All Obituaries

Debra Fore Lynn, age 65, passed away Wednesday July 28, 2021, in Ozark, 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...

Josephe “Joey” Hawkins age 38, of Daleville, Alabama passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born October 11, 1982 in Brooksville, Florida. Joey was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and walking in the woods with his best friend Spot. He will be missed by all who knew him, most especially by his family. Joey’s favorite song was Broken Halo, by Chris Stapleton. He is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Maurice Hawkins. Joey is survived by his mother, Lavenia...

Johnny Ray Venable of Daleville, Alabama passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 in Dothan, Alabama. He was born April 25, 1949 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Willard and Mary Caytes Venable. Johnny loved spending time in the garden growing Proud Land Roses for his wife Pam. In fact, they loved the deep dark rose so much they named their homestead Proud Land. He could also be seen out and about cruising on his white corvette or volunteering at the Enterprise Rehabilitation Center. Johnny was a...

James Alan Sharp, age 40, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 in Dothan, Alabama. He was born October 19, 1980 to David and Rosalee Sharp Gingras in Naples, Florida. James had a big heart and he loved people; you could see it in the way he interacted with others, he never met a stranger, and his smile would light up the room. Hunting and fishing were some of his favorite hobbies but spending time with his family, especially his son Austin, brought him the most joy....

Brady Carthell Washington, age 68, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Crestview, Florida. He was born December 4, 1952 in Graceville, Florida to Brady Allen and Vassie Moss Washington. Brady lived in Chipley and was a cowboy most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.   Brady is preceded in death by; his mother, Vassie Rustin; sister, Margie Kelly; brother, (Buddy) Charles Long, and son, Brian...

James Stephen Kelley (Steve), age 67, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, in Coffee Springs, AL. He was born October 30, 1953 in Coffee Springs, AL to Wilma Kelley. Steve graduated from Coffee Springs High School where he played basketball. He lived in Dothan, AL for 25 years along with his late wife, Glenda Kelley, and raised their two daughters.  Steve worked at Michelin as a Welder for 25 years and then retired in 2009.  After retiring he moved back to Coffee Springs. ...