Susie was born on December 18, 1950, in Dothan, Alabama, to James Wilie and Bessie Mae Neal. She peacefully departed this life on February 26, 2026.
At an early age, Susie moved with her family to Tampa, Florida, where she was raised and educated in the Hillsborough County School District. She graduated from Blake High School and went on to build a life rooted in love, faith, and dedication to family. After marrying the love of her life, Stephen Danzie, she returned to her hometown of Dothan, Alabama, where she remained until her passing.
Susie was a devoted and hardworking woman who faithfully served as a manager at Hardee’s for 30 years before retiring. She was admired for her strong work ethic, warm smile, and the genuine care she showed to coworkers and customers alike. Outside of her career, Susie was especially known for her exceptional cake baking. Her delicious, beautifully crafted cakes graced countless celebrations throughout Dothan, bringing joy to individuals, families, and local restaurants. Baking was more than a talent—it was her way of sharing love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wilie and Bessie Neal; her brothers, Freddie Lee Neal Sr., David Lee Neal, Plum Roy Neal, James Wilie Neal, Henry Lee Neal, Johnny Neal, Simon Lee Neal, and Raymond Neal Sr.; her sisters, Josie Neal, Everlyn Glover, and Bessie Neal-Edwards; and her beloved son, Shane Christopher Danzie.
Susie leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons, Stephen Rydell Danzie (Veronica) and Shawn Avery Danzie; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Lashey Danzie; grandchildren, RahShawn Kimoore Danzie, Samarah Christine Danzie, Silas Amari Danzie, and Destinee Queen; one great-grandchild, Mateo Grayson Loveria Danzie; one sister, Luvenia Hatten; three sisters-in-law, Mattie Neal, Cheryl Neal, and Ruthie Neal; several special nieces and nephews; three devoted friends, Shelia Patterson, Geraldine Foster, and Stephanie Reeves; along with a host of cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
Susie will be remembered for her loving heart, generous spirit, unwavering strength, and the sweetness she brought into the lives of everyone she encountered. Her legacy of love, family devotion, and kindness will live on in all who were blessed to know her.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11am in the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel with Minister Helen Neal officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 6, at the funeral home from 4pm until 6pm.
OZARK…Willie Virginia Harris, age 93, of Ozark, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Westside Terrace, surrounded by family and kind, caring staff.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. (ET), Friday, March 6, 2026, at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Alabama with Father Chris Boutin officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Willie, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was from DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Christine Cosson Culhane and Chester Mitchem and husband Lt. Col. George Harris (Ret.)
She is survived by her six children: Rachel Harris, Leah Brogden, Lisa Dunn, Georgia McCraw, Michael Harris and Melissa Cincotta. She was the proud grandmother to Cary Dunn, Benjamin Gibbs, Christina Gibbs Perez, Daniel Harris, Kris Ann McDaniel McAllister, Elise McDaniel Moreland, Callie Cincotta, Sydney Brogden Wozniak, Taylor Brogden Johnson, and 10 great grandchildren.
The last few years of her life were blessed by the help and support of amazing caregivers. She loved them dearly.
She was a devoted military wife and an extraordinary mother. She loved music, dancing, cooking and possessed an incredible wit. She managed to share these traits and talents to all of her children.
ABBEVILLE. . .Michael Turner “Mike” Blalock, a resident of Abbeville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 83.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the Abbeville Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. Saturday in the Abbeville Methodist Family Life Center. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to S.H.A.R.K Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 126, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mike Blalock was born in Eufaula and was raised in Abbeville, son of the late William Leonard Blalock and Edith Mills Blalock. He was a 1961 graduate of Abbeville High School where he played basketball and football. Mike served his country in the Army National Guard in the Abbeville unit where he retired after twenty-two years service as a Staff Sergeant. He attended Wallace Community College on a basketball scholarship and also attended Troy University. Mike retired from the City of Abbeville as a Policeman. In earlier years, he worked at the Great Lakes on a ship and also at Cape Canaveral. He was a member of Abbeville Methodist Church. Mike was very active in the City of Abbeville Recreation Department as an umpire and strongly supported Abbeville High School athletics and the Youth Recreation Program.
Surviving relatives include his wife of fifty-four years, June Vittoria “Missy” Blalock; his daughters, Marie Blalock Jenkins (Michael), Dothan; and Barbara Blalock Baldwin, Headland; three sisters, Linda Platt and Ellen Wright both of Abbeville and Molly Blalock (Neecie Tarrant), Dothan; grandchildren, Kiley Jenkins, Lola Jenkins, Tucker Baldwin and Turner Baldwin; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Doris Mills, and a brother-in-law, Colonel (U.S. Air Force, Retired), Andrew Vittoria, Jr. (Stephanie).
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.
Ms. Linda Ann Baxley Norris, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Wesley Place. She was 80.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Friday, March 6, 2026 in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Rich officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:15am until 10:15am prior to the services on Friday.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions can be made to Wesley Place, 718 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, Alabama 36305.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Jackie McCurdy Valls passed away on March 1, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on July 5, 1949, and lived a life centered around family, hard work, and the simple joys she loved most.
Jackie grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, and graduated from Biloxi High School. She went on to spend many years working as an office manager in the medical field, where she was known for her reliability, organization, and genuine care for both staff and patients.
Outside of work, Jackie was a trusted and devoted dog sitter, caring for many pets in the community with patience and affection. She had a lively personality and enjoyed watching butterflies, visiting casinos, and playing bingo. She was also a motorcycle enthusiast who appreciated the freedom of the open road.
Family was most important to Jackie. She is survived by her sons, Jeremy Graves (Alice) and Joey Hebert (Regina); her sister, Jean Harrison; and her grandchildren, Tristan, Carrie, and Tyler.
Jackie will be remembered for her strong spirit, her love for her family, and the many memories she created with those closest to her. Her presence will be deeply missed.
ASHFORD… Johnny Boyd, a resident of Ashford, Alabama, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, at his home. He was 77.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 A.M., Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home, at 392 Peach Farm Road, Ashford, Alabama 36312, with Brother David Evans officiating. The annual Boyd Easter Egg Hunt, which he loved having for his family and friends, will be held following the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Boyd was born in Hogansville, Georgia, to the late Ralph Boyd and Evelyn Loggins Boyd Stines. He graduated in 1966 from Lanett High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business from Georgia Tech. He had previously lived in Valley, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Ashford, Alabama. He served his country as a Sergeant in 101st Airborne Division with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 through 1970. He was a Mason in the Leroy Duncan Lodge in Atlanta, Georgia. He owned and operated B&S Delivery Service after retiring from Rich’s / Macy’s Department stores where he was director of home deliveries. He was a big family man and loved get togethers around the holidays, especially Easter.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Steve Boyd; and his stepbrother, Ronnie; and his stepson, Benjamin Wood.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife, Katie Boyd; his sons, Michael Boyd (Jill), Shane Boyd, and Chris Wood (Sara); his sister, Jackie Andrews (Jamie); his brother, Charlie Boyd (Lisa); his half-brother, Derrick Boyd; his grandchildren, Jacob Boyd, Olivia Boyd, and Tori Barfield (Colt), Tyler Hogan (Parker), Evan Boyd, Lindsey Boyd, David Wood, Kennedy Wood, Ty Bumpus, and Athena Bumpus; his great-grandchildren, Stevie Hogan, Lawson Hogan, and Beau Barfield; his first wife and mother of his first two sons, Kay Boyd.
