Mary Frances Causey of Samson, AL, formerly of Blakely, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the home of her daughter. She was 105.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST Monday, June 29, 2026 in Blakely Cemetery with Rev. Michael Williams officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL directing. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Hilton Methodist Church, 406 S Old River Rd, Blakely, GA 39823 in Mrs. Causey’s memory.
Frances was born in Georgia on June 10, 1921 to the late Ross and Annie Margaret Brooks Avirett. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was an amazing southern cook who expressed her love to family and friends through her delicious food. Cooking was truly a language of love for her. She enjoyed working in her yards and flower beds, even cutting her own grass until the age of 90. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. For 30 years, she was employed in the Georgia Peanut Industry in various capacities. She retired from Farmers Warehouse after 26 years of service to the farmers of South Georgia. Frances was a faithful, lifelong member of Hilton Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Stanley Causey; two sisters and one brother.
Frances is survived by two daughters, Shirley C. McDuffie of Samson, AL and Phyllis Craft (Ken) of Damascus, GA; four grandchildren, Stan McDuffie (Ashley) of Birmingham, AL, Ross McDuffie (Sunny) of Samson, AL, Holley Jaakkola (Juha) of Savannah, GA and Brooke Odom of Arlington, GA; six great grandchildren, Davis McDuffie, Brynn McDuffie, Laney McDuffie, Ava Jaakkola, Sophie Jaakkola and Georgia Odom.
The family would like to extend a very special “Thank You” to Terri Knowles and Mary Kyles for your devoted love and care given to our loved one and to Gentiva Hospice for their excellent care given to our mother and grandmother.
DOTHAN. . .Durwood Alfred “Danny” Nowell, Jr. D.M.D. a resident of Dothan, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. He was 81.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 29, 2026, in Gardens of Memory, between Headland & Dothan, with Pastor Chuck Locke officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama, 300 Office Park Drive, Suite 225, Birmingham, AL 35223.
Danny Nowell was born and raised near Headland, son of the late Durwood Alfred Nowell and Maureen DeShazo Nowell. He was a 1962 graduate of Headland High School. Danny received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Alabama and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War era as a Dentist and was discharged as a Major. Danny established his practice of General Dentistry in 1974 in Dothan. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Alabama Dental Association and American Dental Association and formerly served as President of the Dothan Optimist Club. Danny was preceded in death by a sister Starla Nowell Schroll, and two brothers, William Kenneth Nowell and Ronny Nowell.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Tiffany Nowell, British Virgin Islands; a son, Sean Nowell (Kirsten), New York City, New York; a brother, Benny Nowell (Cynthia), Inlet Beach, FL.
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.
HEADLAND…Rhonda Lee “Ronie” Price, a resident of Headland, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in a Dothan Hospital. She was 59.
There are no funeral or memorial services planned at this time. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Rhonda Price was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Alhambra, California. She was the daughter of the late Dick Laverene Williams and Barbara Joy Knight Williams. Rhonda lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lake City, Florida and Marysville, Washington before moving to Headland in 2024. Rhonda was currently employed by Walmart Neighborhood Market in Dothan. In earlier years, she was employed by Flying J Travel Center.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Megan Price; two sons, Brad Haese (Caitlyn), Lake City, FL and Ryan Price, Iowa; two sisters, Laura Trapani, Headland and Michaele Duthie, Selma, NC; a brother, Richard Williams, Selma, NC; and three grandchildren.
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.
Ms. Sandra Carol Wilson, age 81, of Dothan, Alabama passed away June 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 14, 1945, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Robert Harris and Argyroe Bledsow Harris. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph ‘Joe’ Dewayne Wilson, a son, Dean Anthony Wilson, three brothers, Robert Patrick Harris, Robert Dean Harris, and Tony Harris, and a sister, Kathy Harris.
Sandra was a woman of strong faith who loved her family, her church, and her church family dearly. Sandra was known as a mighty prayer warrior, faithfully lifting others up in prayer and sharing the love of Christ with those around her.
Sandra dedicated 33 years of service to Dunbarton Corporation as a Credit Manager before retiring. She took pride in her work and the relationships she built throughout the years.
Her greatest joys came from spending time with her family, and caring for her beloved dog, Poncho, who held a special place in her heart.
Ms. Wilson is survived by two sons, Damon Wilson and wife Rachel of Enterprise, AL and Adam Wilson and wife Keisha of Cowarts, AL; two grandchildren, Britney Wallace and Chandler Wilson; two great-granddaughters, Izabella and Laiklyn; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, June 29, 2026, at Heritage Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Ross officiating. Interment will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, June 29, 2026, in the Bethlehem Community Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12 to 1 PM at Heritage Baptist Church, 1951 Westgate Parkway, Dothan, AL.
Mrs. Ida Lee “Bubba” Boswell of Hartford, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Westside Terrace Nursing Facility. She was 96.
A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Reverend Jeff Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Slocomb.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until service time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Christian Home Baptist Church: 409 Nathan Road Slocomb, AL 36375.
Ida was born on December 26, 1929, in Geneva County to the late Hosea and Trudie Owen Mills, she was a woman devoted to her faith and family. A lifelong member of Christian Home Baptist Church, she found great joy in her community and her work as a homemaker. Ida loved the simple pleasures of bowling and traveling, but her greatest happiness always came from spending time with her loving family.
In addition to her parents; her husband, Ray Boswell; sister, Pauline Deuerling; and brother, Ronald Mills all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Donna Salyer (KR); sons: Ronald Sawyers (Janice), Larry Sawyers (Irene), Charles Ray Boswell (April); 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 26 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Ms. Sandra Carol Wilson, age 81, of Dothan, Alabama passed away June 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 14, 1945, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Robert Harris and Argyroe Bledsow Harris. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph ‘Joe’ Dewayne Wilson, a son, Dean Anthony Wilson, three brothers, Robert Patrick Harris, Robert Dean Harris, and Tony Harris, and a sister, Kathy Harris.
