee of Samson Banking Company and servant to his community. He served on Samson City Council for 4 years (1992-1996) and as mayor for 28 years (1996-present). He was known for his love and dedication to his hometown and the people he represented.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Clay. He loved spending time with his wife, beekeeping, cooking and watching wildlife at the farm. He was a devoted father who was loved dearly by his children.
Clay is proceeded in death by his mother and father, Gray and Frank King. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Brannon King, his children, Katherine Ashcroft (Clayton), Randal White (Bridgett), Rob White (Jessica) and his grandchildren, Miles Ashcroft, Evie White, Cooper White, Maverick White, Roman White, and Abigail White, 4 siblings, Libby Griswold, Buddy King (Terri), David King (Linda), and Jamie King; several nieces, and nephews. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Samson with Rev. Danny Branch officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will not be a graveside service following the funeral.
In addition to flowers, donations to the City of Samson for a new community playground, a project currently working on, will be accepted. Donations for the playground can be made at Samson City Hall, 16 E. Main Street, Samson, Alabama 36477.
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.net
Levy Hagler Ward of Geneva passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was 94 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Warren Holloway Ward with the Rev. Ben Vickers officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 517, Geneva, AL 36340 or to Friends of the Emma Kenan Library, P.O. Box 550, Geneva, AL 36340.
Levy was born in Malone, FL on November 13, 1930, to the late Hagler Dalton and Mary Thomas Ward. He was raised in Cottondale, FL. He graduated from Cottondale High School and from Chipola Junior College and then attended Florida State University for one year. He served in the Air Force for eight years during the Korean War. He was married to his wife, Jean Grigsby Ward for 71 years. They moved to Geneva in 1955 where he joined his dad and brothers in the management of Ward Motor Company for 65 years.
Levy was active in the community and served on several boards. He was a member and past president of the Geneva Rotary Club which honored him as a Paul Harris Fellow. He served as a member of the J. Walter Thompson Advertising Board for Ford Motor Company Southeastern Division in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the Albany Bank & Trust Board of Directors in Dothan, AL. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Geneva, AL.
In his pastime, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and spending time at the beach house in Panama City. On the weekends in Panama City, he enjoyed having his morning coffee with his friends at a local restaurant. They solved all the World’s problems and knew he better not come home without Thomas’ Doughnuts. Levy was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide Football fan who enjoyed attending the games with his family and close friends.
In addition to his parents, Levy was preceded in death by his brother, John T. Ward and one nephew, John T. “Little John” Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Grigsby Ward of Geneva, AL; two daughters, Michele Ward Fielder of Pensacola, FL, and Shawn Ward Carter (Philip) of Geneva, AL; one grandchild, Ross Ward Fielder of St. Petersburg, FL; and one brother, Allen Eugene “Al Gene” Ward (Gail) of Cottondale, FL.
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.net
Mr. James A. “Jimmy” Harris passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home in Hartford, Alabama. He was 100.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Patrick Dyess officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
Mr. Harris was born January 3, 1924, in Geneva County to the late John and Maudie Sorrells Harris. Jimmy was a member of the greatest generation, proudly serving his country in the United States Navy during WW II. He was a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church, was a loving and adoring, husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, spouse of over 25 years, Lenora Harris; sisters: Gladys Deal, Lois Buckworth, Jonnie M. Hallford, and Dorothy Cozart; brother: Hoyt Harris, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughter, Joyce Harris Owen; son, Michael Campbell (Linda); grandchildren: Tyler James Owen, Krista Lynne Owen; great-granddaughter, Jaden Story; brothers: Wallace Harris, and George H. Harris; several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
“Judge” Judy Johnson was an amazing and thoughtful person that would do anything she could to help her family and the ones she loved. She had the fight of a lion in a bite size package, and the heart of a saint. Lived a life that should’ve been a Hollywood script, and still nobody would’ve believed it was a true story. She loved thrifting, making unique things for her family to enjoy, yelling Roll Tide on Saturdays, and spending time with friends Sandra, Ms. Susan, and hairdresser Joyce. She also made the best lemon icebox pie in Dothan. Judy was a loving sister, niece, mother, grandma, and great grandma!
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Stroble; mother, Jonell Stroble; brother, Bubba Stroble, and her son, Kevin Christopher Smith.
Survivors include her children: Tommy Smith III; Linda Harden (Tim), Micheal Smith (Nan), and Kenneth Smith (Milly); numerous grand kids and great grand kids; her brother Joey (Pam) Stroble; uncle, Lindy (Ann) Callahan; other extended family and friends!
Her memory will live forever in the hearts she touched! A memorial service will follow at a later date.
Brunetta Brannon, age 88, of Dothan, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 and received her long awaited reward in Heaven of spending eternity with Jesus.
Brunetta’s journey began as the cherished daughter of a close-knit family in Darlington. Her life was rich with experiences that shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. She met and married the love of her life, Hilton Crawford Brannon, and together they built a life filled with laughter, love, and lasting memories. Although Hilton and their beloved son, Fred David Brannon, preceded her in death, the legacy they created continues to thrive through their family.
She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Shirley Waters (Johnny), and a caring mother-in-law to Melanie Brannon. Brunetta’s role as a grandmother and great-grandmother was one she cherished deeply, imparting wisdom and warmth to Joshua Brannon (Vicki), Candace Brannon, Blake Waters, Eric Waters (Heather), Kaden Waters (Jasmine), Jonah Trawick, MaKenzie Brannon, Gatlin Waters, Chloe Waters, Kayla Abercrombie (Cass), Lyla Spence, Emily Espinoza, and Erin Espinoza. The recent addition of her great-great-grandsons, Damien Waters and Nash Abercrombie, brought her immense joy. Brunetta’s siblings, Itheria White, Pansy Palmer, Jeanette Spikes, Veleria Ward, Hettie Palmer and Jewell Bowers, as well as her brothers, Albert Johnson, Brady Johnson, Andy Johnson, Jr., and Randolph Johnson, all shared in the journey of her life before passing on. Their bond remains a cherished memory for all who knew them. Her life was further enriched by the companionship of her canine friend, Rusty, and her special “adopted” daughter, Sue Ann German, along with numerous other relatives and friends who were drawn to her radiant spirit.
A member of Timbers Drive Church, Brunetta’s faith was a cornerstone of her existence, guiding her through life’s challenges and joys. Her commitment to her church community was unwavering, and her presence there and her ever present smile will be deeply missed.
Brunetta’s love for the earth was evident in her passion for gardening. She found solace and happiness in tending to her vegetable plots and flower beds, nurturing each plant with tender care. Her gardens were a reflection of her inner beauty, bursting with life and color.
Family was the heart of Brunetta’s world. She invested her time and energy into creating moments that would become cherished memories. Her life was a portrait of kindness, selflessness, and generosity, not just for family. She touched the lives of many, leaving a legacy of love that will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
A Celebration of Brunetta’s life will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, January 2, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Dr. Ricky Plummer and Tony Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM, prior to the service at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Timbers Drive Church, 1461 Timbers Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Serving as active pall bearers will be Blake Waters, Eric Waters, Kaden Waters, Joshua Brannon, Tony Wilson, and Sherwin McDougald.
Serving as honorary pall bearers will be Sidney McDougald, Sherman McDougald, Ray Adams, and Gatlin Waters.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Fatma Hassan and staff of Southeast Health Hospital Floor 3 East and to Gentiva Hospice for the care provided for Brunetta.
