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Rhonda Lee “Ronie” Price

Rhonda Lee “Ronie” Price

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.

 

SANDRA CAROL WILSON

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.

Raghubhai “Sombhai” Patel

Raghubhai “Sombhai” Patel

 

Raghubhai “Sombhai” Patel born on June 29, 1936 in Ninat, Gujarat, India Gaam: Pathron. He passed away on June 23rd, 2026 in Troy, AL

He is survived by his spouse, Shantiben Raghubhai Patel (Ruva); his brother, Ramanbhai Dahyabhai Patel (Pathron); his sister, Bhuliben Bhikhabhai Patel (Nizar); his brother-in-law, Vanmalibhai Gopalbhai Patel (Ruva); his sons and daughters-in-law, Balvantrai Patel (Pathron) & Jyotiben Patel (Chikhli), and Jitendrakumar Patel (Pathron) & Shobhanaben Patel (Chikhli); his daughters and sons-in-law, Narmadaben Patel (Pathron) & Dilipbhai Patel (Umrakh), and Lataben Patel (Pathron) & Nimeshbhai Patel (Goji); his grandchildren, Kishan Balvantrai Patel, Nila Balvantrai Patel, Tejas Jitendrakumar Patel, Ami Jitendrakumar Patel, Priya Jitendrakumar Patel, Bijal Jaison Bechar, Jaison Bechar (Dhaman – Son-In-Law), Krishna Dilipbhai Patel, Bindiya Dilipbhai Patel, Pranav Nimeshbhai Patel, and Niki Pranav Patel (Nizar – Granddaughter-In-Law); and his great-grandchildren, Kabir Pranav Patel, Maya Jaison Bechar, and Vaani Pranav Patel.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00am on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Wright Funeral Home in Headland, AL with Sunset Funeral Home directing.

Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com

Mrs. Ida Lee “Bubba” Boswell

Mrs. Ida Lee “Bubba” Boswell

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.

Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb

(334) 886-7777, is in charge of arrangements.

“Because We Care … Is Making A Difference”

To sign a guest register, please visit

www.sorrellsfuneral.com

Durwood Alfred “Danny” Nowell, Jr. D.M.D.

Durwood Alfred “Danny” Nowell, Jr. D.M.D.

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.  A complete obituary with surviving relatives will be announced by Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations.

 

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.

 

Franklin Keel

Mr. Franklin Eugene Keel, age 91, of Slocomb, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 17, 1934, in Fadette, Alabama, Franklin was the son of the late Clayton Oliver Keel and Onice Wynell Johnson Keel. He spent his career in the construction industry, where he worked his way up to superintendent through years of hard work and dedication. Franklin was respected for his strong work ethic, dependability, and the pride he took in providing for his family.
Franklin proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years. He carried that same spirit of service, integrity, and commitment throughout his life. He was an avid farmer with a green thumb and a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed tending his crops and caring for his chickens, cattle, and hogs. Farming was more than a livelihood to him—it was a way of life that brought him great satisfaction and pride.
Mr. Keel was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donnie Faye Keel; his daughter-in-law, Anita Schonberg; his parents, Clayton O. Keel and Onice W. Johnson Keel; his sisters, Jannette Norton, Sue Rehanek, and Myrle Maddox; and his brothers, Billy Keel, John Keel, and Leon Keel.
He leaves behind a family who loved him dearly, including his sons, Andy Keel (Vicki) of Slocomb, Alabama, Anthony Earl Keel of Slocomb, Alabama, and Allen Douglas Keel (Vicky) of Slocomb, Alabama; his daughters, Angelia Carol Outlaw (Jeff) of Slocomb, Alabama, and Anita Kay Hatfield (Kendal) of Ozark, Alabama; his sister, Martha Elder of Slocomb, Alabama; seven grandchildren, Matthew Keel (Ashley), Maegan Keel, Kelly Keyton (Justin), Randall Yates (Siobhan), Jake Keel (Carly), Hailey Clark (Eric), and Jonathan Keel; and eight great-grandchildren, Landon Keel, Reece McMullen, Jeremiah McMullen, Miranda Yates, Katie McKinnon, Kennedy Clark, Jada Keyton, and Harper Williams.
He is also survived by special friends Diana Holland, Rob Elliot, and Jeremy Brown.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Fowler Funeral Home Chapel, 965 Woodland Drive, Dothan, Alabama, with Rev. Larry Register officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Tyler Marcus, Jake Keel, Eric Clark, Jeremy Brown, Stephen Weldon, and Tim Tindall.
Burial will follow in Fadette Pentecostal Ministries Cemetery, 5161 AL Highway 103, Slocomb, Alabama 36375.
Franklin will be remembered as a hardworking man who loved his family, valued friendship, and lived a life marked by dedication and perseverance. His memory will be treasured by all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Keahey-Williams Funeral Home of Graceville.