William “Bill” Dale Cantlin, 84, a resident of Ashford, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Bill was born April 1, 1941, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late George William & Mildred (Hodnett) Cantlin. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Petersburg High School and attended the local junior college following his graduation. Bill then continued his studies at Florida State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After college, Bill began his career, and went to work for City of Clearwater as an accountant, working until his retirement in November of 1996. Following his retirement, he began some European work which took him to Budapest, Hungary, for a brief period. Outside of his work, Bill loved to travel, spend time outdoors hunting, and making financial investments; Bill and his wife Linda, relocated to Alabama in 2006.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David L. Cantlin.
He is survived by his wife 46 years, Linda L. Cantlin of Ashford; his sister, Ann Cantlin; and his niece, Larissa Rae Cantlin-Plemons (Sean).
Per his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Stephen D. Godby, born June 21, 1957, in Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. He lived a life marked by devotion to his family, loyalty to his friends, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures that brought him joy.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Carolyn Sue Chaney; his grandfather, George Hughes; and his son, Christopher Eric Godby.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gail Godby, who stood beside him through the many seasons of life they shared together. He also leaves behind his sons, Cameron Godby and his wife Gina, Corey Tucker and his wife LaKresha, and Steve Taylor and his wife Angela; his daughter, Christy Bartlett and her husband Brian; his half-sister, Susan Mahan and her husband Steve; and his half-brother, Dwight Chaney. He was a proud grandfather to Christopher and CJ Godby, Stellan and Clara Tucker, Shelby Slaughter, and Spencer and Wyatt Taylor. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, as well as lifelong friends, Emmitt Dalton and Keith Reams, all of whom will carry forward his memory with love and gratitude.
Stephen found happiness in the outdoors and in the traditions he enjoyed throughout his life. He loved fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, and collecting Case knives. These interests reflected his appreciation for craftsmanship, adventure, and time spent in the company of those he loved.
He leaves behind a family and circle of friends who will forever treasure the time they were given with him.
ABBEVILLE. . .Joyce Offenstein Mullins, a resident of Abbeville, passed away early Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, at her home. She was 87.
A private graveside service for the family was held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, near the Edwin Community with Reverend Danny Hendeson officiating. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mullins was born in Decatur, Illinois. She lived in Romeoville, Illinois before moving to Abbeville in 1991. She was a member of New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth L. Offenstein, her mother, Ann Boenig Stout, her husband, Everett Dean Mullins, a son, E. Dean Mullins and a great-grandson, Emmanuel Hornsby.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Debra Turner (Jim), Edwin, AL; Dawn Trawick (John), Abbeville; and Dana Hornsby (Howard), Huntsville, AL; a brother, Kenneth Offenstein (Rachel), North Carolina; grandchildren, Jimmy D. Turner (Amy), Jonny Turner (Iwona), Jesse Turner (Kristen), Latishia Alderman (D.J.), Preston Banister (Layce), William Bysiek (Jen), Elaine Hornsby, Emma Lynn Hornsby and Boaz Horsnby; ten great-grandchildren
HOLMAN ABBEVILLE MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-585-5261. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Judy McKee, 86, who had been residing in Dothan, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, attended to by medical staff and family.
Judy was born on December 25, 1939, in Leavenworth, Washington to Gordon and Betty Lawrence. Judys parents divorced when she was young. Her mother remarried and her brother Raymond Redman was born. Judy’s Mother and Mr. Redman divorced. Judy’s mother remarried to Jack Fritz, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses who was a fine man and excellent stepdad. Judy grew up in the Apple Capital of the World, along the Wenatchee River in Washington.
Judy dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized at age eleven on October 31, 1950. She graduated High School in 1958. Judy pioneered about two years and enjoyed traveling to international assemblies in New York and Europe with family and friends before her marriage to Clark McKee on January 27, 1962. They had five children, Jeffrey, Pamela, Cherie, Charmen and Justin. Judy was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Her children have many good memories with Judy enjoying family life, worship, sharing the Good News of God’s Kingdom, visiting with friends, enjoying sharing food and games. For Judy, life was a musical. She loved to sing and always sang on road trips. The family lived in Washington, California, and Montana, with Clark being in the construction trade. Judy was known to be kind, generous, loving and sincere. Everyone who met Judy could not help but notice her good nature, smile, warmth and sense of humor. Judy enjoyed knitting and sewing. She made the family clothing and made special matching outfits for large conventions to make it easier to see who the children should be with in a crowd. She also supplemented the family income with work as seamstress, doing alterations and such. She loved to read and would read to her children as they gathered around enthralled.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Betty; her brother, Raymond; her husband of sixty-three years, Clark; and her sons-in-law, Shane Lunstrum and Chad Lewis.
Judy is survived by sons, Jeff (Jodi) and Justin (Renee) and daughters, Pamela, Cherie and Charmen, twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several step- grandchildren and great grandchildren. Additionally, by her half-sisters Gail and Joan, a half-brother, James and an adopted brother, Darryl. Judy loved and enjoyed interacting with them all as time allowed. She enjoyed her nieces’ and nephews’ company and kept current with them through the years.
Judy was comforted and found encouragement, hope and tools for endurance in God’s future promises of no more death and no more pain. She enjoyed comforting others and sharing hope wherever she went. She looked forward to the bibles promises of a wonderful future under Gods Kingdom such as Revelation 21:3 & 4.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 866 N. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan Alabama, with Jesse Guckenberg officiating. The family will receive friends at the Kingdom Hall following the service.
Live Streaming of the service will be done on Zoom: West Dothan Congregation, for those unable to attend in person.
RSN posted this obit but the CELEBRATION OF LIFE details have been made: Thursday, April 2, 2026, First United Methodist Church in Dothan, Al. The address is 1380 W. Main Street, Dothan, Al. 36301. Time will be 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
Visitation will be at 2:00 PM in the Parlor of the Church.
CELEBRATION OF MIKE: Same date, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, at Miller Farm, 2305 Woodham Road in Dothan. Wear Crimson and White attire, jeans and boots are perfect.
Doubletree By Hilton will serve as the host hotal for Mike’s Memorial Service. Address is 2740 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Al. 36301; 334-699-1400 – contact Celeste Jones.
Michael “Mike” Dale Marshall
April 2,1962 – March 13, 2026
It is with profoundly heavy hearts that the family of Michael “Mike” Dale Marshall sharesthe news of his untimely passing on March 13, 2026, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. Mike was 63.
Born in Dothan, Alabama, on April 2,1962, to the late Gayle Bostick Marshall and the late Larry Wood Marshall, Mike was a member of the1980 class of Northview High School, where he graduated with honors. Following high school, he attended the University of Alabama on a full academic scholarship majoringin Biology and Healthcare Administration. While at the University, Mike formedmany lifelong friendships, pledged Phi Gamma Delta, taught Biology as a student professor, had a marvelous timeandgraduated with honors. He was exceptionallyintelligent, undeniably fun,mischievous (in a good way) and 100% unpretentious. He was, as one friend said, “gentle as a flower and tough as boot leather”. Mike was a man who demonstrated personal integrity, loyalty, compassion, kindness, and humor in all things. He was a rabid football fan and spent most of his Fall Saturdays cheering on the Crimson Tide.He was a loving and devoted husband to Jo Ann and a committed and caringfather to John Robert. Mike wasdearly loved by his family and friends. He was a person of substance. His laugh was unique and positivelycontagious, and he was known to be thoughtful and generous, especially to thosein need or with disabilities.Mikecared deeply for “his people” and gave of his time and his heartwithout reservation.
Professionally, Mike enjoyed a long and successful career in hospital administration at various hospitals, including Mobile Infirmary, several Health South Rehabilitation hospitals across the southeast, and later, as CEO of Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis, Alabama. He was a gifted leader, assets manager, and troubleshooter. In many instances, he instituted visionary procedures that brought about dramatic positive changes in the facilities he managed and communities he served. His“open door policy” was more than mere words as he literally removed the door to his office to encourage collaboration and openness amongst hospital leadership and fellow team members.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, John Robert Christian III; brother, Marty Marshall (Cindy); and father-in-law JoeMiller (Mary Lou). He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann Miller Marshall; brother, Mitch Marshall; sister-in-law, TeresaMiller Norman (Keith); nieces, Anna Marshall McKnight (Dustin), Dr. Rebecca Marshall, Makayla Marshall, Mariah Marshall, and Johnson Norman; nephews, Byrne Norman, Jr. (Kathryn), Miller Norman (Emily), and Harry Norman (Maggie); and many great nieces and nephews.
The date for Mike’s memorial service, which will be held at First United Methodist Church of Dothan, Alabama, has not yet been finalized. Details will be forthcoming shortly and posted on social media and onthe website of HM Patterson & Sons:
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IndependenceWORKS Day Program at JF&CS, where Mike and Jo Ann’s son, John Robert, spent tenjoy-filled years as a beneficiary of this wonderful special needs program:
Marjorie Carter Williams of Geneva, AL passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was 94 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with her granddaughter, Amber Hatcher delivering the Eulogy and Rev. Kevin Krist 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 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Marjorie requested that donations be made to the Westside Methodist Church Open Door Sunday School Class.
Marjorie was born in Geneva County, Alabama, on November 15, 1931, to the late John Angus and Mattie Ruth Padgett Carter. She worked for many years as a CNA, providing compassionate care to the elderly both in their homes and in hospitals. Marjorie also had a deep love for children and owned and operated a daycare for many years. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Driscal and Kathryn Mary Stokes; one sister, Margaret Elizabeth Stinson.
She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Mata of Geneva, AL and Naomi Ruth McArdle (Danny) of Dothan, AL; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Katherine Spears (Dewey) of Geneva, AL.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Wanda Huggins, as well as the staff of SouthernCare Hospice and Wiregrass Nursing Home, for the compassionate and exceptional care they provided.
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
