DALEVILLE…Mr. Dale T. Chesson, a resident of Daleville, died Monday morning, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was 65.
A complete obituary with a list of survivors will be announced later by Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Linda Frances Gilliland, a resident of Clayton, Alabama, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was 77 years old.
Linda was born on April 14, 1948, in Alexander City, Alabama. She worked as an insurance agent for Liberty National for several years. Linda was a member of the Montgomery Doll Club and the SACS Gallery both in Montgomery. She was a champion scrabble player, wonderful seamstress that could make anything, she was known as a multi-talented artist, loved cooking for her family but especially loved making phenomenal birthday cakes.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Frances Lewis Gilliland; brother, James Larry Gilliland; nephew, Thomas Gilliland.
Survivors include her sister, Betty Pratt of Clayton; two nieces, Lori LeFevre and Ginger Cobl and her husband Lane; three great-nephews, Pierce LeFevre, Landon Lefevre and his wife Kate, and Jacob Gilliland and his wife Katelyn; niece, Olivia Lefevre Ingalls and her husband Wells.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
Mr. LeRoy Lambert, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at The Reserve in Fort Gaines, Georgia. He was 84 years old.
LeRoy was born on March 17, 1941, in Corning, Arkansas, to the late Albert Clifton and Goldie Becky (Counts) Lambert. He worked for Hastings Manufacturing in Hastings, Michigan until his retirement in 1992. LeRoy was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Lodge in Michigan. He loved music and played lead guitar and sang lead vocals in a country band. He also enjoyed fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings, Buddy, Esther, Evelyn, Nona, LueDean, and Sharlet.
Left to cherish his loving memories are his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia Ann (Ogden) Lambert; son, Kerry Lambert (Nancy) of Enterprise; two daughters, Brenda Scobey (Spencer) of Abbeville and Linda Hataway (Wade) of Enterprise; two brothers, Gene Lambert (Donna) of Abbeville and Larry Lambert (Gloria) of Marion, Michigan; four grandchildren, Christopher Lambert, Curtis Lambert, Emily Philley (Brian), and Mason Hataway; six great-grandchildren, Caden, Ashton, Palmer, Logan, Landon, and Owen.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
MIDLAND CITY. . .Tina Bowman Strickland, a resident of Midland City, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 52.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 25, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Brother Cody Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Midland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the mortuary in Headland.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1449 Medical Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35213.
Tina Strickland was born and raised in Midland City where she lived most of her adult lifetime. She attended Dale County High School. Tina was preceded in death by her mother, Nina Sue Chandler Bowman.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Mark Anthony Strickland; a daughter, Kayla Nicole Bowman, her father, Levy Gerald Bowman, three brothers, Terry Bowman, Joseph Bowman and Adam Bowman, all of Midland City; a niece and a nephew; a special friend, Amanda Duncan, Daleville, AL.
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.
Sherry Elaine Tutor Brown, age 75, of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away peacefully with her husband, Gerald Brown, by her side on February 22, 2026. Born on July 31, 1950, Sherry lived a life centered around love and family. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Gerald Brown, for 39 years, together they built a life filled with cherished memories.
She was a proud mother to her two children, Sandra Rush Coker and Larry Rush. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her five beloved grandchildren: Dallas Jordan Lowrie Papathanasiou, Hunter Barrett Rush, Dalton Scott Lowrie, Andrew Chase Rush, and Joseph Alexander Rush and four great-grandchildren: Nova Jo Layne Rush, Noah Marilyn Grace Rush, William Knox Papathanasiou, and Shepherd Rush Papathanasiou. She treasured every moment spent with them and took great pride in watching them grow.
She had a creative spirit and gifted hands. Sherry enjoyed diamond art and was a fantastic seamstress, pouring care, patience, and love into everything she made. Whether working on a sewing project or carefully placing each sparkling piece of diamond art, she found peace and joy in creating something beautiful – just as she created a beautiful life for her family.
Sherry will be remembered for her laughter, love, and joy she freely gave to those who were fortunate enough to enjoy time with her. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family.
She leaves behind her a devoted husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, her lifelong friend, Rose Reeves, along with many extended family members and friends who will dearly miss her.
Though she is no longer with us, her love and memory will remain a guiding light to all who knew her.
“He hath made everything beautiful in his time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to her sister-in-law and devoted caregiver, Colleen Brown, for the loving care, compassion, and comfort she provided during Sherry’s final days. Her kindness will never be forgotten.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com