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
ABBEVILLE. . .Myra Nell Hand Brannon, a resident of Abbeville, passed away early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility. She was 94.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 27, 2026, in the Abbeville Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday in the Abbeville Methodist Church Family Life Center. Burial will follow in the Old Center Church Cemetery, 764 County Road 89, Newville, AL 36353. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Abbeville Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund, P.O. Box 100, Abbeville, AL 36310 or to the Old Center Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Priscilla Trawick, 4852 County Road 7, Newville, AL 36353.
Mrs. Brannon was born in Henry County and raised in Newville, daughter of the late Henry Lamar Hand and Ethel Smith Hand. She attended Newville High School. Mrs. Brannon lived in the Old Center Community of Henry County before moving to Abbeville in 1956. She was retired as Librarian at the Abbeville Memorial Library. Mrs. Brannon was an active member of the Abbeville Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Her life was characterized by perseverance, strength, hard work, and service to others. She was totally devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hulen Brannon, her son, Daniel Hulen “Danny” Brannon, a step-grandson, Timothy Lee Robertson, Jr., a brother, Royce Lamar Hand, and an infant great-grandson.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Barbara Brannon Evers (Charles), Birmingham; and Leigh Brannon Watford (Darrell), Newville; daughter-in-law, Mary Watkins Brannon, Columbiana, AL; a sister, Joan Hand Parris, Duncan, SC; a sister-in-law, Mary Brannon Mims; grandchildren, Caroline Evers Phillips (Charles) and their children, Chase, Myra and Walter Phillips; Julianne Evers (Fiancé Seth Self) and Charlie Evers (Fiancé Caroline Parker), Audrey Watford Burroughs (Luke) and their son, Jude; Shelby Hulen Watford (Keely); and Maddox Lee Robertson; several nieces and nephews, and a very special cousin, Jeanine Holman.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Shelby Watford, Charlie Evers, Charles Phillips, Luke Burroughs, Seth Self and Randy Brannon.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Henry County Health & Rehabilitation, Gentiva Hospice, and caregivers, Jackie Dennis and Annie Reynolds, for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Brannon.
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.
