William Earl Trawick, a lifetime resident of Dothan, passed away on July 12, 2025 at Westside Terrace in Dothan. He was 89 years old.
William was born to the late Marvin and Lorraine Trawick on September 14, 1935. He was a graduate of Rehobeth High School. Following high school, William became part owner of TKW and Evans Building Supply for over 35 years. A faithful member and deacon of Mt. Gilead throughout his life, William’s commitment to his church and community was unwavering.
Above all, William was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His children and grandchildren knew they were loved unconditionally, and his guidance and support were the cornerstones of their lives. He was known for his giving heart and helping anyone he could.
William is survived by his three children, Pam Trawick Vinson (Greg) of Dothan, AL, Greg Trawick (Cindy) of Franklin, NC, and Lana Trawick Allen of Dothan, AL; eight grandchildren, Mandi Vinson Carlson (Richard), Marci Vinson Bocanegra (Jesse), Marah Vinson Woods (Justin), Patrick Trawick (Aimee), Garreth Trawick (Emily), Daniel Allen (Emily), Shannon Allen Lusk (James), and Mallory Allen; and his sister, Mary Martha Walker (Macolm). He was also blessed with 24 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Hazel Trawick; son-in-law Randy Allen; and his brother, James “Honey” Trawick and his wife, Brenda Trawick.
A celebration of Williams’s life will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with his grandson Patrick Trawick and Brother Danny Williams officiating. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
HEADLAND. . .Nelle Solomon Adams, a resident of Headland, passed away Saturday night, July 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 80.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Chaplain Kevin Kelly and Chaplain Jason B. Adams officiating. Private graveside services for the family will follow in the Headland Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the mortuary.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Headland Methodist Cemetery Fund, 103 West King Street, Headland, AL 36345.
Nelle Adams was a lifelong resident of Headland and was 1963 graduate of Headland High School. She received a B.S. Degree and a Master’s Degree both in Elementary Education from Troy University. Nelle was formerly employed by the Henry County Board of Education as a first grade teacher at the Headland Elementary School. She was a member of the Headland Methodist Church and was active in most church activities. In earlier years, Nelle was active in the Walk to Emmaus. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Prioleau “Pete” Solomon, her mother, Myra Burks Solomon Smith and her step-father, Allen Smith.
Surviving relatives include her husband, Lawson Oyette “Buddy” Adams, Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” Barnes (Will), Headland; two sons, Jason B. Adams (Holly), Pensacola , FL; and Marc Adams, Headland; a sister, Sandra Solomon Holman, Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Dr. Charles P. Solomon (Jane), Birmingham; and Thomas B. Solomon (Liz), Headland; grandchildren, Lily Griswold (Tyler), Anna Saville (Robert), Eden Barnes (Myles Fellows), Ty Barnes and John Lawson Adams; great-grandchildren, Rainer Griswold and Rhett Griswold; several nieces and nephews.
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.
SKIPPERVILLE…Mrs. Helen Garner Riley, of Skipperville, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home. She was 87.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday July 19th at Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Sewell officiating assisted by the Reverend Jean Watson and Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Helen was born October 5, 1937, to Wilmer and Ocie Baker Garner in Coffee County. From childhood she lived her life and raised her family in Dale County. She graduated from Dale County High School in 1955. She worked in the administrative office at George W. Long School and in the business office of Dale Medical Center while her children were in school. She delighted in spending her life as a devoted wife and mother making a home for her family. She was an excellent cook. Her talent was treasured by her family, friends and neighbors. Helen was a member of Morgan Baptist Church having attended Skipperville Methodist Church as a child and young adult. She was one of Morgan’s oldest members and served as Sunday school teacher, pianist, and organist. Helen was an avid gardener, always happy when working with her flowers, fruits, and vegetables. She loved nature and all animals and never tired of the majesty of the heavens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles “Buddy” in 2016, and her youngest son, Charles Mark in 1991, sisters, Lyle Childs in 2005, and Lurelle Watson in 2021, and her son-in-law, James Katsos in 2005.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Riley Katsos (Kevin) of Skipperville; son, Hubert Kent Riley of Skipperville; granddaughter, Eleni Riley Katsos Calderon (Carlos) of Leesburg, Virginia; great-grandsons, Leonardo Katsos Calderon, Lucas James Calderon, and great-granddaughter Lena Aminta Calderon also of Leesburg, Virginia; one sister, Rena Thompson of Alpine, and one sister-in-law, Sarah Helen Phillips of Prattville. She also leaves much-loved nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation for every person who touched Helen’s life in so many different ways on her journey home. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5.
Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark 334-774-4551 is in charge of arrangements. You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com.
ABBEVILLE. . .Carl B. Cosby, a resident of Abbeville, died early Saturday afternoon, July 12, 2025, at his home. He was 88.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the Abbeville Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Ed Ham officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services and are welcome to gather at the home of Cathy Owens, 405 Ward Drive, Abbeville. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Abbeville “Rebuild Fund”, P.O. Box 606, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Mr. Cosby was born and reared in Ashford, son of the late Leroy Cosby and Janella Jordan Cosby. He lived in Pansey before moving Abbeville seventeen years ago. Mr. Cosby served his country in the Army National Guard in the Ashford unit. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, near Ashford, and attended First Baptist Church of Abbeville. Mr. Cosby retired as the owner and operator of Cosby Tire and Brake in Dothan. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Larry Patrick Hardwick, two sisters, Betty Fears and Nell Keisling, two brothers, Euell Lee Cosby and Willis Cosby, and a son-in-law, Tracy Owens.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Sandra Wheeler Cosby; three daughters, Cathy Owens, Abbeville; Connie Ethridge (Steve), Echo Community; and Cindy Glover (Joel), Abbeville; two step-sons, Anthony Hardwick and Robert Hardwick, both of Ft. Gaines; a sister, Mary Cosby Holloway (Denny), Dothan; a brother, Jerry Cosby (Rena’), Abbeville; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cosby, Abbeville; grandchildren, Chris Owens (Brooke), Kaci Hughes (BJ), Corey Owens (Avery), Phillip Hartzog (Kate Killebrew), Whitney Rich (AJ), Kendall Glover, Brooks Hardwick (Nicole), Chase Hardwick and Conner Hardwick; great-grandchildren, Madison, Owen, Ava Joy, Brantley, Jaxon, Kayson, Mary Ellen, Jade and Knox; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be the grandsons.
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.
Christa LeAnn Thomas Lawyer, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at her residence. She was 54 years old.
Leann was born on October 14, 1970, in Sylacauga, Alabama to Larry Gilbert and Geneva Faye Bryant Thomas. She was an avid Alabama football fan. Roll Tide Roll! Leann loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Faye Bryant Thomas.
Survivors include her loving husband of 17 years, Eric James Lawyer; father, Larry Gilbert Thomas; son, Taylor Jordan Chapman of Eufaula; daughter, Brynna Morgan Chapman of Fort Mitchell; three grandchildren, Kynlee Dakota Chapman, Kenzie Lee Chapman, and Gracie Reign Chapman.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
OZARK…Marquez Laster, a resident of Ozark, died late Friday evening, July 4. 2025, in Dale Medical Center. He was 27.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Andrew Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Christa LeAnn Thomas Lawyer, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at her residence. She was 54 years old.
