Phyllis “Pill” Constable, a beacon of unwavering positivity and a lover of life’s simple joys, passed away on March 1, 2026, at her home in Slocomb, Alabama. Born on November 3, 1966, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Pill was a woman who, despite her disability, saw the world through a lens of optimism and sought to embrace a purer outlook on life.
Pill graduated from high school in Wascum, Texas, in 1980, where she was known for her spirited personality and her ability to speak her mind with kindness and sincerity. Her infectious laughter and genuine interest in others made her a beloved figure within her community.
Her passion for Alabama Football was well-known; she could be found on game days cheering with an enthusiasm that matched the roar of the crowds in the stadium. Wrestling was another of Pill’s favorite pastimes, and she followed the sport with as much zeal as she did her treasured football games.
Beyond her love for sports, Pill possessed a profound love for her family. She lived with her brothers, sharing daily life’s ups and downs, and she cherished her role as an aunt, great-aunt, and sibling. Her brothers, Tommy Constable with his wife Audrey O., and John P. Constable, will remember her as a pillar of strength and kindness in their family. Pill’s numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews were a source of immense joy, and she invested time and love into each of their lives, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.
Pill’s commitment to her faith was evident in her involvement with the church choir, where her voice would rise in song, reflecting the depth of her belief and the joy she found in communal worship. She loved her brother and her extended family fiercely, and her devotion was a testament to the bonds of kinship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Constable and Annie Blanch Brandon Constable.
In every aspect of her life, Pill strived to nurture and spread happiness. She had an exceptional ability to connect with children, whose company she greatly enjoyed. Her ability to engage with the younger generation was a gift that she gave freely, enriching the lives of all the children who had the fortune to know her. Her legacy is one of love, laughter, and the enduring power of a positive spirit.
Phyllis Constable’s life was a testament to the belief that even amidst challenges, one can choose to focus on the good, on the connections that matter, and on the joy that can be found in every day. Her memory will continue to inspire those who knew her to live with the same courage, love, and unyielding positivity that she embodied.
A celebration of Pill’s life will be held at 5:00pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Mount Zion Church, 1415 Mt. Zion Road, Cottonwood, AL with Pastor Derek Womack and Pastor Stacy Reeves officiating.
Billy Ray Thames of Geneva, AL passed away on Sunday, March 01, 2026. He was 86 years old.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Dr. Allen Marsh. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.
Billy was born in Geneva County, AL on February 23, 1940, to the late Ira Lee “Bill” and Dora Lee Hawthorne Thames. He retired from Fleming Foods, where he worked in warehouse for a number of years. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He knew how to make others feel special, always sharing a joke with laughter and putting others’ needs ahead of his own. Early in life, he along with his family, enjoyed traveling, playing and singing gospel music. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne Mixon Thames, one daughter, Patricia Darlene Thames, one sister, Linda Gail Hyde, and two brothers, Jerry Bruce Thames and Bobby Lee Thames.
Billy is survived by one brother, Burley Thames (Dovie) of Hartford, AL and one sister, Wanda Lavallee of Geneva, AL, and several special nieces and nephews.
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
Overton “Jim” Jones, a man whose life was defined by love, service, and a deep-rooted faith, passed away at the age of 79 in Dothan, Alabama, on March 1, 2026. Born in the humble beginnings of Malvern, Arkansas, on March 8, 1946, Jim’s journey was one of determination, grace, and unwavering commitment to his family and country.
Jim’s life was marked by his dedication to his family, which was his greatest pride and joy. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Eleanor Jones, and a loving father to his daughters, Tonia (Doug) Haymans and Christine (Rusty) Baughman. His role as a grandfather was one he cherished deeply, leaving a legacy of love and wisdom to his grandchildren, Ryan Baughman, Jacob Overton Haymans, Sarah (Seth) Cruver, Grace Evelyn Baughman, James Baughman, and Nathan Baughman, and his great-grandchild, Ruth Cruver. He was a brother to Dorothy Hilborn, Lavada (Bill) Byrn, and Jerri (Cliff) Crawford, and an uncle to several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Judy Evelyn Jones, and his grandson, Tony Baughman.
A Vietnam Veteran, Jim served his country with honor and bravery as a Ranger in the US Army. He moved to Dothan in 1998, where he made a significant impact as a Human Resource Director. He was respected by his colleagues for his intelligence, work ethic, and ability to give sound advice.
Jim’s Christian faith was the cornerstone of his life. A member of Crossroads Baptist Church currently and was previously a member of 1st United Methodist Church for many years, he lived his faith through his actions and his words. His character was a testament to his beliefs – a faith-filled, loving, and intelligent man who was kind and caring to those he loved.
His interests and hobbies were a reflection of a life well-lived. Jim was known for his green thumb, particularly when it came to gardening. His competitive spirit shone through in his love for playing Bridge and watching sports, especially Auburn football, which he followed with passion. Jim relished the simple pleasures of life, such as spending time with his family, walking along the beach, and indulging in his favorite desserts – apple pie and vanilla ice cream.
Jim’s legacy is one of strength, generosity, and wisdom. He was a hard worker, a good provider, and his frugality was a force to be reckoned with. His love for his family was evident in every aspect of his life, from the deep bond he shared with his grandchildren and to his many friends he loved.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Doug MacCormack officiating. Military honors will be rendered at the Sunset Memorial Park Helicopter Pavilion following the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11 am. Serving as active pallbearers will be Jacob Overton Haymans, Ryan Baughman, Nathan Baughman, and Seth Cruver, with an honorary pallbearer role for his late grandson, Tony Baughman.
The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the physicians and Care Team at Southeast Health Medical Center and to Southern Care Hospice for their compassionate care. Jim’s light will continue to shine in the memories of those who loved him and in the values he instilled in his family. His life was a true embodiment of what it means to be a good person – and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Doug Parrish was born on March 18, 1942, in Andalusia, Alabama, and entered Heaven on February 27, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty Delaine Eubanks Parrish, his parents, Bobbie Lee and Ora Annie Parrish and his sister, Hilda Parrish Boswell.
He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Dee Skinner (Warren); brother-in-law, James Presley Boswell; nieces, Belinda Parker McAda (Scott), Mimi Boswell Matthews (Michael), and Brooke Layton; nephews, Wes McAda (Nilka), Will McAda (Jane), and Zack Layton; first cousins, Stephanie Theus (Richard) and Diane Black; and numerous other cousins.
Doug Parrish lived a life of love demonstrated through service. He loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, and served Him by serving His church. At Bear Creek Baptist Church in Houston and Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Dothan, he was well known for his willingness to serve wherever needed. In the last 40 years of his life, he taught middle school boys’ Sunday School, led a men’s Bible study, served as a deacon and on various church committees, grilled thousands of hot dogs for children attending Vacation Bible School, and, in his later years, washed dishes following Wednesday night suppers. No matter where he served, it was always with a joyful smile, a hug, and a genuine love for the people alongside him.
He loved his family and served them through a lifetime of self-sacrifice and faithfulness. Doug had a successful working life, yet what he did was never as important as why: to provide for his wife and daughter. He would do anything necessary to meet their needs and make their lives better. Most importantly, he was always affectionate and generous with his love, demonstrated through countless daily acts of service and quality time spent with his wife, daughter, and extended family. He also enjoyed family vacations at his favorite place on earth, Navarre Beach. Beverly fondly remembers countless sunrise walks, afternoons playing in the surf, and beautiful sunsets — all with her dad by her side.
He loved his neighbors and sought to serve them in any way he could. In Houston and in Dothan, Doug could often be seen walking his neighborhood streets early in the morning. As he walked, he frequently moved a neighbor’s trash container back to the house, picked up someone’s newspaper and placed it on the front porch, or collected mail for a neighbor out of town. His favorite part was stopping for conversation with as many neighbors as possible. He loved learning their stories and, of course, finding ways he could help.
Perhaps Doug’s greatest way of serving his church, family, and friends was through prayer. Until his body would no longer allow it, Doug was on his knees beside his bed every morning or evening, praying for the people he loved. It was a sacred habit he protected fiercely. We rejoice in knowing he can now see the fruits of the countless hours he spent on his knees.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Dothan, Alabama. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. Reverend Tim Willis and Reverend Steve Peace will officiate. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery in Andalusia, Alabama. Reverend Warren Skinner will officiate.
If you wish to give in memory of Doug, he would be honored if you donated blood in his memory, gave to your local food bank or a charity benefiting those in need in your community, or donated to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Freedom Fund (rbcdothan.org). His family encourages you to spend time with your own “Doug” this week and let him know how much you love him.
SHORTERVILLE. . .Morris Lamar Hutto, of Shorterville, Alabama, passed away early Saturday evening, February 28, 2026. He was 76.
“Marr” was born in Ft. Deposit, Alabama and was raised in Shorterville, son of the late Paul Lamar Hutto and Lillian Merle Steed Hutto. He was a 1968 graduate of Abbeville High School and received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Auburn University. He served his country in the Army National Guard in the Abbeville unit. Marr worked many years in the commercial construction industry and retired from Anderson Construction Company of Ft. Gaines as a Project Manager. Lamar was a member of Lakeside Christian Fellowship and was preceded in death by his brother, Don Hutto.
Marr had a creative, engineering mind and enjoyed building structures, guns, motorcycles, and computers. During the early 1980’s, he worked for years to construct his family home. He looked forward to motorcycle riding trips to Daytona during Bike Week. Marr was a true lover of animals & thoroughly relished taking his dogs for their daily ride through Shorterville. In the past decade, his faith in Jesus grew through many health challenges and he began to see the truth of Romans 8:28.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary Simeone Hutto; a daughter, Jennie Hutto Smith (Brent), Ball Gound, GA; a son, Ben Hutto, Jasper, GA; sisters, Helen Blankenship (Doug), Headland; and Patricia Prevatt (Ken), Dothan; a sister-in-law, Debbie Hutto Sanders (Mike), Abbeville; sisters-in-law, Nancy Sheppard, and Carmella Shook; brother-in-law, Louis Simeone; nieces and nephews, Alex Blankenship (Shannelle), Lana Blankenship (Scott Hoffman), Justen Hutto (Tiffany), Cade Hutto (Allison), Micah Shook (Cathy), Anthony Simeone, Joey Simeone (Laura), Mary Kathleen Lange (Alex), Carmella Whitehead (AJ), Raymond Sheppard (Heather), Adam Sheppard (Nicki), and Sarah Prevatt.
Memorial contributions may be made to S.H.A.R.K. Animal Rescue at PO Box 126 Abbeville, AL 36310 or Lakeside Christian Fellowship at PO Box 218 Abbeville, AL 36310. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. For more information, please call Holman Mortuary.
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Willie C. Lynn, lovingly known as Willie J, was a man of strong character, warm laughter, and a generous heart. Born on August 18, 1941, in Webb, Alabama, he lived a life rooted in love, hard work, and dedication to family. He passed away on March 1, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy that will continue through all who knew and loved him.
Willie shared over a decade of devoted companionship with his significant other, Annie Gibbs. He was a proud and loving father to James Lynn (Jamie), Sandra Hall, Dwayne Lynn, Shelton Renard White, Tina McGee, Quan McGee, Lena McGee, Darrell McGee, and Eddie Fenn (Barbara). His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will forever remember his wisdom, strength, and the joy he brought into their lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Wilsie Lee Lynn; his children, Lloyd Lynn and Willie Jean Oliver; Son-in-law, Joseph Hall; and his siblings: Robert Lynn, Thomas Lynn, Johnny Lynn, Albert Lynn, Billy Lynn, Lloyd Lynn, Elic Lewis, Mattie Lewis, Ann Lynn, Elizabeth McCargo, Irene Leath, and Willa Faye Lynn.
Willie was known for his strong work ethic. He spent several years working at a bakery in New Jersey, sharpening his skills and providing for his family. After returning to Alabama, he worked as a dump truck driver for the City of Dothan, where he was respected for his dedication and positive spirit. He built lasting friendships with coworkers who appreciated both his reliability and his sense of humor.
Outside of work, Willie loved the outdoors. Fishing and hunting brought him peace and happiness. He also had a natural talent for fixing things and could often be found working on vehicles or helping others with repairs and odd jobs. Over the years, his journey took him from New Jersey to Columbus, Georgia, before he made his final home in Dothan.
Willie believed deeply in family, community, and lending a helping hand. He enjoyed being around people and made lasting impressions wherever he went. His life was a testament to resilience, love, and simple joys. He will be remembered for his laughter, his stories, and the steady presence he provided to those around him. Though he is greatly missed, his memory will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his family and friends.
