All Obituaries

Jeffrey Jerome Eldridge, age 55, of the Prosperity Community in Westville, Florida passed away August 5, 2021.  He was born December 17, 1965 in Dothan, Alabama to Johnnie and Margaret Henderson Eldridge.  Jeffrey loved to spend quiet time fishing on the Choctawhatchee River with his mother. He is preceded in death by his Dad, his Mom who passed away at the same time, and one brother, Jimmy Dean. Jeffrey is survived by one son, Steven J. Eldridge of DeFuniak Springs, Florida and...

Margaret Annette Eldridge, age 79, of the Prosperity Community in Westville, Florida passed away August 5, 2021.  She was born September 19, 1941.  Margaret loved spending quiet time fishing on the Choctawhatchee River with her son, Jeffrey. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Eldridge and two sons, Jimmy Dean who passed away in 2019 and Jeffrey Eldridge who passed away at the same time as his mom. Margaret is survived by two grandsons, Steven J. Eldridge, and Robbie...

Judy Lynn Jacobson, age 62, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Hartford, Alabama. She was born May 16,1959 in La-Porte, Indiana to Melvin and Orla Green Joschko. Judy had a sincere love for people, especially her grandchildren, and was truly a kid at heart. She brought joy wherever she went, and her dedication to her patients was evident throughout her 30-year career as a nurse. J.J., as she was affectionally known, also loved caring for animals, listening...

Donald Walter Hale, age 68, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Bellwood, Alabama. He was born October 7,1952  in Alma, Michigan to Harold and Cora Bell Fockler Hale. Arrangements are under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home. 

Donna Elizabeth Edelstein Cullifer, age 56, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Geneva, Alabama. She was born May 6, 1965 in Cocoa Beach, Florida to Erwin and Marie Register Edelstein. Arrangements are under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home. 

Debra Fore Lynn, age 65, passed away Wednesday July 28, 2021, in Dothan, Alabama. She was born May 25,1956 to Jimmy and Sherry Fore in Andalusia, Alabama. Debbie loved Jesus, her family, playing cards, drinking margaritas, listening to music and Tom Selleck. Her hobbies included reading the Bible, and crocheting. Debbie will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Debbie is preceded in death by husband, William “Bill” Lynn; mother, Sherry Peterson; father, Jimmy Fore;...

Jerry Dwayne Francis passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Samson, Alabama. He was born March 9, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Tommy and Mary Davenport Francis. Jerry loved motorcycles and enjoyed modifying anything with wheels to make it go faster. He will always be remembered for his lawnmower that boasted speeds of 40 miles an hour. PaPa Jerry will be truly missed by those who loved him.  He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Oscar Thomas...

Jacqueline Norris Jennings, age 82, of Ponce de Leon, Florida passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born February 23, 1939, to Worthy Roger and Jessie Lee Hornsby Norris in Ponce de Leon, Florida. Jacqueline was an only child and a lifelong resident of Ponce de Leon. Working in her garden and tending her flowers was one of her favorite pastimes. As far as her favorite people, well they had four legs: you could often hear her jokingly say, she loved her cats and dogs...

  John D. Gentry, age 77, of Hartford, Alabama passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. He was born August 30, 1943, to Harvey and Clara Whited Gentry in Talladega, Alabama. John lived in Valparaiso, Indiana, and worked for 40 years at Mittel Steel Mill, in Burns Harbor Indiana. He loved fishing and enjoyed trying out new recipes. John loved his family dearly and he will be missed by all who knew him.    John is...

Frances E. Mangum, "Nana", passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Newton, Alabama at 87 years of age. She was born February 2, 1934 in Knoxville, Tennessee to William and Ada Aplin Evans.   Frances is preceded in death by; her parents, William J. Evans and Ada A. Evans; children, Reverend Larry G Mangum, and William D. Mangum brothers; William H Evans, George D Evans, and Robert Evans. She is survived by; her children, Lavonne M. Hart, Tallassee, AL Gina M. Tillery...